Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition

The game won't launch because Capcom has abandoned the game and wont fix it

Such nostalgia playing this game. As i said in the HD Collection it's always nice being able to revisit old games. Iconic ost, the game gets a bit repetitive but the combat and the charisma of the characters really compensates it. A must try along with the previous entries.

In a lot of case, it wont work on windows 10 or 11. Exact reason behind is unkown. Capcom support said they wont do a thing since its for win 7 and 8.1.

Played all DMC Games and i sadly this game is the Unfinished DMC Game Unfortunately this game is made for Nero, as if you dont own the special edition Dante can be a pain to the ass to learn him As with DLC with Vergil and Lady/Trish the game becomes more funny and easier if you are going after the achiviment The Game is not BAD,its just poorly written at some point,have some poor level design and unfair But if you are looking to buy it give a shot, this game has its moments you just need to give it some time

Man, Devil May Cry 4 is just wild, like, you can practically feel Capcom trying to figure out where to take the series next, all while throwing everything at the wall and seeing what sticks. Dropped in 2008 (yeah, that long ago), then spruced up later with the Special Edition, DMC4 did a bunch of new stuff without ditching the neon-soaked, demon-smashing chaos that made the earlier games so fun. It was the first real “next-gen” Devil May Cry, so you get this mashup of old-school vibes and shiny new tricks. Sometimes it’s awesome, sometimes it’s... well, weirdly disjointed, but hey, nobody can accuse it of playing it safe. Biggest shake-up? They handed the keys to a new guy, Nero. He’s all attitude and messy hair, think less suave than Dante, more “I’ve got something to prove.” At first, fans were like, “Uh, where’s our pizza-loving icon?” but Nero steps up, especially with his freaky Devil Bringer arm. That thing lets you yank enemies around, smash ‘em with WWE-level finishers, and pull off combos that are just [b]spectacular[/b]. Feels fresh but still fits right in. Then, halfway through, Dante shows up again with his full style-switching arsenal from DMC3, so it’s like, “Surprise! Here’s your old favorite.” You kind of get the best of both worlds… at least until the level design starts looping in circles. Real talk, DMC4’s biggest buzzkill is the backtracking. You play the first chunk as Nero, then the game hits rewind, and suddenly you’re Dante, running through the same hallways, fighting the same bosses, and thinking, “Didn’t I just do this?” The combat’s tight as ever, but damn, the deja vu is strong. It kills the flow and makes the campaign feel padded out, which is a shame because the rest is so polished. Still, gotta give it props: even now, DMC4 looks sick, especially that Special Edition glow-up. The whole gothic/baroque vibe is on point, with cathedrals and creepy castles rendered in loving detail. Character animation is buttery smooth, especially when you’re juggling demons mid-air like some kind of supernatural circus act. Boss fights? Pure spectacle, but with enough bite to keep you on your toes. Special Edition, though, that’s where things get spicy. They threw in Vergil (sword daddy extraordinaire), Lady, and Trish, each with their own moves and stories. Vergil’s moveset slaps so hard, it’s almost unfair. Does this fix the game’s “walk back through the same rooms” problem? Nah. But it does give hardcore fans a reason to keep coming back and showing off on leaderboards. Sound design? Absolutely rips. The soundtrack is all heavy guitars and adrenaline; it kicks in exactly when you want it to. Nero’s theme is a banger, Dante’s quips are as cheeky as ever, and the voice acting? It sits right in that sweet spot between “serious” and “Saturday morning cartoon.” It’s self-aware, it’s campy, it’s Devil May Cry. Special Edition runs like butter these days, solid 60 FPS, fast loads, snappy controls. The menus look a bit ancient, sure, but who’s here for the menus? The action’s what matters, and it delivers. Not that it’s all roses. The level layouts can get samey, and the puzzles? You’ll forget ‘em five minutes later. The story sort of front-loads all the drama, then coasts to the end. It’s uneven, but honestly, Devil May Cry’s never been about Shakespearean storytelling. To sum it up, Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition is loud, stylish, and still a blast to play. Nero’s a killer new lead, Dante’s as fun as ever, and the extra characters crank up the replay value. It’s not as flawless as DMC3 or as slick as DMC5, but it’s got its own weird, loveable charm. If you want to slice up demons with maximum attitude and look good doing it, DMC4’s still got your back.

after an update from capcom the game will not launch

Nero gotta stop chasing baddies and lock in. Dante is hot though so 8.3/10.

Good game, but randomly crashes for no reason and turns into a black screen. You also have to edit files to even play it. Good job, Capcom.

So... After Playing DmC and DMC 1, 2 & 3, It was 4's turn and oh boy what an experience... It felt like a fresh change at first with Nero and his own personality and gameplay and shit when just aaaaall the way down with no brakes at half the game. How the hell do you manage to mess this up? How is the 2nd half of the game so insanely bad? How can Dante be both so hard and boring to play? I've done 100% of all til now and I saw 4's achievements and thought "this is gonna be a tought one" but I was willing to accept this challenge but honestly, after finishing the campaign I'm not so sure I want to do this anymore. Maybe I'll just go to 5 which looks waaaay more fun.

honestly i was looking forward to this but the sheer amounts of problem i run into when starting up really bums me like i have to do a crap tons of fix just to play a 17 year old game which don't get me wrong i really love this games environment but man is there alot errors you'd run into (like this one time i unlocked everything on a fresh new save file like wtf?)

Devil May Cry 4 is a wonderfully stupid and medicore game with excellent hype and aura, as it were. It is straight upgrade on every game in the series before it, yet still has a multitude of simply asinine decisions, designs, and systems. I do not remember the last time I played an offline, single player game that made me this unbelievably frustrated. Still, it was very fun and I am even more excited now to play DMCV. 7.2/10

Fun, but don't alt tab. Game will just black screen and you'll have to close via task manager. Classic devil may cry though. And you get Vergil as a playable character. Need i say more?

Honestly this game is obv rushed the sections with dante after nero and i would only buy this game on sale and the final boss is way too easy

basically a perfect game because theres 5 characters and all have good moveset and stuff so thats just good. missions are fun to S rank and i think the system is fair and pretty easy to understand and calculate once you know the numbers. LDK is a crazy fun gamemode and very satisfying as well, especially when playing as vergil. proud souls system is also awesome and theres lots of interesting combo ability.

for the story 8/10 for nero's combat mechanics 8/10 for dante's combat mechanics 5/10 for vergil's combat mechanics 8/10 and for the others character's combat mechanics 8/10 overall this game is good but so repetitive,each character's mission and stage are the same, that's what make me bored

good game but there's barely any dante levels and they're just you replaying old missions with minimum changes and for the nero part he's an amazing charecter to play as (the devil bringer is amazing) but he's a bad charcter in cutscenes

amazing game but for some reason vergil didnt speak a word in all the cutscenes

DMC 4 is a hard-as-balls brawler that improves on every aspect of the previous games in the series. Nero is much more fun to play as than Dante, and for once there's a reasonable story and character dialogue that doesn't sound like it was written by aliens. If you like DMC or challenging old-school beat'em-ups, you're going to love this one.

fantastic its a tad rushed you can tell sometimes but overall perfect balance between story and combat

Beat this a while ago. It was fun with Nero but bad when I played Dante. This game made me love Nero and honestly might have the best base move set for rebellion for Dante but this game is not built for my goat. So I recommend it but play with caution. The story was overall good though.

One of the best DMC games in the series. I love the fact that they have variety of locations, and the characters are so clean in this. Love this game, would recommend it to newcomers or veterans who haven't played this yet.

I wish you could bottle the feeling of dmc 4 its combat and overall look is so good its a great mix of retro looks and modern features.

THE DICE GAME IS FRAUD. FACE IS ALWAY THE ONE ON THE UPSIDE WHEN YOU HIT THE DICE. GOOD TIMING REQUIRED. Truly a worst best game situation. It's a very gimmicky game. Campaign is riddled by gimmicks (puzzle bosses, very bad dice game, score system that put emphasis on destroying furnitures, uninspired level hazards...) to the point that players often favor Bloody Palace (arena mode) despite the strict timer. The story offer really great cutscenes (don't miss the shakespearian one!) but is othervise pretty confusing and inconsequential as a whole, failing to grasp player interest. I would say that explored areas are just ok, not fantastic, but with good visual variety. It still a shame that midpoint, when passing from Nero to Dante, the game completly drop the ball, and reuse every levels in reverse, even putting you back against previous bosses without any change in moveset and whatsoever. Bestiary as well as bosses are a mixed bag, the best meet the worst the serie have to offer. Credo boss and the angels knights make remarkable ennemies to tackle on, while Blitz, Chimera, Cutlass and Sanctus boss fights to name a fews manage to make your life feel miserable. It doesn't help that they're really catering to a specific playstyle, leaving Dante in the dust, his kit not really adapted to respond in an intuitive way to these challenges. Okay story, boring campaign, half of the ennemies are obnoxious... what's left? Stellar combat. It FEEL good to punch ennemies. At core value, the fundamentals are there, and they're really good, BUT hard to grasp with all the bad around it. There is subtle and intricate physics that allow great combat expression, it's really a game for technical players, those willing to pour hours and hours of practice. Simply put, the game is a combo heaven that's still unrivalled, even by his succession! As a whole, if it's not for his extremely extensive combo potential, DMC4, without being a bad game, isn't the funniest of the serie, and did become obsolete with DMC5 arrival. I'd recommand DMC5 or DMC3 as first experience with the serie over DMC4.

Very good game, Nero's gameplay feels incredibly unique to Dante's and the artstyle and graphics look like they're from 2015, not 2008.

Why does this have horrible compatibility problems on Modern hardware? Takes an entire mission just to get it working, fix your shit Capcom.

I wonder if the game's 25 Eur pricetag is some sort of permanent discount as you have to go through every level at least two times. The combat is great, but boy, does this game feels repetitive.

I guess this franchise is not for me. I have not enjoyed any (1-4) of DMC games. All games have like 4 bosses which repeats multiple times, and like 1 of them are actually fun to fight, others are gimmicky bosses.

i loved DMC HD and this one, im kinda surprised that i didnt play it any sooner because this might honestly be one of my fav games oat

Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition on Steam is a definitive revisit of one of the most stylish and mechanically rich action games in the genre, offering both newcomers and longtime fans a refined experience loaded with content. Originally released in 2008, the fourth mainline entry in Capcom’s legendary hack-and-slash franchise introduced new characters, reworked combat systems, and stunning visuals that pushed console hardware at the time. The 2015 Special Edition significantly expands upon that base by improving performance, adding new playable characters, rebalancing difficulty, and tightening the overall experience. It’s a stellar example of how a re-release can meaningfully enhance a game’s legacy rather than just capitalize on nostalgia. The core narrative centers around Nero, a young demon hunter with a mysterious demonic arm known as the Devil Bringer, and his pursuit of Dante, the series’ iconic protagonist, who kicks off the story by crashing into the headquarters of a religious order and killing one of its leaders. The plot unfolds with escalating intrigue, revealing deep-rooted conspiracies and the connection between Nero and the Sparda bloodline. While the story isn’t the deepest or most emotionally resonant in gaming, it serves as a stylish and functional backdrop to the game’s fast-paced action. Voice acting and cutscene direction are dramatically exaggerated in classic Devil May Cry fashion, giving the game a distinct tone that balances self-aware humor with operatic flair. Combat is, unsurprisingly, the beating heart of DMC4, and it remains one of the most fluid, responsive, and addictively complex systems in any action game. Nero and Dante each have dramatically different styles—Nero's moveset revolves around his Devil Bringer grabs, Red Queen sword revving, and Blue Rose gunplay, giving him a punchy, accessible yet deep combat rhythm. Dante, on the other hand, offers an overwhelming arsenal, with the ability to switch between four combat styles (Trickster, Swordmaster, Gunslinger, and Royal Guard) and multiple weapons on the fly. Mastering Dante requires patience and practice, rewarding players with godlike control and combo versatility. Special Edition raises the bar further by adding three new characters: Vergil, Trish, and Lady. Vergil, in particular, is a standout addition. His precision-focused, teleport-heavy style is both elegant and brutal, offering some of the most satisfying combat in the entire series. Each new character comes with a unique playstyle and campaign, though it’s worth noting that the environments and boss fights are recycled. This is one of the few criticisms that has persisted since the original release—the second half of the game sees players backtracking through previously explored levels, often fighting the same bosses in reverse. While the combat variety and character switching mitigate this repetition, it does slightly dull the game’s pacing. Nevertheless, the Special Edition compensates with revamped difficulty balancing, faster load times, and a much smoother framerate (60fps on modern PCs), which dramatically enhances responsiveness and control precision—crucial for a game so reliant on timing and style. Visuals in the Special Edition hold up impressively well. Capcom’s MT Framework engine continues to showcase strong art direction and sharp design, even years after its original debut. The gothic architecture, lavish set pieces, and flashy particle effects blend seamlessly with the kinetic motion of the characters. It’s not a visual overhaul by modern standards, but the cleaned-up textures, improved lighting, and high-definition support make it look more than presentable. Audio design is another strong suit, with a bombastic rock/electronic soundtrack that fuels every encounter, layered with satisfying weapon and ability sounds that add weight and rhythm to every fight. In terms of value, Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition offers an exceptional amount of content. In addition to the expanded roster and campaign modes, there’s the Legendary Dark Knight mode—a wave-based challenge that floods the screen with enemies, demanding tight crowd control and advanced combo knowledge. Bloody Palace also returns as an endurance gauntlet, offering a true test of player skill. Unlockables, secret missions, costumes, and style rankings encourage multiple playthroughs, and the game’s addictive feedback loop—one rooted in improving your rank, learning new techniques, and mastering each character—ensures high replayability. This isn’t a game you just finish; it’s one you come back to, trying to perfect every fight with flair and efficiency. Ultimately, Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition remains one of the finest examples of character action games done right. Its mechanically deep combat system, striking aesthetic, and expanded character roster place it among the elite in its genre. While the recycled environments and boss encounters in the latter half are still a blemish, they are overshadowed by the sheer joy of combat and the expanded content that this edition brings. Whether you're a veteran stylish-action junkie or a curious newcomer wondering where to start with the series, DMC4: Special Edition is an exhilarating and essential experience on Steam—one that embodies the very spirit of what makes action games great. Rating: 8/10

honestly this game and every other devil may cry game is highly recommended.

Deadweight saving the world with a pizza guy and the gang

haven't been able to play in a while because the damn game won't launch anymore and i've yet to find a fix for it

OG DMC fans are like "DMC5 HAS BAD LEVEL DESIGN!" then I go play this game and I look back like niga you want this level design?

THE TIME HAS COME AND SO HAVE IIIIIIIIIIIII 7/10 GAME FUN

Even if this games are really old they still fell great to play (not dmc2), above all DMC3 is still one of the best action game ever made

Good game, but just so you know it has a weird habit of crashing when you start it up, the best work around I found was to switch the graphics quality every time you start it up, so if it was on high last time, switch it to low, and vice versa

game busted, pandora is a lethal drug that killed my abusive ex uncle 8/10, best game ever made by a man

this game is perfect . soooooo perfect . I played this game and completed 7 times or more ! I've been playing this game since I was 10 years old, and now I'm 26. LOVE YOU Capcom and MR Hideki Kamiya and Hideaki Itsuno <3

Let me start with, my copy of the game was broken and I had to modify the files before playing. I do think this game has some solid action gameplay combat, with Dante and especially Nero being really fun to play. However my biggest complaint comes with the 2nd half of the game being the same levels, but in my opinion gimmicky to the point they're unfun. I don't think the story is necessarily super interesting either, I don't find the puzzles very fun and for the most part I think the boss fights are mediocre in comparison to the rest of the series. I would only really recommend this game if you're a hard core DMC fan.

N O T E: I HAD TO DO BINARY CODING TO GET THIS GAME TO RUN ON A WINDOWS 10 SYSTEM WITH A 1920- 1080/ 144HZ MONITER (https://steamcommunity.com/app/329050/discussions/0/1291816880499283959/?ctp=36) this is the post i used to get the game to work. as of right now game works for me consistantly now that i made the hex editor changes. as of JUNE 22, 2025 this issue is still at large. I cannot reccomend this game until this LITERAL gamebreaking crash is patched.

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nero is a goddamn twink in this game but idc the game is still awesome af

Very enjoyable and fun to replay

fun asf and neros combos are so goated

fuck this game and its "autosave feature"

mid til you play as dante but isnt peak til you see lady

Would be good if they fixed the startup crash bug

Worst game in the franchise. DMC 2 better fr

game too good even a devil may cry

Devil May Cry 4 é peak gaming, deixem de ser buxas