Dante's Inferno

 Xbox 360
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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 301 Ratings

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  1. AlJ
    Feb 18, 2010
    9
    This is a beautifull game with fantastic controls and graphics. Lot's of people compare this to God of War, but I don't look at it like that (And unlike GOW 1&2, I actually will bother beating Dantes Inferno!) If you have any interest in the Divine Comedy (On which this game is loosely based) your gonna be in for a treat. One of the best $60 purchases I've made in awhile!
  2. RobRoyZA
    Dec 2, 2010
    9
    Absolutely excellent game! Yes, it is very similar to God of War, so if you've had enough of it then avoid this. If you're looking for more GOW style fun or don't have a PS3 like me, then this is the GOW equivalent for the XBOX.
  3. Bunkies
    Aug 23, 2010
    9
    If you compare one game to another, you of course are gonna find things that are better or worse in each title. Dante's Inferno falls into the, "been done before" category. Yeah, God of War is a great series. So why not go with something that works? I think EA and Visceral games took the God of War engine and just built on it for the better. If you are looking for a game with insaneIf you compare one game to another, you of course are gonna find things that are better or worse in each title. Dante's Inferno falls into the, "been done before" category. Yeah, God of War is a great series. So why not go with something that works? I think EA and Visceral games took the God of War engine and just built on it for the better. If you are looking for a game with insane combos, non-stop action, unbelievable scenery's, and a great combat engine, Dante's Inferno exceeds in all areas. Hack and slash has never been so much fun. Oh, and the hardest difficulty, this game will make you cry! DEFINITE recommendation.… Expand
  4. RickyBooby
    Dec 29, 2010
    8
    This game is a hell of a lot of fun (pun fully intended). Yes the combat and style is nearly identical to God of War, but if you're a God of War fan, how is that a bad thing? There are things that Dante's Inferno actually do better than GOW too, like provide some direction as to your next move. Perhaps it was because the old PS2 games didn't have the resolution to clearly make climbableThis game is a hell of a lot of fun (pun fully intended). Yes the combat and style is nearly identical to God of War, but if you're a God of War fan, how is that a bad thing? There are things that Dante's Inferno actually do better than GOW too, like provide some direction as to your next move. Perhaps it was because the old PS2 games didn't have the resolution to clearly make climbable walls obvious, maybe I just suck at GOW, but it used to be very frustrating being stuck on a part of the game, because the answer to the puzzle was a small detail that the game did not make very clear. This is solved in Dante's Inferno. It's not game of the year, but it is a ton of fun, and very loosely based on the fabulous poem by Dante. Strongly recommended rental, recommended buy.… Expand
  5. icadaT
    Apr 19, 2011
    8
    Lifts a lot of ideas from God of War but when they are employed this well, who cares? Extremely satisfying combat and adventuring down through the inferno, most of which is highly distinctive thanks in part to the amazing art on the environments. Coupled with some pretty epic boss encounters, this is a fun and furious experience although it does perhaps wane a little in the final few circles.
  6. BurningSinner
    Jul 30, 2012
    9
    Exactly what a Hack N' Slash should be. It was challenging at points but overall a very fun and exciting game to play. It bothers me that people keep relating this to God of War, because I enjoyed this game much more. The choices to kill or to save the damned souls gave the player something to contemplate at times, The puzzles in the game (little as they are) were okay at best, but that'sExactly what a Hack N' Slash should be. It was challenging at points but overall a very fun and exciting game to play. It bothers me that people keep relating this to God of War, because I enjoyed this game much more. The choices to kill or to save the damned souls gave the player something to contemplate at times, The puzzles in the game (little as they are) were okay at best, but that's not the point of the game. The combat was very fun, and the changing enemies for each circle prevented it from becoming dull. I would recommend this game to any fans of the particular genre.… Expand
  7. ScottS
    Feb 12, 2010
    10
    Incredible visuals, amazing ambience and a brilliant vision of what Hell might be like. The action is intense, and boss battles are epic. Does it play like God of War? Of course!. But thats hardly a criticism, any more than saying Halo is bad because it plays like Doom (after all, every FPS borrows the same game mechanics from each other). I'm glad to see adult oriented games like Incredible visuals, amazing ambience and a brilliant vision of what Hell might be like. The action is intense, and boss battles are epic. Does it play like God of War? Of course!. But thats hardly a criticism, any more than saying Halo is bad because it plays like Doom (after all, every FPS borrows the same game mechanics from each other). I'm glad to see adult oriented games like this which push the envelope and focus on delivering an experience.… Expand
  8. Delhonor
    Jun 19, 2011
    10
    Dante's Inferno is one of the most entertaining games I have ever played. At first, I was hesitant to pick it up because of the not so stellar reviews but it turned out to be a good decision. In terms of gameplay, Dante's Inferno is a God of War rip-off for sure; however, its scene--hell--is completely different. Quality product, buy it!
  9. Meh
    Feb 9, 2010
    4
    Maybe they should have put more time into the game and less into designing that huge interactive website to market it. Very unfun for all the reasons stated by more critical reviews; bland, repetitive, and in my opinion generally boring. God of War homage/ripoff or not it just isn't fun to play.
  10. FN
    Feb 14, 2010
    5
    Really disappointing, the source material had such potential but the end product is a bland dank depressing drag. It would be easier to point of the differences with GOW than the similarities, basically all the good stuff. I did like the relics and the upgrade system was interesting but punished you for not know what would be useful against the next boss or enemy. So sick of pushing Really disappointing, the source material had such potential but the end product is a bland dank depressing drag. It would be easier to point of the differences with GOW than the similarities, basically all the good stuff. I did like the relics and the upgrade system was interesting but punished you for not know what would be useful against the next boss or enemy. So sick of pushing circle twenty times, when will game designers learn it's not f*ing fun.… Expand
  11. GameZoneXtreme
    Jan 22, 2011
    10
    A++ I loved this game and I will take it any day over God of War. Very dark and epic. I enjoyed every minute of it. Pay no attention to the critics, they don't know anything better other than Halo.
  12. yellowchilli
    Nov 8, 2010
    5
    what a pity..everything about the game is promising. but it's broken up by a subpar combat system. comparison with GoW was inevitable and on combat alone it was just nowhere as brutal and nowhere as fluid. Entertaining while it lasted but would not recommend it to anyone.
  13. SarahCuda
    Aug 14, 2011
    10
    Dark and twisted, the game play was unlike anything I have played before which hooked me to this game, The story was so so but going through hells layers was exciting and fast. You really had to be ready from bosses and some of hell minoins. I loved how you could choose to be good or evil in this game very unipue and made your charater have its own style. The bosses were all different andDark and twisted, the game play was unlike anything I have played before which hooked me to this game, The story was so so but going through hells layers was exciting and fast. You really had to be ready from bosses and some of hell minoins. I loved how you could choose to be good or evil in this game very unipue and made your charater have its own style. The bosses were all different and Satan was kind of a suprise LOL! (hes naked) just so you know! i enjoy these dark story games. Its different and keeps the suspense up. Lots of botton pressing all through the game. The story was alitte short but all in all a really fun game! Enjoy!… Expand
  14. chargeandgo
    Jul 14, 2012
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Let me just say - I got an account on this site just so I could complain about this game.

    This is a very difficult game - which is fine, but what's not fine is that they've made it that much harder by crappy controls and horrible angles where you can't see where you're going and the camera whizzes around you while you're trying to run and fight. I played on the highest difficulty, and I found myself going down a level of difficulty constantly, not because I couldn't do the challenge, but because I couldn't stand going through all of the cut scenes, running around, upgrading and climbing around for relics over and over again because they were too retarded to put checkpoints in the right places.

    Alot of the time - the enemies and challenges weren't the reason I died. It was to do with being unable to see, falling off a cliff I didn't know about ... then I would be back where I started. And then... the lack of save points! Save points are stupid anyway - theres no reason why you can't let the player save whenever they want to - but in this game... they are so rare! You have to play for hours (which I don't have) to find one - some of them you miss anyway - and if you don't you have to, once again, go through all the crap to get back to where you were. This game made me so angry and not because I was cleverly manipulated to be so but because they designers forgot the basics.

    Now... for the reason I gave it a 2 and not a 0. The graphics are breathtaking. The ideas in the scenery are fantastic. They go all out and dont hold back, because they realise theyre trying to make Hell. Some of its quite creepy (especially the babies) and some is fantastically messed up (especially the babies coming out of Cleopatra's nipples). But this is a video game, not a painting. The controls are too dictatorial and the game is too repetitve, so the amazing visuals are ruined.    … Expand
  15. shootingstars99
    Aug 4, 2019
    1
    The catchphrase "Go to hell" for this game is what you will be saying to this game disk, as there is nothing interesting about this game. I love arcade-y style hack-n-slash/beat 'em up style games, and this one while trying to emulate that style of game play, feels lacking in every respect. The game is stupidly simple even on high difficulties, the good and evil scores seem interesting atThe catchphrase "Go to hell" for this game is what you will be saying to this game disk, as there is nothing interesting about this game. I love arcade-y style hack-n-slash/beat 'em up style games, and this one while trying to emulate that style of game play, feels lacking in every respect. The game is stupidly simple even on high difficulties, the good and evil scores seem interesting at first, but you will probably use 5 or 6 skills out of all of the presented choices, and the combat has less depth than some SNES era beat-'em ups. May be the worst, hand-holding game in the genre I've played.… Expand
  16. Mindkiller7522
    Jun 28, 2021
    6
    100% Main Story 6/26/21-6/28/21

    A bit of an older game that borrows a lot from God of War and Devil May Cry, but I'm glad that I played it despite the frustrating parts. Dante returns home from some serious sinning in the Crusades only to find his lady murdered. He descends into Hell to save her soul from a very smoky Lucifer. Throughout his journey he is guided through nine circles    100% Main Story 6/26/21-6/28/21

    A bit of an older game that borrows a lot from God of War and Devil May Cry, but I'm glad that I played it despite the frustrating parts.

    Dante returns home from some serious sinning in the Crusades only to find his lady murdered. He descends into Hell to save her soul from a very smoky Lucifer. Throughout his journey he is guided through nine circles of Hell by a spirit called Virgil.

    The neat thing about the levels is that each one illustrates one of Dante's terrible sins during the Crusades. Especially in the first half, each section is unique and interesting. The greed section has pools of molten gold, gluttony is all mouths and teeth, all very clever.

    By the second half, the designers seemed to get a bit lazy and pad out the short story with trial sections and mini bosses that all look the same. There are also way too many creature riding sections throughout and the puzzles can be frustrating.

    The combat mostly devolves into button mashing, and it does get really old after a while. There is a neat set of magic spells and relics that can be found throughout the game that do make things a bit more interesting.

    One more thing that is a bit bothersome-it seems like the developers realized that they could add nudity into the game and went way overboard! There is a ton of weird and awkward nakedness, both male and female. Either it's supposed to be artsy or edgy, but it feels like a thirteen year old was in charge of it.

    At the end of the game I was glad that I had played it. It isn't too long and did have some really neat sections. Worth a recommendation if you can handle the flaws.    … Expand
  17. MarkW
    Feb 9, 2010
    9
    Such a shame that people keep comparing this to God of War and rating it DOWN because it's so similar. The similarities are a good thing because Dante's Inferno is a brilliant game. Richly detailed, frenetic, satisfying - a Metascore of 74 does not do it justice and I think the lower scores, sub 80%, are a travesty. Perhaps a tenth circle should be added for moronic reviewers.
  18. K.C.
    Feb 9, 2010
    9
    I've played the game about halfway through, and I have to say this is one fun game. The games has alot more atmosphere than Darksiders, and the action is much better. If you've read the poem, it stays true to much of it, but also takes artistic license to make for a better game experience. The leveling up is executed well, and the story elements tie in very well. The action is I've played the game about halfway through, and I have to say this is one fun game. The games has alot more atmosphere than Darksiders, and the action is much better. If you've read the poem, it stays true to much of it, but also takes artistic license to make for a better game experience. The leveling up is executed well, and the story elements tie in very well. The action is faster paced than that of Darksiders (I know it isn't a review of that game, but side by side, they bear comparing as the two newest hack and slash games for the 360). For all the reviews that say this is a God of War clone, so what? All I hear is how great God of War is, and I don't have a Playstation, so what's the big deal? Xbox 360 owners get access to a great game cloned from a great game.… Expand
  19. RipT
    Feb 10, 2010
    7
    What feel to me a lot like Conan, but with (2/3rds) of a better story, and much better graphics. This is a fix for people who want more God of War style combat, and can deal with less than the best. I can, and except for the ending (which is stupid, but avoidable) it's a fun game to play with an audiobook or some music. Definitely a good rental, you'd need to be a diehard What feel to me a lot like Conan, but with (2/3rds) of a better story, and much better graphics. This is a fix for people who want more God of War style combat, and can deal with less than the best. I can, and except for the ending (which is stupid, but avoidable) it's a fun game to play with an audiobook or some music. Definitely a good rental, you'd need to be a diehard 3rdperson action fan to buy.… Expand
  20. JoeS.
    Feb 11, 2010
    9
    I would say the Dante's Inferno or EA haters out there want to spoil the fun when we finally have something different to play other than first person shooters shoved done our throat. I like all types of games and "yes" I dig first person shooters but we no longer see much platforming or adventure games anymore, PS3 still believes they are not dead. Does Dante's Inferno have game I would say the Dante's Inferno or EA haters out there want to spoil the fun when we finally have something different to play other than first person shooters shoved done our throat. I like all types of games and "yes" I dig first person shooters but we no longer see much platforming or adventure games anymore, PS3 still believes they are not dead. Does Dante's Inferno have game mechanics that favor another games, yes and I find that a complement to other dev teams. Overall the presentation and style has to speak loud also and deliver something outside the box. No matter I was impressed with what I experienced and feel I was doing something different. I purchased the Xbox 360 version because I'm tired of installing PS3 games and waiting 30 minutes to play them, I'm not sure if the install time is that long so this isn't a fact or claim. Otherwise I would have supported PS3 over Xbox. Game Spot goes out on a fine line to tick many people off with reviews given on games and also give good ones from time to time. Core gamers should know better than to drink the Kool Aid and this would be one of those times. Enjoy the game, I sure have!… Expand
  21. AndrewB
    Feb 15, 2010
    9
    Yes, the game is a God of War clone... but it's a damn fun one. It doesn't really have much to do with the epic poem upon which it is "based," but it still has an intriguing story and solid gameplay. The initial experience is about 12 hours long and additional playthroughs will be shorter due to character upgrades, but it's relatively addicting and a lot of fun. Harder Yes, the game is a God of War clone... but it's a damn fun one. It doesn't really have much to do with the epic poem upon which it is "based," but it still has an intriguing story and solid gameplay. The initial experience is about 12 hours long and additional playthroughs will be shorter due to character upgrades, but it's relatively addicting and a lot of fun. Harder difficulties provide great challenges that are as frustrating as they are fun. I recommend this game for anybody looking for a well-built action game or a quick God of War fix whilst waiting for the 3rd installment.… Expand
  22. DaveJ
    Feb 10, 2010
    8
    This is a solid effort from Visceral Games. The game plays very similar to God of War I/II but the leveling system seems richer with more possible combos and the morality element (absolution or damnation) adds a unique twist to finishing moves and your overall leveling progression. The real standout for Dante is the artwork. The environments are beautifully rendered (if you can say that This is a solid effort from Visceral Games. The game plays very similar to God of War I/II but the leveling system seems richer with more possible combos and the morality element (absolution or damnation) adds a unique twist to finishing moves and your overall leveling progression. The real standout for Dante is the artwork. The environments are beautifully rendered (if you can say that about hell) and wonderfully creative. I haven't finished the game yet but I can't wait to see the additional circles. Overall I think reviewers were a bit too critical with this one. Some were sensitive to the use of the underlying fiction and others feel it too closely resembles GOW. My personal opinion having read the Inferno is that it's a lot of fun to see the environments and characters in visual form (obviously the story has little / no overlap) and that what makes GOW great makes Dante's Inferno a blast to play too. Imitation is not a bad thing here.… Expand
  23. Mr.Vicious
    Feb 9, 2010
    8
    Definitely not the best game I hve played but still a great play. Yes, it is lot like God of War but at the same time nothing like it. The combat mechanics are similar to a point, but if you actually step back, look at the game as a WHOLE instead of saying "the game is a rip off of another game" just because of a few similarities you just might actually like the game. If I was to compare Definitely not the best game I hve played but still a great play. Yes, it is lot like God of War but at the same time nothing like it. The combat mechanics are similar to a point, but if you actually step back, look at the game as a WHOLE instead of saying "the game is a rip off of another game" just because of a few similarities you just might actually like the game. If I was to compare say, the Call of Duty franchise to games like Rainbow Six, Ghost Recon, Delta Force, exc. , I would get 1,000's of hate e-mails. But aren't all those games similar also? So what's the difference? Give the game a chance and you won't be disappointed.… Expand
  24. Clarence
    Feb 10, 2010
    7
    An awesome looking adventure game that's best enjoyed as a mindless beat em up, due to the lack of story and depth. Even with such great source materiel laid out for them , Visceral failed to capture it into a game narrative that worked, leaving the games story a big jagged mess. Once I got over that... the action kept me going. Also the game does nothing to extend on the adventure/ An awesome looking adventure game that's best enjoyed as a mindless beat em up, due to the lack of story and depth. Even with such great source materiel laid out for them , Visceral failed to capture it into a game narrative that worked, leaving the games story a big jagged mess. Once I got over that... the action kept me going. Also the game does nothing to extend on the adventure/ action genre... it lives only to cash in on what's already been done. I do love the game... but I won't be editing my top games list to fit it in.… Expand
  25. MichaelW
    Feb 10, 2010
    7
    Needed a bit more polish. Small things like flat lighting & color pallet, lack of alternate weapons, and poor difficulty scaling prevent me from getting really into the game. The story is fine, the cut scenes are nice, and the basic combat is enjoyable (though not as tight as one might expect from a high budget action game). Worth playing once.
  26. TrevorG.
    Feb 9, 2010
    10
    This game is awesome. I really don't understand why similar gameplay elements prompt a reviewer to knock a game down a couple notches. Dark Stalkers and Mortal Kombat played a hell of a lot like Street Fighter II.... did that keep them from being awesome games? Nope. Let's face it... God of War solidified a genre. So you press the same button to open a door... or use green This game is awesome. I really don't understand why similar gameplay elements prompt a reviewer to knock a game down a couple notches. Dark Stalkers and Mortal Kombat played a hell of a lot like Street Fighter II.... did that keep them from being awesome games? Nope. Let's face it... God of War solidified a genre. So you press the same button to open a door... or use green fountains for health. Who cares? The characters, story and environments are all completely different. And the gameplay is an improved version of God of War's. Sounds like all the right components for a great game to me. It's a trip to hell... and it's Dante's vision of hell. As a big fan of the book I will also say that it's ridiculous that people are upset the game takes creative license with the original work. So what? The original poem unaltered wouldn't make a good game.... it's a poem. They had to stray a little from the source material to make this a great video game... and I for one think the developers vision of Dante's Inferno is an amazingly creative and interesting venture. Once I've played the game all the way through I'll post again!… Expand
  27. TylerL
    Feb 9, 2010
    7
    I think this game was a pleasent supprise. I was expecting a cheap GOW ripoff, its not, its fun. Graphics are good, the levels are of great variety. Could be a couple more bad guys would be nice, but its good. All in all a well done game. Does it compete with GOW 3 ? I dont know, i have a 360 so thats a moot point. IF you like this kinda game, check it out. Although im not entirely I think this game was a pleasent supprise. I was expecting a cheap GOW ripoff, its not, its fun. Graphics are good, the levels are of great variety. Could be a couple more bad guys would be nice, but its good. All in all a well done game. Does it compete with GOW 3 ? I dont know, i have a 360 so thats a moot point. IF you like this kinda game, check it out. Although im not entirely convinced this was worth the $70 i paid for it, im not 100 % sure this game will have an extream amount of replay value that i like. There is Downloadable content comming in a couple months, maybe il lstill be interested, maybe i wont. The fact that this is out the same day raises concerns about which to get.… Expand
  28. AdamB
    Feb 9, 2010
    10
    This is not God of War, it is Dante's Inferno, and it is AWESOME!! Sick and twisted, dark and demented! Why lower your review because it isn't as epic as the game it emulates? Still a worthwhile gaming enjoyment!!
  29. Rodrigo_31
    Aug 20, 2016
    8
    Outstanding soundtrack, very unique and beautiful art style, voice acting is top notch, the story simply well, the game is addictive, boss battles are really really good... Gameplay is copy and paste from God of War? Sure, but it is done well, which is important and that is the ONLY thing that Dante's Inferno has copied, the whole rest of the thing is pure innovative!
  30. ACBFan21
    Nov 21, 2010
    10
    Ok i just wanna say this i see ppl saying that this is unoriginal, like it is a rip off of GoW, well this is actully based off a book that was written in the 1500's, by a guy named Dante so how could it then be a rip off of a game made 500 yrs later
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Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 71 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 71
  2. Mixed: 32 out of 71
  3. Negative: 1 out of 71
  1. BigPond GameArena
    80
    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 in a different set of mythology.
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  2. Game Revolution
    58
    Another major annoyance is the save system. You can only save at designated statues, and there are only two or three per level.
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  3. Gaming Age
    75
    All in all, it was a fun trip though hell, even with one circle being lackluster and the game feeling rather short, I still have no issues or moral objections to recommending Dante's Inferno for fans of this genre.
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