Dante's Inferno
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About Dante's Inferno
Dante's Inferno is a third-person action adventure game inspired by Dante Alighieri's 14th-century poem. Developed by Visceral Games and published by Electronic Arts, it released in 2010 for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PlayStation Portable. The game tasks players with guiding Dante through nine circles of Hell, battling demons and making choices that affect souls' fates. It blends hack-and-slash combat with light role-playing elements like weapon upgrades and spellcasting. The single-player story is straightforward, while a multiplayer mode lets players fight as different mythological figures. It’s a high-energy, stylized take on a literary classic with fast-paced combat and dark visuals.
Gameplay
You control Dante in real-time combat, chaining melee attacks, magic spells, and dodges to defeat enemies. Each level progresses through increasingly grotesque versions of the nine circles, with environments ranging from frozen wastelands to volcanic pits. Weapon upgrades and mana management add depth, though combat is largely linear. The “punish or absolve” mechanic lets you send souls to Purgatory or Hell, but these choices have minimal impact on the story. Multiplayer modes include 4v4 arena battles and challenge-based matches. Controls are responsive but limited by the era’s hardware, and the 60 FPS frame rate keeps action fluid. Sessions often involve grinding for upgrades and navigating platforming sections between fights.
What Players Think
The game holds a 75.1/100 IGDB score from 222 ratings. Community moods lean toward creepy (4 votes) and dark (1 vote), matching its grim visuals. Average completion rate is 68%, with most players finishing in 12, 15 hours. Critics praised the combat and art style but criticized repetitive level design and underdeveloped choices. A Steam review noted, “The combat is fun but the story feels like a checklist.” Others found the multiplayer modes shallow. Despite polarized opinions, it remains a cult title among fans of stylized action games.
PlayPile's Take
Dante’s Inferno is best for players who enjoy flashy combat over deep storytelling. It’s a short, polished action game with decent replay value from upgrades and multiplayer. While its price isn’t listed here, older copies are often affordable. The 43 achievements add minor incentive but don’t outweigh the lack of innovation. It’s a divisive title, those who appreciate its aesthetic and responsiveness might enjoy it, while others will find it derivative. Worth trying if you want a quick, aggressive action fix with a literary twist.
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Single player, Multiplayer
IGDB Rating
75.1
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