8.3 out of 10

Dante's Inferno

First seen: 29 march 2009

Information found in: from 132 sources in 21 countries.

  • User Score (259)
    8.3 8.3 from 259 reviewers
  • Expert Score (84)
    7.4 7.4 from 84 reviewers
  • Gameplay (152)
    9.1 9.1 from 152 reviewers
  • Graphics (159)
    9.0 9.0 from 159 reviewers
  • Sound (161)
    9.4 9.4 from 161 reviewers
  • Storyline (2)
    8.8 8.8 from 2 reviewers
  • Control (4)
    8.5 8.5 from 4 reviewers
  • Lifespan (7)
    5.7 5.7 from 7 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • if familiar, great game, some stunning set pieces, cool enemy design, the storyline
  • some characters are revolting, no lag, time events, only two weapons, dull block

The game is based on part one of the medieval epic poem, The Divine Comedy, commonly referred to as Danteâ.

  • Publisher: EA - Electronic Arts
  • Genre: Action
  • ESRB Rating: M - (Mature)
  • ESRB Descriptor: Blood and Gore Intense Violence Nudity Sexual Content

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Reviews of Dante's Inferno

  1. Dante's Inferno

    Reviewer: GameSpot
    5 February 2010
    Overall 7
    6.5
     

    The level design follows a similar descent into banality. What starts as epic and explosive soon becomes repetitive. Too much of Dante's Inferno takes place in confined rooms that don't hint at the huge world you're in, which lowers much of the impact of clawing your way through the netherworld. The puzzles that crop up only serve to artificially slow your progress rather than give you a worthwhile change of pace from the violent combat. Much of the time, endurance is... Read more

  2. Reviewer: BigPond GameArena
    6 January 2010
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    Though a little on the short side and plagued with a few issues, like a slightly buggy camera trapping you behind the more monolithic adversaries and a few invisible barriers, as well as inconsistencies during the platforming sections, I wholeheartedly urge you to go out and take a swing at Dante’s Inferno. The accomplished combat and surprisingly decent adaptation of the story make Dante's Inferno a fine diversion while you wait for the next button-masher... One based... Read more

  3. Dantes Inferno review

    19 March 2010
    Overall 7
    7.0
     

    Dante's Inferno could have offered more. It's heavily influenced by God Of War, but never seeks to do anything to differentiate itself from its influence beyond a superficial weapon development tree that has ultimately no impact on the game or the story. The enemy design, whilst interesting, was subsumed by the repetitiveness of the game and level design. La Divina Commedia is such a great source to stage a game from, but the writers clearly didn't understand the... Read more

  4. Dante's Inferno Review

    Reviewer: My360
    18 April 2010
    Overall 8
    7.6
     

    Dante's Inferno Review We knew Dante’s Inferno was going to be a lot like God of War going in, so it’s hardly a surprise that it almost felt like the same game in terms of combat. It’s by no means on the same level, in much the same way a GTA clone is always in the shadow of Grand Theft Auto. We commend Visceral Games for taking a classic piece of literature and turning it into a decent videogame. The gameplay is fun, the puzzles are decent and it looks fantastic.... Read more

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