As I watched the video I began to cry

[Consistence]

I am talking about Dante's Inferno, a game based of the literary work that is the Divine Comedy. I'm not sure why I was so upset. Maybe because I have a great appreciation for great classics like this one, or I know that EA, will make a half- assed game.

What are your thoughts on this game?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4hv89_-8n4 ( the trailer if you wish, be warned)

 

[Flap Jack452]

I think it has the potential to be great, as long as it is not rushed and poorly executed.

 

[Mr. Valentine]

this would get confusing if instead of ea, capcom owned it........think about it.........DANTE!!!!!!

 

[newguy77]

This looks like it could be really cool, if they do it right.

 

[Talendra]

The game looks like it could be fun. Though I have not read the book, I think I will play the game, then read the book, so I do not know how much EA raped it and can just enjoy the game.

 

[stinkypitz]

I don't think that game should be made. I mean, it looks cool and all, it just strikes me as, disrespectful to the artist, if you know what I mean. Maybe I'm wrong.

EDIT: It's like, if they made a game based on Macbeth. Sure it would be awesome, but would shakespeare approve? (Nay.)

 

[Consistence]

yes and then once they are done with this they can start their Romeo and Juliet game as well (begins to shudder at the prospect)

 

[kommando367]

i think mirrors edge aleast partaily redeems EA, and that trailer does look pretty sweet.

 

[CoverYourHead]

I still don't understand how EA thinks it's a good idea to make Dante a badass. In The Inferno he passes out twice (three times? Been a while since I read the book last) he's really not a scythe wielding warrior; he's a poet.

 

[GDW]

If I didn't think the Divine Comedy is, not only Dante's worst work, but one of the most bloated, over-spoken and HORRIBLY over-rated works of literature in history, I'm sure this would have had a much more profound impact on me.

However, it just looks lame as hell.

 

[Consistence]

However, it just looks lame as hell.

pun (just saying)

 

[GDW]

...I hate you.

 

[Cliff_m85]

The book wasn't that great to begin with. Basically a writer wanted to spit at those people he disliked.

 

[Jarc42]

If I didn't think the Divine Comedy is, not only Dante's worst work, but one of the most bloated, over-spoken and HORRIBLY over-rated works of literature in history, I'm sure this would have had a much more profound impact on me.

YES. Why so much drama/tears over what a video game company is doing with the content of a VERY overrated literary work? I don't appreciate the work as much as others, so I can't relate to you guys.

 

[wilsonscrazybed]

Looks like another God of War clone. Not sure I'll be picking this one up.

 

[Consistence]

well then I will see you hell

 

[Jarc42]

well then I will see you hell

I HATE PUNS AAAARGGGHHHH!

 

[Hydrus]

yes and then once they are done with this they can start their Romeo and Juliet game as well (begins to shudder at the prospect)

Hark, what lens flare from yonder window breaks?