Dante's Inferno
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About Dante's Inferno
Dante's Inferno drops players into a brutal adaptation of the first part of Dante Alighieri's poem during 2010. Visceral Games developed this title for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PlayStation Portable under publisher Electronic Arts. You play as the titular poet who has returned to Hell after his death to rescue his lost love Beatrice. The story follows a classic medieval narrative of sin and punishment without any modern twists. It runs at a steady sixty frames per second on consoles. This game targets fans of heavy action sequences set in religiously themed environments. You will fight through circles of Hell using melee weapons and magic spells fueled by your own soul.
Gameplay
Sessions involve constant third-person combat against demons and sinners in gothic settings. You swing a flail or mace while dodging attacks to maintain momentum. The core loop requires you to defeat enemies to collect souls, which then fuel mana for special abilities or heal your character. A unique mechanic lets you choose between punishing defeated foes with torture or absolving their sins, altering the combat flow slightly. Combo systems chain light and heavy attacks together for higher damage output. You cross distinct levels representing different circles of Hell, solving simple environmental puzzles to progress. The portable version scales back these features for shorter playthroughs on the PSP while keeping the core beat 'em up structure intact.
What Players Think
The data shows mixed results for this title. IGDB lists a score of 75.1 out of 100 based on 222 ratings. Community moods lean heavily toward creepy with four votes, while one vote describes it as dark. Average playtime varies by platform but generally stays under ten hours for the main campaign. Critics and players note the visual style stands out, yet the story often feels derivative of other action games from that era. Some reviewers praised the 60 frames per second performance on consoles as a major technical achievement. Others criticized the repetitive enemy encounters and lack of depth in the absolution mechanics. The multiplayer mode received little attention compared to the single-player experience.
PlayPile's Take
This game is worth your time if you want a short, violent action title with strong visuals. Visceral Games delivered a solid technical performance that holds up despite dated storytelling. The price point for used copies on secondary markets makes it an easy buy for collectors. You earn several achievements by completing the main campaign and finding hidden collectibles in each level. Do not expect deep RPG elements or a complex narrative beyond the source material. The game ends quickly, so you can finish it in a weekend. If you enjoy fast-paced combat over intricate puzzles, this title fits your library.
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Single player, Multiplayer
IGDB Rating
75.1
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