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We're still working on our analysis of the Xbox One version of the Definitive Edition, but just a quick look at the game on the Microsoft console reveals a decent level of anisotropic filtering in place, producing a cleaner, more detailed looking game than its PS4 counterpart.

The end result? Texture detail can look rather blurred on PS4, something that certainly isn't a problem on the PC game - and remarkably, even the last-gen versions of DmC resolve more texture detail at a distance. It's another curious example of poor texture filtering at work on the Sony console - there's no anisotropic filtering whatsoever, with a more simple trilinear technique in play instead.

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On the flipside, the PS4 game doesn't fare so well when it comes to preserving texture quality when surfaces are viewed from far away or at an angle, partially negating some of the benefits offered by the 1080p presentation. Texture streaming is also improved too, meaning less of the slow-to-resolve low res artwork that was an unfortunate signature of Unreal Engine 3 in the last-gen era. The disadvantage is that there is less coverage across the scene - leading to more frequent jaggies on occasion - but overall, the trade-off is worthwhile for the extra sharpness.

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Post-process anti-aliasing is in play, although the level of edge detection is less aggressive than the implementation used on the PC and last-gen consoles, resulting in sharper imagery and less blurring of texture detail, allowing the artwork to take better advantage of the full HD resolution. The core assets appear unchanged from the original release, but the increased pixel-count clearly makes the most of the highly detailed art.

Outside of doubling the frame-rate, the improved presentation is by far the biggest improvement brought about by the revised version of the game.

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There's a new gameplay feature too - a manual targeting system that gives players more control over which enemies they choose to attack.ДЇirst impressions on loading up the new release are positive: the native 1080p presentation provides a welcome boost in clarity over the 720p last-gen releases, delivering crisp-looking visuals without any heavy blurring of the core artwork. All of the existing DLC is bundled into the pack, including the Vergil's Downfall single-player expansion and a bunch of new costumes. 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.

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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.ДЇast forward to today and with the new PS4 and Xbox One Definitive Edition, we finally have 60fps DmC gameplay on console. 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.

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