Hades

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9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 858 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 770 out of 858
  2. Mixed: 45 out of 858
  3. Negative: 43 out of 858
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  1. TheLinkgirl
    Mar 10, 2022
    3
    Mythology is a fascinating topic, one I enjoy quite a lot, so games based on mythology will always grab my attention. When a game like Hades comes around and starts getting recommended everywhere, you sorta have to dive in and see what it's all about. Supergiant Games is a company that I was aware of, but I'd never tried any of their games, despite many people recommending games likeMythology is a fascinating topic, one I enjoy quite a lot, so games based on mythology will always grab my attention. When a game like Hades comes around and starts getting recommended everywhere, you sorta have to dive in and see what it's all about. Supergiant Games is a company that I was aware of, but I'd never tried any of their games, despite many people recommending games like Bastion and Transistor to me over the years.

    When you're just starting to play the game, Hades feels like a lot of fun. Characters feel interesting, combat is fast and engaging, and everything feels really good quality. Unfortunately, this is one of those games that doesn't succeed on being a roguelite; Hades gets very repetitive very fast, and everything goes from being enjoyable to being tedious. It's two hours of a good game, and the rest is a chore.

    Perhaps if Hades had made the decision to not use the randomised nature of a roguelite, it could have been an exceptional game for me. Sadly, this is another game that everyone else will look at with adoration, while I simply sit in disappointment, wishing I could love something that I just don't.    … Expand
  2. waywardlaser
    Jun 28, 2022
    4
    A neat distraction but I can't imagine playing this for hours, let alone days on end. Combat-focused experiences aren't really my thing and Hades hasn't done much to sway my opinion.
  3. scorp332211
    Mar 19, 2021
    4
    This just isn't my type of game. I guess I don't like Roguelikes. I can't stand dying so often and restarting the whole game no matter how far you've gone. This game does look and play well on the Switch- so it's a good platform. Would be good if you like this type of game.
  4. TuxDC
    Sep 26, 2021
    4
    Overrated. Fun at first but after finishing the first level you realize its just grinding the same exact encounters over and over repeating, repeating, repeating and repeating the same levels. Progression is dripped out and game’s characters quickly lose any luster as repeating gameplay is designed so have to interact with each 50 times. Game story is so boring it has a journal forOverrated. Fun at first but after finishing the first level you realize its just grinding the same exact encounters over and over repeating, repeating, repeating and repeating the same levels. Progression is dripped out and game’s characters quickly lose any luster as repeating gameplay is designed so have to interact with each 50 times. Game story is so boring it has a journal for tracking you need 49 more encounters with X character to hear something new. Don’t be fooled by the high ratings as not much there.… Expand
  5. Kprof7ks
    Dec 31, 2021
    2
    I really don't know why every1 thinks that game is good. It is repetitive, annoying, the evolution is boring and we waste a lot of time coming and going in Hades house. If the story is good ( it doesn't look to be) I don't know when it starts to be good. Even after killing the first bosses, nothing really interesting happens. Total waste of time. Is that a some kind of difficult isometricI really don't know why every1 thinks that game is good. It is repetitive, annoying, the evolution is boring and we waste a lot of time coming and going in Hades house. If the story is good ( it doesn't look to be) I don't know when it starts to be good. Even after killing the first bosses, nothing really interesting happens. Total waste of time. Is that a some kind of difficult isometric game for Nintendo's children or for millennials? I am not impressed at all.… Expand
  6. Tylerm46
    Jun 20, 2021
    0
    This game may quite literally be the biggest waste of time, ever. Sure, all video games in a sense are a waste of time, but this game has no reward, no feeling of satisfaction, and no reason to keep playing (other than the dialogue which is the only well done thing in this game). The biggest problem with this game is its fundamental design of repeating levels, dying, becoming slightlyThis game may quite literally be the biggest waste of time, ever. Sure, all video games in a sense are a waste of time, but this game has no reward, no feeling of satisfaction, and no reason to keep playing (other than the dialogue which is the only well done thing in this game). The biggest problem with this game is its fundamental design of repeating levels, dying, becoming slightly stronger than last time, and hoping the RNG system will give you the abilities needed to beat the game, because you cannot beat this game with any build or any weapon, it really is so narrowed down to a singular play style that attempting to learn new weapons/fighting styles and honing your mechanics is like a said, a gigantic waste of time. The game gives you barely any chances to heal, yet the gameplay and enemies damaging abilities are so unforgiving that you absolutely NEED a reliable healing mechanic in this game. It’s ironic, because it gets harder and harder the farther you reach, yet you find yourself losing more and more precious health that you need in order to keep going further. It’s just one gigantic frustrating loop that at its core, is more tedious and time consuming than trying to learn how to knit with one hand. The one and only redeeming quality about this game is the dialogue, which was actually hilarious and really well done. Do yourself a favor and skip this game. There are plenty of other fantastic games out there worth your precious time. Not this insult.

    Also, I’m glad it was only $25 so I didn’t feel like I was completely ripped off.    … Expand
  7. Inuyasha17
    Nov 19, 2020
    0
    글쎄요.. 이 게임이 그렇게 재밌다고 느껴지진 않습니다.
    초반에는 나쁘진 않았지만 시간이 갈수록 지루해집니다.
    스토리 전개도 좋은 편이 아니고 무엇보다 스토리가 너무 뻔합니다.
  8. bencrvr31
    Dec 30, 2020
    1
    Good elements to the game but the inescapable grind of it makes it awful. I turned on god mode to make it easier after dying a bunch of times without escaping. Got my damage resistance up to 40%by dying quickly in a row to boost that a bit and got to the bone worm and the fight was different, there was more guys and the extra worms did new stuff. I turned that mode on to make it easier andGood elements to the game but the inescapable grind of it makes it awful. I turned on god mode to make it easier after dying a bunch of times without escaping. Got my damage resistance up to 40%by dying quickly in a row to boost that a bit and got to the bone worm and the fight was different, there was more guys and the extra worms did new stuff. I turned that mode on to make it easier and the game designers refused that. I don't want to grind out forever on your game. I'm fine with needing to die to repeat conversations with people to move the story along in an organic way, that's cool. But what is the point of an easy mode if you negate it by making it harder as the damage resistance increases? I've tried Bastion, Transistor, and Hades and I don't recommend any of them. They all have good elements but fatal flaws that ruin the fun. Go play Don't Starve, Stardew Valley instead, and Mark of the Ninja instead, those are truly good games.… Expand
  9. sex69
    Nov 19, 2020
    0
    It's a pretty boring game.

    The story isn't fun either.

    Action is also not good.

    It's a game of sleep.
  10. Aggregator
    Sep 24, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Don't be drawn in by the saccharine reviews if you're going to buy the Switch version.

    I bought this version after last week's Nintendo Direct. I bought it on the eShop, which means I cannot get a refund.

    It's a definite shame, because I had wanted to play the game. The atmosphere is great and the main gameplay loop is satisfying. The character interactions are engaging, and I truly wanted to see Zagreus succeed, even if his failures were due to my butterfingers.

    However, I simply cannot play the game.

    Why?

    Because there's a bug that prevents me from loading my save, possibly because I didn't buy one of each perk in the Mirror of Night. I chose different perks that I thought would benefit me the most during my playthrough. I can only assume that this is the reason my digital copy of the game is not working.

    Yes, reader, I'm telling you that if you choose to spend the darkness (currency rewarded from dungeon runs) on perks you want, rather than every perk, then the game will refuse to load your save. Currently, the developer's recommendation is to start a new save.

    At this point, I'm not particularly inclined to restart the game after putting several hours into it. I have other games in my backlog that are guaranteed to work. Unlike the titular god of the dead, I don't have all the time in the world.

    The consistent crashing is something that should have been tested during development. At the time of writing, this has not been patched. I have attempted to replay this game at least once a day over the course of the week, to no avail.

    I attempted to play the game again before submitting this review and it crashed while attempting to load my save.    … Expand
  11. sliderh2o
    Nov 7, 2020
    2
    No way is this game a 9.0 LMFAO! This is a rise and repeat game and that alone takes off 5 points. I can't stand games that make you repeat the same $#@! over and over, lame. This game just isn't that fun.
  12. TrentPotatoes
    Nov 14, 2020
    0
    If you like rogue like games, including all the grind that is normally associated with the genre, then I highly recommend this game as it is one of the best the genre has to offer. The story is great, with lots of humor and clever interactions that make each run feel more personalized than the last. With the various weapons at your disposal, settings that can make the game more difficult,If you like rogue like games, including all the grind that is normally associated with the genre, then I highly recommend this game as it is one of the best the genre has to offer. The story is great, with lots of humor and clever interactions that make each run feel more personalized than the last. With the various weapons at your disposal, settings that can make the game more difficult, and various abilities you can wield this game has an exceptional replay value. The game also has a great cast of voice actors/actresses, and the music adds much more depth to the already rich atmosphere.… Expand
  13. Inuyasha1
    Nov 19, 2020
    0
    이 게임은 9.1점같은 높은 평점을 받을 게임이 아닙니다.
    제가 생각하기에 6.1점 정도가 적당합니다.
    솔직히 타격감은 귀혼, 메이플보다 안좋습니다.
  14. TheAdjuster
    Nov 10, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I mean, it's fun for a while. But after the 2nd or 3rd playthrough, it gets stale fast. Also, it's annoying how you can't gift your interest whenever they're talking to someone else beforehand. This results in an excessive amount of playthroughs just to continue your relationship imo. They should have allowed you to gift whenever and cut down the # of playthroughs to 4 or 5 for the true ending.… Expand
  15. GermanHunCritic
    Sep 19, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game sucks. I dislike the isometric graphics, the sterile style, and, most important, the f#€ hero can't jump.
    He is glued to the ground.
    Always.
    After 10.000 hours of fun with dead cells this crappy game feels like a journey to the past.
    Do not buy this game. Do not even pirate it.
    Auf Deutsch: Ein doofes Spiel.    … Expand
  16. EmCza
    Feb 8, 2022
    1
    Maybe this is first rogue-lite with storytelling but plot is medicore and dialoges are joke of inteligence of the gamers. Gameplay is chaotic and dull. If you want great action rogue-lite choose Dead Cells or Curse of Dead Gods; if you want great story packed with action you can choose RPGs like Witcher and Xenoblade, or choose slashers like Bayonetta and No More Heroes; if you want bothMaybe this is first rogue-lite with storytelling but plot is medicore and dialoges are joke of inteligence of the gamers. Gameplay is chaotic and dull. If you want great action rogue-lite choose Dead Cells or Curse of Dead Gods; if you want great story packed with action you can choose RPGs like Witcher and Xenoblade, or choose slashers like Bayonetta and No More Heroes; if you want both choose Diablo 1 (or 2) ; you can also choose hard, dark, slow action roguelites like Darkest Dungeon or Sunless Sea (both games have great storytelling);

    Hades is very polished game in many aspects, but is not good roguelite game at all    … Expand
  17. Zzgamer
    Jun 20, 2021
    1
    Really bad game I wish I never bought it. Super over hyped indie. Not worth the ratings. It’s such an annoying game I keep dying and it pisses me off. I played this game for like 30 min and I already hate it. Not worth a single penny. Too bad nintendo doesn’t let you return or I would return instantly, at least I got it on sale
  18. M1sfiT
    Sep 3, 2023
    3
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamessss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! h

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#1 Best Switch Game of 2020
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Metascore
93

Universal acclaim - based on 48 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 48 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 48
  3. Negative: 0 out of 48
  1. Ninty Fresh Magazine
    Dec 21, 2020
    95
    Supergiant knock it out the park once again with a practically flawless game. Love roguelites? Buy Hades. Don’t love roguelites? Buy Hades. You soon will. [Issue #2, p.58]
  2. Pure Nintendo
    Dec 21, 2020
    95
    Hades is a complete package. The writing will make you laugh, the gameplay will make you smile, the bosses will frustrate you, and the art will make you stare in awe. All of which combined makes Hades a must-play, and once you start, you won’t want to stop.
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  3. Hey Poor Player
    Dec 14, 2020
    90
    Despite how long I’ve been ranting here, there’s plenty more I could say about Hades. But honestly, I feel it’s best you discover for yourself why I’m so enamored of Supergiant’s latest adventure. Though the game isn’t quite perfect, it truly earned the accolades it’s been receiving. And honestly, if they decide to implement some additional content later on, most of my complaints would be rendered moot. This is honestly my favorite game yet by Supergiant Games, and easily one of my favorite indies of 2020. If you love rogue and need something new to enjoy, be sure to put this one on your wishlist.
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