In a fantasy world inspired by one of the greatest Italian literary works in history, the game Dante’s Inferno tells a legendary story. The tale begins with the Crusader knights as our hero, Dante, the Crusader leader, returns from a bloody battle to his homeland, only to find that his beloved Beatrice has died and her soul has been destroyed. Her soul had been kidnapped to Hell, where Satan Lucifer bound her in unbreakable chains.
Thus, Dante decides to embark on a doomed journey, a journey through the nine circles of Hell in a desperate attempt to save Beatrice. He is not alone in this journey, as he is accompanied by Virgil, the Roman poet, who takes on the responsibility of guiding and directing him through Hell. The story revolves around Dante’s struggle with his sins, as each circle of Hell represents a specific sin. At each stage, he faces tormented souls that never stop complaining and demonic creatures that live to drive him to despair. However, Dante’s journey is not only through the depths of Hell but also within himself, as he is forced to confront his painful past, his suffering, and all the mistakes he has committed in his life.
As for the gameplay, the game offers a combat and action experience that combines excitement and adventure in a journey full of fast-paced battles. It presents scenes from a third-person perspective, where the player controls Dante, who wields a powerful and terrifying weapon—a massive scythe taken from Death itself. The weapon can be used to execute a series of devastating attacks and finishing moves. The game revolves around continuous combat with Hell’s creatures in a series of bloody and challenging battles. Attacks vary between powerful strikes and light weapons, and as you progress in the game, you can upgrade Dante’s playstyle by customizing his skills to increase his strength. Additionally, you can use a sacred cross, a luminous weapon against darkness, which adds a strategic dimension to combat.
The game is distinguished by a unique environmental design, where each circle of Hell represents an environment that corresponds to the sin associated with it. For example, the first circle represents original sin, while the second circle represents lust, each filled with enemies and challenges that align with those sins. Through this atmosphere filled with horror and suspense, the game successfully makes you feel as if you are in the middle of Hell itself. You can also unlock a wide range of attacks and abilities through the Holy Skills tree by using souls, the in-game currency obtained from defeating enemies or discovering hidden souls.
Dante can also increase his expertise in using the sacred cross to purify cursed souls, earning him additional experience points. The game includes mini-challenges where you must deal with the sins of famous historical figures who appear in the game. Here, the game rewards you with a greater amount of souls the more skill and precision you show in collecting these sins.
Regarding graphics and technology, the game presents stunning visuals that align with the dark and violent nature of Hell, with incredible diversity in the stage environments. In addition to this, the sound design enhances the dark and tragic atmosphere that Dante experiences. Overall, it can be said that the game successfully blends elements of classic games with new touches, making it a unique experience in terms of storytelling and interaction between the character and the world he inhabits.