Genre: Action-adventure, Hack and slash
Developer: Visceral Games
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Year: 2010
Platform: PlayStation 3
Dante’s Inferno is an action-adventure hack and slash game developed by Visceral Games and published by Electronic Arts. The game is a loose adaptation of Dante Alighieri’s classic poem “The Divine Comedy,” specifically focusing on the first part, Inferno. Players assume the role of Dante, a crusader who journeys through the nine circles of Hell to rescue the soul of his beloved Beatrice.
The PlayStation 3 version features a single-player campaign combining fast-paced combat with platforming and puzzle-solving elements. Gameplay involves using a variety of melee weapons, magical abilities, and upgrades obtained by defeating enemies and exploring environments inspired by medieval depictions of Hell. The game also includes moral choices that affect certain narrative outcomes.
Dante’s Inferno on PS3 delivers detailed graphics, atmospheric sound design, and cinematic cutscenes that enhance the dark tone of the story. The edition supports trophies and utilizes the DualShock 3 controller for intuitive combat controls.
Critically, the game received mixed to positive reviews. Reviewers praised its engaging combat system and art design, while some criticized repetitive gameplay and narrative deviations from the source material. According to Metacritic, the PlayStation 3 version holds generally favorable scores.
