Hades

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  1. dikii_hohol
    Jun 6, 2021
    5
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  2. Yaav13
    Apr 7, 2022
    7
    My truthful honorable incorruptible conclusive rating of this considered game: 7.
  3. Andrexis
    Jul 3, 2021
    9
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  4. lukgouvea
    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
  5. Wondux
    Sep 6, 2022
    8
    I would consider this a masterpiece in the roguelike genre. The story and lore were so well incorporated into the gameplay that the essence of roguelike games, dying over and starting, became a part of the story and felt very natural. You are a godly entity living in the underworld, which rationalizes coming back to life after dying and starting over. Zagreus' speech was very well written.I would consider this a masterpiece in the roguelike genre. The story and lore were so well incorporated into the gameplay that the essence of roguelike games, dying over and starting, became a part of the story and felt very natural. You are a godly entity living in the underworld, which rationalizes coming back to life after dying and starting over. Zagreus' speech was very well written. There are many small details that make the game and the story as a whole become more natural and real. By seeing Zagreus guessing which one of the sisters he's going to face next, or trash-talking against his enemies, we feel that he is a real person with emotional capabilities. The existence of an aim to exit the place over and over again gives meaning to the repetitiveness of the game, and the small cutscenes after every escape make each attempt interesting. I wouldn't say that the story was great or special, but it was perfectly good enough for a roguelike game. The presentation of the story was extremely well. The art, voice acting, cutscenes, and small jokes of the narrator; everything were very well-polished.
    The gameplay was very smooth and enjoyable. I liked the variety of the upgrades and weapon choices. I love how they are mostly Greek mythology accurate. The variety of enemies and bosses on the runs was also sufficient in my opinion.
    The reason I'm breaking off a point (my max is 9, so it makes this an 8) is that after I first beat Hades, the game stopped being challenging. Especially the extra lives made me immortal. After I first beat Hades, I never died again and beat the game with a 10 streak within a few hours. Some fixes for this that I would have liked to see are different boss patterns, new enemies, new dungeon types/traps, and more difficulty. However, the gameplay was so smooth and easy on the eye that I was not bored not even a second.
    I also have to appreciate the art department. The music and illustrations were pretty amazing.
    Very brilliantly made game. I DO NOT recommend it to people who are expecting a non-repetitive and linear action game. I DEFINITELY recommend it to people who are familiar with roguelike games. You will love it.    … Expand
  6. Italack
    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
  7. Jirentix
    Jul 16, 2021
    9
    Hades, set in the mythological universe, was a rogue-like game, but it was surprising that they made the story so solid. The only flaw in the game is that it is very boring after a point to finish the story of the game completely. I think most people have deleted the hades in 3-4 kills, which should not end in 15-16 kills.
    Apart from that, the music is good and innovations are constantly    Hades, set in the mythological universe, was a rogue-like game, but it was surprising that they made the story so solid. The only flaw in the game is that it is very boring after a point to finish the story of the game completely. I think most people have deleted the hades in 3-4 kills, which should not end in 15-16 kills.
    Apart from that, the music is good and innovations are constantly being brought to you in order to keep you enjoying the game, and this part gave me a good motivation to go to the final. It is obvious that the character designs are cared for, and the candidate of the year 2020 was already chosen.    … Expand
  8. aalrif
    Aug 1, 2021
    9
    Hades adalah game roguelite pertama yang ku tamatin. Gameplay hades sangat menantang dan sulit namun masih doable, karena semakin banyak kamu mati semakin ter upgrade karakrernya. Build dan level di hades lumayan beragam, prize yang didapat dari encounter random, jadi sulit untuk dapat boons yang kamu mau. gameplay nya bisa agak repetitif kalau pakai build dan senjata yang itu itu aja,Hades adalah game roguelite pertama yang ku tamatin. Gameplay hades sangat menantang dan sulit namun masih doable, karena semakin banyak kamu mati semakin ter upgrade karakrernya. Build dan level di hades lumayan beragam, prize yang didapat dari encounter random, jadi sulit untuk dapat boons yang kamu mau. gameplay nya bisa agak repetitif kalau pakai build dan senjata yang itu itu aja, mending ganti ganti karena setiap senjata punya karakteristik nya masing masing. (walaupun beberapa senjata cuma tinggal dash-attack-dash-attack). item untuk crafting ada banyak. karakter nya ada banyak, mereka punya ceritanya masing masing. Art style dan musik nya bagus. cerita nya simpel namun juga menceritakan lore yang cukup dalam. Hades is a great game
    8.8/10    … Expand
  9. MrJPrime
    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.
  10. KP1994
    Aug 17, 2021
    9
    Not a bad game for multiplatformisms kinda remind me to Sekiro for some reasons.
  11. F3T1W
    Aug 27, 2021
    8
    Cool setting, great pumping, dynamics, bosses, everything is on top, only I advise
  12. Browncoat_Loki
    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.
  13. Junkreviewer
    Aug 22, 2021
    9
    Love this game. Pure side scrolling addiction. So well thought out. The ever changing rooms, different types of help (if you know) and perks keep it feeling fresh. The combat is great too.
  14. Victor_JM8
    Sep 17, 2021
    10
    Simply a masterpiece, both for the game-play and for its story and characters. He also has a great mood!
  15. GTromp
    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.
  16. Fidelito
    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
  17. JeanClaudeV
    Jul 4, 2022
    5
    Initially the game is fantastic. Looks great, solid controls and overall a solid button-masher. After the 50th run through of the same dungeons fighting the same enemies, dodging the same cheesy floor traps it just gets tiring. Good for a couple hours of fun but after that the repetition just makes Hades a bit of an obnoxious experience.
  18. zexred
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    best rouge lite in the history of games ... thoroughly enjoyed the gameplay and the storyline
  19. VikiSH
    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
  20. Zeneko90
    Jun 2, 2022
    7
    Nettes. Spiel es hat echt viel Spaß gemacht. Mehr davon! Nicht zu lang, nicht zu kurz. Genau richtig.
  21. Mene0
    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.
  22. Gwimpon
    Nov 19, 2021
    7
    I can tell all the work and love and care put into this game. Unfortunately this just isn't my cup of tea. The amount of effort and polish put into everything is torrential. But it is a rouge lite and for me personally it is a bit repetitive for my liking. If you're into that type of game then you can't go wrong with Hades
  23. ShtillD
    Nov 21, 2021
    9
    A real work of art of the gaming industry. A strong plot with a good line of development, which is interesting to reveal.
  24. Pride1991
    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
  25. beyyko
    Sep 2, 2022
    10
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  26. citymoon
    Dec 24, 2021
    7
    Fun, but not really for me. My friends loved it and kept raving about it but the core gameplay loop never really grabbed me. It's well made with wonderful voice acting and surprising twists and turns as you move through the areas, so worth a try if the concept appeals!
  27. teratoma666
    Dec 23, 2021
    6
    A game with great concept, voice acting and visuals. That's all of the positives.

    The gameplay is a flawed mess. In short, it consists of playing through the same 3 stages with same 3 bosses where you will repeat the same combo that is the most powerful for your current build while spamming the dodge button. The dialog also starts to repeat quite quickly and you can figure out the    A game with great concept, voice acting and visuals. That's all of the positives.

    The gameplay is a flawed mess. In short, it consists of playing through the same 3 stages with same 3 bosses where you will repeat the same combo that is the most powerful for your current build while spamming the dodge button.

    The dialog also starts to repeat quite quickly and you can figure out the loop behind it making the gods' talk with you feel quite superficial after few hours.

    If you want to play a great roguelite from 2020 with a much better overall design, just play Spelunky 2.    … Expand
  28. Gliphy
    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.
  29. joaopoc1998
    Oct 30, 2022
    8
    Amazing gampley.
    Good looking graphics.
    I really enjoyed every minute i spent in this game
  30. sathvik_
    Aug 1, 2023
    8
    I didnt really like rougelikes in the begining and this is what got me into em.
  31. Dudeman15
    May 5, 2022
    7
    I was caught up by the hype train. Is it good? Yes. I had fun but it got old real quick for me.

    You should give it a try.
  32. bub156
    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.    … Expand
  33. BaldursThones
    Jun 21, 2022
    7
    I don't really enjoy roguelikes and this one was still pretty fun. Dying is part of the narrative, and the visual art style is great, but I still don't enjoy roguelikes.
  34. ferolajr
    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.
  35. liquidthing
    Feb 14, 2022
    10
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  36. jorge1102
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    The character's attack can easily hit the enemy.

    Blessings and weapon combinations make the gameplay very rich.
  37. guicalistrato
    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.
  38. deepfriedkitkat
    Mar 28, 2022
    8
    I dislike roguelikes. The starting over every time is just not for me. Some friends managed to convince me to try this out as it was on sale. Months later I still find myself going back to it for just one more run. Apart from the fantastic soundtrack, the brilliant art style and the top tier voice acting; this game integrates the roguelike aspect perfectly into the narrative of the gameI dislike roguelikes. The starting over every time is just not for me. Some friends managed to convince me to try this out as it was on sale. Months later I still find myself going back to it for just one more run. Apart from the fantastic soundtrack, the brilliant art style and the top tier voice acting; this game integrates the roguelike aspect perfectly into the narrative of the game that just keeps unfolding. The mechanic is used to tell the story as your keep progressing. If you generally don't like roguelikes, you might want to try this one. If you do, you should own this already.… Expand
  39. sconeeee
    Sep 11, 2022
    9
    Probably the best roguelike/lite out there, voice acting was amazing, story was perfect and the gameplay is like nothing I've played before it from a top down perspective, it reminds me of how I thought Diablo play in the future yet here we are.
  40. nfs7379
    Sep 4, 2022
    10
    10/10.......................................................................
  41. MrVali
    Apr 12, 2022
    9
    Here is a must-play game. Don't waste your time reading reviews, get it and play.
  42. joglow
    Dec 15, 2022
    7
    Pretty addictive. I was not expecting I could master this game within 20 hours, but whatever. Proud of myself.
  43. CoffeePot
    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    … Expand
  44. Gornostai
    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).
  45. BhenA
    Dec 15, 2022
    0
    An exemplary game between roguelike games, very high quality, the price is acceptable for the content.
  46. Divy_01
    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.
  47. timelord777
    Jul 1, 2022
    9
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  48. CoolBR
    Oct 17, 2022
    7
    7.5/10.
    It is a good roguelike game. But I still think The Binding of Isaac is still superior.
    The greatest differences between this game to other roguelike are two things: 1- Each time you fail or escape you can collect some items that will make your character stronger in the next runs (darkness, jewelry, titan blood, diamonds, keys). So every new run you will be stronger and    7.5/10.
    It is a good roguelike game. But I still think The Binding of Isaac is still superior.

    The greatest differences between this game to other roguelike are two things:

    1- Each time you fail or escape you can collect some items that will make your character stronger in the next runs (darkness, jewelry, titan blood, diamonds, keys). So every new run you will be stronger and stronger. So, in the first runs, it is quite impossible to even defeat the 2nd boss but once you arrive at 35th-40th run you can pretty much always win because you will be super strong if you use everything the game gives you.

    2- The story is the great differential, although it isn't an awesome story it has some charismatic characters, and the most important thing, the story makes sense, it justifies why you return to the beggining after you die and why you have to escape the underworld over and over again and the characters react the way you died in the last run. IMO, that is really clever.

    For me, this game lost some points because I've felt it is kinda repetitive. It only has 6 weapons (btw I escaped the underworld with every one of the weapons) and most of the buffs (it is called boons in this game) are generic. Only some hammer buffs really can change the way you play (and after some aspects buffs that are predefined buffs) and you can only get 2 hammer buffs per run. I feel The Binding of Isaac has a much more combination of interesting buffs and skills meanwhile in Hades, the buffs are much more generics, generally speaking, they just buff your numbers not the way you play.

    Also, the enemies are way too repetitive, you always fight the same enemies over and over and it is boring especially on the 1st and 2nd floor because they are too easy when you already have escaped at least 1-2 runs. On the other hand, in The Binding of Isaac the game won't get easy because you start your run more powerful, rather you learned how to play and improved yourself (also you need lucky with the buffs, the as same as Hades with the boons).

    But still, for a pass time it is a cool game.    … Expand
  49. MoscowMega
    Aug 15, 2022
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Отличный визуальный стиль у данной игры, как и сам сюжет, который крутится вокруг побега из подземного царства. По мере прохождения тебе и самому хочется побыстрее сбежать оттуда, потому что с первых попыток точно не выйдет. И поскорее уже найти свою родную мать. И снова, и снова и снова бежать к ней, раз за разом уничтожать толпы врагов...

    P.S. Людям с неустойчивой психикой - проходить мимо. Ну или смотреть летсплей =)    … Expand
  50. SinWolzart
    Jul 14, 2022
    9
    great game! great story, great chracters, great writing, great music, great action.
    the game is requires grinding (would recommend god mode for succession)
    the later part after first escape should have been more diverse gameplay wise
    still is quite addictive
    this game has left an everlasting impression on me and would be regarded as a legendary title befeting of its grandness
    Hail lord Hades!
  51. Top1saraya_
    Jan 15, 2023
    5
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  52. TheDuner13
    Aug 6, 2022
    10
    goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood
  53. yepitslap
    Aug 8, 2022
    8
    I generally enjoy most of the rogue-like (or, in this case, rogue-lite) games, and Hades happened to be one of the last of the most popular titles I've played. It's not really based on the luck, unlike other countless examples of the genre, yet it's satisfying to play, and hard to master, which makes it, formally, a rogue-like game. But the dialogues and the art style really sold the game to me.
  54. bullwinky
    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.    … Expand
  55. Nat_Why
    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
  56. DarthJ
    Aug 28, 2022
    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.
  57. edceatsrice
    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
  58. ThePercival
    Jan 9, 2023
    9
    Hades is a game that still proves how great and diverse the indie games field is, offering a unique take on the genre of rogue-lites, it introduces the story of Zag, son of Hades, who tries to escape the Underworld, his father's realm, and escape to Olympus, through his journey, Zag meets all the gods of Olympus and the Underworld, whom either poses themselves as allies, or threats.
    The    Hades is a game that still proves how great and diverse the indie games field is, offering a unique take on the genre of rogue-lites, it introduces the story of Zag, son of Hades, who tries to escape the Underworld, his father's realm, and escape to Olympus, through his journey, Zag meets all the gods of Olympus and the Underworld, whom either poses themselves as allies, or threats.
    The visuals are something else, which I must say because of Supergiant's style of making games, that can be seen in Bastion too, although for Hades, every aspect of the visuals contributes to make the player as immersed as possible, the Underworld emits a scary yet comic feels to the player, the design of the enemies is varied, and the animations are nothing to ignore as well, swift, smooth and above all well made.
    The gameplay is also great, each weapon has its own style and way of use, (Personally I like the Spear), although some might feel unbalanced and useless in certain levels or rooms, the varied perks and abilities are also great, but sometimes the Special attack feels completely useless or too slow for the fast paced fights, but still, that adds up to the challenge Hades poses as any other rogue-lite.
    The music is great, memorable and quite good to be honest, and it plays quite a part in immersing you into the game's diabolical atmosphere.
    Now the voice acting and dialogue, that was my favorite part, the execution is top notch, the comic and hilarious dialogues of some of the Gods is great, some are too good at annoying you as well like Dionysus and his vainglorious behavior, Hermes and his fast way of speaking, Zeus and Poseidon at being the good ol' dumb but good hearted uncles, etc... The emotions that each actor emits through their dialogue is honestly something I've never seen in any other game but rarely, and for that Hades earns a special place in my heart.
    In summary, Hades is a great game for those who thrive a fun journey into the realms of hell, all while meeting all the different characters from Greek mythology, so if you're a fan of fast paced gameplay, great visuals and good story telling, this game is right up your alley.    … Expand
  59. Federatie
    Nov 17, 2022
    9
    Awesome roguelite with a great twist on the genre. Building up relationships with characters around the underworld as you go. The gameplay can feel repetitive but it's what you make of it. With many different weapons and ''upgrades'' that you can change each time you die it's on you to change things up.
  60. turgaysenturk
    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.
  61. Josle
    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
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    Nov 27, 2022
    9
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  63. alexwhywaite
    Dec 6, 2022
    10
    In my first playthrough of Hades, I made some clear gameplay mistakes however the biggest mistake I made had nothing to do with gameplay. I completely underestimated how much I would fall in love with the story, the art, the characters, and I think I know why. If you have played the gambit of Rogue-Like games then the story isn’t what you play for. Binding of Isaac doesn’t have a story arcIn my first playthrough of Hades, I made some clear gameplay mistakes however the biggest mistake I made had nothing to do with gameplay. I completely underestimated how much I would fall in love with the story, the art, the characters, and I think I know why. If you have played the gambit of Rogue-Like games then the story isn’t what you play for. Binding of Isaac doesn’t have a story arc that you get lost in, it’s just there. Hades is so very different, and for fans of rogue-lites who don’t embrace that element of the game, they will miss the best parts of what makes this game a masterpiece.

    You are thrusted immediately into the action fueled gameplay, but there’s a subtle difference in the story delivery that I didn’t notice at first even though it was in front of my face. Prince Zagreus is narrating his distasteful thoughts of his father, the brutal god of the underworld Hades from the first moment you take control of him. From there, you find an orb on the ground you interact with that plays a message from the goddess Athena. Zag talks back to it. Supergiant Games found a way to make every single fight, interaction with the environment, gameplay enhancement, and dialogue between characters all tie into the story they were telling.

    I didn’t pay attention however, because this was a rogue-lite and I just wanted to move fast and break things. The gameplay was so action packed and fast, that it didn’t feel like I had a moment to spare to appreciate the uniquely woven story into the fabric of each of my runs.These games are about cool builds, getting stronger each run you play, and seeing if you can climb further than ever before, or so I thought. After eight hours of gameplay I learned the hard way that this game was much deeper, and I already wanted to replay through those same 8 hours to pick up on story tidbits I had been skipping the whole time. So I did.

    I made a new save and started fresh. I had only done twenty or so runs, so this was no big deal to me, because the gameplay had engaged me enough to this point. In other rogue-lites beating the final boss is merely a gameplay victory that nothing of consequence hinges on. This was different. I wanted Zagreus to escape, because he deserved it. I wanted Hades to lose. My escape mattered and suddenly that meant understanding Zag’s relationships to everyone else in the House of Hades. That’s when I began to first notice the game's relationship system unlocked by gifting Nectars, each time opening new dialogue. I also noticed that with each death suddenly there was a new dialogue option with each character also. They talk about your attempted escape, and your relationship with your father. They are all invested in your success or failure. It all came together like a quilt of unique pieces of cloth. Each square was a different unique nugget I hadn’t seen before.

    The game won’t satisfy most rogue-lite die-hards. The gameplay variation in builds, boons, classes, and items pales in comparison to some of the other games in the genre. The layouts and enemies aren’t nearly varied enough to capture your attention alone, and quite frankly your first clear is relatively easy in the end. You are just going to eventually be strong enough to win on raw character power rather than skill. This would leave the typical rogue-like fanboy thirsting for challenge rather unsatisfied, but there is plenty of endgame after unlocking the pact of punishment and hell mode, with endless difficulty scaling. The challenge is there, you just have to speed run to it if you don’t want the story, but try not to for once.

    Hades is a perfect game, and a unique title with so many subtle unique features I’d need a few more pages to discuss them. None of them on their own are mind-blowing, but it’s the experience they all work towards that is. You can spend 4 hours sitting and playing, swapping weapons(classes), growing in power and skill. Every time you do experience changes in gameplay, it will be accompanied by seamless storytelling narrated by a host of characters that you can’t help but care about, and want to learn more about. The single unique element of Hades, is that there isn’t a single thing in the game I can think of that isn’t relative to the narrative, and that’s a feat of immersion no other game I’ve played has ever accomplished. If you miss that part, you missed out on one of the best games and stories of the last 5 years.    … Expand
  64. MeAndMyGamertag
    Dec 26, 2022
    10
    Perfect story. Perfect soundtrack. Perfect gameplay. Perfect acting. etc etc
  65. BartBuller
    Jan 2, 2023
    10
    Great roguelite with satisfying gameplay, stunning animation, gripping music and some of the best dialogue to be found in video games. Must-play.
  66. RandoNerd
    Jan 1, 2023
    10
    Pretty impressed with the adventure quality and detail. On PC to move it weird. But it’s a pretty good game and Cerberus is so cute
  67. Chillaoi
    Jan 19, 2023
    9
    Review só pra lembrar a nota que dei pro jogo:
    Um dos "roguelite" que já joguei, personagens memoráveis, diálogos perfeitos, jogabilidade incrível e só perde em questão de diversidade, existem varias armas e modificações para o Zagreus e chefões mas mesmo assim para mim parece faltar algo.
  68. Pmstz
    Jan 31, 2023
    8
    Excellent f**** RogueLite !
    Just take it.
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
  69. nicolasrcs
    Jan 27, 2023
    10
    Hades is everything great about the roguelite genre all but perfected. a masterpiece
  70. farrrullll
    Jan 27, 2023
    8
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  71. Bushido_DZ95
    Mar 20, 2023
    8
    Immediately striking is the insanely beautiful design of both locations and characters. Gameplay that will give you a couple of hours of real fun and action. The only disadvantage of the game for me is the long main game. I know it's "roguelike", but after the first escape, it's not very interesting to continue, even though additional tests and stuff are added.
  72. APolChrome
    Jun 28, 2023
    9
    (Reseña sacada de mi cuenta de Steam: APolChrome)

    Ya he conseguido escapar del Inframundo (una vez, pero bueno lo he hecho) y en el nombre de Hades recomiendo este juego muchísimo. Ha sido un viaje con una mezcla de sensaciones muy grande, pero vamos a ir desgranando el juego. Hades es un juegarraco. Es buenísimo. Todo lo que hace, lo hace bien. Lo que más voy a alabar del juego es    (Reseña sacada de mi cuenta de Steam: APolChrome)

    Ya he conseguido escapar del Inframundo (una vez, pero bueno lo he hecho) y en el nombre de Hades recomiendo este juego muchísimo. Ha sido un viaje con una mezcla de sensaciones muy grande, pero vamos a ir desgranando el juego. Hades es un juegarraco. Es buenísimo. Todo lo que hace, lo hace bien.

    Lo que más voy a alabar del juego es su gameplay. Es híper frenético, todo el rato ocurren cosas que son importantes para la partida. El combate aunque al principio pueda parecer un "romperte el pulgar a base de pulsar botones", es bastante complejo y al tener 6 armas, permite que cada jugador se adapte a un estilo de juego cuerpo a cuerpo (como los puños) o un estilo más a distancia (como el cañón).

    Tengo que admitir, que cuando dicen lo típico de "cada partida es distinta" no me convencían, pero después de jugarlo, me han convencido definitivamente. TODO es distinto. Las bendiciones de los distintos dioses, los recursos que consigues, los enemigos, los minijefes, los diálogos, los NPCs que te encuentras hasta algunos jefes cambian partida tras partida. Es increíble.

    Pasamos por lo audiovisual y más a lo visual que a lo audio. La música está bastante bien y ambienta muy bien las distintas situaciones y lugares. Además, el doblaje (aunque lo tenga en inglés) es tremendo. Pero lo visual... Pocos juegos he visto tan bonitos como Hades. Los personajes son espectaculares al verlos en los diálogos y hasta sin verlos en estos (como pasa con los enemigos, que se ven muy bien). Los entornos se caracterizan muchísimo y logran transmitir sensaciones muy adecuadas para los lugares.

    La historia y sus diálogos... Daría para una review entera. Me ha encantado. Como persona que le encanta la mitología griega, es un placer jugar a este juego. Ves la relación que existe entre todos los dioses a través de los diálogos con tanto humor en la mayoría de personajes. Ves como está la relación entre Zagreo y Hades a través de sueños y diálogos. Ves un montón de historias separadas que forman un lore súper extenso y que hace que hablar con cada personaje sea algo mágico.

    Con Hades, iba buscando cobre y encontré no oro, sino platino. Recomendadísimo aunque no te gusten o no estés familiarizado con los Rogue-Likes.    … Expand
  73. netbattler15
    Mar 6, 2023
    10
    I don't find myself often being super into rogue likes, but this one really grabbed me and didn't let go until I had finished the post game story content. The combination of story with gameplay really motivated me to keep pushing for more runs, and the build variety made sure it never got stale.

    I went back and played previous Super Giant games after this one and loved them as well.    I don't find myself often being super into rogue likes, but this one really grabbed me and didn't let go until I had finished the post game story content. The combination of story with gameplay really motivated me to keep pushing for more runs, and the build variety made sure it never got stale.

    I went back and played previous Super Giant games after this one and loved them as well. I'm super excited for the sequel.    … Expand
  74. Chileoz
    Apr 28, 2023
    10
    This is absolutely the best Roguelike game I have played. You may feel it looks old school and overwhelming for the first few plays, especially since you may not be able even to beat the first boss. However, after you get used to the mechanism and monsters, you will start looking into different skills and combinations. You can build them by yourself or look at some strategies online.This is absolutely the best Roguelike game I have played. You may feel it looks old school and overwhelming for the first few plays, especially since you may not be able even to beat the first boss. However, after you get used to the mechanism and monsters, you will start looking into different skills and combinations. You can build them by yourself or look at some strategies online. Meanwhile, the story is also very interesting and amazing. Highly recommended.… Expand
  75. OskarJUK
    Jun 17, 2023
    9
    Game is very fresh and you can play long hours without boring. There are so many combinations of gods and a lot of skills to unlock. Very good game
  76. erfunfazli
    Aug 8, 2023
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Awesome designs, good voice acting and good gameplay.
    But it's so grindy and repetitious. Why I should kill hades for 10 times to end game?    … Expand
  77. Magical_Viktor
    Apr 30, 2023
    7
    Существуют просто Зло и Большое Зло, а за ними обоими в тени прячется Очень Большое Зло. Очень Большое Зло, Геральт, это такое, которого ты и представить себе не можешь, даже если думаешь, будто уже ничто не в состоянии тебя удивить. И знаешь, Геральт, порой бывает так, что Очень Большое Зло схватит тебя за горло и скажет: «Выбирай, братец, либо я, либо то, которое чуточку поменьше»Существуют просто Зло и Большое Зло, а за ними обоими в тени прячется Очень Большое Зло. Очень Большое Зло, Геральт, это такое, которого ты и представить себе не можешь, даже если думаешь, будто уже ничто не в состоянии тебя удивить. И знаешь, Геральт, порой бывает так, что Очень Большое Зло схватит тебя за горло и скажет: «Выбирай, братец, либо я, либо то, которое чуточку поменьше»
  78. Quazder
    Jun 27, 2023
    9
    Nice game, but if you are better at games you will soon complete it - It took me 3 hours to complete it.
  79. JRPGman
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    One of the best roguelike game. Time flew by so fast when you play this game
  80. Simsto1
    Jul 5, 2023
    10
    For any lore and dialogue lovers this is is a must have. Hades goes above and beyond in gameplay and character development. Looking forward to the 2nd one
  81. moriadagoat
    Jul 22, 2023
    10
    A really fun rouge-lite with an amazing story that was "crafted by the gods."
  82. Niveru
    Jul 30, 2023
    8
    It was a different experience for me, definitely fun. It broke my prejudice against this genre.
  83. Nagazaki
    Aug 10, 2023
    0
    This game totally deserves a 10, gameplay aswell as the storyline, voice acting, roguelike aspect and depth is truly well done and wisely created.

    I recommand you to play this one it's truly one of the best game I've playend and damned so much fun (even after hours and hours !)
  84. humansoul
    Aug 14, 2023
    8
    i enjoy but be honest
    not so much
    and some bug in audio
    graphic was so unique
  85. unwaten
    Aug 25, 2023
    8
    Hades Review: Positive and Negative Aspects

    Hades stands out as a prominent example within the roguelike genre. By examining both its positive and negative aspects, we can understand why the game has gained such popularity. Positive Aspects: Engaging Gameplay: Hades delivers fluid and dynamic gameplay. Fast-paced combat requiring quick reactions, a variety of abilities, and    Hades Review: Positive and Negative Aspects

    Hades stands out as a prominent example within the roguelike genre. By examining both its positive and negative aspects, we can understand why the game has gained such popularity.

    Positive Aspects:

    Engaging Gameplay:
    Hades delivers fluid and dynamic gameplay. Fast-paced combat requiring quick reactions, a variety of abilities, and weapon choices keep the game consistently exciting and enjoyable. Each attempt necessitates developing a new strategy.

    Storytelling and Character Development:
    The game boasts a deep storyline and character development. With each death, you discover new pieces of the story, unraveling the universe and characters further. The relationships between Hades and other characters add an emotional dimension to the game.

    Visual Aesthetics and Atmosphere:
    The game offers a visually captivating experience through its elegant art style and atmospheric world design. Each environment and character make you feel like a part of the game world. The atmosphere draws players into the story.

    Negative Aspects:

    Repetitive Content:
    Due to the nature of the roguelike genre, the game's content can become repetitive. Iterations might lead to monotony for some players. Even with different gameplay styles, sometimes traversing the same areas can feel repetitive.

    Difficulty Level:
    Hades presents a challenging difficulty level. Some players might find this difficulty occasionally frustrating. Enemy combinations and the intensity of certain levels can be demanding.

    Conclusion:

    Hades, as a notable representative of the roguelike genre, captivates players with its dynamic gameplay, intricate storyline, and aesthetic atmosphere. Repetitive content and the difficulty level might pose challenges for some players. However, the game's overall quality and entertainment value provide an experience that many players believe is well worth overcoming these challenges for.    … Expand
  86. cohri
    Aug 30, 2023
    10
    It's addicting. And it has good poly representation. What else could you want?
  87. rafael11
    Sep 7, 2023
    7
    PROS
    Fluid gameplay and responsive controls. Constant evolution and incentives in the run. The different weapons are very specific. Inspired art style.
    CONS The characters and the dialogue weren't great. The voice acting was a big letdown, seemed amateur, lacking of emotion. Music was forgettable but one theme. Too short though, a few rooms, that don't vary much from each other and    PROS
    Fluid gameplay and responsive controls. Constant evolution and incentives in the run. The different weapons are very specific. Inspired art style.

    CONS
    The characters and the dialogue weren't great. The voice acting was a big letdown, seemed amateur, lacking of emotion. Music was forgettable but one theme.
    Too short though, a few rooms, that don't vary much from each other and the game it's over. Difficulty curve is too high, it expects you to spend hours repeating and repeating the same things without much variety.    … Expand
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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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