Parents' Guide to

Dante's Inferno

By Brett Molina, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 18+

Highly violent game with nudity, disturbing imagery, & gore.

Game PSP , PlayStation 3 , Xbox 360 2010
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What you will—and won't—find in this game.

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Based on 16 parent reviews

FlexOnPolar
FlexOnPolar Adult
June 6, 2023
age 15+
Nudity 5/5 Language 1/5 Violence 5/5 Ease Of Play 3/5 Lots Of Nudity Dante’s Wife Is Seen Nude Almost Every time You See Her Language Isn’t Strong Hell And Damn Are The Only Language You Hear So Mild Violence You Fight Demons And Humans Lots Of Blood And Gore You Choose To Rip Your Opponents Apart Or Take There Souls For Holy Or Unholy Power Game Is Easy You Got Classic The Easiest Difficulty Zealot Normal Hellish Hard And You Unlock Inferno After You Complete The Game Which Is The Extreme Difficulty So I Recommend For Mature Teens

This title has:

Easy to play/use
Too much violence
Too much sex
darthsitkur
darthsitkur Adult
June 17, 2013
age 15+

haven't played the game but i LOVED the animated movie

I haven't played the game but i LOVED the animated movie and it's one of the best animated movies I've ever seen, it's creepy, it's gruesome, it's bloody, it's action packed, it's scary, it's intense, it's brutal, it's dark, it's gritty, and it's disturbing, just the way I like it, in other words, it's a great action packed horror film
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What’s It About?

DANTE'S INFERNO is based on Dante Aligheri's The Divine Comedy. Lead character Dante is a Christian soldier fighting during the Crusades, when he returns home to find the love of his life, Beatrice, slain. Her soul is then snatched by the devil, forcing Dante to descend into the nine circles of Hell to defeat Lucifer and save Beatrice's soul. The levels representing the circles of Hell are based in part on the seven deadly sins, such as Greed, Lust, and Gluttony. Using a scythe acquired following a battle with Death, as well as a Holy Cross from Beatrice, Dante slays a myriad of bizarre, demonic foes. Players can string together ranged and scythe attacks to deliver crushing combos. Dante also acquires magical powers to deal further damage. Once players conquer the campaign, they can advance to the arcade-focused Gates of Hell Arena, where players face a series of challenges to achieve a high score.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (16 ):
Kids say (26 ):

While Dante's Inferno is a technically solid game, it's hard not to miss the striking similarities between God of War. From the way players boost their health and magic meters to the attacks and tactics used by players, the game often mimics Sony's highly successful action game. It's very difficult to ignore the similarities, but the imitation works for the most part. Combat against lesser foes can be intense and pulling off some combos is gratifying, but none of the game's signifcant encounters are particularly epic or memorable. Also, the game's campaign grows tedious as you approach the game's final levels. For adult players seeking a thrilling "hack-and-slash" adventure, don't settle for the carbon copy when its inspiration is far better.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about merging video games with literary classics such as The Divine Comedy. What classic books would work well as a video game?

  • Why do game developers make such violent games? What is the impact of seeing such violent media?

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