Hades

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8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1667 Ratings

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  1. Popopers
    Sep 21, 2020
    10
    Absolutely amazing game.

    Pure adrenalin.

    If you are reading this, just get It! You won't feel dissapointed for sure.
  2. Rollowos
    Nov 1, 2020
    9
    Great visuals combined with an extremely satisfying hit feel, Hades is one of the rare roguelike games that are worth your time.
  3. MCmetacritic
    Nov 18, 2020
    0
    The saddest thing about Supergiant's boringest game yet is that it's enjoying such success that they might do another like it. The voice acting is great, but the gameplay is the grindiest, dullest, most visual-cluttery waste of time I've tried in recent memory. If you enjoyed Bastion, get ready for something with half of the gameplay, a third of the writing quality, and ten times the grindThe saddest thing about Supergiant's boringest game yet is that it's enjoying such success that they might do another like it. The voice acting is great, but the gameplay is the grindiest, dullest, most visual-cluttery waste of time I've tried in recent memory. If you enjoyed Bastion, get ready for something with half of the gameplay, a third of the writing quality, and ten times the grind length. Oh, and although the dialogue is good when you look at any individual interaction, the overarching story is complete butt.… Expand
  4. JoeMFclark
    Nov 15, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game has a pretty good story but absolutely garbage controls. It's pretty sad when Pong handles 1000 times better than this game. Also there's only 2 weapons even worth using and that's the spear and shield. The rest are complete trash. I made this account just so I could review this **** game.… Expand
  5. SuperLambda
    Sep 9, 2021
    0
    I basically don't understand why so many people love this terrible game! This game is so repeating and so exhausting to play! Every upgrading in this game seems so boring, as well as the story, the enemies, and the level design.
    So why do so many people love this game? Ah, I got it, because they are the ones who like repetitive works, and they want to live a boring life!
  6. Robo_Steve
    Sep 24, 2020
    10
    I quite like this game. Lots of fun, addictive, lots of depth. Well worth the $ for the hours you'll get out of it. Good characters and great voice acting. I would give it an 8-9/10.
  7. abken
    Sep 21, 2020
    10
    The best roguelike game we'll probably ever have. The OST is amazing. The art style is pleasant to watch. The gameplay is satisfying and I don't know why, but somehow it doesn't feel repetitive even after 50 hours of playtime. When you finish the game, you just unlock one little fragment of the Lore so you should continue. I have 50 hours in the game and I don't feel that I've finished theThe best roguelike game we'll probably ever have. The OST is amazing. The art style is pleasant to watch. The gameplay is satisfying and I don't know why, but somehow it doesn't feel repetitive even after 50 hours of playtime. When you finish the game, you just unlock one little fragment of the Lore so you should continue. I have 50 hours in the game and I don't feel that I've finished the game. I don't want it to stop. I want to play at least 50 more hours and I will. It's perfect.… Expand
  8. Sly2win
    Sep 21, 2020
    10
    This is definitely my GOTY for 2020. It melds high action isometric gameplay, with a rewarding progression system (ironic, since you start from the beginning a lot) and an engaging melodramatic story.
  9. invinciblex
    Sep 22, 2020
    10
    great game.
  10. Frgtuw
    Dec 10, 2020
    0
    Очень неинтересная скучная и глупая игра. Сюжет странный, геймплей просто скукотища. Не рекомендую
  11. sex69
    Sep 21, 2020
    0
    I did it with a lot of anticipation, but it wasn't fun.

    Dungeon & Fighter would be more fun.
  12. Daredgoezfasta
    Oct 11, 2021
    0
    well-made game with great soundtrack, actors and visuals turned into gay clown fiesta
  13. Kanazawa
    Oct 6, 2020
    10
    Big fan of their previous games and expected another tame and short ~10 hour game. I WAS WRONG. I'm 50 hours in and I seriously cannot stop playing. This is far and away the game of the year. Best soundtrack, best combat, fantastic voice acting, and so so much replayability.
  14. Mikicandle
    Dec 23, 2020
    10
    As far as I’m concerned this game is the GOTY. I got it on the Switch first and even after finishing EVERYTHING I was still craving more, so I had to buy it AGAIN on steam to get the achievements.
    - The story is amazing
    - The game play is snappy and fun - The weapons and boons create a lot of variety - Everything oozes charm - The presentation (music, environments, characters and ui)    As far as I’m concerned this game is the GOTY. I got it on the Switch first and even after finishing EVERYTHING I was still craving more, so I had to buy it AGAIN on steam to get the achievements.
    - The story is amazing
    - The game play is snappy and fun
    - The weapons and boons create a lot of variety
    - Everything oozes charm
    - The presentation (music, environments, characters and ui) is beautiful.

    Supergiant Games keeps blowing me away with every new game they make, they deserve all the praise. (Tho, I’m hoping they they break the unspoken rule about no-DLC… please, I need more HADES!)    … Expand
  15. Nimbus1701
    Dec 29, 2021
    0
    It is as good as they say. Has high replay and encourages experimentation and new tactics. It will also probably get you reading up on Greek history.
  16. Eisboer
    Feb 2, 2021
    8
    + addictive gameplay
    + different weapons and random skills a long the way force you to play differently
    + you can choose your own difficulty
    + funny banter and dialog

    - visually it can be a bit cluttered
    - Enemy attacks are not easy to read, dashing behind the enemy isn't always safe
  17. cristiadu
    Dec 7, 2020
    10
    game of the year, honestly. It's super well made and with a lot of attention to details and storylines.
  18. RiaskoFF
    Nov 12, 2020
    8
    Just wow!
    At first I didn't want to buy this game as it seemed very cartoonish, but I was very wrong.
    After I actually saw this game on my screen instead of twitch I was amazed how great and smooth everything looks.

    And the gameplay is fantastic. I really like the roguelite instead of roguelike. Keeping a bit of progress is great!
  19. Shireke
    Oct 1, 2020
    10
    Oh nice, this weapon aspect looks cool. Maybe I'll do just one more run.
    -Me, everyday this past week, 4 AM.
  20. absynth69
    Dec 9, 2020
    10
    Hades is the first rogue-lite I ever tried because it's actually not my genre but I got hooked after a few minutes because of the story, the characters , the voice acting, the dialogues and the gameplay, the upgrade system etc etc etc.
    I have to stop now because otherwhise I Star
  21. SuperkenGaming
    Dec 31, 2020
    9
    Hades
    Believe the hype
    Hades is a rogue like dungeon crawler where you play as Zagreus, the son of hades, youre trying to escape and meet the rest of your family.. as the son of hades this of course means that youre part of a family of gods, and your uncles and aunts will help aid you in your escape, you start with a sword, but as you progress through the game you will gather keys that    Hades
    Believe the hype
    Hades is a rogue like dungeon crawler where you play as Zagreus, the son of hades, youre trying to escape and meet the rest of your family.. as the son of hades this of course means that youre part of a family of gods, and your uncles and aunts will help aid you in your escape, you start with a sword, but as you progress through the game you will gather keys that you can use to unlockmore weapons… but at first, you take this sword, get as far as you can and then inevitably you die, but that’s okay because everything you collected during your playthrough stays with you, items you can use to upgrade yourself, giving you more chances to die, as well as build new chambers to help give you break after each death… each time you set out you feel stronger, especially if you play on this games god mode which slowly gives you damage resistance each time you die, though either way you play, hades will challenge you, slaying enemies, finding your favorite weapon, taking on tis bosses over and over again, trying a new build each time ensuring no 2 playthroughs feels the same… after clearing a room youre usually given a choice.. go to this room for health, this room for coins, this room for a shop, this room for a new ability from one of the gods to help you escape hades, theres is so much strategy here in hades that just doesn’t come down to your characters current build… I do which however that after you beat a boss enough times, their room stops appearing, but you have to beat every single boss in this game all the way through to beat hades, this is doable as again you feel stronger each time, you are gaining new weapons and leveling them up with your progress, but hades does start to feel a bit stale and tiresome after a while, and I feel this does have to do with grinding through the same bosses over and over, hoping you don’t slip up, seeing the same locations and same enemies, just trying to save up for the next big upgrade… but before hades bores you it will fill you intrigue and enjoy,, with that just one more time feeling..
    This is easily one of the best games of the year.
    I give Hades
    a 9/10    … Expand
  22. Thilus
    Jan 20, 2021
    9
    Hoooooly moly, what an addicting game. It's one of those that you know you will fail over and over again, but then it pushes you constantly to become a better Hades player. And then, on top of that, when you reach what you think is the end, the game actually throws more at you! Incredible. Easily one of the better (best?) games of 2020. Why 9 and not a 10? Because there's a little too muchHoooooly moly, what an addicting game. It's one of those that you know you will fail over and over again, but then it pushes you constantly to become a better Hades player. And then, on top of that, when you reach what you think is the end, the game actually throws more at you! Incredible. Easily one of the better (best?) games of 2020. Why 9 and not a 10? Because there's a little too much RNG involved. When you clear a stage you will have several paths to choose (usually no more than 2, sometimes just one). Above every door you'll see what rewards await you in the next room, but you have no real impact on what kind of boons you will get throughout the whole run. This means you can get very lucky and receive all the best boons in one playthrough and considerably weaker boons in the next, which makes for a slightly frustrating gameplay sometimes.… Expand
  23. Sanastusa
    Jan 7, 2021
    10
    Hades
    Developer: Supergiant Games
    Platforms: PC, Switch Release Date: December 6th 2018 (Early Release) September 17, 2020 (Full Release) Play Time: 74 Hours Hades is a roguelike action roleplaying game where you play as Prince Zagreus, son of Hades, and you are tired of life in the Underworld and want to defy your father by escaping. You take runs through the layers of the    Hades
    Developer: Supergiant Games
    Platforms: PC, Switch
    Release Date: December 6th 2018 (Early Release)
    September 17, 2020 (Full Release)
    Play Time: 74 Hours

    Hades is a roguelike action roleplaying game where you play as Prince Zagreus, son of Hades, and you are tired of life in the Underworld and want to defy your father by escaping. You take runs through the layers of the Underworld fighting all types of monsters clawing your way to the surface.
    Along the way the other Olympians will be trying to aid you by bestowing upon you powers to strengthen your weapons and skills. All in attempts to help Zagreus join them on Mt. Olympus. The boons they bestow upon you are perfectly inline with their characters. Examples being; Zeus granting lightning, Aphrodite allowing chances to charm and weaken monsters, Dionysus can afflict hangover (my personal favorite perks).
    There is an interwoven story in the game you discover while playing through escape attempts and increasing your bonds with the cast of characters including Gods, servants of Hades, and Greek heroes.
    This game is a beautiful masterpiece that has been given numerous awards, not including game of the year by most publications.
    I started playing in early release 2019 and played through most development of the game and extra features they added. Eventually leading to the full release in 2020 where the true ending was added.
    It took me 72 successful escape attempts to finish the story and reach the true ending. There are still cosmetic upgrades I could chase, character relationships to increase and push for higher difficulty runs.

    Scoring:
    Story: 10 / 10
    Gameplay: 10 / 10
    Visual/Audio: 10/10
    Entertainment: 10/10
    Controls: 8/10

    Final Grade: A+    … Expand
  24. Tumba
    Oct 10, 2020
    10
    42 years old, have played everything I can get my hands on since PONG, this is the BEST GAME I HAVE EVER PLAYED. I hate the roguelike genre but this gets it right. I don't care about the debate on what is or isn't roguelite. Whatever label you want to put on this the game is AMAZING!
  25. Slamix123
    Oct 12, 2020
    10
    Game is just fabulous. I dont usually luke rogue-like games but this one is special. The rogue-like element is really well done because you are never too mad about dying. Back at home you have so much to discover. The characters are really well voiced. I could go on for days like this... Just buy the game and play it
  26. Instable
    Jan 3, 2021
    9
    That is my first experience of playing roguelite genre. And i find this game absolutely marvelous by doing what a classical game experience should dose.
  27. Gurrdin
    Dec 17, 2020
    10
    Hades is a masterclass on video game storytelling, and the best of its kind since Undertale reminded people that a video game can be funny, touching, endearing, and deep at the same time in 2015. What Hades does with beautiful art, a simple (but solid) core gameplay loop, and engaging characters in a great story is infinitely more than what most AAA games do with hundreds of developers,Hades is a masterclass on video game storytelling, and the best of its kind since Undertale reminded people that a video game can be funny, touching, endearing, and deep at the same time in 2015. What Hades does with beautiful art, a simple (but solid) core gameplay loop, and engaging characters in a great story is infinitely more than what most AAA games do with hundreds of developers, massive budgets, celebrity voice actors, and all of the top end graphics in the world.

    Supergiant takes a genre of games that has been overdone to death, and with a clever story, makes the perfect blend of storytelling and gameplay. Where something like The Last of Us Part II completely segregates their story and gameplay at the end of their game, Hades embraces the nature of its story and embraces the resetting nature of the roguelite genre. The story cannot work without the gameplay, and the gameplay is nothing special without the story to drive it. It legitimately comes together in a way that pushes the entire medium forward and raises the bar for everyone else.

    The gameplay is fast, fluid, and everything has the right amount of punch to be satisfying. I would give this game a 9.5 if I could, but since I'm unable to, I rounded up to the perfect score I don't think any game should get. The gameplay is where the only issue comes in. Enemies toward the end of the game become too spongy and the action can be hard to follow with all the particle effects. That can create some frustration, especially with some Pacts of Punishment later in the game. Those add to the particle effect mess, and while it really is beautiful to look at, it just becomes a tad too much to follow.

    But each run is different and you can select items that can help shape your experience. You can favor Zeus for some area of effect damage, you can favor Athena to give yourself more survivability, or maybe you want to get some Poseidon effects in to shove enemies around. If you don't want any of those, you can use items that increase your health or starting currency for upgrades later in the run. With six different weapons, each with four different styles of play, there's a lot of fun to be had with the experimentation in each go.

    There really doesn't feel like there's anything like it out right now. It's a $25 game that you can easily get fifty hours out of if you want to reach the epilogue. If you beat the game, you'll probably want to go that far to see the full completion of the awesome story. It's so much more engaging and the development behind it was way more ethical than any AAA title. It's more complete than a AAA title, too. I haven't encountered any noticeable bugs, which is a fantastic change of pace given the state of other games like Cyberpunk 2077 or just about any Ubisoft title.

    Hades absolutely hits the nail on the head with every development philosophy Supergiant had in mind when creating it. It's without a doubt the best game of 2020, and that's admittedly a low bar, but it's such a bright spot to start the next decade of gaming with. There is really nothing else like it and it's another piece of quality work from a quality developer.    … Expand
  28. Real_reviews
    Jan 1, 2022
    4
    The RNG in this game can either benefit you or screw you over. If the latter you may as well just quit because you aren't going to be able to do anything. Actually the opposite of fun when that happens. Super overrated.
  29. wangweixun
    Dec 7, 2020
    8
    The game design is unique in the sense that it basically randomized each play through.
  30. Taronn93
    Jan 1, 2021
    10
    This game is what every rogue-like should be. A true masterpiece. Why? Here we go.

    First of all, greek mythology is widely known and loved, and we can tell that the developers love it as well, because they put a huge amount of love in the story and in the game in general. The story is brilliant and it makes you want to start a new run as soon as you finished the last. The voice actors    This game is what every rogue-like should be. A true masterpiece. Why? Here we go.

    First of all, greek mythology is widely known and loved, and we can tell that the developers love it as well, because they put a huge amount of love in the story and in the game in general. The story is brilliant and it makes you want to start a new run as soon as you finished the last. The voice actors are simply brilliant. This might be the first rogue-like game where i love the level design from start to finish. The environment can be challenging, but only to the point where it doesn't become frustrating, they balanced it really well.

    The variety of how you can play the game is huge. We start with one weapon, and then we can unlock 5 more, and unlock overall 4 aspects for each weapon, which change how they function. There are melee weapons, ranged weapons, slow weapons, fast weapons, there is one for everyone. Then on top of that we get the buffs (boons) from the gods on Olympus, which also allow us to create multiple builds for every weapon and every aspect of them.

    Now someone might think, "oh well, i'm interested in this game but it looks to easy or too hard for me". They made sure that it's not an issue. There are multiple "difficulties" for this game. You can either play on normal or you can either active god mode or hell mode. God mode lowers the amount of damage you take as soon as you activate it, and then it increases everytime you die, up to 80%. Hell mode activates the pact of punishment (on normal and god mode it only activates once you do a full clear once) as soon as the game starts. These are there to give everyone further challenges and rewards from boss fights. And doesn't matter which difficulty you play on, our character will get permament upgrades from the mirror of night. These upgrades contain damage upgrade, cheat death mechanic, gives you more chance to recieve better buffs from the gods, you can reroll room rewards or even god buffs, gives you more mobility, etc.

    I would recommend this game for everyone, even if you never played a rogulike before.    … Expand
  31. PuffyPizza
    Jan 14, 2021
    9
    Overall the game is just great. Combat feels smooth, interactions are fun, characters are well-written. It's a game that you can play for a short while (one run is around 15-30 minutes) and for a whole day. At first you want to unlock everything and makes you want to do 'just one more run'. After tens of hours into the game it might seem a bit repetitive, but there are never two of theOverall the game is just great. Combat feels smooth, interactions are fun, characters are well-written. It's a game that you can play for a short while (one run is around 15-30 minutes) and for a whole day. At first you want to unlock everything and makes you want to do 'just one more run'. After tens of hours into the game it might seem a bit repetitive, but there are never two of the same runs. And I can assure you, the first time you finally make it to the end, it feels SO rewarding.… Expand
  32. lilavi
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    The voice acting, music, story and gameplay are all exceptional and I find myself thinking about this game even when not playing it.
  33. ChumaGG
    Sep 22, 2021
    10
    Lo mejor del 2020 de lejos

    Este juego es una joya en todos los aspectos y merece ser tratado como tal
  34. Wweald
    Jan 11, 2021
    10
    Amazing roguelike in every way, great art style and music. Interesting characters and story, great concept that fits the roguelike genre perfectly. The enemies are well designed, the different weapons provide a lot of different playstyles. So much depth to the possible builds it feels endless. At first I liked the game but didn't get all the 10/10 hype but as I kept playing and unlockingAmazing roguelike in every way, great art style and music. Interesting characters and story, great concept that fits the roguelike genre perfectly. The enemies are well designed, the different weapons provide a lot of different playstyles. So much depth to the possible builds it feels endless. At first I liked the game but didn't get all the 10/10 hype but as I kept playing and unlocking more things it just got better and better and now I definitely get it.… Expand
  35. Kpackom
    Dec 9, 2020
    10
    A really great game, truly can't recommend this enough. Great music, great visuals and animations, superb responsiveness, crazy amount of replay value and doesn't get dull after dozens of hours and surprisingly engaging characters and story progress. What else would you want in a game?
  36. C45513
    Jan 13, 2021
    10
    Perfect game. I expected it to have great art direction, music, gameplay, and progression loop. It does have all of those. What I didn't expect was the fantastic writing, expert storytelling, and compelling characters. I never thought a roguelite would keep me coming back for the _story_, and yet here I am. Cheers, Supergiant! You've made a masterpiece and I'm eager to see what you will bePerfect game. I expected it to have great art direction, music, gameplay, and progression loop. It does have all of those. What I didn't expect was the fantastic writing, expert storytelling, and compelling characters. I never thought a roguelite would keep me coming back for the _story_, and yet here I am. Cheers, Supergiant! You've made a masterpiece and I'm eager to see what you will be working on next!… Expand
  37. Raknner44
    Mar 3, 2021
    4
    La dificultad del jefe final es extremadamente artificial, se basa en aumentar el número de daño que hace. Y a eso se le suma un pequeño detalle de mal diseño, algunas mejoras para el arma son más raras de encontrar pero no tienen un calificativo para entender por qué son tan raras.
  38. Reylich1994
    Jan 21, 2021
    9
    A very fun hack and slash, appearances can be deceiving, I thought it would be a normal game and I bought it to play switch games when I had a dead hour in which I did not have time to play in other titles, but it has turned out to be surprisingly addictive, seriously, this game is pure drug, I ended up catching it for pc by cross saving.

    The game is very simple, and you don't stop    A very fun hack and slash, appearances can be deceiving, I thought it would be a normal game and I bought it to play switch games when I had a dead hour in which I did not have time to play in other titles, but it has turned out to be surprisingly addictive, seriously, this game is pure drug, I ended up catching it for pc by cross saving.

    The game is very simple, and you don't stop doing the same thing over and over, but nothing repetitive is done, each game is a different build and it feels fresh.

    The surprise of 2020 is constant fun, the hours fly by with this game.

    HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

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    Un hack and slash muy divertido, las apariencias engañan, pensé que seria un juego normalito y lo compré para jugar partidas en switch cuando tuviera alguna hora muerta en la que no me de tiempo a ludar en otros títulos, pero ha resultado ser sorprendentemente adictivo, en serio, este juego es droga pura, lo he acabado pillando para pc por el guardado cruzado.

    El juego es muy simple, y no paras de hacer una y otra vez lo mismo, pero no se hace nada repetitivo, cada partida es una build distinta y se siente fresca.

    La sorpresa de 2020, es diversión constante, las horas vuelan con este juego.

    MUY RECOMENDADO    … Expand
  39. Bidoulou
    Jan 20, 2021
    10
    Fun and engaging. The perfect roguelike/action/story/musical mix. A really good game which could have been GOTY 2020 without any trouble.
  40. Lazarus93
    Sep 21, 2020
    10
    Hades feels like it has its own soul.
    The world feels alive and constantly moving despite infinite attempts to get out of Tartarus which is filled with genuinely challenging enemies and events. Exactly the direction I was hoping a rogue like would go.
  41. TwentyOneGrams
    Sep 21, 2020
    10
    Hades is simply wonderful. A rare example of a game where every little detail works perfectly in tune with everything else. No mechanic is there for the sake of being there. Narrative is masterfully woven into the core gameplay. Artwork is gorgeous. A jewel in Supergiant's crown. Or should I say gemstone :)
  42. gpapava
    Oct 12, 2020
    10
    Aesthetics 10/10
    Music 10/10 Script and characters 10/10
    Combat system 11/10

    Absolutely must play! EPIC!
  43. Snarkk
    Oct 10, 2020
    8
    Ca y est, la version 1.0 est enfin sortie ! Et je peux vous dire qu'Hadès enterre d'ores et déjà presque tous les rogue-like auquel j'ai pu jouer.

    Pour preuve, tout est aux **** oignons. Pêle-même : la direction artistique ; la bande-son ; le gameplay ; la narration ; la progression ; les à-côtés... c'est simple, il n'y a pas eu un seul moment où je me suis ennuyé ! Je n'ai qu'une hâte,    Ca y est, la version 1.0 est enfin sortie ! Et je peux vous dire qu'Hadès enterre d'ores et déjà presque tous les rogue-like auquel j'ai pu jouer.

    Pour preuve, tout est aux **** oignons. Pêle-même : la direction artistique ; la bande-son ; le gameplay ; la narration ; la progression ; les à-côtés... c'est simple, il n'y a pas eu un seul moment où je me suis ennuyé ! Je n'ai qu'une hâte, c'est de débloquer tous les **** à-côtés, les scénettes, les pouvoirs d'armes, etc...

    Je commence à découvrir les ajouts de la release finale : trame scénaristique renforcée, nouveaux à côtés, nouveaux défis... et je m'en réjouis !

    Pour une fois je ne vais pas tartiner trop longuement sur les qualités du jeu. C'est une tuerie, point. Foncez les yeux fermés.    … Expand
  44. colbythegeek
    Nov 5, 2020
    10
    Hades is a goddamn masterpiece of a game. I HATE roguelikes, yet I love this game with all my heart. I'll be honest, I'm not the best at these kinds of games, but I found Hades very approachable and enjoyable. I did eventually take advantage of the game's god mode to make thing's a little more manageable (all god mode does is reduce the damage you take) since I kept dying somewhat quickly.Hades is a goddamn masterpiece of a game. I HATE roguelikes, yet I love this game with all my heart. I'll be honest, I'm not the best at these kinds of games, but I found Hades very approachable and enjoyable. I did eventually take advantage of the game's god mode to make thing's a little more manageable (all god mode does is reduce the damage you take) since I kept dying somewhat quickly. I had fun before I turned god mode on, but the game actually felt beatable when I turned it on. It still took me a total of 18 tries and 11 hours to beat the final boss for the first time even with this god mode on.
    One of the things I love about this game is that while you start over when you die, progression items carry over, which gives a sense of progression that no other roguelike I've played gives. In a way, dying in Hades can sometimes feel useful and rewarding, since you can now spend or save all the items you've collected while playing.
    The combat in this game is god damn amazing. The many different weapons all feel different and have their own play style. You'll very quickly get used to one of these weapons and will want to try and beat the game with it. For me though, I actually beat the game for the first time with a weapon I didn't like too much. That just goes to show though how good the game's combat is. Even with weapon's you aren't used tom, as long as you're good with them, you can succeed.
    Since this is a rougelike, there are a lot of random aspects to the game. My favorite of these random elements are the "boons" (powerups) that you can get on different floors. These are gifted by multiple gods that help you along your journey. There are SOOO many different abilities and ability combinations that It would probably take over hundreds of plays to see them all. Like the weapons, you'll find specific powerups that you like more than others and you hope they'll be there every run. But, like with the weapon, I actually won against the final boss for the first time with a super weird set of powerups. Again, it goes to show how well this games combat is set up. These random abilities can all work together so well.
    The story of the game is also a highlight. Without spoiling much, the playable character (I'll call him his nickname, Zag) is trying to escape the underworld to see the surface. It's a simple enough story at first, but every time you die, some of the story might unlock. You also get to talk to multiple gods in the house of hades, which is also where you can upgrade yourself and your weapons. These NPC's always have something interesting to say, and most of the time it's something related to your last run. Considering every line is voice acted, this is super impressive! There are so many different lines to hear, and the voice acting is just perfect.
    I really like the music in this game. It's nothing I'd listen to outside of the game, but it gets your heart pounding in those intense moments.
    The upgrades that you can unlock after dying feel worthwhile and useful. They all have different purposes, and depending on your play style, you'll end up focusing on certain upgrades more than others. The weapon upgrades also feel nice and upgrade the look of your weapon.
    The artstyle. THE ARTSTYLE!!! THIS GAME IS SO BEAUTIFUL!!!!!

    My score for this game is a 10/10. This doesn't mean it's perfect, just that its a masterpiece. I barley have any problems with this game, and the ones I do have can boil down to me just being bad at the game. BUY THIS GAME!!!! I will continue to play this game until I get burnt out of it.    … Expand
  45. pPaulaner
    Jan 1, 2021
    9
    Pros:
    - Great graphics, amazing soundtrack
    - Good writing, OK story. I loved the idea of explaining the rougelite element with story. - Very fluid, great feeling combat. It is easy to learn, difficult to master. There are many weapons, aspects and ways to diverse your runs - Great progression system, very well crafted difficulty system Cons: - There are buffs that are much better    Pros:
    - Great graphics, amazing soundtrack
    - Good writing, OK story. I loved the idea of explaining the rougelite element with story.
    - Very fluid, great feeling combat. It is easy to learn, difficult to master. There are many weapons, aspects and ways to diverse your runs
    - Great progression system, very well crafted difficulty system

    Cons:
    - There are buffs that are much better than others, so I found myself aiming for very similar builds with weapons

    Overall:
    One of the best rougelites I have ever played, even if you do not like the genre that much just give it a go, the combat, the witty writing and great score worth it.    … Expand
  46. MazenMohammed
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This is one of the best games ever made not just rogue likes hades catapulted itself right into my top 5 list
  47. Vlad101
    Dec 23, 2020
    10
    Один из лучших рогаликов и одна из лучших игр 2020года.
    Персонажи, игровые механики, музыка, стиль - всё на высоте.
  48. Jogherd
    Oct 8, 2020
    9
    Fantastic game! Definitly the best 20€ I've spent this year. Very fun and addictive gameplay loop and a well balanced and fair difficulty level.
  49. Sworzen
    Oct 1, 2020
    10
    This game is an absolute gem. Very polished and addictive gameplay, numerous mechanics, challenging difficulty and astounding narrative. Do not hesitate acquiring this game, totally worth it and much better than most AAA games out there!
  50. LuanV
    Feb 22, 2021
    10
    Não consigo achar defeito em Hades. O melhor roguelike que joguei, ao lado dos melhores independentes que já zerei. A história inicialmente aparenta ser simples, mas com o tempo vai ganhando bastante profundidade; amo mitologias, foi muito bom ver e escutas várias referências dos acontecimentos da mitologia grega original no jogo, assim como as adaptações dos principais deuses;Não consigo achar defeito em Hades. O melhor roguelike que joguei, ao lado dos melhores independentes que já zerei. A história inicialmente aparenta ser simples, mas com o tempo vai ganhando bastante profundidade; amo mitologias, foi muito bom ver e escutas várias referências dos acontecimentos da mitologia grega original no jogo, assim como as adaptações dos principais deuses; jogabilidade extremamente fluida e complexa, podendo fazer inúmeras combinações de benção com armas - deixando o jogo com mais conteúdo. Recomendo fortemente até para quem nunca jogou um roguelike, tenho certeza que vai no mínimo gostar do jogo.… Expand
  51. Renaigse
    Jan 28, 2021
    8
    Одна из лучших индюшатин, в которые мне довелось поиграть, из минусов кнш сюжет очень рвано подается, плюс на мой взгляд его очень мало( именно сюжета, а не реплик различных героев)
  52. Kwann
    Sep 21, 2020
    9
    This video game is just worth the wait. The ending may not be that satisfied but Hades is a great game overall.
  53. SkarletGolpista
    Dec 14, 2020
    10
    Melhor Rogue Like que joguei na vida. Além do gameplay ser incrível e muito bem polido, a história é intrigante e te mantém completando runs.
  54. Sepherim
    Jan 27, 2021
    10
    Hades es sin duda uno de los mejores juegos de 2020. Para los que conocen a SuperGiant es fácil de explicar: la jugabilidad a prueba de bombas de Bastion, la posibilidad de jugar con distintas builds y estilos de juego de Transistor y la peculiar forma de narrar las historias de Pyre. Han cogido todo lo mejor de sus juegos anteriores y lo han empaquetado junto en su mejor juego hasta elHades es sin duda uno de los mejores juegos de 2020. Para los que conocen a SuperGiant es fácil de explicar: la jugabilidad a prueba de bombas de Bastion, la posibilidad de jugar con distintas builds y estilos de juego de Transistor y la peculiar forma de narrar las historias de Pyre. Han cogido todo lo mejor de sus juegos anteriores y lo han empaquetado junto en su mejor juego hasta el momento. Es un roguelite que reinventa el género en muchos sentidos, especialmente el narrativo, al conseguir contar una muy buena historia dentro de ese formato. Y lo hace al mismo tiempo que no interrumpe la jugabilidad con una historia organizada por capítulos o así, sino que sale naturalmente según vamos haciendo las distintas acciones del juego. Orgánica, natural y extremadamente divertida.

    Gráficamente el juego es precioso, como suele ocurrir con los juegos de SuperGiant y a nivel sonoro también cumple de un modo excelente. El sonido está tanto en voces y narración, como en la música que tiene un gran nivel. Y, al menos en mis 70 horas de juego (y técnicamente no llegué al final final) no me he encontrado ni un solo bug.

    Por todo ello, y probablemente mucho más, es un juego prácticamnete imprescindible. Un 10.    … Expand
  55. Relkad
    Sep 22, 2020
    9
    A roguelike, unlike any other.
    So good mechanics, incredible voice acting, tempting story, beautiful atmosphere.
    Best supergiant game so far, considering all of their games are noteworthy.
  56. Trenity
    Jan 18, 2021
    9
    Great game, Great art design, gameplay, music and story. I think everyone should give this game a chance.
  57. Redbak
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    Hermoso juego muy recomendable. Es el único roguelike que realmente he disfrutado y me ha atrapado, no dead cells es tan atrapante ya que incluso este último me aburre por no tener una historia que te atrapé al principio
  58. LadyAux
    Sep 28, 2020
    9
    Hades is the only Rogue-like that I have ever played and kept playing. Such beautiful characters and world, only possible through the masterful work of Supergiant games. The underworld theme just Meshes so well with the genre. But the real stars are the Greek and Chthonic gods, amazing artwork, perfect writing and voice acting. This game will have you hooked and keep you engaged withHades is the only Rogue-like that I have ever played and kept playing. Such beautiful characters and world, only possible through the masterful work of Supergiant games. The underworld theme just Meshes so well with the genre. But the real stars are the Greek and Chthonic gods, amazing artwork, perfect writing and voice acting. This game will have you hooked and keep you engaged with constant storytelling through every aspect of the game, even combat. My full review here : https://youtu.be/hiUYhIH8S1Q… Expand
  59. Luigichief
    Feb 18, 2021
    8
    This is an indie game with a big budget and some really cool ideas that I hope will affect Roguelike's genre.

    The beginning of the story with finding out about your mother is cool, but this is one of the only cutscenes in the game. They put a lot of expectations in the story and I was really disappointed, you have to go to play for the gameplay. But what surprised me was the amount of    This is an indie game with a big budget and some really cool ideas that I hope will affect Roguelike's genre.

    The beginning of the story with finding out about your mother is cool, but this is one of the only cutscenes in the game. They put a lot of expectations in the story and I was really disappointed, you have to go to play for the gameplay. But what surprised me was the amount of dialogue with the characters and how everyone has VA even though it is an indie game. I got True Ending, I don’t know if it’s worth it but it’s pretty good. I had the relationship with Meg and it was very meh, but the system of giving the offerings and finding out more about the characters is something very cool.

    When I dropped the game in the first 2 hours, I thought that the eternal upgrades are kind of bad and took too long to upgrade. Then I decided to **** and just get well and started to like the game more and then I started to unlock good eternal upgrades quickly.

    Currently several games have some luck system (RNG) within their gameplay, either in the criticism of their attacks or in the game loot. But Hades builds his gameplay totally surrounded by "luck", with each 'run' you get totally different skills, the only possible side that I see in this is variety of gameplay but it is possible to create this variety in several other ways. I didn't really like the 'structure' of the gameplay, but the combat itself when you have at least a decent build is very good.
    And after the 3 boss, in the Nyx temple, the gameplay was much more boring than the previous 3 dungeons, the idea of ​​the dungeon to go after Cerberus' food and choose the rewards is interesting. But the claustrophobic level design, enemies with HP as hell spamming those pools of poison everywhere, low variety of enemies and it's not just one or two of these levels, it's one after the other. At first it is highly irritating and after you learn to cope it just gets a little boring.

    The Heat system is very interesting and adds a lot of replay value.

    The variations of bosses is something very interesting, with each run the first 2 bosses change slightly.

    The soundtrack is good but little varied and only plays in a few 'rare' moments. The sung songs that play in some moementos are good, there are 4 of them if I'm not mistaken.    … Expand
  60. princessfurios
    Nov 1, 2020
    10
    Эталонный рогалик, пожалуй лучший из всех мною сыгранных. Со всем уважением к Binding of Isaac, Hades уделывает его по всем фронтам. Бодрая и динамичная боевая система, куча проработанных персонажей с огромным количеством озвученных диалогов, невероятно клевый арт-дизайн самих богов и локаций. Игра буквально засасывает с головой, ты делаешь попытку за попыткой, терпишь поражение и снова...Эталонный рогалик, пожалуй лучший из всех мною сыгранных. Со всем уважением к Binding of Isaac, Hades уделывает его по всем фронтам. Бодрая и динамичная боевая система, куча проработанных персонажей с огромным количеством озвученных диалогов, невероятно клевый арт-дизайн самих богов и локаций. Игра буквально засасывает с головой, ты делаешь попытку за попыткой, терпишь поражение и снова... А, казалось бы, секрет успеха прост - сделать смерть обыденной частью сюжета для бессмертного героя и каждый раз после нее развивать сюжет и диалоги персонажей. Потому смерть не кажется чем то удручающим - ты узнаешь больше о мире и продвигаешь сюжетные перипетии. С трудом представляю сколько диалогов было прописано и озвучено для этой игры, но пока что Hades, объективно, лучшая в жанре. Поставлю максимальный балл.… Expand
  61. IshtarB
    Oct 8, 2020
    10
    Hades is my first action roguelike game, and based on how much I've played, I can say it is an amazing introduction for me to the genre.

    Gameplay is fast and full of never ending action. The boons that you earn in each dungeon significantly alter your abilities in interesting ways. What I personally prefer is lightning striking when I dash, water spreading to other enemies when I use my    Hades is my first action roguelike game, and based on how much I've played, I can say it is an amazing introduction for me to the genre.

    Gameplay is fast and full of never ending action. The boons that you earn in each dungeon significantly alter your abilities in interesting ways. What I personally prefer is lightning striking when I dash, water spreading to other enemies when I use my Cast, and when I am hit, Weak inflicts upon my attackers. I love the fact that you can also sacrifice boons in later areas and give yourself room to try others without needing to die and restart. That is another thing, dying never frustrates me, as when I return back to the main hub area, there is always something new, be it someone speaking to another or just offering new dialogue to me. I love that you can choose from different weapons and also get upgrades such as a second chance after dying, which I have 2 of those, as well as gaining money every time you enter a dungeon room. There is SO SO much more to talk about but I don't want this review to go on longer.

    The presentation of Hades is so mysterious, electric and yet calm at times. The story hasn't fleshed out too hard at the point where I'm at, but slowly I am figuring out information about the lore in this game and I'm always more and more interested to know more. Not much else to say about it.

    Character design is impressive to say the least. Most of the time when I play mythological games, characters seem generic in design to me, but I am in love with EVERYONE in design here. Most of all Zag and Aphrodite. These designs are actually perfect. It's incredible. Props to the Jen Zee for the astounding work here.

    OST is super immersive. Every piece of music helps me really sink into the fact that I'm always in unknown ever-changing territories and that I need to be on my toes. I plan to purchase this soundtrack very soon, because despite the intensity of it, there is also a relaxing charm to a lot of these tracks. It's hard for me to describe how stellar the OST is apart from that. I had never heard Darren Korb's work before now, but hearing that he has made music for past Supergiant games is instantly selling me on playing them.

    Overall, I want to say that despite not having beat the game nor getting past Elysium, Hades is an actual masterpiece. I have not been so addicted consistently to a game like this for over a year now, and I am more than satisfied with the $19.99 I spent on this game at launch week. I can't believe how much love and passion has poured into a game this cheap, and I honestly wish I spent something more like $39.99 on it. I'm going to double dip on this game and get the Switch port, and I will also be purchasing the OST. I want more games like this, which I'm sure I can definitely find if I go take a peek in not only Supergiant's past games, but the genre as a whole.

    This is my GOTY.

    Rating: 10/10    … Expand
  62. explorerbay
    Dec 31, 2020
    9
    Beautiful game, the story is well acted, the mechanics are on point, all the art work is amazing, the soundtrack one of the best in years. Amazing game, maybe the best of the year
  63. Csaporita85
    Jan 10, 2021
    10
    First time playing a “rogue-like” or rogue lite game; also first time playing A dungeon crawler. I have a PS five with some awesome games but I am absolutely addicted to Hades it is absolutely the right difficulty and the story is actually amazing. I am so glad a friend recommended this game, hooked up my PS five controller to my laptop and I haven’t looked back. The amount of combos andFirst time playing a “rogue-like” or rogue lite game; also first time playing A dungeon crawler. I have a PS five with some awesome games but I am absolutely addicted to Hades it is absolutely the right difficulty and the story is actually amazing. I am so glad a friend recommended this game, hooked up my PS five controller to my laptop and I haven’t looked back. The amount of combos and builds you can create means the game never gets dull. Too much fun If that’s possible.… Expand
  64. 88nine
    Dec 9, 2020
    10
    This is actually one of the games that you can enjoy playing. It starts with basics and then builds up and becomes more and more intense. The passe is good, the graphics/art style is beautiful and overall the fighting is fairly ok and looks nice. In general, I would recommend the game. The action, the story, and the overall experience is worth your time!
  65. zinczoc
    Nov 4, 2020
    10
    Definitely an addictive masterpiece. The graph is polished. The music is pleasant. The action is fluent and the skills are so cool. And the script! Love the scripts I had to dig one by one.
  66. sallamayan
    Mar 8, 2021
    9
    I was fascinated by the visuals of the game, I was connected to the game. I was looking for a solid game, which helped me. I'm speeding towards the finish!
  67. Nilac
    Oct 1, 2020
    10
    I have not found a replay ability factor for a game, since Diablo 2. It’s like opening a box of chocolates, since levels are different and the powers received by the Gods are different.,
  68. Zebsdee
    Dec 13, 2020
    10
    If you're after a roguelite then treat yourself to this. It's a real pleasure to play, even in failure. It feels fresh all the way through and the developers, and the voice cast, deserve the plaudits they've received for this. A genuine must play from 2020.
  69. vkhudik
    Dec 25, 2020
    10
    It is a good game with the perfect game play and cool sound. I have started playing in the morning and played all day
  70. lessacebola
    Nov 29, 2020
    7
    Hades tem um visual bem único na indústria dos games e é relativamente bonito, a trilha sonora combina bastante com o game apesar de não ser o meu estilo, a gameplay também não das minhas favoritas. O jogo não é ruim, mas eu estava esperando algo muito maior.
  71. Aegishjalmur
    Sep 21, 2020
    10
    Ce jeu est parfait dans ce style... Et la bo est top : notamment Good Riddance
  72. AhnHundtReviews
    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.    … Expand
  73. Wizardian
    Sep 26, 2020
    9
    Really solid roguelike with a nice, captivating soundtrack and beautiful graphics. The fun, action-packed gameplay, the amount of different builds you can make and the different weapons keep the game entertaining, even after dozens of runs. Characters are likeable and the world lore is interesting. Supergiant Games did a great job with this game. Can't recommend enough.
  74. zulgord
    Sep 30, 2020
    9
    This game most certainly is a lot of fun. Everything, from general core controls, the fluidity of movement and combat is just awesome. I really liked the approach that you can select your own path through the various rooms and you're not just locked into one single path that you have no control over at all. Story unfolding is also a nice touch.
  75. heliopaws
    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
  76. Simpson_761
    Jan 31, 2021
    10
    Solid. Rewarding. Frustrating at times. But makes you feel alive when you finally get further than before. Love it.
  77. mazurandy
    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
  78. LeonLegion
    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.
  79. joaop_albernaz
    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).
  80. Dusa
    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.
  81. Jeezuzierski
    Dec 27, 2020
    10
    Love the gameplay and the characters! The progression system is really satisfying. Great game!
  82. arthorias
    Dec 13, 2020
    8
    Awesome gameplay, design and story. It's roguelike so be prepared for repetative gameplay. 8/10 (fight may be more variative).
  83. Funambulist
    Dec 16, 2020
    10
    Stellar game. Beautiful graphics, fine gameplay and an engaging story. Really deserves all the GOTY awards it has been receiving.
  84. JxBest
    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.
  85. Vncsgar6
    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
  86. Mad_Lee
    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.
  87. Hangrad
    Dec 29, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gameplay:Perfect
    Graphics:Perfect
    Sound Effects:Perfect
    Mission Design:Just one situation in there. The difference in difficulty between the final boss and other bosses is very high. That is negatively affects the progress.    … Expand
  88. vova22379
    Dec 8, 2021
    2
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  89. UauWinny
    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".
  90. unlocated
    Dec 15, 2020
    9
    9/10 this game of the year i think. Because this game, not boring game. How not boring? Because, this game have good story, have a VERRY good combat, best aura, best enemys you know guys. This game I think it is one of the best games of 2020.
  91. krl_309
    Dec 16, 2020
    10
    One of the best rogue-like game I ever played. Well-made repeatable gameplay, awasome soundtrack, voice acting is masterpiece.
  92. Orange-A
    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.    … Expand
  93. Nuro0o
    Dec 20, 2020
    10
    Great game, fast gameplay with satisying attack and dodge system.
    One of the better roguelikes out there.
  94. glupiczlowiek
    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
  95. MitraEL
    Dec 26, 2020
    8
    Hades is a classic roguelike. But the game has a cool twist - "repetitive gameplay".
    In Hades, unlike, for example, Dark Souls or Sekiro, the complexity and endless deaths help develop the story, and not made only for the player to spend thousands of hours passing the same boss, without any changes.
    To be brief, I can state, if you like "soulslike" games, then Hades is definitely for    Hades is a classic roguelike. But the game has a cool twist - "repetitive gameplay".
    In Hades, unlike, for example, Dark Souls or Sekiro, the complexity and endless deaths help develop the story, and not made only for the player to spend thousands of hours passing the same boss, without any changes.

    To be brief, I can state, if you like "soulslike" games, then Hades is definitely for you.
    And if you, like me, aren't a fan of games like , then try playing Hades anyway, because here death is part of the gameplay and narrative, not just an attempt to make the player play the game "until they pass out".    … Expand
  96. CompleteIdiot
    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
  97. Tronyx12
    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
  98. IgorSneg
    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.
  99. lucky_mouse
    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.    … Expand
  100. Doomborg
    Jan 1, 2021
    10
    10/10 one of the best games I ever played reminds me of a Diablo- esqe gameplay
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  1. GRYOnline.pl
    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.
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  2. IGN Japan
    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.
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  3. GameSpace
    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.
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