Devil May Cry 4 is Nero first then Dante in Fortuna against the Order. Ultra-stylish gameplay with Nero's Buster Arm, divine Dante aerial combos. Artistically sumptuous, memorable bosses, reference action.
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Action1 player16+
Description
Capcom action where young Nero and legendary Dante clash with the Order of the Sword in the heart of Fortuna. Published by Capcom, released in Europe in February 2008. Stylish Devil Bringer combat for Nero and Rebellion for Dante, scored style combos, two distinct protagonists and rock soundtrack. European version.
Devil May Cry 4 review
MAX
Art direction
★★★★★
"Iconic"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
Flamboyant gothic baroque, outsized settings and combat of choreographic virtuosity: the series pushes its dark-fantasy elegance into high definition. The insolent style of the heroes and the spectacular effects compose a permanent action opera. This visual extravagance, dark and sleek, marks a peak of the genre.
Blending gothic orchestra and raging metal, the music electrifies the fights of Nero and Dante with a stylish energy. The galvanising "Shall Never Surrender" and "The Time Has Come" fuel the style and the fury. This blazing sonic identity, faithful to the series, turns every clash into a supercharged concert.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
The stylish brawler in all its splendour: flamboyant combos, two characters with distinct styles and an exemplary action fluidity. Chaining hits flawlessly to aim for S rank delivers a virtuoso's satisfaction, elevated by spectacular staging. Snappy, generous and beautifully made, a peak of action that rewards mastery and creativity in combat.
Devil May Cry 4, the entry that brings Capcom's stylish action into high definition and introduces Nero alongside Dante, a big multiplatform success with nervy, technical gameplay. Still common, its collector interest is modest; the harder-to-find Japanese and Asian version appeals to the import buyer. An accessible piece for an action set of the generation, carried by the series' fame rather than its value.
Memorable bosses
Split between the fiery Nero and the virtuoso Dante, this adventure pits you against colorful demons: the blazing Berial, the knight Credo or the elusive Echidna. Nero's demonic arm, which grabs and hurls, adds a tactical flavor to the duels. Flamboyant staging and offensive freedom reward style as much as mastery, in the purest tradition of the series.
Is Devil May Cry 4 still worth playing in 2026?
Devil May Cry 4 remains a dazzling display of Capcom's craft in stylish action. The combat, of exhilarating depth, shines especially with Nero and his Buster Arm, before giving way to a still-virtuoso Dante. The spectacular staging and the memorable bosses keep a definite punch. It is still faulted for recycling its environments in the second half, forcing a backtrack through the same places in reverse. But for anyone after a demanding, expressive combat system, the title keeps a choice place in the genre's pantheon.
