Game Details
| Size | 1 GB |
| Region | USA |
| Genre | Adventure |
| Format | 7z / ISO |
| Year | March 1, 2010 |
| Console | PSP |
Dante’s Inferno (2010) on the PSP is a remarkable achievement in handheld gaming. While developed by Artificial Mind and Movement (now Behaviour Interactive) rather than the main Visceral Games team, it is a nearly 1:1 “feature-complete” port of the PS3 and Xbox 360 version. It successfully translated the visceral, grotesque depiction of the Nine Circles of Hell into a portable format.
Game Story & Premise
Loosely based on Dante Alighieri’s Divine Comedy, the game reimagines Dante as a battle-hardened Knight Templar.
Back Cover Description:
“The abyss awaits. After returning from the Crusades to find his beloved Beatrice murdered and her soul dragged into Hell by Lucifer, Dante must descend into the depths of the underworld to save her.Armed with Death’s own Scythe and a Holy Cross, fight your way through Limbo, Lust, Gluttony, Greed, Anger, Heresy, Violence, Fraud, and Treachery. Guided by the spirit of the poet Virgil, you will confront your own sins and the terrifying creatures of the pit. In Hell, no one is innocent.”
Secrets & Unlockables
Most bonuses are unlocked by completing the game or performing specific actions during the story.
Unlockables
| Item / Mode | How to Unlock |
| Infernal Difficulty | Beat the game once on any difficulty |
| Dante’s Crusader Costume | Complete the game on any difficulty |
| Dante’s Inferno Comic Book | Beat the game once on any difficulty |
| Resurrection Mode (New Game+) | Complete the game to restart with all skills and relics |
Unlimited Souls Glitch (The Virgil Trick)
When you find Virgil near a save point, talk to him by pressing R until he gives you souls. Save your game, then intentionally kill yourself nearby. When you respawn, Virgil will be active again, allowing you to talk to him for more souls repeatedly.
Holy vs. Unholy: The Alignment System
As you defeat enemies and “The Damned” (famous historical figures), you choose their fate, which builds two distinct skill trees:
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Holy (Righteousness): Focuses on the Holy Cross (ranged attacks) and defensive magic. Earned by “Absolving” enemies.
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Unholy (Wickedness): Focuses on the Scythe (melee combos) and high-damage, aggressive magic. Earned by “Punishing” enemies.
Key PSP Differences
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The “Cinematic” Compromise: To save on processing power, some of the complex platforming or set-piece sequences from the console versions were converted into high-quality FMVs (videos) that play seamlessly between gameplay segments.
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Controls: Since the PSP lacks a second analog stick, dodging is performed by holding both L + R and moving the analog nub.
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Technical Performance: The game is widely praised for its stable frame rate and high-quality textures, making it one of the most visually impressive “AAA” ports on the system.
Short Review: Hell in Your Pocket
The Good
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Atmosphere: The creature designs (like the Unbaptized Babies in Limbo or the Gluttony bosses) are just as disturbing and detailed as the console versions.
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Pacing: The game feels right at home on a handheld; the combat is fast, and the checkpoints are frequent enough for short play sessions.
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Voice Acting: Features the full voice cast from the consoles, including Graham McTavish as the booming, tortured voice of Dante.
The Bad
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The “Fraud” Circle: Like the console version, the 8th circle (Fraud) consists of ten repetitive arena trials, which can feel like a bit of a slog right before the finale.
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Camera: The fixed camera can occasionally make certain platforming jumps tricky, especially on the smaller PSP screen.
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