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[Y2Kev]

BLAH - why is he a pretty boy again? I was really liking the Benicio Del Toro look of Dante in the CG concept shots shown last year.

oh well

Why is who a pretty boy? It's not Dante. I don't think we've even seen Dante from the front in DMC4.

 

[The Take Out Bandit]

He no longer looks like badass Clancy Brown / The Kurgan:

Devil May Cry @ graphical downgrade! :lol

 

[jett]

EDITED TOTAL.

 

[xaosslug]

Definitive unofficially official DMC4 get!

Thanks for the new thread C- Warrior, the other thread was giving me a headache to navigate and discern the real info from the "joke" stuff, and I wrote off when somebody said screen needed more "sparks". :lol

I know it was sarcasm, but still.

 

[momolicious]

this is gona looks awesome in motion

 

[The Take Out Bandit]

The 4th dimension is still impaired by fixed cameras?!

KHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN!

 

[Speevy]

Add some polygons to that arm, Capcom.

 

[Lindsay]

Nero =/= Vergil = thank god

Just like "Tony" wasn't Dante am I right? (DMC novel)

I refuse to believe it isn't Vergil until someone beats the game and proves it isn't.

He no longer looks like badass Clancy Brown / The Kurgan:

Prolly cause it takes place before DMC2 so he can't go from old looking to young looking.

 

[jiggle]

Why? The whole point of the game is to fight. Exploration only comes from secret missions and blue orbs, but imo there is no need for big open areas just for that.

Because looking at these screens and the phone-scan shots earlier, it looks like you will be exploring that entire place. I'm just hoping for it to be done seamlessly, if that's infact the case.

 

[Speevy]

Using an open environment adds a whole new dynamic to fighting.

 

[sixteen-bit]

Could the music on the website rock any more?

No. The answer is it couldn't. So awesome.

It reminds me of Chaos Legion

Some of the architecture in the game does too.

EDIT: coming to think of it, the Nomura comparisons remind me of Chaos Legion as well.

 

[Drek]

How the hell did this double post?

 

[Drek]

Looks good, don't like the Noruma inspiriation though.

Nomura influence? He doens't look like a tranny, nor does he have a thousand buckles and/or zippers all over him.

Its very remeniscent of BoFV, only instead of cell shaded characters its a gothic, more mature theme. I personally like it. Looking forward to this.

 

[jett]

Using an open environment adds a whole new dynamic to fighting.

That worked just super for DMC2.

 

[Error]

the BoFV esque art is great.

looks good to me. bring on DMC4

 

[EGM92]

Hot damn that looks nice, but I was really hoping for a Dante or Vergil main character< I'm fine with this new Nero guy, the story seems cool and the aspect of having Dante as the enemy is cool.

It's nowhere near the quality of the target video but it's getting there, if they can improve the graphics a bit more before the finished product I'd be more then happy.

 

[HomerSimpson-Man]

That worked just super for DMC2.

DMC2 had other issues that ruined it's potential.

 

[Speevy]

That worked just super for DMC2.

It worked just super for Ninja Gaiden.

 

[dark10x]

It reminds me of Chaos Legion

Some of the architecture in the game does too.

I would be great if Hideyuki Fukasawa did the music for this one. Did he have a hand in the previous games? I don't think so, but I could be wrong. His work on Chaos Legion and Shin Onimusha was awesome, though, and would be a great choice here.

 

[G-Fex]

ok if it isn't virgil or dante then why the hell does he have to look like Dante?

 

[Aurora]

Everything about this screams wow.

 

[The Take Out Bandit]

 

[Gattsu25]

??

 

[HomerSimpson-Man]

It worked just super for Ninja Gaiden.

Yep.

 

[brandonh83]

m0dus: badass.

 

[Logan Cano]

I like the idea for the new combat mechanics, sounds awesome. And I welcome the change of character, Rayden was one of the best things about MGS2. I'm very dissapointed in the graphics though, looks very mediocre.

 

[brandonh83]

I like the idea for the new combat mechanics, sounds awesome. And I welcome the change of character, Rayden was one of the best things about MGS2. I'm very dissapointed in the graphics though, looks very mediocre.

Looking at how crisp those screens are, and thinking about what that will look like at 60fps (especially on an HDTV)... you have to be out of your mind to think it's mediocre. No offense of course. I just can't fathom how people are getting the idea that this looks bad.

 

[Wario64]

If that's the case, lemme throw something in here. It's a new idea I've been tryin' for the headers for the 'official threads' . . . Thoughts welcome.

good job m0dus, I approve

 

[jj984jj]

The game will run at 60FPS in HD, the graphics are fine people.

 

[C- Warrior]

So is this just a wank thread or can we say we are underwhelmed with what we are seeing?

I don't have a problem with the character designs but overall it leaves me cold.

Underwhelmed is understandable -- considering it's Kobayashi, Itsuno, Capcom, PS3 exclusive, Devil May freakin' Cry. A lot of huge things going for this game. And I guess people were expecting Gears of War at 60 fps...

...but saying it's DMC2 in HD is what ruined the other thread.

Is the fact that the game is running at 60 fps, DMC4's saving grace? Maybe, simply for the fact that very few other games are doing it - so that in itself puts DMC4 at a different comparison level. Capcom seems to have about a year more on this game -- lets see what they can do. And we all obviously know how great DMC3's gameplay is, so no worries there.

***PS, I promised scans in the title, they aren't there I know. But duckroll did mention that websites like watch impress etc. get them up later on, so I guess I'll PM him later regarding that**** And unlike the other thread, I keep my threads updated on the first post/page.

 

[Logan Cano]

Looking at how crisp those screens are, and thinking about what that will look like at 60fps (especially on an HDTV)... you have to be out of your mind to think it's mediocre. No offense of course. I just can't fathom how people are getting the idea that this looks bad.

Low res textures, no apparent lightning and low polygon counts tend to give a game a mediocre look. 60 FPS isn't impressive when what it's rendering is pretty mundane. Awesome artstyle is what saves this game from a complete "meh", but technically it's so depressing.

One honest question, if a game is 60 fps, does it give it a free pass to look underwhelming?? DMC is a flagship PS3 title, and that a very close to launch game like HS looks so much better is very dissapointing. Where's the lightning??

Now, if this runs on Capcom's BS PC engine, that might explain a few things.

 

[Oldschoolgamer]

If that's the case, lemme throw something in here. It's a new idea I've been tryin' for the headers for the 'official threads' . . . Thoughts welcome.

Kickass job Modus.

This game, looks effing great. Screw the haters. Nero (Capcom...WTF) looks pretty damned good in that picture.

 

[Logan Cano]

Kickass job Modus.

This game, looks effing great. Screw the haters. Nero (Capcom...WTF) looks pretty damned good in that picture.

I don't get it, anyone who doesn't think this looks great is a hater?? WTH?? I'm a big DMC fan, and have been waiting for this for a long time. In fact I'm surprised there are people who think this looks good. Konami's MGS team should go over to Capcom and teach them a thing or two about good graphics.

Unless of course, like I said, it's being made on Capcom's BS PC engine. The game just looks so lifeless.

 

[Dahbomb]

That's the best track to a DMC game ever... the site song owns!!!

 

[gbovo]

I think the music on the site is

Spoiler

An alteration of the intro music in DMC3

 

[ralexand]

That 3rd shot doesn't look too hot.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

looks great to me. Nero looks like Jared Leto.

 

[capslock]

Nice job Modus, I like it.

 

[MickeyKnox]

I think the music on the site is

Spoiler

An alteration of the intro music in DMC3

I just hope they ditch the vomit inducing bullshit "rock" that comes on right after.

 

[Oldschoolgamer]

I don't get it, anyone who doesn't think this looks great is a hater?? WTH?? I'm a big DMC fan, and have been waiting for this for a long time. In fact I'm surprised there are people who think this looks good. Konami's MGS team should go over to Capcom and teach them a thing or two about good graphics.

Unless of course, like I said, it's being made on Capcom's BS PC engine. The game just looks so lifeless.

Dude. Calm down, I wasn't talking about you. Its all good. You stated your reasons on how you felt. Some people like to throw shit out in the wind(not really in this topic). We are all fans here.

And...maybe it looks lifeless, because we don't really have many pictures with life in it. j/k

 

[Snaku]

I don't get it, anyone who doesn't think this looks great is a hater?? WTH?? I'm a big DMC fan, and have been waiting for this for a long time. In fact I'm surprised there are people who think this looks good. Konami's MGS team should go over to Capcom and teach them a thing or two about good graphics.

Unless of course, like I said, it's being made on Capcom's BS PC engine. The game just looks so lifeless.

Well you think all Wii games look like crap by default by virtue of the Wii's weaker specs alone. So it's not like anybody should sweat over your insanely retarded opinion anyway, relax. Nobody's gunning for little old you.

 

[Oldschoolgamer]

I wonder. Since it's obvious he has an ability that allows him to manifest demon powers, I wonder if Nero Angelo is his "devil trigger" of sorts. Maybe thats his voice, asking for more power. I mean, he is trying to break Sparda's seal.

 

[gbovo]

I just hope they ditch the vomit inducing bullshit "rock" that comes on right after.

That's why I said it was an

Spoiler

alteration

 

[MickeyKnox]

That's why I said it was an

Spoiler

alteration

I know.
I was just making a general statment based on what I hope happens in the next game.

 

[C- Warrior]

I think you can define (in part the lifelessness) of the screens is because, well -- nothing is going on?

In part that's Capcom's fault, you should release screens that show when the game is being all it can be, so I don't blame you.

Also, by definition of Capcom's framework engine "DIDN'T they say that 50% of game development is universal on a PC -- and then afterso the game is optimized for the PS3?"

Looking at the screens, it's very Lost Planet-ish PC-ish, given the game has about a year left, that last year could very well be the most important year, when the game is optimized to be the exclusive title it is (for PS3.)

 

[thekad]

There's no way you could think those screens look good. I know it will look better in motion, but the graphics portrayed in those screenshots are VERY mediocre, IMO.

 

[Oldschoolgamer]

There's no way you could think those screens look good. I know it will look better in motion, but the graphics portrayed in those screenshots are VERY mediocre, IMO.

I'm just not getting medicore from this shot. Modus was right anyways...

 

[gconsole]

In this place, it is inevitable. People will judge unfinished product based on the first screenshots, regardless of how little even the BEST screenshots truly represent the final game, running in realtime 720p/1080i/1080p @ 60fps.

I've heard all the excuses, "What else are we supposed to do when all we have is screenshots?" This isn't inherently the issue.

The problem is when people take that first step, then go fanboy-****ing-nuts, and writeoff the game completely. Then they act all ****ing surprised when the finished product comes out and stammer "Where did THIS come from!?"

Open your eyes: posters that are harping on this game or screaming "DOWNGRADE TOTAL" need to reel that shit in just a bit. Capcom is one of the few Japanese developers giving everyone else a run for their money in the NextGen quality department, and DMC ain't no MegaMan Battle Network sequel. I am fully confident this game is going to rock everyone's ****ing socks off both visually and gameplay-wise.

If you are feeling disillusioned because it doesn't exactly match the concept work that was shown last year, then it's time to clamp down on your expectations, because they're starting to run wild. Even then, wait until the game is actually FINISHED. It will probably end up looking just as impressive, only with more than one character on the screen.

wrong thread, but you still rock!

 

[drohne]

I think you can define (in part the lifelessness) of the screens is because, well -- nothing is going on?

In part that's Capcom's fault, you should release screens that show when the game is being all it can be, so I don't blame you.

capcom have released much livelier screens, and we've seen them in that digicam shot of famitsu. game informer have probably got them too, but i assume they're being saved for the magazine.

 

[SolidSnakex]

Some new shots (higher quality) shot should be comign in just a bit. Famitsu just posted these on their site

http://www.famitsu.com/interview/article/2006/09/08/668,1157689712,59741,0,0.html

Tiny I know but Watch should have something better soon.