- April 27, 2010
- Electronic Arts™
Dante's Inferno
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About Dante's Inferno
Dante's Inferno is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Electronic Arts™ and was released on April 27, 2010. It received positive reviews from players.
An abducted soul. A lifetime of sins. A journey to the depths of despair. Based on the immensely influential classic poem, Dante’s Inferno takes you on an epic quest of vengeance and redemption through the Nine Circles of Hell. You are Dante, a veteran of the Crusades who must chase his beloved Beatrice and try to free her soul from Lucifer’s grasp. As your pursuit takes you deeper into the …




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Reviews
- 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
27 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe 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.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Dante's Inferno is a action adventure game.
Dante's Inferno is available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox Game Pass and Xbox.
Dante's Inferno was released on April 27, 2010.
Dante's Inferno was developed by Electronic Arts™.
Dante's Inferno has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Dante's Inferno for its story but disliked it for its stability.
Dante's Inferno is a single player game.
Similar games include The Three-Body Problem, Dear Esther, The House in Fata Morgana: A Requiem for Innocence, The 39 Steps, The Old City: Leviathan and others.
















