Dante's Inferno

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Dante's Inferno is a horror-themed single-player and multi-player Hack and Slash game, which takes you on a journey through the Nine Circles of Hell. Based on the classic poem, you play as Dante, a Crusades veteran, seeking to rescue your beloved Beatrice from Lucifer's clutches. Along the way, face monstrous enemies, confront your sins, and delve into a dark family past, in a quest for vengeance and redemption.

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Audience ScoreBased on 100 reviews

story8 positive mentions

stability1 negative mentions

Dante's Inferno is a captivating journey filled with vivid imagery and deep psychological insights, making it a compelling read.
The poem's exploration of sin and punishment is both engaging and thought-provoking, with relatable characters that evoke empathy.
Many translations make the text accessible and enjoyable, allowing readers to appreciate Dante's literary skill and the poem's historical context.

Some translations are difficult to read, using archaic language that can hinder understanding and enjoyment of the text.
The poem's structure and poetic style may not appeal to all readers, leading to a perception of it being repetitive or drawn out.
Certain editions lack sufficient annotations or notes, making it challenging for readers unfamiliar with the historical and cultural references.

story
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The story is a rich and complex journey through Dante's vision of the afterlife, blending poetic elements with deep allegorical themes. Readers are drawn into the emotional narratives of characters like Paolo and Francesca, though some find the dense language and structure challenging. Despite its slow pacing and occasional repetitiveness, the story's vivid imagery and profound exploration of sin and redemption resonate powerfully, making it a timeless classic that continues to influence modern storytelling.
- “Jump in, enjoy the story, gawk at the imagery, and stop to relish the beautiful passages.”
- “It is the story of Dante's journey to freedom.”
- “Poetic and timeless, vivid, the imagination's theme park full of intelligent depictions of our storyteller's dream of the underworld.”
- “It wasn’t what I expected…for some reason, I expected a journey story.”
- “I found way too much of the storyline to be repetitive and drawn out for too long.”
- “The first half or so of the story is basically traveling from one circle of hell to another, finding out what the sin and the punishment for the sin in that area is, meeting and talking with one or two of the sinners and relating what they did in their lives to the reason that they are here.”
humor
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The humor in Dante's work is described as subtle and dark, with some readers finding it unintentionally funny, particularly in the context of modern interpretations and personal reflections on retribution. While the original text may not be overtly comedic, the engaging nature of the translation brings a level of enjoyment that resonates with contemporary audiences. Overall, the humor is complex and layered, inviting both laughter and deeper contemplation.
- “A very enjoyable — and funny — translation.”
- “I just read a bitter man's unintentionally funny fantasies of retribution against specific men who attracted his raging judgments.”
music
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The music of the poem is highlighted as a flowing and rich experience, particularly in Mandelbaum's translation, which captures the admiration Dante has for Virgil, likening it to a love song. This contrasts with other versions, emphasizing the lyrical quality and depth of the original work.
- “Unlike the Hollanders' version of the Divine Comedy, Mandelbaum actually provides a flowing verse translation that conveys the richness of Dante's masterpiece in both its music and language.”
- “It is clear that Dante admires Virgil, and in some ways the poem is like a love song to him.”
emotional
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The emotional aspect of the work is highlighted by the protagonist's deep anger over his exile and a profound longing for home, intertwining personal loss with political themes that resonate powerfully with readers.
- “He was never able to return home, and his anger at the partisanship that caused his exile mixed with his longing for his home, making the political themes of the poem emotionally charged and interesting to the reader, even today.”
stability
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The reviews highlight a sense of disbelief and distress regarding the stability of the game's environment, with users expressing a desire for more warmth and comfort in an otherwise cold and punishing setting. This metaphorical depiction suggests that the game's stability may feel harsh and unwelcoming, leading to a sense of regret and longing for a more balanced experience.