Tamashii no Mon: Dante Shinkyoku yori

Tamashii no Mon Dante Shinkyoku yori is a side-scrolling adventure game with platforming elements. The game's events are a distilled portrayal of the Divine Comedy, an epic poem created by Dante Alighieri depicting his journey through the nine circles of Hell to reunite with his childhood love, Beatrice.

Players assume the role of Dante as he finds his way within the depths of Hell, they are guided by Virgil who offers advice and a crucifix filled with divine power. This crucifix is used as a melee tool to slay demons and other monstrosities blocking the way. The weapon itself can also be charged (displayed by the power bar) to increase its overall potency. Players must also learn to fight cautiously while predicting the enemy's attack patterns to avoid them in order to survive.