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| − | *After defeating the final boss, the player can unlock Dante's Epilogue cutscene by defending Kyrie from a mob of |
+ | *After defeating the final boss, the player can unlock Dante's Epilogue cutscene by defending [[Kyrie]] from a mob of Scarecrows for 1:30 minutes. |
| − | *In the small scene that shows you Scarecrows dancing in the street and on destroyed cars there are different looking Scarecrows from the ones you fight. One of them has a different head design and its head is colored yellow and purple. The other one is a Scarecrow (Arm) that has the head and mask of a Scarecrow (Leg). It's head is also colored differently. These appear to be Scarecrows from early 2006 as they appeared in TGS 2006 gameplay videos as being able to be fought. It is likely Capcom abandoned this Scarecrow design for use for fighting them in-game. |
+ | *In the small scene that shows you Scarecrows dancing in the street and on destroyed cars there are different looking Scarecrows from the ones you fight. One of them has a different head design and its head is colored yellow and purple. The other one is a Scarecrow (Arm) that has the head and mask of a Scarecrow (Leg). It's head is also colored differently. These appear to be Scarecrows from early 2006 as they appeared in TGS 2006 gameplay videos as being able to be fought. It is likely [[Capcom]] abandoned this Scarecrow design for use for fighting them in-game. |
*The Mega Scarecrow is the enemy in the game that easily reacts to [[Taunts]]. When taunting, they immediately react by attack the player rapidly. Unlike the Angelos, or the [[Blitz]], which needs a lot of taunting to be intimidated by the player. |
*The Mega Scarecrow is the enemy in the game that easily reacts to [[Taunts]]. When taunting, they immediately react by attack the player rapidly. Unlike the Angelos, or the [[Blitz]], which needs a lot of taunting to be intimidated by the player. |
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| + | *Even if the Mega Scarecrow is a heavy-type enemy, It can still be Snatched like its smaller counterparts. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 09:50, 29 June 2011
The Scarecrows are a species of lesser demons that appear in Devil May Cry 4. Each type of Scarecrow is a a burlap sack filled with Trypoxylus beetles, and though these insects possess no individual will, the are able to act as one to animate the demon. They are very similar to the Marionettes in Devil May Cry, and serve as basic enemies. There exists three versions of Scarecrows: Scarecrow (Leg), Scarecrow (Arm) and Mega Scarecrow.
Scarecrow (Leg) and Scarecrow (Arm)
Scarecrow (Arm) and Scarecrow (Leg)
The Scarecrow serves as the basic enemy of the game. Scarecrows have executioner's blades fitted to their body, and are differentiated by its position — Scarecrow (Arm)'s have blades on their arms and fight with simple patterns that are easy to avoid[1], while Scarecrow (Leg)'s have bladed legs which allow them to perform intricate, acrobatic feats of violence on their victims.[2]
Mega Scarecrow
Mega Scarecrow
The Mega Scarecrow is a Scarecrow that is filled to the brim with Trypoxylus beetles and has several blades on its arms, legs, and back. It is stronger than its smaller brethren and is able to perform vicious spinning attacks[3], but it is slow and can easily be kept from responding to the player's attacks. When it dies, the blade on its back will fly off and then fall on its remains, much like the Sins, and this blade can still damage the player.
Strategy
Scarecrow (Arm) and Scarecrow (Leg)
These types of Scarecrows serve as the game's most basic enemies, thus, they are very easy to defeat. Keep attacking them, but be wary so that you don't get surrounded.
Mega Scarecrow
Mega Scarecrows are tougher to beat than their other brethren as they can send their blades to boomerang towards you as well as spin on the ground towards you with their blades bared. However, they respond very slowly to attacks and can therefore be attacked continuously. The best way to deal with them is to keep attacking them, which makes them much less of a hassle. Mega Scarecrows will try to attack the player character while they are busy fighting other demons, so it is often a good idea to take out the Mega Scarecrow first.
Background
Trypoxylus is the genus to which Japanese rhinoceros beetles belong. These beetles are frequently depicted as a cartoon character in popular media, much as bears or lions are in the United States.
While it is said that the sacks are filled with Trypoxylus, it is not clear whether or not these insects are demonic bugs which are only named Trypoxylus, or normal Trypoxylus beetles possessed by demons.
Trivia
- After defeating the final boss, the player can unlock Dante's Epilogue cutscene by defending Kyrie from a mob of Scarecrows for 1:30 minutes.
- In the small scene that shows you Scarecrows dancing in the street and on destroyed cars there are different looking Scarecrows from the ones you fight. One of them has a different head design and its head is colored yellow and purple. The other one is a Scarecrow (Arm) that has the head and mask of a Scarecrow (Leg). It's head is also colored differently. These appear to be Scarecrows from early 2006 as they appeared in TGS 2006 gameplay videos as being able to be fought. It is likely Capcom abandoned this Scarecrow design for use for fighting them in-game.
- The Mega Scarecrow is the enemy in the game that easily reacts to Taunts. When taunting, they immediately react by attack the player rapidly. Unlike the Angelos, or the Blitz, which needs a lot of taunting to be intimidated by the player.
- Even if the Mega Scarecrow is a heavy-type enemy, It can still be Snatched like its smaller counterparts.
References
- ↑ Devil May Cry 4, Lesser Demons File — Scarecrow (Arm): "A demon borne with sacks filled of Trypoxylus. These insects are unintelligent; however, by moving as one, they bring life to their Scarecrow-like form. Their bladed arms were once used as executioner’s blades."
- ↑ Devil May Cry 4, Lesser Demons File — Scarecrow (Leg): "A demon borne with sacks filled of Trypoxylus. These insects are unintelligent; however, by moving as one, they bring life to their Scarecrow-like form. This Scarecrow’s leg-fitted blade grants it the ability to unleash breath-taking feats of acrobatic violence."
- ↑ Devil May Cry 4, Lesser Demons File — Mega Scarecrow: "Filled to the brim with Trypoxylus, this Scarecrow has swollen dramatically in size, and possesses a power that clearly demarcates it from its other, less powerful, brethren."
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