''Infernal'' is a third-person

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video game for

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, produced by Polish developer

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and published by

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and

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in 2007. A console port, ''Infernal: Hell's Vengeance'', was released on 30 June 2009 for

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. ''Infernal'' is a modern-style third-person shooter with major

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influences. Players control protagonist Ryan Lennox, a former angel turned dark by unfortunate circumstances who has access to a number of unique demonic powers, including

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, teleportation and the ability to feed on the souls of fallen enemies.

Reception

''Infernal'' received mixed reviews according to the

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. Most of the reviews state that the game lacked polish and called it last generation compared to current third-person shooters of the time such as ''

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'' and ''

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''. On the other hand, some reviews said it had good graphics and called it "mindless fun". By April 2008 the PC release had sold over 100,000 units.

''Hell's Vengeance''

''Infernal: Hell's Vengeance'' received "unfavourable" reviews according to the

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. In Japan, where the game was ported and published by Russel on 24 December 2009, ''

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'' gave it a score of one six, one seven, one six, and one five for a total of 24 out of 40, while ''Famitsu Xbox 360'' gave it a score of one six, one seven, and two sixes for a total of 25 out of 40.

References

External links

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