Is it too much to ask demon hunters not to steal each other's looks? Apparently, the answer is yes, because the main character, Nero, looks almost identical to Dante. Seems Nero has to meet the head of his order, but Dante shows up and kills the guy. So his order tells Nero to hunt down Dante. This begins Devil May Cry 4, a game with a few plot surprises, but nothing you don't see coming from a mile away.

So Nero chases Dante all over the place like an episode of Benny Hill. Luckily for you, Dante only visits places infested with demons. As Nero, you end up fighting a huge army of monsters that will overwhelm you if you're not careful. Nero has powers, but unlike Dante, Nero's powers are in his arm. If you get tired of Nero, you'll later switch to playing Dante. But whether you're Nero or Dante, the gameplay is basically the same. You'll have to use combo after combo against a sea of demons to rack up points.

The points determine your grade. Both characters use swords and guns and have a few different styles that you can switch through anytime. The styles help in getting a better grade. But the game is still very repetitive in terms of the combo system. You'll encounter a few bosses that require a little bit of thinking, but not much. The game has a few other characters, but the landscape is filled with demons.

The graphics are sharp and look great. We're very pleased with the artwork and overall style of the game. The music is heavy metal and flows with the action. The games pace is very quick, even with the hordes of demon killing. We are disappointed with the lack of monsters and the fact that Dante and Nero look similar. This may leave some room for Devil May Cry 5 to flesh out, but in this game, it's a mystery.

This game is all single player. There is an online leaderboard and survival mode to unlock, but the hordes of demons and need for combos make the game repetitious. Devil May Cry 4 turns out to be a solid action game, even if it isn't as deep in the gameplay department. A great rental, but a purchase recommended only for fans of Devil May Cry.