Devil May Cry 4 for the Sony PlayStation 3 is an action-adventure hack-and-slash game developed and published by Capcom. Players control Nero, a young knight with demonic powers, and later the series' iconic protagonist, Dante, as they fight through hordes of enemies and massive bosses. Featuring a combo-based combat system and weapon-switching mechanics, the game emphasizes stylistic action and character progression. Set in a gothic supernatural world, the story follows the duo's struggle against a malevolent cult and the mysteries surrounding Nero's origins.