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Switch Version of ‘Devil May Cry 3: Special Edition’ to Include “Something Extra”
Capcom will close out the original Devil May Cry trilogy on the Nintendo Switch on February 20 with Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition. However, according to a video tweet by producer Matt Walker from the official Devil May Cry Twitter account, there will be “something extra” with this port.
“We know that this game holds a very special place in all of your hearts and so we wanted to show our appreciated,” says Walker. “I guess you can see we were feeling a little motivated to add a little something extra that we think you’re all really going to like. So here are the key dates to circle on your calendar to check back for more info: January 16, January 30, and February 13.”
Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition is currently available for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 via Devil May Cry HD Collection.
A SSSpecial mini developer update on #DevilMayCry 3 Special Edition for #NintendoSwitch from producer Matt Walker (@retrootoko) pic.twitter.com/FgqY38swgn
— Devil May Cry (@DevilMayCry) January 7, 2020
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Definitive Edition of Throwback Survival Horror Game ‘Doctor Viscera’ Launches June 23 [Trailer]
For those who enjoy their survival horror gaming with a side of old-school cheese, you have Liminal Road’s Doctor Viscera. Released last October on Steam, the game is set to receive its Definitive Edition next week on June 23rd, with plans for a release on consoles to be shared soon. The Doctor Viscera: Definitive Edition will include a variety of improvements, adjustments, and new content designed to make the experience even more intense. All of this content will be available free to existing owners.
For those not in the know, Doctor Viscera is a throwback survival horror title with PSX-inspired visuals, where you must escape the abandoned GrimmHaus Asylum. You must explore the asylum’s various rooms, find useful items, and solve puzzles to unlock new areas and discover escape routes. At the same time, you’ll need to be on the lookout for the Doctor and his grotesque experiments.
The biggest addition to the Definitive Edition is the Nurse, a brand-new enemy who will actively pursue players throughout the campaign. Although slower than the eponymous doctor, the nurse introduces a completely different gameplay dynamic by using ranged attacks with a firearm, forcing players to rethink their routes, strategies, and survival tactics.
Under certain circumstances, you can disarm the Nurse, creating entirely new situations and possibilities within the game.
Doctor Viscera: Definitive Edition also introduces a new area to the map, featuring a tram system. In addition to serving as a new exploration route, it can also be used to quickly escape pursuers and travel between different sections of the asylum.
The update also brings improvements across multiple aspects of the experience, including:
- Level design changes
- Puzzle redesigns
- Performance optimizations
- New immersive audio system
- Controller support
- New menu interfaces
If you’re looking to check out the game before buying it, you can check out the demo that’s also available on Steam.