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Dante's Inferno

Visceral Games · Feb 9, 2010

PS3 · Xbox 360

Mature

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In Dante's Inferno, players assume the role of Dante as he travels on an epic descent through Dante Alighieri's nine circles of Hell – limbo, lust, gluttony, greed, anger, heresy, violence, fraud and treachery. Players assume the role of Dante, who descends into Hell after returning home to find his beloved Beatrice murdered, with Lucifer seducing her soul into the underworld. His mission is to save Beatrice, but he soon realizes he is also in Hell to face his own demons and ultimately to redeem himself.

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Scores by platform

PlayStation 3

Critic 7.5 (19 critics) · Gamer 8.5

7.8

Xbox 360

Critic 7.5 (16 critics) · Gamer 8.5

7.8

Critic reviews

  • Giant Bomb

    Ryan Davis · Feb 27, 2010

    4.0
    Imitation is an open invitation for comparison, and while it's mostly competent from a technical perspective, it's all very rote. Since God of War is a PlayStation 3 exclusive, I suppose there's some merit to the way Dante's Inferno exposes this very specific style of character-based action game on the Xbox 360, but it's clearly an imitation, and I never got the sense that the game aspired to much beyond simple reproduction.
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  • PS Lifestyle

    Joseph Peterson · Feb 13, 2010

    7.0
    Overall, the game is a great experience for those that enjoy action/adventure titles. Many may knock it as a hack-and-slash title, but there are some pretty deadly combos that players can come up with. The story is interesting and makes you wonder what is coming next. Probably the best part of the game is the look and feel of the title. The environment is top notch–Visceral Games has done a phenomenal job of showing what it would be like to venture through the nine circles of Hell.
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  • Push Square

    Sammy Barker · Feb 09, 2010

    5.0
    For a game that so consciously borrows from the God Of War franchise, Dante's Inferno has its pacing all wrong. It simply lacks the variety that makes Sony Santa Monica's franchise such a hit. The adequate mechanics and solid art direction may tide you over until March; but Dante sure ain't stealing Kratos' crown anytime soon.
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  • Cheatcc

    Maria Montoro · Feb 09, 2010

    9.2
    The developers already have part of the church against them because of their representation of hell! The good news is, these issues will certainly not stop EA from scoring major sales figures, and I hope it doesn't stop you from playing it either, because good games are there to be played… from beginning to end! Without a doubt, this is one you shouldn't miss.
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  • Game Trailers

    Game Trailers · Feb 08, 2010

    6.8
    Dante's Inferno does possess virtues that are worth appreciating, but this troubled action game has plenty of sins to confess. As you struggle through the hell that's laid out before you, you'll find your progress hindered by frustration and needless repetition rather than legitimate challenge. While it goes through many of the same motions perfected by the best games in its genre, Dante's Inferno never reaches their lofty heights.
  • Destructoid

    Nick Chester · Feb 05, 2010

    9.0
    When it comes down to it, you're going to get the best Dante's Inferno experience when you let go. Let go of the comparisons. Let go of your contempt for what it may or may not do for and to the source material. Just let go and have fun. You're not going to find a wholly original gameplay experience with Dante's Inferno, but that doesn't mean it's not a hell of an entertaining package -- it's one that fans of action shouldn't miss.
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Gamer reviews

  • Shadow

    Sep 24, 2021 · PS3

    7.8

    A good game

    Dante's inferno is the console exclusive title which you'll not find on PC. It is a beat em up having gameplay mechanics similar to god of war. I enjoyed the gameplay part only coz the story is not that great. The whole game is in hell which is not very fascinating and at one point. you become tired of hearing the agony of the souls. Overall I had a good experience finishing this game.

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