TGS '07: Devil May Cry 4 Hands-On

By Randolph Ramsay, GameSpot AUPosted Sep 20, 2007 5:09 am PT

Capcom runs PS3 and 360 versions of Devil May Cry 4 side by side in Tokyo, and debuts two new trailers.

News broke in May this year that Devil May Cry 4 was going multiplatform, to both the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, and the reaction from fanboys was obvious: PlayStation fans derided the move, while Xbox stalwarts cheered to the heavens. Since then, GameSpot has played demo levels from both console versions, and found the differences to be, well, difficult to spot. Content-wise, Capcom reps tell us both versions will have exactly the same gameplay, and have confirmed today at TGS that both the 360 and PS3 versions will run at a solid 60fps at 720p resolution.

At Capcom's booth at TGS today, both versions were playable practically side-by-side on more than two dozen screens, although the levels being shown were the same ones that have been displayed since last year. Once again, it was near impossible to discern between the two graphics-wise, although the PS3 did seem to have a sharper draw distance than the 360, particularly in the demo level's wharf environment. And in terms of gameplay control, both versions are once again quite similar.

However, Capcom did showcase some new trailers for Devil May Cry 4. The first was a frenetic mix of action sequences from the game, and featured some cool moves from this game's main protagonist, Nero. There was also quite a lot of returning hero Dante, and we were teased with more glimpses of the fight between Nero and Dante seen in previous trailers. Dante also looks like he'll get to take on what we're assuming will be one of Devil May Cry 4's newest bosses: a large, dragon-like creature that can fly, and that even transforms at one point into a gigantic Little Shop of Horrors-style plant monster. Other highlights include what look like new moves for the Devil May Cry series, including one in which Dante spins upside down in midair while pumping an opponent below with bullets. There were also some impressive new air throws. The second, longer trailer was more story-focused, although the trailer shed its story secrets only after we clarified some confusing things with a Capcom rep. The source of animosity between Nero and Dante apparently concerns Dante's move to kill a friend of Nero's--a friend that happens to be demon, although Nero is unaware of that. However, there were plenty of other things that caught our eye, such as one particularly cool shot of Dante "wearing" a new weapon, the Gilgamesh. It consisted of two steel gloves, steel boots, and a faceplate that covers the bottom of Dante's face Hannibal Lecter-style; we're not quite sure what the Gilgamesh does, but it looks undeniably cool.

Devil May Cry 4 will be released simultaneously in early 2008 for the PS3 and Xbox 360, with the PC version arriving shortly afterward. Check back with GameSpot for more updates.

139 Comments

  • splinta_nz

    Posted Dec 24, 2007 1:28 am PT

    You guys have got to be kidding me, for god sake its a game, PC PS3 360 PSP DS who gives a dam its coming, but i mean have any of you thought bout the money these people make?? let it out on one system - some good cash flow, let it out on many and you have millions (all in due time) but its their, if these company's didn't want to let it out for every console of computer out their then they would of made a system that could do EVERYTHING, come on GUYS get over the console wars, your lucky that you have one or its not the 1900's again

  • graavigala

    Posted Oct 30, 2007 5:49 pm PT

    its good that this comes as multi platform. the bad thins is that the main hero isnt Dante...

  • bg_solidsnake

    Posted Oct 10, 2007 1:11 am PT

    the PS3 version is going to be better

  • KokutenNagaki

    Posted Oct 7, 2007 3:29 pm PT

    Why are you annoyed its on the 360? It doesn't hurt anybody. It's just fanboys gripping that they don't have any great exclusives on the PS3 anymore.

  • killzone_gamer

    Posted Oct 7, 2007 6:23 am PT

    PS360 get it on PS3. guess which console I've got...
    serious though, i doubt there will be a difference. Im still annoyed that it even is on 360 though, SONY give up too easy these days...

  • boozak

    Posted Oct 5, 2007 8:28 pm PT

    Both Halo2 & 3 were merely shadows of the original, that's why alot've the series fans were dissapointed, bungie scewed up as far as the campaign is concearned, and although i acknowledge how good the multiplayer is when it's not stricken with lag & the whiney american kids are asleep i still feel it hasnt evolved much from the original, that i recal having more fun moments over xboxconnect than either've the sequels.

    ON TOPIC: AWESOME!! give realease date & TRAILERS!!

  • PS360Fanboy

    Posted Oct 5, 2007 10:53 am PT

    so which platform should i get this on?

  • Kirbysuperstar

    Posted Oct 5, 2007 7:03 am PT

    "the only people who hate halo are the ones who suck at it, or refuse to play it"

    Yeah, you're right. I guess it couldn't be that maybe some people just don't like the game.

  • the_undisturbed

    Posted Oct 4, 2007 6:53 pm PT

    how come people are comparing DVM to HALO 3?

    before i thought there was only the console war
    and the format war (kinda pathetic war there)

    but theres now a war between Dante and Masterchief?

    >_> i find this very saddd

    and just cuz halo 3 came out this year nobody wants
    to compete with it? Metroid prime 3 came out this year
    and it may not have the graphics like halo 3 but its a great experience in its own ways (it didnt sell as much
    as halo3 but that doesnt mean its not a bad game)

    but Halo 3 is also a great experience in its own ways

    OK ON TOPIC

    no matter wut system this game goes on
    Devil May Cry will be a great game

  • Testament

    Posted Oct 4, 2007 6:53 pm PT

    it seem the producers that created DMC1, will be working on this one. I hope this is true, becuase in my opioion DMC1 was thee BEST. the rocket launcher cancel to the stylish looking devil form and memorible boss fights. DMC1 only need more combos and perhaps throws and it would had been a perfect 10.0 in my book. DMC2 was stupid as hell. DMC3 was HARD AS F==K. the second version of DMC3 was okay, but still didnt have the same feel as DMC1, so i'm hopping they get it right with DMC4....

  • Itsdewdewbabiee

    Posted Oct 4, 2007 10:35 am PT

    Halo and DVM are two different styles of gameplay, how can you compare the two. People constantly want to make comparisons with games that have nothing to compare with. Halo 3 yes was a great game. But in terms of game play mechanics nothing much has changed. You jump over stuff, no cover system, nothing different. Graphically its a great upgrade. But I honestly don't think its a game that kills all games. Its much the same as Halo2, I don't know but it didn't have that WOW factor to me as did the first Halo. But it is a great game don't get me wrong, but are we at next gen? Seems to me that developers are trying to take short cuts when developing games. It seems that the new gen has lost some of what the old gen had, creativity. We have more multiplat games hitting the market, instead developers working on the strengths of one system there are trying to meet in the middle so they can release to both systems. Some game developers I feel haved sold their souls in a sense. All I have to say is game developers, Keep it real!

  • automattig

    Posted Oct 4, 2007 9:47 am PT

    the only people who hate halo are the ones who suck at it, or refuse to play it

  • beastmr2

    Posted Oct 3, 2007 2:47 pm PT

    i cant wait for this game its gonna be "STYLISH"

  • Yama

    Posted Oct 3, 2007 12:23 pm PT

    Halo 3, Devil May Cry 4 comparisons... What a wonderful community.

  • krish666

    Posted Oct 3, 2007 8:15 am PT

    halo 3 sucks ass DEEEP

    I dont know why they even call it a GAME its a piece of S**T

  • Gamer_JasonX7

    Posted Oct 2, 2007 3:53 pm PT

    this is awsome!!!! i cant wait for it to come out. by the time i buy all the games i want i will be homeless. oh and halo 3 is freakin sweat.

  • swatpup102

    Posted Sep 30, 2007 6:08 pm PT

    lol britannia07, halo 3 is so much better graphically that it only runs at 640p! ooo much better LOL

  • wars45

    Posted Sep 30, 2007 9:08 am PT

    ps3 rules

  • X_CAPCOM_X

    Posted Sep 29, 2007 10:47 pm PT

    Wow. On 1up.com's article, they said that Kobayashi stated that he ez'ed the game up. Stupid. I loved the difficulty of DMC3. Now they have to trash it for casuals, then multiplat it for potential sales. I hate you, capcom.

Devil May Cry 4 Quick Links

Summary | Reviews | News | Previews & Features | Images | Videos | Downloads | Answers | Hints & Cheats | Forum | Check Prices

Check Prices: $9.65 – 19.99

GameStop $19.99 SHOP ›
Amazon.com $9.65 SHOP ›
eBay $13.89 SHOP ›
advertisement

Related Content

Matches based on text similarity.

Devil May Cry 4 Boxshot Enlarge the boxshot
Devil May Cry 4

Game Stats

Full Game Details »Close
Also on

Games you may like…

Users who looked at content for this game also looked at these games.

See More Similar Games
advertisement
Click Here