[Multiplatform] Devil May Cry 4

Originally Posted by Zukan

Hehe just like the PS2, Devil May Cry will be the only reason for me to get a console from Sony.

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What the hell. That drawing of Dante looks way too much like Tom Cruise for my liking. Imagine slaying demons left and right while your arm praises the tenets of scientology.

That target render isn't great either. Definitely isn't in line with Dante's appearance in the previous games.

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Capcom apparently made some explanation for the events in DMC2. The cover story was that "Dante" in that game was actually Enzo, his friend. Sounds like BS, but I remember it clearly.

So, according to Capcom, we haven't seen Dante since DMC.

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Originally Posted by Kurado

And technically DMC3, but that's a prequel so

Yeah, I was assuming that everyone knew that DMC3 was a prequel. Heck, they could even have Vergil come back easily if you've seen the extra cutscene in DMC3's ending. With Mundus out of commission he could be on his own again, looking for more power maybe?

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Nope, it's true alright. Duckroll was the one that broke out quite a bit of the FFXII news/spoilers/etc when the game hit in Japan. The question is, what could this all mean?

Maybe Vergil's still looking to become more powerful, and his arm is a manifestation of that desire? Or he isn't fully "Vergil" after having spent so long as Nero/Nelo Angelo under Mundus.



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Sounds like he summons demons or something, that would definitely be a neat visual effect. Like a massive feeding frenzy, with massive amounts of motion blur, effects, etc..

Looking at the gif, it doesn't seem like he's using the sword from DMC3. His arm matches what it looks like when he was in full Nelo Angelo regalia. Kurado, that sounds like a clever twist. A remnant of Mundus' promise, or at least the power Mundus gave Vergil to stay in devil form permanently.

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Guys, remember Super Corrupt Vergil? These bits of concept art kind of have the same hair. Basically, it looks like what I'd imagine SCV would be when not in DT.

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The combo/style phrases have always been intentionally corny so it's not a surprise they've only become more so. This is all VERY nice, I must say.

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Here's some tiny fucking screens from Famitu:







Apparently, these are all Dante, given his attire.

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Originally Posted by WolfDemon

Care to supply a source with that claim?

Go to gaming age forums' DMC4 thread. That's where these scans and info are from. Nero =/= Vergil, currently 60fps, Nero is the main characters, Dante not focused on as much, No DT for Nero, etc...

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Originally Posted by Generic Badass

Does it explain how Nero isn't Vergil? Like, that "Nero" isn't in referrence to Angelo, or what? Because they could just say that Nero is a new personality of Vergil's, and that would be just a retarded way of saying it's a new character. It's stupid that they would introduce a new lead that looks exactly like Dante but not be him or Vergil.

And has anyone brought up the fact that Dante is wearing chaps and cowboy boots yet?

No, Kobayashi basically said that Nero isn't Vergil. Full stop. I wouldn't be surprised if Nero is somehow connected to ole V, or maybe he's a remnant of him, or so on. But as it stands now, what we know is tha he isn't Vergil. One of the pieces of art has him with his glowing demon arm and Red Queen with a blue demon aura.

And Dante seems to be wearing his black and red ensemble from the first game. He also looks a tad bit older considering when this takes place (before 2, after 1) with that stubble and slightly aged appearance.

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Originally Posted by Kurado

Nero isn't Vergil? What a shit refrree call.

If he's a remnant of Vergil, I guess that's fine. I'd still rather play as the true Vergil, though.

Well, there's another thing stacked against Nero being Vergil unless it's explained away: Look at Dante and Nero. Vergil is Dante's twin, he'd look as old as his brother (see DMC3).

Nero is clearly much younger.

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Wait. NO DT? WTF. I sure hope that demon arm will make up for it.

Yeah, no DT. That's for demons, and from what we've been told, he's not a demon (or at least not one that can use DT). Devil Bringer draws enemies towards Nero, dragging them into your combos and possibly throwing them about.

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Originally Posted by Scarletdeath

Oh my god. What is DMC without a boost of power/speed along with cool looking transformation with new move set and health regeneration? Devil Bringer? More like "Grappling Hook". DISAPPOINTMENT.

Don't count it out just yet. There's already 2 pieces of art with Nero in them with that demon aura behind him. Who knows, maybe as the game goes on he gets more access to his demon abilities. Going back to the original teaser, his arm thirsts for more power. =)

Here's a treat for you guys, which is the artwork with the aura:





I was speaking idiomatically.

Maybe he's going out to meet some demon ladies? =/

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No where near launch. Announcing early =/= released early. Heavenly Sword was announced way back (it was once and Xbox then 360 game) but from what I hear, it won't be a launch title.

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Gametrailers has quite a few trailers up:

Enjoy

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BTW, the fire boss' name is Variel. He looks like a mixture between Balrog and Beowulf from DMC3.

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Here's a small direct feed video of the game, without sound though.

http://www.gamevideos.com/video/id/6178

DMC4 gifs:







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Here's some more. One of the flame boss, Variel with his flame whip destroying a house and another with Dante making his dramatic entry:





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Originally Posted by Kurado

Nero Angelo was the name Vergil assumed when he was under Mundus' control in Devil May Cry 1.

This is after DMC1. Nero Angelo is dead.

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Random guy (Nero) has trademark white hair. Too coincidental, even for Capcom.

This has been adamantly denied by Capcom and Kobayashi himself. Nero =/= Vergil. He mentioned Vergil plays a part in the story, but not that the new guy is some sort of reincarnation.

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Nero wears a mostly blue outfit.

His uniform is mostly red with what looks like a dark blue vest and some dark colors elsewhere. Nonetheless, his entire doesn't look anything like Vergil's.

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He might not be Vergil but a remnant of him (like ...eugh, Kadaj from FF: AC) or his arm could be Vergil's spirit, hence his obsession with power.

Other than that, yeah, I can't imagine why anybody would assume Nero's Vergil.

Your first guess is probably what's going to happen. The order he belonged to managed to get ahold of Vergil's piece of the amulet, Dante slaughtered them looking for it and Nero got a hold of it and something happened. Before he gets the demon arm, it's broken. So maybe he uses it's power to fix it and it heals him?

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Originally Posted by Kurado

Saying Nero Angelo is dead is like telling Capcom Zero died for reals. I know it's very likely, but it's very possible for Vergil to be Zero Positive.

He wears red beneath the dark blue jacket. In earlier scans I thought the colors were reversed, but after watching the TGS trailer I've found that that's not the case. Different shade, yeah, but still blue.

I heard about Capcom/Kobayashi denying rumors that Nero is Vergil. I was actually just answering whatshisface's question about 'WHY' people keep thinking he's Vergil. It'd be nice if Verg returned, but for now I'm satisfied with just the Ocelot thing going on right now.

Aye, I don't mind the hand at all since it'll probably lead us into an interesting direction. Will it take over Nero? What will it's desires mean for Dante? Etc..

BTW, his jacket is red, but everything else underneath it is either red or dark red (or black). That's why people confused him more with Dante than Vergil at first.

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Dante = Same VA from DMC3, deeper voice now

Nero = Johnny Yong Bosch

Vergil's VA is also heard intermittently throughout the trailer.

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http://www.gametrailers.com/gamepage.php?id=1671

Download the HD version up top. It's off the screen, but it's the same trailer.

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Originally Posted by Simo

His arm in a cast seemed to be there to hide the fact his arm is possessed. Dante being portrayed almost as if he's the enemy seems like the Order's intentions may not be so good so they're trying to misinform Nero as to who Dante his, ala similiar to MGS2 where Snake seemingly is supposed to be enemy in Raiden's eyes.

Wild hypothesis but maybe the Order forced the spirit of Vergil/Nelo into Nero's arm to ultimately serve as a key to open a door to the underworld to "resurrect" Sparda.

Oooh, nice one Simo. BTW, did you guys notice the girl was consoling Nero about his "being human. More human than anyone she's ever met"? Sounds like something's happening to him and it may be that Simo's right.

BTW here's my impressions on the voices:

Dante - Solid and appropriate for an older, vengeful demon slayer.

Nero - Bosch absolutely nails the young, naive characters. We've seen it before with Renton and it works here too.

Priestess - Sounds like Stephanie Sheh, Eureka's voice in the dub.

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If this artwork is any indication then it looks like both Trish and Lady will be making a return:


....Looking back on that art you can clearly see Nero in the background and the large face looks almost like the statue you see in the church during the TGS trailer...

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He even missed the best one:



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