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Devil May Cry 4 for PlayStation 3
Devil May Cry 4 for PlayStation 3 begins with Nero, a young knight of the Order of the Sword. When Dante disrupts a gathering in Fortuna, Nero is ordered to pursue him. Behind that first battle lies a conflict involving demons and the order claiming to fight them. You discover the story through individual missions, with combat, exploration and large opponents as recurring elements.
Nero uses his Red Queen sword, the Blue Rose handgun and his demonic arm, the Devil Bringer. The arm pulls enemies towards you, linking attacks without constantly chasing opponents. The Exceed system strengthens his sword attacks. You therefore practise not only which buttons form a combination, but also when to use a grab or extra power.
Later you also play as Dante, who can switch weapons and fighting styles. His abilities give familiar combat spaces a different rhythm. The grading rewards varied execution, so replaying involves better combinations rather than simply finishing the story. This original solo adventure on PS3 has Nero and Dante as its playable protagonists. The additional characters from Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition are not part of this standard release.
Region and language
Our PlayStation 3 games are European editions and come with a Dutch or English box, unless stated otherwise. By default, you receive the version for the European market. We note it in the product details if the region is different or the box is in another language. In almost all cases, the game is playable at least in English, and often in the other five common European languages too.
Manual
Devil May Cry 4 for PlayStation 3 includes the manual unless the product title states otherwise. If the booklet is missing, the title says “No Manual”. This lets you see before ordering whether the game comes with a manual.
The manuals included with our games usually contain at least English and often around six European languages. The exact languages vary by edition, so Dutch is not always included. The booklet explains the controls and the main rules. You can use it to check how to control the game, which actions are available and how its different features work.
The history of Devil May Cry 4
Capcom released Devil May Cry 4 for PlayStation 3 in 2008. It was the series' first new main instalment on PS3. The series gained a new protagonist alongside familiar demon hunter Dante. Nero provided a different entry into the same world: his position within the Order of the Sword made the pursuit personal, while Dante initially became the mystery you were trying to understand.
The Devil Bringer gave combat a distinctly different focus. Grabbing an enemy or pulling one closer differs from simply moving forwards with a sword. Dante also retained his own collection of weapons and styles. The adventure therefore lets you use two approaches to combat. In the original manual, Capcom explains their controls and abilities separately, emphasising the development of your own attack chains.
Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition followed for PlayStation 4 in 2015. That later adaptation added playable Vergil, Lady and Trish, among other features. When announcing it, Itsuno explicitly distinguished them from the original game's Nero and Dante. This PS3 disc therefore represents the original 2008 design. Its significance lies in introducing Nero and his arm techniques, alongside further development of Dante's existing combat options.
Similar games for PlayStation 3
God of War III and Devil May Cry 4 let you combine weapons and supernatural attacks on PS3. For Kratos, the war around Olympus and moving giants set the pace. Nero and Dante put more emphasis on refining attack chains through combat grading. The choice is between a revenge journey with major scenery changes and missions where you can keep sharpening your execution.
Devil May Cry 4 and Heavenly Sword give you several ways to continue an attack on PS3. Nero's Devil Bringer pulls an enemy closer, while Nariko changes sword stances for speed, power or reach. Dante brings his own arsenal as well. Heavenly Sword ties the action more closely to one central weapon and a guided story about Nariko's decision to use it.
Devil May Cry 4 and Dante's Inferno combine close attacks and ranged options on PS3. Nero uses sword, handgun and demonic arm; Dante in Dante's Inferno has scythe and cross. The first game lets you refine attack chains with two playable protagonists. The second centres on one warrior, connecting his progression to holy and unholy choices during the descent towards Beatrice.
Devil May Cry 4 and Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 ask you to understand weapons and opponents on PS3. Nero uses his grabbing arm to link attacks; Ryu builds combat around weapons, defence and movement. Both change playable characters. Sigma 2 also has separate Team Missions with an optional computer partner, while Devil May Cry 4 focuses its original campaign on Nero and Dante.
Bayonetta and Devil May Cry 4 let you use firearms and melee attacks in the same PS3 battles. Bayonetta carries guns on hands and feet, weaving them into her movements. Nero instead uses a demonic arm to grab opponents. Dante adds switching weapons and styles. Both give you reasons to practise attack chains, distributing abilities very differently among their protagonists.
