New Devil May Cry details, screens

[07.27.01] » New information on the world's easiest easy mode and a promotional soundtrack; 18 new screenshots.

   In Capcom's self-proclaimed quest to create the coolest action game on the planet, the company seems to have come to the troubling realization that some people are just no good at action games. Are they to be left out of the "stylish hard action" of Devil May Cry just because they lack the basic dexterity to pull off timed button combos? Capcom has decided no, and the company is implementing what may be the simplest "easy mode" ever seen in an action game.

   With the new "Easy Automatic" mode turned on, all of Dante's moves and combos will be accessible with a single button press. Holding down the square button with result in a variety of sword attacks, while the triangle button will cause Dante to automatically fire his guns at the nearest enemy.

   Capcom has also announced a limited run CD single titled Dante's Selection. The three track disc will contain the theme music from the game, "Ring the Noise" (sic) by Yokihiro, as well as two other tracks from the game's score ("LOCK & load" and "S"), composed by Masami Ueda. The single will be available for free in Japan with the purchase of the game.

   Devil May Cry is due out in Japan on August 23 with a US launch to follow in the Fall. Meanwhile, check out 18 new screenshots of Dante in action.