Dante's Inferno

 Xbox 360
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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 301 Ratings

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  1. 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
  2. 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!!
  3. 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
  4. 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.
  5. 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
  6. 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!
  7. 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
  8. IAmTheFOX
    Feb 1, 2012
    10
    This game is probably the number one most underrated game of all time. Its like everyone got on the bandwagon of hate. Every war shooter has the same controls, scenery and plots, but every critic will **** their pants about it. EA or whoever did a great job of an original story; outstanding, artistic graphics; and one hell of a fun game with awesome combos! (that got ripped off, blah blah)
  9. Pablocortesi
    Oct 31, 2014
    10
    Without doubt , it is one of my favorite games . excellent scenery, rich history in full, stunning attacks, well elavorados enemies. being that we are to 2014 , even as I continue to play without getting tired . games compared to this even not exceeded, it is the best hack and slash of all time .
  10. ESJBond007
    Mar 15, 2015
    10
    ESJBond007 Mar 15, 2015
    10
    Have you ever wondered what hell might look like? Dante's Inferno offers an incredibly vivid and detailed hypothesis. The game is based on the 14th-century Italian poem by Dante Alighieri, but Dante never could have imagined a hell this visually captivating. The walls themselves crawl with the bodies of the damned, other lost souls intermitently rain from the    ESJBond007 Mar 15, 2015
    10
    Have you ever wondered what hell might look like? Dante's Inferno offers an incredibly vivid and detailed hypothesis. The game is based on the 14th-century Italian poem by Dante Alighieri, but Dante never could have imagined a hell this visually captivating. The walls themselves crawl with the bodies of the damned, other lost souls intermitently rain from the sky burning in torturous flames. In the distance, great columns of souls can be seen marching along monolithic causeways. The air is acrid with smoke and charred flesh, pierced by screams, fitful sparks and motes of ash. Each of the nine circles is here, along with the river Acheron and Limbo, and each setting is distinctive and fiendishly impressive. Through it all Vergil is your guide, just as in the poem.

    The gameplay is fluid and satisfying, with Dante boasting an array of combos with either his scythe, stolen from Death himself, or his cross that Beatrice gave to him. There are a variety of trinkets to collect - from the 30 pieces of silver received in ramsom by Judas to dozens of relics that Dante can equip to enhance his abilities.

    Dante attempts to rescue his lover Beatrice from the clutches of the Damned.along the way, Dante encounters many Lost Souls from various historical and mythological points in history,the player's interaction with these characters is not merely discourse, however, as Dante holds the power to either absolve these Lost Souls of the sins which condemned them to Hell, or hand down the ultimate Punishment instead. I consider this to be a brilliant mechanic that serves to immerse the player in a very personal manner, as it tends to compel the player to actually reflect on his/her own views of sin and punishment before deciding a Lost Soul's ultimate fate. Very well-executed.

    I had very high hopes for this title, but it has far exceeded even those. This game is one of the best I have ever played.Do your self a favor and BUY DANTE'S INFERNO!!    … Expand
  11. ursynhu
    Mar 20, 2016
    10
    Este jogo é incrível! Eu recebi e ainda não posso parar de jogar. Os gráficos são tão detalhadas para um game e é desafiador, mas divertido e terá que jogar por horas! A história é complexa e profundamente pensado. O melhor jogo que eu já joguei de forma
  12. MiguelNeto
    Dec 23, 2016
    10
    Dante's Inferno é para muitos um copia do God of War que se passa no inferno, eu discordo, mesmo tendo grandes semelhanças, temos que lembrar que o God of War pegou muita coisa do Devil Mar Cry, Castlevania e etc, mesmo eu amando God of War, eu sempre achei a historia do Dante's Inferno um pouco melhor, os graficos sao excelente, a adaptaçao que ele fizeram pro inferno é espetacular, oDante's Inferno é para muitos um copia do God of War que se passa no inferno, eu discordo, mesmo tendo grandes semelhanças, temos que lembrar que o God of War pegou muita coisa do Devil Mar Cry, Castlevania e etc, mesmo eu amando God of War, eu sempre achei a historia do Dante's Inferno um pouco melhor, os graficos sao excelente, a adaptaçao que ele fizeram pro inferno é espetacular, o jogo tem grande inspiraçao na Divina Comedia de Dante, os boss do jogo sao muito bons, e alguns até dificeis, e vocé encontra alguns personagens famosos no andamento do game, como almas, e você tem que decidir o seu destino, que ou o Paraiso ou as profundezas do Inferno, Dante's Inferno é excelente, um jogo que eu recomendo muito, Top 15 da ultima geraçao na minha opnião. Nota 10… Expand
  13. Nitaro
    May 9, 2022
    10
    I am very surprised that Dante's inferno is rated so low on metacritic. It's 2022, and I am enjoying this game more than almost any modern hack n slash game out there. In my book this game should be like 90 on metacritic. The game art is just awesome, the whole atmosphere is dark, scary, creepy and very immersive. The bosses design is extremely good, and each boss fight has some sort ofI am very surprised that Dante's inferno is rated so low on metacritic. It's 2022, and I am enjoying this game more than almost any modern hack n slash game out there. In my book this game should be like 90 on metacritic. The game art is just awesome, the whole atmosphere is dark, scary, creepy and very immersive. The bosses design is extremely good, and each boss fight has some sort of puzzle, and the game doesn't hold your hand and you have to figure that puzzle out. Anyone who loves classic god of war games will love dante's inferno just as much or maybe even more. Do not listen to the bad reviews, as people are just bombing it due to its similarities with GOW series, do yourself a favour and play this gem.… Expand
  14. pirapimb
    Aug 14, 2022
    10
    Has bubis 1000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000/10
  15. RedRody
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    I love GOW, but this game is better, no more... Darker theme and super fun skills. A shame it didn't have a sequel. To me, it's better than the new GOW. If you haven't played it yet, it's definitely worth the experience.
  16. Spoderman4
    Nov 4, 2022
    10
    Amazing game with great story, very immersive. And I've played it for the first time in 2022! 12 years after release, still looks great. Descending into the depths of hell to rescue Beatrice was really cool.
  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. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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!
  22. 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
  23. 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.
  24. 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
  25. Killiomadness
    Nov 24, 2021
    9
    If your Christian you might get offended by it, but really it’s an amazing game and if you really want to play this get really for some mad **** things like it’s :/ bat****crazy, trust me if you high and you play this game your gonna be **** up like really, I don’t recommend for kids but I do recommend it
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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!
  29. 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
  30. Iron_Mal
    Dec 21, 2010
    8
    I haven't read the book this game is based off of (I will admt that right away) but now that I have played the game I really do want to find a copy and see where all the imagery and ideas came from.

    People have ripped on this game for not closely following the book but in all fairness, some books are harder to tranlsate to a video game than others (compare making a game of the Movie    I haven't read the book this game is based off of (I will admt that right away) but now that I have played the game I really do want to find a copy and see where all the imagery and ideas came from.

    People have ripped on this game for not closely following the book but in all fairness, some books are harder to tranlsate to a video game than others (compare making a game of the Movie Aliens against making a game for the movie Angela's Ashes) so it goes without saying that they had to make some changes to make it a playable and fun game. For a game that is a 'cheap, shoddy knock-off' it's sure as hell (no pun intended) got some absolutely astounding design for both the environments and characters (trust me, the Lust circle is just downright disturbing at times) and rather simple to learn but hard to master gameplay.

    It is similar to God of War but this is by no means a bad thing, for starters it means that a veteran of GoW can just jump straight into the game without even needing the tutorial and novices will find the controls easy to use and memorise (everyone wins), if God of War had horrible gameplay and controls then I would understand everyone's objection but God of War was a brilliant game (surely something like it should be good to, right?), I get the feeling that most of the harsh feelings on this matter stems from PS3 fanboys (how dare those Xbox troglodites get something like our beloved God of War on their sh*tty console!) and people who turn their nose up at anything that's been done before (even if said something was actually good).

    The story is interesting and keeps you going (and is presumeably based on the book), the gameplay is fun and simple and the visuals are both fantastic and vaguely disturbing (just like a game set in Hell should be).

    My main issues with this game are that sometimes levelling up your karma meters requires you to explicitly go out of your way to be good or evil in order to obtain a particular upgrade that you want (I had to dedicate an entire playthrough to being an ammoral, baby eating psychopath because I was a good guy the first time round) and that some of the bosses feel particularly weak and bland (most, if not all of them can be defeated by just spamming crosses or mashing the heavy attack button like a hyperactive squirrel) leading to some rather anti-climatic encounters with the various overlords of Hell (who for some suspicious reason are easier to beat than their minions).

    Overall, this is actually a really damn good game, it's faults seem rather moot when you consider the sheer level of creativity and atmosphere that is omnipresent in every single area (bar the opening tutorial), however, there are parts which are unsettling, disturbing or just plain disgusting so those with weak stomachs or who are easily offended may wish to overlook this (if only for their own sake).    … Expand
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#52 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2010

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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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