Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition review – pure, visceral action

Capcom is bringing its hack-n-slash classic to the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, but do improved visuals and new characters add enough to the bill?

The arrival of a Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition on Playstation 4 and Xbox One is a welcome, though somewhat perplexing.

Sure, Capcom's slick hack-n-slasher was favourably received when it first arrived on PS3 and Xbox 360 in 2008. This is a much-loved franchise, characterised by its frenetic, stylised gameplay, which is both satisfying to play and exciting to watch - not least because lead protagonist Dante remains one of gaming's most suave and compelling characters. This enhanced edition of the fourth title in the series keeps the excellent combo-based and enthrallingly deep gameplay intact whilst updating the visuals to make it truly the best version of any of the original games.