

Instead, what we have here is a close port of the existing PC version with some bonus extras. Unlike, say, Tomb Raider, we're not looking at higher poly models, additional effects work or enhanced environments. The Definitive Edition subtitle hints at a substantial remastering project, but the reality is rather more mundane. So is the new release worthy of an upgrade for owners of the last-gen game? Well, today we'll be comparing the new PS4 game with the existing PS3 and PC builds - and as soon as we're done, we'll post our Xbox One vs PlayStation 4 comparisons too. Only the PC version could power uncompromised full frame-rate gameplay - and in our tests, it made a world of difference.įast forward to today and with the new PS4 and Xbox One Definitive Edition, we finally have 60fps DmC gameplay on console. It’s just a little surprising, considering everything else looks so good.Ninja Theory's Devil May Cry reboot courted much controversy back in the day, when the Unreal Engine 3-powered release traded the series' signature 60fps gameplay for a more detail-rich 30fps experience. The only hitch is that on both PS4 and Xbox One, I saw cutscenes drift out of sync with their audio. It also adds eye-catching layers of lighting and shadow effects, and all of this brings it more in line with the excellent PC version.Ī small selection of character and weapon skins lets you dress Dante up in his signature red-and-black outfits from previous Devil May Cry games for a little extra variety. That makes a big difference for an action game.

The colorful, vibrant world of Limbo looks great in 1080p resolution, and runs smoothly at 60 frames per second. Obviously, the most noticeable difference for this version of DmC over the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 editions is its looks and performance. In fact, it’s added some fresh features to the already polished eight to 10-hour campaign to make it even better. You can say all the same things about DmC Devil May Cry: Definitive Edition on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
