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  1. Sep 26, 2020
    10
    Debo decir que nunca he jugado a un acción-rpg isométrico desde diablo 2 que me hizo divertirme tanto. El combate es nítido, hay una gran cantidad de rejugabilidad debido a los mapas generados al azar, las habilidades aleatorias que se obtiene cada carrera y diferentes conjuntos de habilidades (arma todos se comportan de manera diferente). Las peleas de jefes son duras y requieren mucho deDebo decir que nunca he jugado a un acción-rpg isométrico desde diablo 2 que me hizo divertirme tanto. El combate es nítido, hay una gran cantidad de rejugabilidad debido a los mapas generados al azar, las habilidades aleatorias que se obtiene cada carrera y diferentes conjuntos de habilidades (arma todos se comportan de manera diferente). Las peleas de jefes son duras y requieren mucho de tu enfoque, pero no son tediosas en absoluto, al contrario son muy atractivas. Todas las criaturas son entretenidas para luchar contra, el juego hace un buen trabajo de equilibrio de diversión y desafío.

    El diálogo está muy bien hecho, crea una atmósfera muy creíble (aunque el juego es fantástico en la naturaleza), que animamos a Zagreus y sus intentos de escapar. Hay muchos personajes secundarios, cada uno con el que quieres hablar más. Francamente mi única queja con el juego es que, después de acostumbrarse a la mecánica, el juego se puede terminar en menos de una hora. Cada "corre", intentas escapar del inframundo, y una vez que mueres empiezas desde el principio. Se tarda un tiempo en aprender el juego por lo que todavía tiene un montón de horas para llegar allí teniendo en cuenta la dificultad general del juego. Pero después de enterarse de todo eso, terminarás una carrera de unos 40 minutos. Definitivamente vale la pena el precio aunque.
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  2. Jul 6, 2022
    10
    Well I won't sing any of the praises because you can read the overwhelmingly positive traits in other critiques. The only negatives i can find are minor nitpicks. First off I think the games falls off a bit after around 50 to 60 hrs for the last stretch if you are going for 100%. The last bit is rng to trigger random events. The gameplay is still great but the narative is hitting theWell I won't sing any of the praises because you can read the overwhelmingly positive traits in other critiques. The only negatives i can find are minor nitpicks. First off I think the games falls off a bit after around 50 to 60 hrs for the last stretch if you are going for 100%. The last bit is rng to trigger random events. The gameplay is still great but the narative is hitting the brakes hard. Secondly the aspects could be balanced a bit better especially after heavy investment. Expand
  3. May 27, 2021
    10
    I truly don't fear saying Hades is one of the bests game I've ever played. The graphics, that soundtrack, the characters, the wonderful gameplay... Hades is a really good game, even when you don't like roguelite games, Hades can be a really good game, and surely onde of the best games ever made.
  4. Sep 18, 2020
    10
    Polish out the wazoooo. Great music, smooth combat, fully voice acted, compelling narrative. Mid-run upgrades are compelling and substantial. Post-run tasks are engaging. Can't really ask for anything more in a rogue-lite.
  5. Sep 19, 2020
    10
    A rogue-like by Supergiant Games with breathtaking visuals, characters and gameplay. It’s a game that did early access right by releasing a feature-packed game nearly a year before release and adding more and more content each month while ironing out bugs or reworking mechanics that the people didn’t enjoy based on community feedback! If you are here for challenging gameplay, interestingA rogue-like by Supergiant Games with breathtaking visuals, characters and gameplay. It’s a game that did early access right by releasing a feature-packed game nearly a year before release and adding more and more content each month while ironing out bugs or reworking mechanics that the people didn’t enjoy based on community feedback! If you are here for challenging gameplay, interesting character relationships or a fascinating world both visually and musically, you are in for a ride! Expand
  6. Sep 19, 2020
    10
    Absolute masterpiece. Game of the Decade for me. Unique storytelling in action roguelite/-like with ridiculous skill and quality cap. Action meets strategy meets story.
  7. Sep 20, 2020
    10
    They said that isometric games are no longer valid
    They said that supergiants are overrated
    They said that its roguelike structure is awful
    Proven wrong
  8. Sep 20, 2020
    10
    I create a account only to review 10 in this masterpiece
    Congratulations SuperGiant Games, you surprise the world one more time.
    Very excited for the next masterpiece
  9. Sep 21, 2020
    10
    I've been playing BPM: Bullets per Minute, risk of rain 2, and other rogue like games but this game is something else. I literally made an account to post this score. Unlike any other games of the same genre, there's permanent upgrades .to choose. It actually feels accomplishing, instead of losing everything just for a highscore. Man I really love this game.
  10. Sep 21, 2020
    10
    Absolutely amazing game.

    Pure adrenalin.

    If you are reading this, just get It! You won't feel dissapointed for sure.
  11. Sep 21, 2020
    10
    Ce jeu est parfait dans ce style... Et la bo est top : notamment Good Riddance
  12. Sep 22, 2020
    10
    I've never written a review before, for anything, but this game has me spellbound. The art style, the voice acting, combat and yes even dying is top notch. Super Giant does it again!!! I will gladly be walking out of the pond of Styx for a long time to come.
  13. Feb 6, 2021
    10
    Gameplay: 10/10
    Art & aesthetic
    in Story and Graphics: 10/10 Story: 10/10 Emotional Resonance: 8/10 Soundtrack: 9/10 Ending: 9/10 Urge to Play: 10/10 Fun: 10/10 Overall Rating: 95% Hades is absolutely a game that will stay as one of my favorites for the entire new decade. Every run is filled with energy, entertaining dialogue and a great variety of things that you can do
    Gameplay: 10/10
    Art & aesthetic
    in Story and Graphics: 10/10
    Story: 10/10
    Emotional Resonance: 8/10
    Soundtrack: 9/10
    Ending: 9/10
    Urge to Play: 10/10
    Fun: 10/10

    Overall Rating: 95%

    Hades is absolutely a game that will stay as one of my favorites for the entire new decade.
    Every run is filled with energy, entertaining dialogue and a great variety of things that you can do that I'll change how your run will go. I bought it a few weeks ago, and I already got 75 Hours.
    I couldn't stop playing it until I finally got my escape. It might just be in my top 25 of all time already.
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  14. Sep 26, 2020
    10
    Incredible game. Addictive, smooth gameplay, amazing progression. Game of the year for me..
  15. Sep 28, 2020
    10
    An amazing evolution of the Rogue-like genre, every element is beyond amazing. So much heart and soul obviously went into this experience as a whole. I've not been able to stop thinking about it since I started playing, it's so incredibly addicting. The art, music, and especially the voice acting are exemplary, and the gameplay has me coming back for more over and over. I never feel badAn amazing evolution of the Rogue-like genre, every element is beyond amazing. So much heart and soul obviously went into this experience as a whole. I've not been able to stop thinking about it since I started playing, it's so incredibly addicting. The art, music, and especially the voice acting are exemplary, and the gameplay has me coming back for more over and over. I never feel bad about the end of a run, I just want to start another one as soon as possible. The story is very touching and all the characters are well written and enjoyable. But most importantly, YOU CAN PET THE DOG! Expand
  16. Sep 28, 2020
    10
    Such an amazing game, great story telling and re-playability. Keep playing and falling in love with the game a little bit more every time. The customization and flexibility makes every run fresh and unique! Definitely a "Must Play" game!
  17. Oct 1, 2020
    10
    the details are so well done that it’s overwhelming to even think of where to begin to praise this game

    anyone giving a low score clearly shows their lack of taste in games, even if you don’t enjoy this type of gameplay you can’t deny the style and quality that this game oozes
  18. Oct 2, 2020
    10
    Absolutely stellar. The story and characters are compelling, the art is gorgeous, and the combat is challenging without being frustrating. This game is an absolute joy to play.

    My one caveat is that a LOT of repetition is required to advance both the story and leveling up Zagreus' skills. I personally think that the gameplay is so much fun that I don't mind repeating levels, and it fits
    Absolutely stellar. The story and characters are compelling, the art is gorgeous, and the combat is challenging without being frustrating. This game is an absolute joy to play.

    My one caveat is that a LOT of repetition is required to advance both the story and leveling up Zagreus' skills. I personally think that the gameplay is so much fun that I don't mind repeating levels, and it fits thematically in any case, but some players will find that frustrating.
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  19. Jan 31, 2021
    10
    Solid. Rewarding. Frustrating at times. But makes you feel alive when you finally get further than before. Love it.
  20. Oct 10, 2020
    10
    Never played a game with this kind of replayabilaty. Each run differs and the combinations to make seem endless. Next to that the game art could hang in the Louvre. Simply a must to play,
  21. Jan 8, 2021
    10
    Immense fun and replayability. This game is a reminder to us all, about the reason we play games. The gameplay. Forget wonderful art style, and one of a kind soundtrack, Hollywood-level narration and believable NPCs. It’s the gameplay that gets you, a wonderful balance between your attack damage and defence from foes, the dynamic pace and rhythm of combat as well as comfortably timedImmense fun and replayability. This game is a reminder to us all, about the reason we play games. The gameplay. Forget wonderful art style, and one of a kind soundtrack, Hollywood-level narration and believable NPCs. It’s the gameplay that gets you, a wonderful balance between your attack damage and defence from foes, the dynamic pace and rhythm of combat as well as comfortably timed “matches” that you take during each run. All that puts a shame to any competing AAA title of 2020. This one is a must! Expand
  22. Oct 12, 2020
    10
    Avec Hadès, Supergiant Game nous livre une ode à l’émancipation et à la liberté. Véritable Tragi-comédie teintée d’humour, le titre reprend à la perfection les qualités de ses productions précédentes. Son gameplay varié et complexe, ainsi que sa bande sonore nerveuse dans les combats vous procureront l’envie de continuer à casser du mort. Avec une histoire intelligemment livrée et desAvec Hadès, Supergiant Game nous livre une ode à l’émancipation et à la liberté. Véritable Tragi-comédie teintée d’humour, le titre reprend à la perfection les qualités de ses productions précédentes. Son gameplay varié et complexe, ainsi que sa bande sonore nerveuse dans les combats vous procureront l’envie de continuer à casser du mort. Avec une histoire intelligemment livrée et des personnages au charisme indéniable, Hadès pourrait s’avérer être la meilleure production du studio à ce jour et certainement l’un des meilleurs Rogue-Lite de cette année 2020.

    Je recommande grandement le jeu pour les amoureux du genre.
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  23. Oct 13, 2020
    10
    Эту игру можно брать не раздумывая и за полную цену. Supergiant снова показала, что может делать шикарные игры. В игру хочется возвращаться, она не надоедает. А каждая попытка побега отличается от предыдущей.
    Персонажи вызывают симпатию. С ними хочется общаться, а Цербера просто грех не погладить, когда в очередной раз попадаешь домой.
    Эту игру можно брать не раздумывая и за полную цену. Supergiant снова показала, что может делать шикарные игры. В игру хочется возвращаться, она не надоедает. А каждая попытка побега отличается от предыдущей.
    Персонажи вызывают симпатию. С ними хочется общаться, а Цербера просто грех не погладить, когда в очередной раз попадаешь домой.
  24. Sep 24, 2021
    10
    Excellent one of a kind fun gameplay with replayability and also a great and deep story and characters.

    Well worth the pricepoint!
  25. Nov 5, 2020
    10
    Eu odeio rogue-likes e rogue-lites, mas estou amando esse game até aqui (quase 10 horas de jogo na Steam).
  26. Nov 7, 2020
    10
    The best game of this year. Genial and fantastic. Hundreds hours and tries are not limit. It is holiday for everyone who likes roguelike and wants new experience.
  27. Nov 28, 2020
    10
    Most successful this year in music, atmosphere and story. Enjoyable to play and engrossing.Having known gods draws you further in the game
  28. Nov 29, 2020
    10
    This is a masterpiece. I really like rogue-like games, but that game is the best of all. Storylines with every character, lots of combat content, secrets and achievements, various builds and tactics to play and also motivation to play more, again and again. I think this one needs GOTY this year.
  29. Dec 27, 2020
    10
    Love the gameplay and the characters! The progression system is really satisfying. Great game!
  30. Dec 16, 2020
    10
    Stellar game. Beautiful graphics, fine gameplay and an engaging story. Really deserves all the GOTY awards it has been receiving.
  31. May 25, 2021
    10
    Ive played supergiant Bastion years ago, So coming into this game I had feeling this game was going to be good and I was right. Everything from the art style, the voice acting, the story, and the GAMEPLAY! I couldnt stop playing this game until i 100% it. I personally consider this one of/ or the best Action Rouglike/Rougelite out to date. Overall consensus this game Is Amazing.
  32. Dec 7, 2020
    10
    Uma obra completa, eleva o gênero a um novo patamar, visual incrível, narrativa envolvente, personagem espetaculares, gameplay gostosa, atuações de voz primorosas (10/10
  33. Dec 10, 2020
    10
    This game is perfect. I keep returning to it despite completing main storyline and all the side "quests". It's so well made. From gameplay to storyline to music this is just one big masterpiece.
  34. Dec 15, 2020
    10
    Well designed art and soundtrack, fast and hard gameplay and a very good story. The REAL GOTY Of 2020. "In the mame Of Hades".
  35. Dec 15, 2020
    10
    O jogo é maravilhoso! A arte é linda, a interação entre os personagens e a dublagem são muito divertidas (15h de jogo e ainda não vi uma conversa repetida e sempre converso com TODOS que eu posso), as mecânicas e jogabilidade são muito feras e o estilo de jogo varia muito dependendo das combinações de armas e bençãos. Eu tinha um pé atrás com jogos que você morre e volta mas esse jogo nãoO jogo é maravilhoso! A arte é linda, a interação entre os personagens e a dublagem são muito divertidas (15h de jogo e ainda não vi uma conversa repetida e sempre converso com TODOS que eu posso), as mecânicas e jogabilidade são muito feras e o estilo de jogo varia muito dependendo das combinações de armas e bençãos. Eu tinha um pé atrás com jogos que você morre e volta mas esse jogo não deixa ser cansativo nem um pouco e é viciante. Uma obra de arte feita com muito carinho que fico grato em poder aproveitar. Muito Obrigado! Expand
  36. Mar 22, 2021
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. Mechanics gameplay is so good. It's so fun to play. How can I say just try it.
  37. Dec 16, 2020
    10
    One of the best rogue-like game I ever played. Well-made repeatable gameplay, awasome soundtrack, voice acting is masterpiece.
  38. Dec 20, 2020
    10
    Hades was a game I didn't expect to enjoy as much as everyone else - my reflexes are rather slow and I'm prone to brain freeze when things get intense, but so far I'm finding it quite approachable if you know your weaknesses and pick your boons appropriately in order to compensate for them. With this in mind, I feel confident recommending this game to those who have not traditionallyHades was a game I didn't expect to enjoy as much as everyone else - my reflexes are rather slow and I'm prone to brain freeze when things get intense, but so far I'm finding it quite approachable if you know your weaknesses and pick your boons appropriately in order to compensate for them. With this in mind, I feel confident recommending this game to those who have not traditionally enjoyed roguelikes, as this is probably the only one I have myself. The game so far consists of an assortment of six unlockable weapons, a sword, pike, shield, bow, fists (for quick attacks), and a gun of sorts, and all of these are enjoyable to play with, each requiring a unique play style and bringing their own strengths and weaknesses to the table.

    The visual style of Hades is amazingly colourful and animated, a signature of Supergiant which continually pretty on the eye. Some members of the cast appear as you would expect them to be, whilst others have incorporated unique visuals and characterisations, such as the suddenly wholesome Dusa, a cocky fury, and the racial diversity of some of the Olympians and Achaian heroes, all of which are a welcome addition and bring vibrancy back to old mates.
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  39. Dec 20, 2020
    10
    Great game, fast gameplay with satisying attack and dodge system.
    One of the better roguelikes out there.
  40. Dec 26, 2020
    10
    amount of detail is horrific, it's the most complete piece i have ever had a chance to play, it's on another level
  41. Jan 2, 2021
    10
    Never tried crack cocaine, but I like to imagine that the addictive elements of that said drug are comparable to what playing Hades feels like. Easily the best game of 2020. And its a year that was filled with fantastic titles. Supergiant Games is a special studio, and they have never had a poor or mediocre title, but the newest one is hands down the best. Writing, acting, sound design,Never tried crack cocaine, but I like to imagine that the addictive elements of that said drug are comparable to what playing Hades feels like. Easily the best game of 2020. And its a year that was filled with fantastic titles. Supergiant Games is a special studio, and they have never had a poor or mediocre title, but the newest one is hands down the best. Writing, acting, sound design, and gameplay were next level. I hope it sets a trend. Expand
  42. Dec 28, 2020
    10
    A game that sparked my interest in gaming again, the first and only game I absolutely finished 100%. Certainly the only roguelike that is not a roguelike just for its own sake, with mechanics and gameplay loops deeply entwined with the games story. The difficulty is really pleasant and also can be toggled to a "Godmode" in which the player gets progressively more powerfull with each death,A game that sparked my interest in gaming again, the first and only game I absolutely finished 100%. Certainly the only roguelike that is not a roguelike just for its own sake, with mechanics and gameplay loops deeply entwined with the games story. The difficulty is really pleasant and also can be toggled to a "Godmode" in which the player gets progressively more powerfull with each death, a great way to make the game more accessible without sacrificing the player sense of satisfaction, as Zagreus grows stronger either way through new perks and abilities. Expand
  43. Apr 16, 2022
    10
    I love this game, and I don't even like roguelike games. It's a great smooth gameplay, likeable characters and great music and sound. Art style is amazing
  44. Jan 20, 2021
    10
    I didn't pass the game one hundred percent, but love it very much, Perfect gameplay and storytelling. Best roguelike-game ever, I can tell.
  45. Jan 6, 2021
    10
    It's always interesting to see when a game takes an already established formula and twists it in a way people haven't really seen before. The Roguelike/Roguelite genre, being one in which a lot of this experimenting usually happens, has become somewhat of a canvas for daring developers to express new concepts and ideas for the gaming landscape. And from these kinds of endeavors, gems likeIt's always interesting to see when a game takes an already established formula and twists it in a way people haven't really seen before. The Roguelike/Roguelite genre, being one in which a lot of this experimenting usually happens, has become somewhat of a canvas for daring developers to express new concepts and ideas for the gaming landscape. And from these kinds of endeavors, gems like Hades come to be.
    Supergiant Games managed to create a perfect mix between the Roguelike tropes we're familiar with, and deep storytelling entirely new to the genre. Here, we play as Zagreus, son of the titular Hades, God of the dead and the Underworld of Greek myth. Your objective is to escape your father's realm and reach the world of the living - a task he will not let you achieve so easily. And it is from this simple premise that the whole story unfolds, with masterful execution.
    Right from the start, you're greeted with a colorful cast of characters originated from different Greek legends and the unique relationships of each one with our protagonist. Then, when you actually attempt an escape and fail on your first couple of tries (as is common practice in Roguelike games), you'll learn that these same characters not only acknowledge your efforts but also have their own thoughts about it if you're willing to listen. As Zagreus advances further in his attempts, your relationship with them will also advance each time you meet. With enough development, you may even become intimate with your favorite characters, and maybe new kinds of relationships will surface... But that is up to the player to discover.
    But Hades' success wouldn't be complete if the game didn't get the basics right. The actual escapades are filled with action-packed gameplay, where you fight your way through enemies and bosses alike, making your way up the Underworld. To help with that, you're presented with six different weapons to choose from, each one vastly different from the others, and Zagreus' divine family from Mount Olympus will also show up frequently to aid in his task with a plethora of boons to upgrade his skills in unique ways. With such levels of customization and an already enormous enemy variety, you'll hardly ever come to close to having two similar runs.
    Lastly, the technical standpoint leaves nothing to be desired. The game is gorgeous to look at, each character perfectly expresses their personalities and divinity in their design, the level design and enemies consistently communicate the feeling of each biome of the Underworld, and the soundtrack boosts to whole experience through the roof with pieces that convey emotions from ease to tension to outright bloodlust. Besides that, the game runs smoothly on even an average PC, and the controls feel tightly responsive - can't blame that death on missing inputs now.
    At the time of writing, Hades has already left Early Access looking like a masterpiece, but Supergiant Games doesn't seem to call it done. The game already packs hundreds of hours' worth of content and a seemingly infinite amount of recorded voice lines, but the team of developers promises to keep support alive and running for a long while before moving on to the next big hit. Given this level of dedication, what the future has in store for Hades sure is nothing short of god-like.
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  46. Nov 14, 2021
    10
    I haven't played such masterpiece for a long time. Especially in current gaming industry. The perfect balance of gameplay and atmospheric storyline. Everyone should try it!
  47. Jan 1, 2021
    10
    10/10 one of the best games I ever played reminds me of a Diablo- esqe gameplay
  48. Jan 3, 2021
    10
    This game is just fantastic. Clearly game of the year. Nice progression and dying doesn't feel as frustrating as in other rogue-likes. All the characters are pretty fleshed out and the House of Hades has so much character, and except for some so so voice-acting, this game is just perfect.
  49. Feb 5, 2021
    10
    Great rogue-like with good story to hook you into its world and great combat and replayabiity to keep you going for many hours and oh god, this art style is just gorgeous
  50. Jan 9, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece in every possible way. I loved every moment of it, even though I've never been into rogue-likes, which I think says a lot. From the incredible, progressive rock and metal soundtrack, through beautiful art-style, interesting characters and story as a whole. And, of course, probably most importantly - fantastic gameplay with very diverse weapons and boons. Combat feels superMasterpiece in every possible way. I loved every moment of it, even though I've never been into rogue-likes, which I think says a lot. From the incredible, progressive rock and metal soundtrack, through beautiful art-style, interesting characters and story as a whole. And, of course, probably most importantly - fantastic gameplay with very diverse weapons and boons. Combat feels super responsive and satisfying. Must play for everyone Expand
  51. Jan 11, 2021
    10
    Super original in its look and overall mechanics. This game is extremely polished. After countless hours of play, I haven't run into a single glitch. Studios like this will eventually overrun the AAA cash cows, even with their micro transaction billions. This game is super fun and it's ability to adapt to you and make itself more challenging is insane.
  52. Jun 6, 2021
    10
    Beautiful game , I am not fun of this genre but this takes it to another level , so no one can ignore .
  53. Jan 16, 2021
    10
    My game of the year 2020 and one of my absolute favourites I played in 2020. The replayability of this game is insane, the story great and rewarding (the fact that evey time I spoke to someone they had something new to say even after 60+ hours game time amazes me) and the sound design and voice actors phenomenal. Highly recommend.
  54. Jan 17, 2021
    10
    HADES the ending ****

    I even cried.

    it's been a long time since games were this epic
  55. Jan 27, 2021
    10
    A Magnum Opus for Super Giant and a master class of game design and rogue-likes. I just want to add my voice to the chorus of recognition and praise this game deserves.
  56. Feb 2, 2021
    10
    I don't like giving anything a 10/10 because that would mean it is perfect in every way possible.
    And let's be honest, most things aren't flawless...

    Hades is.
  57. Feb 4, 2021
    10
    Must be the most addicting and satisfying game I played for a very long time! It´s absolutely gorgeous and will consume you while the hours fly away from you! I really hope there will be a second game release soon!
  58. Feb 17, 2021
    10
    Hades squares the circles ... of Hell
    What is Hades?
    Hades is the story of Zagreus, a Teenager who “can’t even” with his dad and decides to run away and smash as much stuff as he can on his way out, a plan that is complicated a bit by him being the son of Hades and the house he tries to leave is the Underworld. Hades is a roguelike whose isometric look look and combat mechanics owe
    Hades squares the circles ... of Hell
    What is Hades?

    Hades is the story of Zagreus, a Teenager who “can’t even” with his dad and decides to run away and smash as much stuff as he can on his way out, a plan that is complicated a bit by him being the son of Hades and the house he tries to leave is the Underworld.

    Hades is a roguelike whose isometric look look and combat mechanics owe a debt to Diablo, but instead of an endless climb up the equipment ladder, it feeds you precious story morsels to keep you motivated.

    Hades is a Supergiant Games title, a pedigree that signifies incredible art direction, excellent writing and experimental storytelling.

    Hades is the roguelike I’ve played for 150 hours straight during the last month.

    Why, you ask? Let me count the reasons:

    The combat is excellent: Zagreus, the protagonist, has two attack types, a dash, a spell and one to two ults, all of them easy to pull off, but only studious application of each will see you succeed. He starts each run with one of six very different weapons, and picks up powerups along the way that can alter the gameplay significantly. The system is easy to pick up but has a lot of hidden depth, the action is spectacular at times but almost always legible, each of the four biomes Zagreus can cross have their own, completely unique collection of foes and It. Just. Never. Gets. Old. I grew weary of Diablo combat, and Dead Cells combat. I never grew tired of Hades combat.

    The plot and the writing are top notch, the best Supergiant Games has produced yet, and that’s saying something. The characters in here are now the definite interpretation of the Greek Pantheon for me (did I mention the setting of Hades is the Greek Pantheon?). All the characters consist only of a few still images and a ginormous amount of recorded lines, but they all come across as so human and deep and charming and likable… Ok, Ares comes across as the well-meaning but weird uncle who doesn’t get left alone with the kids much, and Zeus is a bit of a buffoon, but still, you just have to be charmed by even them. They are family. A very dysfunctional family, sure, and the stuff they all go through goes to some pretty dark places at times, but it all finds a heartwarming, hopeful finale.

    Well, ok, Theseus is a dick.

    But what’s really surprising, and what really feels like squaring the circle, is how tightly interwoven combat and story are. Little pieces of plot are dispensed throughout every run, and every death nets you a double dose, when Zagreus returns to the house of Dad and gets to talk to all his friends (and Hades). The action delightfully informs the plot, and the plot provides delicious context for the action. The pacing is excellent: Talky time provides the occasional breather during the high octane action, but it never overstays its welcome. It sounds like a contradiction, but they did pull it off: Hades really is a great roguelike with an excellent story.

    The production values are through the roof: The art is creative, highly detailed, vibrant, wonderful. The soundtrack grabs you and never lets go. Logan Cunningham is the god of sexy voices, but all the other voice actors bring their A game, too.

    Are there quibbles? Well,the poisonous enemies in the final realm can go die in a fire. And I’m a bit resentful that I had to activate Easy Mode to push through a certain difficulty spike. But that’s my personal failing.

    TLDR: Supergiant Games did it again. Buy this game, play this game. And say Hi to my gal Artemis for me.
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  59. Feb 24, 2021
    10
    Absolutely love it! I followed this game from its steam early access. The VO, the storyline, the gameplay. It's all great.
  60. Feb 23, 2021
    10
    This is the first roguelite that has ever hooked me. Hades is just one of my favorite games ever
  61. Apr 8, 2021
    10
    Cốt truyện mới lạ.
    Cách chơi, góc nhìn tuyệt với.
    Game có tính thách thức nhưng không quá khó nên không bị ức chế.
    Đáng tiền!
  62. Mar 11, 2021
    10
    ANOTHER KILLER GAME!
    absolutely outstanding, mechanics are terrific, artwork is super and its originality is almost unsurpassed.
  63. Mar 12, 2021
    10
    Let me just tell you that anyone leaving this game less than a perfect score either didn't understand the game or didn't take the time to understand the genre. Yes you will die.. a lot, but the game will keep you coming back for more. Let's not even talk about the story.. this is how you do good dialogue!! GOTY for me for sure, i loved it so much that i went to the trouble of making a metaLet me just tell you that anyone leaving this game less than a perfect score either didn't understand the game or didn't take the time to understand the genre. Yes you will die.. a lot, but the game will keep you coming back for more. Let's not even talk about the story.. this is how you do good dialogue!! GOTY for me for sure, i loved it so much that i went to the trouble of making a meta critic account just so i can write about it. Expand
  64. Apr 8, 2021
    10
    Gerçekten yılın oyunu olmayı hak eden bir oyun oynanış harika fazlasıyla çeşitli şarkılar oynarken çok gaza getiriyor tek oturuşta 6 saat oynadığım bir oyun kesinlikle oynayın
  65. May 6, 2021
    10
    This game is in my top 3. Awesome game, it doesn't feel to repetitive unlike most rouge-lite games. The story is absolutely amazing. None of the dialogues repeat themselves which makes the game more interesting and fun. Dying is not a problem at all! All the weapons are different than each other and there is no such thing as over-powered weapon. I really suggest buying this game if youThis game is in my top 3. Awesome game, it doesn't feel to repetitive unlike most rouge-lite games. The story is absolutely amazing. None of the dialogues repeat themselves which makes the game more interesting and fun. Dying is not a problem at all! All the weapons are different than each other and there is no such thing as over-powered weapon. I really suggest buying this game if you haven't already. It's worth every penny. Expand
  66. Aug 14, 2021
    10
    The reviews don't lie. this game is fantastic. Good action, Good art, GREAT music, and even though it's a rouge-lite, a fantastic story
  67. Jun 11, 2021
    10
    Uma verdadeira obra prima, não vejo a hora de ver o crescimento da franquia com o vasto tema que eles exploram com fidelidade e dedicação em cada detalhe impressionante, comprei o jogo com certa expectativa, e me surpreendi maravilhosamente mais e mais. Perceptível o carinho dos desenvolvedores em vários momentos. Criei a conta no site para avaliar de tão gratificante que está sendo jogarUma verdadeira obra prima, não vejo a hora de ver o crescimento da franquia com o vasto tema que eles exploram com fidelidade e dedicação em cada detalhe impressionante, comprei o jogo com certa expectativa, e me surpreendi maravilhosamente mais e mais. Perceptível o carinho dos desenvolvedores em vários momentos. Criei a conta no site para avaliar de tão gratificante que está sendo jogar Hades. Expand
  68. Jun 19, 2021
    10
    boi, look at these desing arts, what a beautiful thing, the gameplay is very fun, the soundtrack is incredible, the narrative with the greek mythology is very good, the voice perfomances is great. This game is practically perfect in everything it do. 10/10
  69. Aug 17, 2021
    10
    Something Hades has over every other Rogue-like game I've played is that you actually get some kind of reward for dying. Typically, it's a slog to go through each of the levels and dying only makes things more frustrating depending on the balance of the power-ups you receive throughout play through. In Hades when I die I get to look at the beautiful artwork of the characters as theySomething Hades has over every other Rogue-like game I've played is that you actually get some kind of reward for dying. Typically, it's a slog to go through each of the levels and dying only makes things more frustrating depending on the balance of the power-ups you receive throughout play through. In Hades when I die I get to look at the beautiful artwork of the characters as they interact with each other and with Zagreus. I still get to progress in some way regardless of how well I did in the run.

    To combat frustration from repetition, they've included a "god mode" that gives you more health and defense after each death to help you get through everything there is to get through in the game.

    Combat is well fleshed out, the weapon options are varying enough that each run with a different weapon can alter how I strategize what path to take.

    Music and voice acting is amazing as is typical of Supergiant Games.

    It's absolutely the best rogue-like out there, making every other one I used to enjoy seem bland and boring.

    If you like rogue-likes, then great. Get this game, and if you don't.. well.. Get this game. It's the best rogue-likes have to offer.
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  70. Jul 29, 2021
    10
    The best indie game I have ever played and the best Rogue-like game ever. Gameplay is never repeated itself even if you start over. Story is a masterpiece. I think stop reading reviews and PLAY THE GAME!!
  71. Mar 2, 2022
    10
    Without a doubt one of the best games ever made.
    Tough as nails, rewarding combat
    Brilliant voice acting
    Deep story that unfolds over time
    Very rarely have I spent soo much time on a game.
  72. Aug 20, 2021
    10
    I can not reccomend this game enough. It is the best game of its genre I have played and probably one of the best games I have played in a long time. Sound, art, and dialog are amazing. Progression is fluid and rewarding and the challange is just right. Should have gotten more rewards than it did.
  73. Aug 25, 2021
    10
    One of the most addictive and challenging Game. It has an interesting story, a beautiful art world, accompanied by an uplifting soundtrack. 10/10
  74. Sep 7, 2021
    10
    To me, this is a perfect game. 60 hours in and the story and infinite tinkering run-to-run keeps me coming back for more. While the writing, voice acting, and general tone of the story are amazing. I am a Dusa (floating snake ball girl) stan, but its crazy seeing how everybody who is invested in this game has certain characters that really connect and make further progression seriouslyTo me, this is a perfect game. 60 hours in and the story and infinite tinkering run-to-run keeps me coming back for more. While the writing, voice acting, and general tone of the story are amazing. I am a Dusa (floating snake ball girl) stan, but its crazy seeing how everybody who is invested in this game has certain characters that really connect and make further progression seriously rewarding. I don't think I'd still be playing if this had a bare bones, uninteresting, or just overly serious storyline.
    While story and narrative are important, its the non-stop action that keeps me coming back. Compared to other rogue-likes (in my experience: Enter the Gungeon), there is a far greater reward to getting back on the horse for another run after you fail. The gameplay is fair, but cheesable when the Olympians allow it, and while some weapons are generally "better", there is a great amount of exploration to find new and effective play styles.
    I've seen some reviews complain about being repetitive, but as you get further in more challenges and modifications do become available that mix it a decent amount. And to that note, I think the familiar nature of each run is more of a boon than a bad thing. By nature, rogue-likes are pretty repetitive, but some don't have any narrative to break up the monotony in the way Hades does.
    This is a definite top 10, probably top 5 game all-time that I've played for my tastes. Check it out, the reddit community is pretty hilarious once you get your feet wet too. Even if you don't want to invest 60+ hours like me, getting to the "end" gives you a great deal of fun and storyline.
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  75. Sep 17, 2021
    10
    Simply a masterpiece, both for the game-play and for its story and characters. He also has a great mood!
  76. Jun 28, 2022
    10
    Just the best roguelike ever made to this day, this game should be a role model for the genre. The gameplay is amazing and very fun, the story is quite good for a roguelike, and the replayability is huge. Definitely worth the price and if they ever launch a DLC for this game I'll gladly buy it.
  77. Oct 7, 2021
    10
    INCREIBLE, cada maldita cosa en este juego es espectacular, el arte, los personajes, la jugabilidad, la musica, todo, probablemente uno de los mejores si no es ke el mejor juego independiente de todos los tiempos

    AMAZING, every single thing about this game is fcking amazing, the art, the characters, the gameplay, the music, everything, probably one of the best indie games of all time
  78. Aug 12, 2023
    10
    best rouge lite in the history of games ... thoroughly enjoyed the gameplay and the storyline
  79. Feb 5, 2022
    10
    Mekanikler akıcı. Animasyonu hoş. Görselliği bayağı iyi. Yetenek ve düşman çeşitliliği güzel. Karakter gelişimi, bölüm tasarımı, bosslar.. her şeyiyle 4/4'lük bir oyun. Türünün en iyilerinden.
  80. Oct 30, 2021
    10
    Still the best indie game. Because it has a charming art style, fast and fun hack and slash gameplay, cool story and soundtrack, and is challenging. 10/10 Masterpiece
  81. Nov 15, 2021
    10
    There is little justice to be made trying to review Hades in text form like this. The game's story, gameplay and music are so concise that you can't really explain it without experiencing yourself. Probably the best of it's genre and a must play overall.
  82. Dec 1, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hello everyone, I don't understand people who give a rating of 4 -2 or 0 and write these are monotonous locales, mobs of guys are roguelike and developers have provided you with a variety of weapons and gods, you are in general in courses that you can make combinations of gods and it's incredible every race is unlike another. Expand
  83. Sep 2, 2022
    10
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  84. Oct 7, 2022
    10
    Не ожидал настолько интересной истории от рогалики. Теперь не могу представить, как я раньше жил в мире, где у рогаликов почти нет сюжета.
  85. Feb 9, 2022
    10
    The game has a really satisfying gameplay loop combination of fluid combat mechanics that feel great, a mix of intrinsic rewards from mastering the mechanics and having bosses that used to kick your butt end up being a cakewalk later on, as well as extrinsic rewards by upgrading your mirror, boons, and various weapons. These upgrades certainly change how the game feels to play but areThe game has a really satisfying gameplay loop combination of fluid combat mechanics that feel great, a mix of intrinsic rewards from mastering the mechanics and having bosses that used to kick your butt end up being a cakewalk later on, as well as extrinsic rewards by upgrading your mirror, boons, and various weapons. These upgrades certainly change how the game feels to play but are never breaking in their own right and the game still rewards player skill.

    Perhaps most impressively the game has figured out a way to make dying less of a slog. Each time you die and return to the underworld you get new dialogue with characters that are beautifully voice acted and complex and my initial wave of frustration I felt when dying quickly turned into excitement as I looked forward to what new things the characters would have to say.
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  86. Apr 6, 2023
    10
    A roguelike, a dungeon crawler and a hack n slash with a awesome cast of characters, beautifiul art style and smooth gameplay mechanics? All in one game? Yeah, this is a masterpiece.
  87. Feb 14, 2022
    10
    hot guysssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss
  88. Feb 24, 2022
    10
    The character's attack can easily hit the enemy.

    Blessings and weapon combinations make the gameplay very rich.
  89. Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Fantástico, simplesmente fantástico. Hades tem uma gameplay incrível, uma trilha sonora muito bem feita e uma história boa. Os personagens são bem construídos e as lutas, dos chefões a encontros comuns, são todas bem trabalhadas. Na minha opinião, o melhor jogo Indie da história.
  90. Sep 4, 2022
    10
    10/10.......................................................................
  91. May 23, 2022
    10
    My first review was negative so I'm writing this review to balance things out. Hades is a bonafide masterpiece of a game, with replay value that extends beyond merely beating the game. Every single weapon is fun to use and offers significant difference in the gameplay from each other. And if that weren't enough, each weapon has three variations, all of which feel like they can be used toMy first review was negative so I'm writing this review to balance things out. Hades is a bonafide masterpiece of a game, with replay value that extends beyond merely beating the game. Every single weapon is fun to use and offers significant difference in the gameplay from each other. And if that weren't enough, each weapon has three variations, all of which feel like they can be used to wreak havoc. The combat itself shines and never feels boring - I only stopped playing on Switch because I felt needed to start playing other games, then I bought it on sale on PC and started it all over. Enemies are fun to repeatedly mow down and are just varied enough to never feel like you're fighting too much of the same thing. If not for the clamp-tight gameplay, you could take your pick from the art style, music score, or characterization of actual figures from ancient Greek mythology as the star of the show. All are amazing to look at and listen to, and contribute heavily to this game's legendary status.

    If you enjoy exhilarating fast-paced combat, this is a must-buy. I was not an ancient Greece aficionado before I played this game, but I assume those people would also be pleased since the game covers nearly all of them, and in a manner that would make perfect sense. My feelings for most of these characters is complex, but nearly all of them boast great performances from their voice actors and smashing dialogue. Hades is the one character I mostly don't like, but that's exactly what the game wants. I'll let you pick your own favorites when you play *wink*

    I don't know what I could feasibly criticize about this game. There are things I haven't even spoken of that greatly enrich the experience. Your experience will change every run-though, and frequent death is inevitable, but the game grows and evolves as you do. It's brilliant game design, and the only reason why I haven't delved further into rogue-lite games after this is because I'm afraid Hades is just so much better than the rest.

    Absolute steal at $25, and even moreso when on sale. Buy it if you haven't yet
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  92. Jun 25, 2022
    10
    Очень интересный, динамичный рогалик. Есть сюжет и его, для рогалика, много. Картинка радует глаз. Хотелось бы еще оружия (зажрался). Главный минус - Афродита. Она нарисована ужасно, похожа на переодетого мужчину (хотя является богиней красоты).Очень интересный, динамичный рогалик. Есть сюжет и его, для рогалика, много. Картинка радует глаз. Хотелось бы еще оружия (зажрался). Главный минус - Афродита. Она нарисована ужасно, похожа на переодетого мужчину (хотя является богиней красоты).
  93. Jan 26, 2023
    10
    Jogo maravilhoso.
    Este é o jogo que define o genero Roguelike.
    Fator replay infinito.
    Trilha sonora 10;
    História 10;
    Gameplay 10;
    Arte 10;
  94. Jun 11, 2022
    10
    If you're looking for one of the best roguelikes out there Hades is for you.
    Amazing gameplay, amazing story, incredible audio, pretty cartoon ish graphics, amazing longevity (I sinked hundreds of hours into this game and still haven't 100% it).
    This is one of the best if not the best price/quality roguelike game out there, definitely recommend it.
  95. Aug 6, 2022
    10
    goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood
  96. Aug 25, 2022
    10
    This game is awesome, the depth of storytelling is insane. I have been playing for 250 hours and still getting new dialogue and story missions.
    Each run is now under 30 mins for me and as soon as it finishes you want more, but you first get to check in with all the characters at home before you pick another weapon and go out again.
    People complaining about the repetitive gameplay
    This game is awesome, the depth of storytelling is insane. I have been playing for 250 hours and still getting new dialogue and story missions.
    Each run is now under 30 mins for me and as soon as it finishes you want more, but you first get to check in with all the characters at home before you pick another weapon and go out again.
    People complaining about the repetitive gameplay clearly don't understand what roguelite is, becaue it is so awesome to find all of the ways that boons can be combined with weapons etc to create powerful combinations.
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  97. Aug 26, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don't know what exactly drew me to Hades. Whatever it is, I have to thank it for brining me one of the best roguelike experience in my entire life. I am genuinely, pleasantly surprised by how good this game is. At first, it felt a bit overwhelming, and repetitive, but the more I played it, and the longer I gave it a chance, the more I started to adore and enjoy every single aspect of it. The story is on point. It's not too long, and it doesn't take a long time to beat it once one fully grasps the mechanics of this game. The plot and the characters are amazingly written, and I cannot complain about the number of missions and specific interactions from some characters you may encounter during your playthrough. The game doesn't end as quickly as I thought it would. This game is a true masterpiece in terms of its promising gameplay, as well as a sense of pride once you are "fully" done with it. Expand
  98. Sep 15, 2022
    10
    I'm reviewing it based on my enjoyment/cost ratio. This game is an absolute banger. This is the type of game that you can go home to from a long day and just spend an hour on it and destress. Growing up I wasn't exposed to video games as much as the others (strict parents), there are so many little details in this game that make a rogue-lite game like this so fun that I didnt know wasI'm reviewing it based on my enjoyment/cost ratio. This game is an absolute banger. This is the type of game that you can go home to from a long day and just spend an hour on it and destress. Growing up I wasn't exposed to video games as much as the others (strict parents), there are so many little details in this game that make a rogue-lite game like this so fun that I didnt know was possible. If i'm buying games solely based on youtube trailers and graphics I wouldve never picked this game up. But I really can see myself coming back to this game regularly for the foreseeable future. Expand
  99. Dec 16, 2022
    10
    It is one of the best games I played. Great level design, excellent gameplay, fun characters, superb story, perfect soundtracks and more. It shares the title "the best the best rogue-like game" with Dead Cells. I spent 140 hours and it was never boring. I loved everything about this game.
  100. Nov 26, 2022
    10
    Such an amazing game, this game redefines what you can get from a rougelike game storywise. Every other rougelike I have played after is pretty unfulfilling compared to Hades. The other great thing to mention is how they balance the difficulty. They start pretty basic, but difficult at the time, and after you complete the run you can then scale up the difficulty manually by changing enemySuch an amazing game, this game redefines what you can get from a rougelike game storywise. Every other rougelike I have played after is pretty unfulfilling compared to Hades. The other great thing to mention is how they balance the difficulty. They start pretty basic, but difficult at the time, and after you complete the run you can then scale up the difficulty manually by changing enemy health, enemy speed, shop item costs, variation on bosses etc. Upscaling the difficulty gets you more resources that can make you more powerful, but also progresses the story, which makes you want to challenge yourself even more. Expand
Metascore
93

Universal acclaim - based on 58 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 58 out of 58
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 58
  3. Negative: 0 out of 58
  1. Apr 15, 2022
    95
    Do you know what I'm going to do after writing this review? Play Hades again - for fun. It's just so damn good. Maybe I'll be able to escape hell, maybe not, but I'll be happy to try again.
  2. Jul 6, 2021
    90
    As with previous titles from Supergiant Games, Hades features stellar artwork and music, masterfully creating a world of Greek mythology. The fast-paced action feels great, and the roguelike elements create a synergy with the game’s story, resulting in a truly addictive experience.
  3. Feb 17, 2021
    100
    Hades is a roguelike action RPG developed and published by Supergiant Games. It set a new bar for roguelike games with amazing visuals, character development, and storyline. Hades does have a few minor issues that plague most roguelikes. But these don’t impact the overall experience of an amazingly great game.