Hades

 PlayStation 5
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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 465 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 30 out of 465
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  1. 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
  2. TheGvH
    Aug 21, 2023
    9
    Hades is an absolute must-play masterpiece that effortlessly merges great gameplay, an epic soundtrack, and a compelling story. The game's engaging mechanics, combined with its immersive soundtrack, create an experience that's nothing short of remarkable. While not an easy game, its challenging nature adds to the sense of accomplishment when triumph is achieved. Hades proves thatHades is an absolute must-play masterpiece that effortlessly merges great gameplay, an epic soundtrack, and a compelling story. The game's engaging mechanics, combined with its immersive soundtrack, create an experience that's nothing short of remarkable. While not an easy game, its challenging nature adds to the sense of accomplishment when triumph is achieved. Hades proves that difficulty can be balanced with pure enjoyment. From start to finish, this game captures the essence of fun and adventure, making it an unforgettable experience that's worth every moment invested.… Expand
  3. TheSatanist
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    This one totaly took me by surprise. I expected some nice game with cool a cool artstyle I might play for about 10 hours. Ended up playing it for at least 70 on PS4 AND PS5 :D Nice story that's delivered in a really smart and refreshing way, fun combat, progressing fun dialouge for a long time that's keeping the rogue-progression interesting and a really cool ending. Indie-Gaming at itsThis one totaly took me by surprise. I expected some nice game with cool a cool artstyle I might play for about 10 hours. Ended up playing it for at least 70 on PS4 AND PS5 :D Nice story that's delivered in a really smart and refreshing way, fun combat, progressing fun dialouge for a long time that's keeping the rogue-progression interesting and a really cool ending. Indie-Gaming at its best. Really looking forward for Hades II.… Expand
  4. shaggx83
    Aug 15, 2023
    9
    Great game. Can't put down the controller. Endless replay value and also have great story.
  5. DeathGigas
    Aug 9, 2023
    8
    The art direction, storytelling and characterization very good
    each game different from the previous ones
    Divine soundtrack
    On the other hand it is too repetitive
  6. tofuisawesome
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    10/10
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  7. alex82101
    Jul 13, 2023
    10
    This game is definitely a masterpiece among indie games and puts to shame many triple-A games as well
  8. george_bondo
    Jul 12, 2023
    10
    not a fan of the genre, but this is the best supergiant games because it literally contains all the aspects of the studio for which I love it and many others
  9. jamari69
    Jun 22, 2023
    9
    Before i played this game i didn't know much about this genre but after i played this game i started to like games like this. Hades is a fantastic game
  10. tensioly
    Jun 6, 2023
    9
    Hades es uno de los mejores juegos indie que han salido hasta la fecha. Este roguelite ha llegado a ser uno de los mejores exponentes de su género gracias a su exquisita jugabilidad, sistema de progresión y curva de dificultad. La manera en la que cambia cada partida según el arma que elijas, las bendiciones que utilices y las decisiones permiten que el juego se haga muy entretenido deHades es uno de los mejores juegos indie que han salido hasta la fecha. Este roguelite ha llegado a ser uno de los mejores exponentes de su género gracias a su exquisita jugabilidad, sistema de progresión y curva de dificultad. La manera en la que cambia cada partida según el arma que elijas, las bendiciones que utilices y las decisiones permiten que el juego se haga muy entretenido de jugar, ya que cada partida que realices va a ser totalmente distinta a la anterior. Aquí entra el único punto débil del juego: la repetición de los enemigos para llegar hasta el final del juego. Tras finalizar la primera run, hasta llegar al final del juego hay que volver a pasárselo un número significativo de veces y, a pesar de que tras este final se añaden algunos enemigos e interacciones nuevas (incluso algunas mecánicas nuevas que dificultan el juego a cambio de una mayor recompensa), se hacen bastante escasos para la cantidad de veces que se te pide finalizar la run para llegar a los créditos. Esto provoca que las últimas runs que se realicen se hagan un tanto repetitivas ya que, además de este factor, las bendiciones ya no son sorprendentes y la repetición se hace notar demasiado. Añadiendo a este problema las interfaces poco intuitivas y mejorables, este juego es perfecto en todo lo demás. La historia me parece muy buena, intrigante y que consigue a través de su sencilla premisa que sea fácil de seguir y que te enganche. Cabe destacar que los arcos argumentales entre los personajes, que a su vez todos ellos son excelentes, son cada cual mejor y los hilos que se generan entre ellos generan que la historia sea muy completa y coherente. A esto se le añade el sistema de regalos, lo que permite profundizar sobre todos ellos. La mitología griega está perfectamente implementada en el juego, mediante diálogos, interacciones, intervenciones del narrador y descripciones de personajes y enemigos; siendo este uno de los pilares fundamentales del mismo. A nivel artístico es increíble, con personajes y escenarios memorablemente bellos; y la banda sonora también es excelente. He tardado unas 30 horas en pasármelo pero la duración puede variar mucho según la destreza del jugador. Un juegazo recomendable para todo el mundo. 9,2/10
    (12/2021)    … Expand
  11. 0natic
    May 19, 2023
    10
    Wow. I've just started playing Hades and I have to say that this is probably the best game I've ever played. This might be personal preference, but all these seemingly unlimited combinations of weapons and upgrades are so awesome! Everytime I get killed and start a new run, I am absolutely looking forward to my next one because I don't know which combinations are awaiting me.
    This game is    Wow. I've just started playing Hades and I have to say that this is probably the best game I've ever played. This might be personal preference, but all these seemingly unlimited combinations of weapons and upgrades are so awesome! Everytime I get killed and start a new run, I am absolutely looking forward to my next one because I don't know which combinations are awaiting me.
    This game is so refreshing from all these AAA titles that come out. I mean, they're cool and stuff, but games like Hades have something special which the most AAA games don't have.
    I have not spoiled me in any way before playing the game, and I recommend you to do the same. This game is an absolute Must-Play in my opinion.    … Expand
  12. melihabuaf
    May 19, 2023
    6
    aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaassssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssbbbbbbbbbbb
  13. mitertc73
    May 14, 2023
    0
    this game is plain sttupid and really horrible, i can not understand how this crap could be liked by even a single person ?????
  14. artillerychelle
    May 4, 2023
    10
    Simply one of my favorite games ever, it’s so fun and absolutely gorgeous. The music is superb. It’s just a very impressive game and one of the best I’ve ever played. It’s easily in my top 10 games of all time, maybe even top 5.
  15. GuardingSpartan
    Apr 25, 2023
    10
    This game always keeps me coming back for more no matter how many times I walk through the underworld all the way to the finish. The story is one of the most beautiful ones I've experienced, the combat is very fluent and smooth. The boons were amazing the Dev's did amazing making them feel god-like. Personally I love the banter zag has with all the gods and others. I always want more hadesThis game always keeps me coming back for more no matter how many times I walk through the underworld all the way to the finish. The story is one of the most beautiful ones I've experienced, the combat is very fluent and smooth. The boons were amazing the Dev's did amazing making them feel god-like. Personally I love the banter zag has with all the gods and others. I always want more hades it is a must play for sure, the Dev's put their whole heart into this project and it shows… Expand
  16. Krispyy
    Apr 13, 2023
    10
    In my top 5 favorite games of all time. A very strategic button masher, I couldn't put this game down for a few weeks. It can be a difficult game, so adapting to the different weapons and play styles is really enjoyable. Later on, you can challenge yourself with a plethora of different difficulty enhancers, so replayability is very strong. Story is great and it's a fun take on greekIn my top 5 favorite games of all time. A very strategic button masher, I couldn't put this game down for a few weeks. It can be a difficult game, so adapting to the different weapons and play styles is really enjoyable. Later on, you can challenge yourself with a plethora of different difficulty enhancers, so replayability is very strong. Story is great and it's a fun take on greek mythology. Character voicing is FANTASTIC. Level design is fun - not too many options here but it's enough. Graphics are amazing.

    This is a must play.    … Expand
  17. Ulriken
    Apr 12, 2023
    9
    Hades was the first rogue-like I played with enthusiasm! The setting, story, dialogues and banter just made me go all in. Well... until I reached Hades, lost to him and went aaaallll way back. Such are rogue-likes, either you love it or hate it, I'm more the latter. However I still love Hades, the character roster, the combat that plays so well with all its weapon variants, and the art!Hades was the first rogue-like I played with enthusiasm! The setting, story, dialogues and banter just made me go all in. Well... until I reached Hades, lost to him and went aaaallll way back. Such are rogue-likes, either you love it or hate it, I'm more the latter. However I still love Hades, the character roster, the combat that plays so well with all its weapon variants, and the art! Hell, I'm even wearing a t-shirt with a gorgeous Megaera artwork. Hades is much more than a game, it's an exceptional work of art in and of itself.… Expand
  18. Bb88
    Mar 19, 2023
    10
    Great game. One of the best rpgs out there. Only problem is the name. Hades
  19. Ruzaky
    Mar 19, 2023
    9
    Absolutely must play god-like rougue-like :) Music is masterpiece , art and character on the next level , and the combat is so good. If you're looking your gateway into the rogue likes this is it.
  20. Avey123Avey
    Mar 19, 2023
    6
    Fun rougelike with good top down combat system. The story is well implemented with the rouge like game structure. However the story was rather repetitive and so was the game after a successful run. Not enough content compared to other rougelikes which successfully stave off repetition after 1st completion run.
  21. 3ls0ul
    Mar 7, 2023
    9
    Este juego aún no lo eh jugado o completado, así que pondré una reseña y nota diferentes cuando lo haga.
  22. Rampagesmithy
    Feb 26, 2023
    9
    This game is beautiful the art style is so cool Death us rewarding you really feel like your getting better with every run This is the indie game I've ever played deffo can't wait for hades 2
  23. ZXSth
    Feb 5, 2023
    8
    Hades is a fantastic game that spits in the face of the mediocrity I have often come to expect of games ported from PC to consoles. It is so refreshing to me that this game can be played on PS5, and that, in itself, makes it an incredible game.

    There are only two major gripes I really have with Hades. The first is that much of what Hades does feels like it has been done by others, to    Hades is a fantastic game that spits in the face of the mediocrity I have often come to expect of games ported from PC to consoles. It is so refreshing to me that this game can be played on PS5, and that, in itself, makes it an incredible game.

    There are only two major gripes I really have with Hades. The first is that much of what Hades does feels like it has been done by others, to some extent - its rogue-lite elements (and I mean this as a compliment) felt like the best of what was on display from many of the early high-quality Flash games one might find on sites like Newgrounds and AddictingGames.com. However, it does all the things those games did with much more flawless execution, and to a far greater depth.

    My only other major gripe with Hades is that I did not feel overly compelled to return to it after beating the final boss for the first time. I still come back to it now and then, but it just doesn't feel like the kind of game I want to play for hours and hours - it was very, very fun while I was into it, and then I felt only a minimal urge to return to it.

    For the time that I did enjoy Hades, it had my full attention. Its art design, voice work and characters are astonishingly good and refreshingly unique. It also brings enough role-playing mechanics to the roguelike genre to feel somewhat fresh amidst this new renaissance of roguelike games (i.e. Dead Cells, 20XX, etc.). I really have little else to say about the game - it is a game that has clearly had immense amounts of work put into it, and the level of polish on display is remarkable.

    Hades deserves every accolade it has received. Its level of polish defies expectations, and shows what a dedicated team can do when it comes to crafting a video game. Even if you aren't normally a fan of roguelike games, I think there is something here for everyone, and it is respectful of your time and money. It is worth every cent I paid for it, and will likely be to you as well.    … Expand
  24. 1Rith
    Jan 31, 2023
    10
    I have never been a Rogue-like fan, but this one made me excited. The randomness of each run was a great addition since I LOVE randomness. simply put 4-5 hours in the game, I don't think I'm gonna stop.
  25. lastride
    Jan 21, 2023
    9
    What a unique game. What an experience. Super giant games is a really special developer. Hades is definitely their best work but it brings the atmosphere and the feeling from previous games. It is one of those games that you could easily spend a 100 hours and still only have scratched only the surface. I only wish I was younger and had the time to do that. Well done Super Giant games, cantWhat a unique game. What an experience. Super giant games is a really special developer. Hades is definitely their best work but it brings the atmosphere and the feeling from previous games. It is one of those games that you could easily spend a 100 hours and still only have scratched only the surface. I only wish I was younger and had the time to do that. Well done Super Giant games, cant wait for Hades 2.… Expand
  26. Akma
    Dec 30, 2022
    3
    Got bored pretty easily after a couple of hours of playing. Perhaps it's not my cup of tea.
  27. neighel1
    Dec 26, 2022
    9
    Tight gameplay
    -Engaging and strong dialogue
    -Lovable/memorable characters -Intriguing plot that drives you to continue playing and reaching the end numerous times. I'm not well versed in the catalog of games from Supergiant, but if Hades is anything to go off of, the studio produces incredible engaging products with such depth and care put into their characters and worlds, and it is    Tight gameplay
    -Engaging and strong dialogue
    -Lovable/memorable characters
    -Intriguing plot that drives you to continue playing and reaching the end numerous times.

    I'm not well versed in the catalog of games from Supergiant, but if Hades is anything to go off of, the studio produces incredible engaging products with such depth and care put into their characters and worlds, and it is absolutely worth delving into.    … Expand
  28. Crimson9
    Dec 24, 2022
    6
    Solid gameplay and nice themes, let down by typical roguelike game design and RNG effects. Ultimately its just a rush of enemies and bosses and some lore and story thrown in while you grind content with different effects and weapons. Cool, but not my cup of tea.
  29. tiago1243
    Dec 22, 2022
    8
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  30. edgyusername
    Dec 21, 2022
    10
    Played on Switch, then Xbox Series X, and then PS5. I can confirm that the PS5 version is the best. It simply runs smoother. It is a beautiful game, maybe the prettiest in years in the art department. I thought I loved their previous games a lot, but this one is even better than the rest. This and Returnal are unbelievable.
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Universal acclaim - based on 31 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 31 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 31
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  1. Cubed3
    Sep 12, 2022
    100
    Absolutely, absurdly, ungodly, good. An honest to Gods masterpiece, the likes of which are rarely seen anymore. As fun on the first run as on the fiftieth. What makes a Roguelike special is one that can keep the player engaged long term and there are so many little elements that will keep its audience coming back again and again. It's hard to find a flaw. To find a way this could be better. Supergiant have set their bar high here, delivering a game that will be used as an example in numerous areas for years to come. Following on from Transistor, and Bastion, it's exciting to see what they'll do next.
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  2. TierraGamer
    Sep 16, 2021
    95
    Hades on PS5 works perfectly. The resolution and textures look bright, colorful, and have very good quality. Sure, this is a version that doesn't take advantage of what the DualSense can offer, however that doesn't mean it can't be enjoyed. This game is a must-play, regardless of the platform.
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  3. GameOver.gr
    Aug 27, 2021
    100
    Stunning in every aspect. Jaw-dropping design, addictive battle system and freshly clever ideas to retain interest from the reproducibility of the roguelike genre.
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