Demo in about 3-4 hours/Demo Discussion

[Randygam3freak]

FTW! i absolutely cannot wait

[Digilearner]

I get it in 1 and 1/2 hours :)

[SuperSouter]

I hope I can start getting it before I go to college. I really want it

[Link2430]

It's up guys and it looks like it's timed. :(

[Infected Z]

Who cares if it is timed, this is possibly the best game I have ever played... that demo was... amazing

[vhayste]

I'm gonna DL this once I get home.

[RA1NKING]

Its out now... 612 megs.

[Donniedarkoneo]

The demo was amazing can't wait for the full game Nero's got some wicked moves with that arm of his and the graphics of this game rocks

[Digilearner]

EDIT: Alright, I beat the demo and I wasn't really amazed by much. After all this hype, I just couldn't see why the hype was so high. The gun has nearly no use what so ever, so it's pretty much a Y button masher. I like Nero's personality though. Sarcasm and funny cracks are great. What would make this game best is if it had multiplayer. It has a very arcade style feeling and would love to play this all night with some friends. Overall, it was alright, I'll buy it for sure, but it's def. not what I thought it was going to be.

PS. I'm completely new to the DMC series, so not sure they all played like this or not, so don't mind my newby-ness about the game.

[SegaSaturnSNK]

EDIT: Alright, I beat the demo and I wasn't really amazed by much. After all this hype, I just couldn't see why the hype was so high. The gun has nearly no use what so ever, so it's pretty much a Y button masher. I like Nero's personality though. Sarcasm and funny cracks are great. What would make this game best is if it had multiplayer. It has a very arcade style feeling and would love to play this all night with some friends. Overall, it was alright, I'll buy it for sure, but it's def. not what I thought it was going to be.

PS. I'm completely new to the DMC series, so not sure they all played like this or not, so don't mind my newby-ness about the game.

Yeah, if you played the other DMC games, you wouldn't be saying all the stuff you're saying.

The demo is good and remember kids, it's just a demo. Once you progress throughout the game, it'll get better obviously. Upgrading combos, powerups, and all that good stuff. Def. can't wait for Feb. to come.

[dark54555]

I'm going to DL this as soon as I get home. I've been really looking forward to this game.

[Digilearner]

Yeah, if you played the other DMC games, you wouldn't be saying all the stuff you're saying.

The demo is good and remember kids, it's just a demo. Once you progress throughout the game, it'll get better obviously. Upgrading combos, powerups, and all that good stuff. Def. can't wait for Feb. to come.

It is only the demo, BUT, that doesn't change the gameplay of the game. That's how they intend to have the game played and I'm not a big fan of they style. The main game will play like that, but with more features and what not. I'm not even saying it's bad, I just don't see how it's living up to the hype, but maybe the full version will be great. I will find out soon enough when I buy it ;)

[Zombie Brigade]

It is only the demo, BUT, that doesn't change the gameplay of the game. That's how they intend to have the game played and I'm not a big fan of they style. The main game will play like that, but with more features and what not. I'm not even saying it's bad, I just don't see how it's living up to the hype, but maybe the full version will be great. I will find out soon enough when I buy it ;)


well the people that r hyping it up are the people that like that kind of gametype n love the DMC series, from what ive seen so far the game looks like its guna kick ass

[Randygam3freak]

Played the demo about like 10 times now, was able to defeat berial in a 10 min trial

[Aizen Arrancar]

Absolutely awesome. I downloaded both the PS3 and X360 versions. I'm going to keep playing this demo until Feb 5.

[thecrazyguy]

Gotta say this blew me away! I really didn't have high expectations for the demo to impress me, but wow was I wrong. Every thing from the gameplay, the action, the graphics, Capcom just nailed it. Feb 5 where are you??

[davxx]

Loved it!!.:woop::woop:. just played it and its really more than I expected to be

nero kicks ass with his arm of doom!!!... cant wait till release!!

[Pyroman31]

Damn the demo was tight. Never played past DMC games but I will be picking this one up...only to rent though. This shit is crazy fun...

[Devolon]

It's kinda slow IMO, not enough action, too many useless cutscenes, and the camera is still a mess. Plus the enemies are like half-asleep, they basically have no AI. The boss looks GREAT, but the fight is kinda meh -rb+b, y, y, y, rb+b, y, y, y, repeat 10 times... I liked the special moves when the fiend was stunned, though, that was badass and much better than a QTE -.

I know from experience that capcom's demos are often very different from the final version, but I'm kinda disappointed right now... Old ninja gaiden black is still simply better than this from a gameplay standpoint, much faster and much more challenging.

[SegaSaturnSNK]

http://www.gamerankings.com/itemrankings/launchreview.asp?reviewid=910421

Review to the game if anyone cares. I don't take game reviews highly but pretty good review nonetheless.

[ChemicalxRachel]

Okay I played the demo last night. It was so beyond awesome.

The graphics are great. Now my boyfriend isnt really a follower of DMC. The first thing he noticed was that the camera angle wasnt controllable. Now, this bugged me too, because I'd thought they'd have figured that crap out.

Well, it doesnt bother me that much. Like Devolon said, the demos can be different from the actual game. Maybe its that way for the demo, maybe its not, we'll find out on the day of the release!

I, personally, loved it. It played like a traditional DMC game, and I'm excited. I pre-ordered the special edition, because thats the only way one can do DMC and get the entire effect of it! Its awesome, I love it and I think it'll be an even more awesome game. The graphics are off the rails, like usual, and the story line looks like it could be interesting.

I'll admit, when I first heard there'd be a 4th, I was wondering "What're they thinking? They wont mess it up, will they?" and I heard that the 4th would only be for the ps3, and be a combination of all three games in one.

Now that was disappointing. I'm glad though to see it come to the 360 and I'm glad that it doesnt look like its the suck and fail.

[Infected Z]

The graphics are great. Now my boyfriend isnt really a follower of DMC. The first thing he noticed was that the camera angle wasnt controllable. Now, this bugged me too, because I'd thought they'd have figured that crap out.

If the camera is actually locked onto Nero you can, but if its an enviromental camera, you cant.

[Zombie Brigade]

If the camera is actually locked onto Nero you can, but if its an enviromental camera, you cant.


is the camera like the one in the previous DMCs? i have yet to play the demo thanks to my child account/silver accounts dont get it for a few days. if the camera angles r the same like the other DMC games then im tottally fine with that since im used to it anyway

[antnie]

I hate to play demos because it spoils the whole game.

[Devolon]

is the camera like the one in the previous DMCs? i have yet to play the demo thanks to my child account/silver accounts dont get it for a few days. if the camera angles r the same like the other DMC games then im tottally fine with that since im used to it anyway

It's the same system as DMC3.

[StingX2]

I was blown away by the demo, having not played dmc1-3 I didn't know what to expect. It was really great BUt I couldn't stop laughing at Nero who is voiced by the "2nd black power ranger Adam" (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Yong_Bosch)

[Zombie Brigade]

It's the same system as DMC3.


ahh very good, ive been playin DMC3 while waitin for the demo so ill be used to the camera controls by the time i get it next week, cant wait:)

[Cold Rival]

Played it about 10 minutes ago, and I was bitterly disappointed. Sure, the graphics are awesome, but what's the point if can't see the buildings due to the shitty camera angles? Also, the gameplay's boring. It seems you go to an area which is blocked by some red spiderweb crap, kill some monsters (by repetedly mashing Y), and then progress into some other area with the same objective. The game's very linear - I guess I was expecing some sense of exploration. I won't be getting this one, that's for sure.

2/10 purely for the graphics.

[SegaSaturnSNK]

Played it about 10 minutes ago, and I was bitterly disappointed. Sure, the graphics are awesome, but what's the point if can't see the buildings due to the shitty camera angles? Also, the gameplay's boring. It seems you go to an area which is blocked by some red spiderweb crap, kill some monsters (by repetedly mashing Y), and then progress into some other area with the same objective. The game's very linear - I guess I was expecing some sense of exploration. I won't be getting this one, that's for sure.

2/10 purely for the graphics.

That's DMC always has been about though, seems like you never played DMC before.

[DeadFrazer]

just tryed the demo. not at all impressed by the game.

the graphics are good (Berial looks awsome) but the gameplay is soo dull.

if I want to go play a button basher, ill go back to play Dynasty Warriors, and even then they give you a choice of characters and more moves to use in combos.


played through both modes once and that was me at the limit of boredom.

[Randygam3freak]

Thats every Dmc, so if anyone who is complaining about gameplay and camera, then you have never even touched a dmc...although if you dident like this, smc2 will suite you

[PerpetualHeaven]

just tryed the demo. not at all impressed by the game.

the graphics are good (Berial looks awsome) but the gameplay is soo dull.

if I want to go play a button basher, ill go back to play Dynasty Warriors, and even then they give you a choice of characters and more moves to use in combos.


played through both modes once and that was me at the limit of boredom.

Did you just saying you would rather play Dynasty Warrior? What has the world come too.... wowwwwwww! DW is more strategy based and the depth behind it is not even half of DMCs. There are a ton more combos within DMC games as opposed to DW. Have you never played a DMC game before? Because if you have, you should know that DMC is known purely for it's insane combos. It isn't just repeatedly pressing "Y" as some of you put it. You can perform some of the most insane combos if you've played the game for quite some time. You can't forget that Dante also has different "styles" which adds more depth to the combat. Can't forget the upgrade system either.

[whitmania]

i only played dmc3 a few yrs back, but i played this demo over the weekend and will be picking this game up next tuesday.

[UNDERWALLY]

FTW! i absolutely cannot wait
I can't say it better
:woop:

[SuperGaz]

i was just about to say the following

"played the demo nice graphics but the same old button bashing crap so i wont be getting this"

however

ive just read perpetuals post, im a little unimformed. ive never played any of the DMC series.

so is this true what he speaks? is there more to it than four moves cos the demo gave me the impression that it sucked ass for lack of a better word

[Laufton_13]

Demo was great, graphics were great, fighting was great, and camera still sucks. That pretty much sums up how I feel about the demo simpily put it kicks ass. My only critism would be the time limit, I always hated those things and the camera but I can forgive that because after playing DMC1 again and being annoyed by the camera again this one seems so much more forgiving. And for the people critisizing the game for not living up to it's hype you've obviously never played the other DMC games because this is exactally what you would expect, and to whoever asked about the combos yes they do get a lot better as you play through the game, at least it was that way in the first 3.

P.S. Is it just me or does Nero seem a lot funnier than Dante

[Devolon]

And for the people critisizing the game for not living up to it's hype you've obviously never played the other DMC games because this is exactally what you would expect,.

I'm critisizing the game for not living up to its hype because I beat all 3 DMCs and I wanted more than a graphical update. I wanted smarter enemies and better level design. This demo plays like DMC1, a 7 years old last gen game, plus a "new" character and a shiny new toy (devil bringer). Berial is a nice boss, but DMC1's Phantom and DMC3's Agni & Rudra were better, which is sad.

The problem with DMC's formula is that Ninja gaiden and god of war were already much better than DMC3 back in 2005, and DMC4 isn't even trying to raise the bar. Have you checked some Ninja gaiden 2 gameplay footage? This looks much faster and much more intense than DMC4.

Don't get me wrong, i'll buy DMC4 because I love the genre and this is probably a good game, but certainly not a great one.

[SegaSaturnSNK]

I bet the final copy of the game will be fine and everyone won't be bitching about certain things. Plus, if you want smarter enemies and want a challenge, you can go play hard mode :p.

[Randygam3freak]

I'm critisizing the game for not living up to its hype because I beat all 3 DMCs and I wanted more than a graphical update. I wanted smarter enemies and better level design. This demo plays like DMC1, a 7 years old last gen game, plus a "new" character and a shiny new toy (devil bringer). Berial is a nice boss, but DMC1's Phantom and DMC3's Agni & Rudra were better, which is sad.

The problem with DMC's formula is that Ninja gaiden and god of war were already much better than DMC3 back in 2005, and DMC4 isn't even trying to raise the bar. Have you checked some Ninja gaiden 2 gameplay footage? This looks much faster and much more intense than DMC4.

Don't get me wrong, i'll buy DMC4 because I love the genre and this is probably a good game, but certainly not a great one.

but capcom dosent need to, dmc is STYLISH action

NG is rape

[UNDERWALLY]

I loved the game, looks amazing, the batle with the fire demon is absolutely amazing

[Zombie Brigade]

FINALLY they released the demo to silver accounts today n i finally got to play it...2 words..."HOLY SHIT." i can not wait for the game to come out, if the demo is just a taste of what is going to come then the full game is guna be awesome. I cant seem to find anything wrong with the demo..the graphics 10, gameplay 10 the camera angles are just like the old games if not easier to use so those are good too. the new stuff they added like the devil bringer works nicely, forming even more combos to do then on the old games. jesus im having a seizure just typing about it, i think ill go play the demo some more :)

[Cordes]

I played the Demo a couple of times and I think it's a pretty cool game. I'm not any good at it but I enjoyed the other DMC games so I can't wait to get my copy (Which should be in the next couple of hours)

[XArchonianX]

This is my Review of the Game... Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Camera Angle.. Y Y Y Y Y Y

[Cordes]

I think the game is a little more than that. Once you upgrade your skills you get some pretty nice new moves. Of course it takes a little more than a 10 minute demo to show the full potential of the game so maybe you should at least rent the game and maybe your review will include a couple of new buttons. Just a thought.

[Zombie Brigade]

This is my Review of the Game... Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Camera Angle.. Y Y Y Y Y Y



in that case my review is X,X,>+B, ^+Y, X,X,Y,Y,Y,Y, B+down,Y down......n thats for just one guy

[Laufton_13]

I'm critisizing the game for not living up to its hype because I beat all 3 DMCs and I wanted more than a graphical update. I wanted smarter enemies and better level design. This demo plays like DMC1, a 7 years old last gen game, plus a "new" character and a shiny new toy (devil bringer). Berial is a nice boss, but DMC1's Phantom and DMC3's Agni & Rudra were better, which is sad.

The problem with DMC's formula is that Ninja gaiden and god of war were already much better than DMC3 back in 2005, and DMC4 isn't even trying to raise the bar. Have you checked some Ninja gaiden 2 gameplay footage? This looks much faster and much more intense than DMC4.

Don't get me wrong, i'll buy DMC4 because I love the genre and this is probably a good game, but certainly not a great one.
This kind of critizism I respect it's just the people that say crap like the whole game is just about hitting y that annoy me, and the main reason I'm buying this is for the story which looks amazing

[PerpetualHeaven]

i was just about to say the following

"played the demo nice graphics but the same old button bashing crap so i wont be getting this"

however

ive just read perpetuals post, im a little unimformed. ive never played any of the DMC series.

so is this true what he speaks? is there more to it than four moves cos the demo gave me the impression that it sucked ass for lack of a better word

Yes. Devil May Cry offers one of the best hack and slash controls around. They're extremely tight and the combos are awesome. The game demo is extremely limited and believe me, once you understand the mechanics of the game, you'll be wanting to continually progress and achieve those super high combos and rankings. Plus, DMC games always provide plenty of unlockables. Though you would think they suck if you haven't had time with it. It's something you have to build up and understand to achieve those SS rankings and so forth. They've changed the name of the combos in this one though.

DMC is also well known for it's extreme difficulties. DMC3 in particular had two bloody hard modes which were Dante Must Die and Heaven or Hell. Many have complained about the difficulties in Dante Must Die but HOH is just a whole new story. From what I recall, if you were hit once you would die but the enemies also die in one hit. So it's a true test of skill.

In DMC3 they also had various styles such as Royal Guard, Trickster, Gunslinger, Swordmaster (or was it Blademaster?), etc. If you really want to understand the complexity of the prior DMC game (DMC 3) then check out this faq:
http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/ps2/file/920607/40790

Definitely a shit load more then just "4" combos that's for sure. DMC4 is no different from the reviews I have read. Did you ever figure out how to use the Red Queen efficiently by revving? I'm sure a lot of people didn't realize you could rev the Red Queen (It's Nero's sword).

Refer to this quote:

I think the game is a little more than that. Once you upgrade your skills you get some pretty nice new moves. Of course it takes a little more than a 10 minute demo to show the full potential of the game so maybe you should at least rent the game and maybe your review will include a couple of new buttons. Just a thought.

Shabling!

I'm critisizing the game for not living up to its hype because I beat all 3 DMCs and I wanted more than a graphical update. I wanted smarter enemies and better level design. This demo plays like DMC1, a 7 years old last gen game, plus a "new" character and a shiny new toy (devil bringer). Berial is a nice boss, but DMC1's Phantom and DMC3's Agni & Rudra were better, which is sad.

The problem with DMC's formula is that Ninja gaiden and god of war were already much better than DMC3 back in 2005, and DMC4 isn't even trying to raise the bar. Have you checked some Ninja gaiden 2 gameplay footage? This looks much faster and much more intense than DMC4.

Don't get me wrong, i'll buy DMC4 because I love the genre and this is probably a good game, but certainly not a great one.

God of War is a tough game to beat in terms of hack and slash, but DMC3 was comparable. I have to say that DMC3 was better then Ninja Gaiden though. Honestly, the game provided some of the deepest combat for a hack and slash I've seen to date and it did in a sense revolutionize hack and slashs as God of War did. You must also note this is a pathetically short demo. I would like anyone to play a 10 minute demo of DMC3 and they would all say the same thing. The demo is too short to show case the abilities of a hack and slash of this level.

For anyone who cares here's IGN Aussie review of DMC4 PS3:
http://ps3.ign.com/articles/849/849042p1.html

8.8/10 for anyone who doesn't feel like reading it. For everyone who's complaining about the controls:

"Tight, tight, tight. The combat is at the top of its game in number four, reminding us of why there are so many imitators." - IGN on Gameplay

[Devolon]

God of War is a tough game to beat in terms of hack and slash, but DMC3 was comparable. I have to say that DMC3 was better then Ninja Gaiden though. Honestly, the game provided some of the deepest combat for a hack and slash I've seen to date and it did in a sense revolutionize hack and slashs as God of War did. You must also note this is a pathetically short demo. I would like anyone to play a 10 minute demo of DMC3 and they would all say the same thing. The demo is too short to show case the abilities of a hack and slash of this level.



We agree to disagree then, because IMO nothing even comes close to ninja gaiden black, but hey, peace. Anyway, according to gamerankings.com...
Ninja gaiden black 94.1/100
GOW: 93.2
GOW 2: 92.5
DMC3 special edition: 87.8
DMC4: 85 (6 reviews)

:p

[SegaSaturnSNK]

We agree to disagree then, because IMO nothing even comes close to ninja gaiden black, but hey, peace. Anyway, according to gamerankings.com...
Ninja gaiden black 94.1/100
GOW: 93.2
GOW 2: 92.5
DMC3 special edition: 87.8
DMC4: 85 (6 reviews)

:p

Never cared for reviews. I prefer DMC series over NG and GOW.

I agree with you on that though, NG is way harder than GOW and DMC.

[PerpetualHeaven]

We agree to disagree then, because IMO nothing even comes close to ninja gaiden black, but hey, peace. Anyway, according to gamerankings.com...
Ninja gaiden black 94.1/100
GOW: 93.2
GOW 2: 92.5
DMC3 special edition: 87.8
DMC4: 85 (6 reviews)

:p

IGN:
DMC 3 Dante's Awakening - 9.6
DMC 3 Special Edition - 9.0
GOW - 9.8
GOW 2 - 9.7
Ninja Gaiden - 9.4

Of course there are plenty of sites that may have given DMC higher marks then Ninja Gaiden and God of War but it's vice versa also. I still say DMC provides some of the tightest hack and slash mechanics in video games. Agree to disagree though.