Shogun Gamer: Exclusive interview with actor Graham McTavish, the voice behind Dante in Dante's Inferno

So far the reaction to Dante's Inferno from both gamers and critics seems to be the very definition of polarized. Some love how the game adapted the classic poem by Dante Alighieri while others really didn't dig the thematic choices it made along with the gameplay which is like a scaled back version of God of War.

Film/TV actor Graham McTavish portrayed Dante in the game and chances are you've probably seen some of his work before in projects such as Prison Break, Red Dwarf and the recent Rambo film. But video game players may be familiar with his work as the villainous Zoran Lazarevic in Uncharted 2: Among Thieves.

Mr. McTavish was nice enough to take some time out of his schedule to discuss his work in Dante's Inferno along with sharing his thoughts on voice acting and what it's like to work in video games.

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5 Of the Most Unlikeable Video Game Protagonists

There are good video game protagonists, and there are bad video game protagonists.

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GhostScholar210d ago (Edited 210d ago )

I disagree that max is unlikable. Chloe is infinitely more unlikable in my opinion.

gold_drake210d ago

omg chloe was awful. i really hated her at the end haha

Cacabunga209d ago

Abby was absolute trash protagonist in every way..
Tidus was so meh to me..
On villain side, the one i didn’t like wa Micah, because they wanted him to be that way and it was brilliant👍🏽

Rancegamerx210d ago

I agree, I liked Max, Chloe was a horrible friend and a bad influence.

Cacabunga209d ago

Everyone agrees on chloe, I’m sure even ND do.

H9209d ago

Both are horrible, granted Chloe is infinitely worse, it feels like Chloe is just fanservice for people who too over the edge and wasn't written to be a character that makes sense

GooGobbler210d ago

What about that Forspoken Tw*t

MrChow666209d ago

exactly I was expecting it to be a the top of the list

ravens52209d ago

Ye I was expecting her too. Guess they actually played the game. Unlike you and whoever agrees.

gpimlott209d ago

I played through the whole game and think she is one of the worst character Ive ever played as

ravens52209d ago (Edited 209d ago )

gpimlott. How?

Stanjara199d ago

Why would I payed and played the game if the whole internet is making fun of a character?

-Im here to kill Chaos...are you Chaos?

Yeah, I didn't play that game either.

Christopher209d ago (Edited 209d ago )

She's actually not bad. It's the writing itself that is bad overall, but she's fine overall. She's no worse than Miles Morales IMHO. Both thrust into a spotlight and receiving both praise and blame and dealing with it.

Forspoken is a bland game because it's 75% bland, boring, repetitive going through the motions and diversions that add nothing of the value with purposefully gated memory moments that don't feel organic or like you're discovering things but waiting for others to reveal things.

ravens52209d ago

Exactly Chris. Even though I liked the game. I kno u played it. People who actually played it and went thru her dream saw she was a good likeable person who really just acted out due to being alone and unloved. I think your problem is it was open world, I think if it was more linear you may have liked it better.

savedsynner209d ago

Oh no she's bad. Very unlikable even before you add on the bad dialogue. The game could have been quite good with a good protagonist

ravens52209d ago

For all the people like synner. Shes actually half white lol. Inferior complexity is a hell of a thing. You'll be ok.

Nerdmaster210d ago

Most of these aren't even that bad. Especially comparing to others like Squall "Whatever" Leonhart, Forspoken's Frey, and the guy from Atomic Heart.

-Foxtrot210d ago

Squall is one of the best developed main FF characters so...

People talk about his "whatever" thing thats at the start of the game, not the character he eventually becomes in the end.

Nerdmaster209d ago

No amount of "character development", (especially the ones that for me feels sudden and undeserved like Squall's), will justify him being a d**k to my girl Quistis. Even if he found the cure for cancer, from that moment on, I would never like him.
The article is about being unlikeable, and he was indeed unlikeable for at least half of the game.

BrainSyphoned209d ago

Squall is the best protagonists in FF so you can go whatever yourself.

H9209d ago

My good sir, I need to steal that "you can go whatever yourself" because it's gold

BlaqMagiq1209d ago

Except Squall has actual character development.

gold_drake209d ago (Edited 209d ago )

the "watever" is only present in the english localisation.
so your argument doesnt rly ... stand imo.

Nerdmaster209d ago

Good for you that you could enjoy the japanese version. That's not the case for me and the majority of people here, though.

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gold_drake210d ago (Edited 210d ago )

i had to stop reading after the "blatant misogyny" in the Dantes inferno section.

i actually liked Max haha.

the forspoken chick is missing tho

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The Best Hack and Slash Games of All Time on PS3

Grab your katana, and slice your way through this list featuring the best hack and slash games the PlayStation 3 had to offer.

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darthv72553d ago

Dante's inferno... an excellent GoW inspired game. So sad the sequels will never be.

LoveSpuds553d ago (Edited 553d ago )

I recall enjoying it well enough at the time, but it wasn't a patch on God of War 3 which came out around the same time I think.

I own it and fired it up on my PS3 about 6 months ago and time hadn't been particularly kind to it although it still very much nailed the atmosphere and it is a cool as he'll setting and universe.

Inverno553d ago

Dante's Inferno needs the GOW treatment. No cut camera, with a real hellish depiction of the 9 circles and a story as dark and as serious would be amazing.

Yui_Suzumiya553d ago

Still pretty amazing there was a PSP version that was actually pretty good. I remember playing it 10 years ago. I had the PS3 version when it first came out and loved it.

Hellcat2020553d ago

Ahh the memories of playing Heavenly Sword
Such a amazing experience

LoveSpuds553d ago

Yup, I remember being blown away with Heavenly Sword. I remember holding out hope that they would go back and add trophy support as a incentive to go back and replay the game, but I don't think they ever did?

Yui_Suzumiya553d ago

I couldn't beat the final boss though! Spent several days trying but eventually gave up, lol. Still enjoyed it though.

refocusedman553d ago

heavenly sword was such a short, but amazing game. that game should be prime material to be made into a download only remaster.

YoungKingDoran553d ago

I really enjoyed Castlevania, but struggled to get into it again reattempting it a few years back. I still think it does another of things well; story, presentation, level varietily and art style at least. Gameplay maybe has not stood test of time unfortunately which makes it a chore to get through.

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Dante's Inferno declared "completely playable" on PC through PS3 Emulation

Dante's Inferno at 4K 60FPS!

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jambola1510d ago

Wow
The effort here is overwhelming

darthv721510d ago

Sad this may never get the sequel it deserves. It's still one of the best GoW clones around.

Silly gameAr1508d ago

I agree. I still have my copy, but a sequel would have been awesome.

Ratchet751508d ago

It's the only GOW clone around. 😉

specialguest1509d ago

I would love to revisit my old PS3 games played at a higher framerate and resolution. UC2, TLOU, GOW3, KZ2 & 3, Demon Souls

darthv721508d ago

I know you can with UC2, TLoU and GoW3... just get the PS4 versions. Oh and i think Demon Souls as well.

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Ratchet751508d ago

100% with u on that one.
Could you imagine a dead space on ps4/x1 and maybe a VR version.
And what about that Star Wars game they cancelled? They must have regretted it after seeing JFO's success.
This company is run by morons.

Kombatologist1507d ago

Yep. :( They care more about current trends than making a truly great game. It was their fault Dead Space 3 didn't do as well as 2 because, against the devs' wishes, they wanted it to have co-op because MuLtIpLaYeR > SiNgLePlAyEr. It's scary that companies like EA have so much influence on the industry.

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