Hades

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9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 858 Ratings

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  1. sportyspicer
    Aug 8, 2021
    10
    If you like roguelikes, then this is an easy pick up.

    Not sure if you do? Imagine a dungeon crawler that lasts 30 minutes. Each run through, you grow stronger by finding powers tied to various Olympic Gods. Then you die. You respawn and lose most of your stuff! Except for a few resources that carry over after death. You invest those resources into improving your relationships    If you like roguelikes, then this is an easy pick up.

    Not sure if you do? Imagine a dungeon crawler that lasts 30 minutes. Each run through, you grow stronger by finding powers tied to various Olympic Gods. Then you die.

    You respawn and lose most of your stuff! Except for a few resources that carry over after death. You invest those resources into improving your relationships with various Gods or denizens of the underworld, or into your living quarters. Doing so improves your character permanently, and you keep getting further and further.

    I'd recommend this game to anyone and everyone capable of enjoying a challenge (those who cant stand to die should look elsewhere).    … Expand
  2. JanembaFreak
    Aug 12, 2021
    10
    Absolutely incredible game. Where do I even start? The art style is inspired, there's more dialog than anyone could ever hope to find, and it's all wonderfully voice acted. The gameplay is challenging but fair, you never feel cheated and always want to play just one more run. Multiple weapons, each with completely different, but equally fun playstyles. Don't get me started on the story andAbsolutely incredible game. Where do I even start? The art style is inspired, there's more dialog than anyone could ever hope to find, and it's all wonderfully voice acted. The gameplay is challenging but fair, you never feel cheated and always want to play just one more run. Multiple weapons, each with completely different, but equally fun playstyles. Don't get me started on the story and characterization, it's some of the best I've ever seen. An absolute home run, pick this game up if you haven't already, you won't be disappointed.… Expand
  3. Giovannov
    Aug 20, 2021
    9
    Je ne suis pas un habitué/Adepte du genre d'Hades,
    Méconnaissant de tout ce qui peut être lié au genre Rogue-like/lite
    C'est vierge de tout passif/review que je lance Hades sur Switch : c'est une énorme claque, je comprends vite ce qu'il m'attend sur la 50aine d'heure à suivre. à la fin du premier run je n'ai envie que d'une chose, recommencer et tester de nouvelles armes, nouveau    Je ne suis pas un habitué/Adepte du genre d'Hades,
    Méconnaissant de tout ce qui peut être lié au genre Rogue-like/lite
    C'est vierge de tout passif/review que je lance Hades sur Switch : c'est une énorme claque, je comprends vite ce qu'il m'attend sur la 50aine d'heure à suivre. à la fin du premier run je n'ai envie que d'une chose, recommencer et tester de nouvelles armes, nouveau pattern.
    Ce que je rechercher dans un jeu : la rejouabilité/l'innovation/le renouvellement. à l'intérieur d'un carcan posé, Supergiant arrive à créer la surprise. Que ce soit dans ses dialogues, son gameplay, narration etc etc
    Je découvre ce studio indé qui met une belle claque en terme de cohérence à pas mal d'autres opus..
    Mon Goty ? peut etre bien de part sa surprise, au pire ce sera un top 5.

    mes +
    -Un DA chatoyante
    -Un Lore qui se mêle parfaitement avec l'histoire
    -Gameplay aux **** oignons
    -Rejouabilité monstre
    -Les dialogues
    -la BO, le sound design

    mes -
    -on voudrait un mode COOP ?    … Expand
  4. Theesc
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hades is one of those rare games that pushes the genre forward and sets a new standard of what all other Roguelike games after will try to aim for. With beautiful visuals, fast responsive gameplay, and amazing dialogue and music. Hades is the complete package and a game thats must play for anyone.

    Hades main premise is that you play as Zagreus, the son of the greek god Hades. The main objective is to escape the depths of the Underworld completing 4 Levels, Tartarus, Asphodel, Elysium, and The Temple of Styx. Each level is then broken up into rooms which after defeating all the enemies gives you something depending on whats the doors icon. They can range from gaining coins, Keys, Darkness, Gemstones, Hearts, and Nectar that are all items that you use in the game. But you can also you can receive a Boon from another god helping you escape to the surface. You can choose between 3 boons these boons are temporary and enhance Zagreus. Choosing which boon you like is part of the fun blending different styles so each run feels different. Using boons to fit your play style will help you progress farther and faster. Each player will have their own favorites as all of the gods and strong and helpful. You can also visit a Character in each region (outside of Temple of Styx) These characters give you specific boost that's always worth visiting when available. After completing enough rooms you a greeted with a boss all the way up till you vs your father Hades.

    Hades features 6 different starting weapons that each have 4 different variants. Swords are the standard fast and dependable. Spears have longer range, Shields which can be used to block attacks and be thrown Captain America-like. Bows which have range and spread damage, Fist which you get up close and punch, and Guns which have ammo and grenades. Each weapon have a main and secondary attack as well as a dash attack. You also have a cast as a range projectile that can be upgraded and changed in various ways.

    What separates Hades from others like it in the genre is the way it handles the story and dialogue. After each attempt you will be returned to the House of Hades which is basically you overworld in-between runs. Here you can have access to your room and mirror. Using darkness you collect the mirror has permanent upgrades that you can take with in each run. As you play you unlock more upgrades making you stronger and easier to progress farther. Each upgrade has 2 different options giving you more options for how you want to play. Also you can talk to characters who will talk about your last run or advance the overall story. Here you can gift characters Nectar that you collect on your runs. Nectar increases the relationship with that character and gives you their Keepsake which is one item you bring on your runs and can be upgraded as you use them. After giving enough nectar you can then start gifting ambrosia for even higher rewards. You can even fall in love in this game with 3 possible romantic options. Overall each character has unique and LOTS of dialogue that will not repeat for a very long time. As well with all the lines being terrifically voice acted its one of the best in any video game.

    Gameplay: Tight controls Fast action and combat, Addictive hack and slash action game that plays great. Difficulty can be hard for some but its fairly difficult and dying gives you the chance to get stronger and try another run.

    Graphics: Looks and runs Amazing at 60fps its very smooth playing both handheld and docked. Beautiful Chracter models and locations make this game very pleasing to look at.

    Story: Its one of the better written and voice acted story ive played in any video game. Its simple concept opens up with with great characters and dialogue. Very memorable and perfect for a video game

    Music: Fantastic, so many great songs you'll be sure to be humming this music and listening to some songs over and over

    Replay/Longevity: Its concept of playing till you die and being able to beat the game in one go has a great loop. You can easily play this game for this game for as many attempts as you want. Beating this game the 1st time is just start and turning up the heat up gives this game a lot of longevity for months and months..

    UI/Menus: Everything is well organize and easy to find. Being able to save in between rooms is helpful for picking up and playing in short burst.

    Overall: Supergiant has done it again with arguably their best game yet. Its a genre defining game that Switch owners must own. Now that its on all other consoles and Gamepass theres no reason to skip this masterpiece    … Expand
  5. Mikymask
    Sep 28, 2021
    10
    Me falta aun por jugar pero que diálogos, que adictivo, diseño increíble, me encanta!
  6. IamSquid
    Jan 2, 2022
    10
    I didn't think I'd like this game. 100 hours later, I realize how wrong I was to be skeptical. When the pandemic is over, this will probably be my go-to game to play while traveling.
  7. 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!
  8. luis2w12
    Nov 11, 2021
    10
    This game is really good because of:
    -A lot of dialogue
    -Really good game play
    -Great history
    It is a must play
  9. Sensou
    May 4, 2023
    10
    One hell of a game!

    Seriously, I dislike rouge-like type of game and completely not consider myself to get Hades. But, there's a lot of high praise and talk about that which kind of intrigue me to try it and I end it up getting it while on sale and oh boy, I never feel so hooked into a game since Monster Hunter and Sekiro. The odd thing is, the game feels short but has a very high    One hell of a game!

    Seriously, I dislike rouge-like type of game and completely not consider myself to get Hades. But, there's a lot of high praise and talk about that which kind of intrigue me to try it and I end it up getting it while on sale and oh boy, I never feel so hooked into a game since Monster Hunter and Sekiro.

    The odd thing is, the game feels short but has a very high replayability. I thought I only has played the game around 10 hours or so, but after 10 days my switch recorded that i've played for 25ish hours, like what?!

    Conclusion: Everything is just amazing about this game. Story, combat, characters and lore. You like rouge-like? I believe you already own the game. You don't like it? Buy it and you won't regret it.    … Expand
  10. dan-man
    Jan 18, 2022
    10
    Best action RPG type out there, as far as I can tell. Great tunes, FPS, visuals and design all around.
  11. buszmenn
    Feb 20, 2022
    9
    A great game for short sessions. Demanding but fair, giving you a sense of progress and development of your skills. A great heat system that makes the challenges never end.
  12. 0zaiko
    Dec 29, 2021
    9
    Insanely good gameplay with an insane range of replayability. All set in a beautiful game with great music.
  13. Blue9710x
    Mar 28, 2022
    9
    Hades is the first roguelike game I have played and I couldn't have asked for a better introduction into this genre. The combat in Hades is enthralling and the roguelike part of the game adds so much to the story and gameplay. A must-buy game.
  14. randomgamesokay
    Mar 9, 2022
    9
    Super addictive gameplay loop with great gameplay and interesting story based on greek gods. Super fun game!
  15. ironfoam
    Jun 11, 2022
    9
    A truly addictive and great game! It took me a few hours to really get into it, but it just kept getting better and more addictive the more I played. It rewards you just enough that you get a steady progress through every run. Excellent graphics and amazing voice acting makes the game really polished!

    The game does however struggle on the Switch. In intense fights, with lot's of    A truly addictive and great game! It took me a few hours to really get into it, but it just kept getting better and more addictive the more I played. It rewards you just enough that you get a steady progress through every run. Excellent graphics and amazing voice acting makes the game really polished!

    The game does however struggle on the Switch. In intense fights, with lot's of graphical effects, the machine is not able to keep up. This is quite annoying, as it's really when the game is most intense you need it the most to run smoothly. Though I have joyed to play this a lot on the switch, I would assume it's better on a more powerful device. Without these issues, I would give this game 10/10.    … Expand
  16. Zzocs
    Mar 23, 2022
    10
    Hades is one of the few switch games i can see myself consistently coming back to. The combat is fairly simple yet still clean, fair and gripping. The arsenal that Zagreus has available to him allows for almost endless replayablitiy. That coupled with the bounty mechanic can really spice up every run through the game. Being able to just pick my switch on the train and blast through theHades is one of the few switch games i can see myself consistently coming back to. The combat is fairly simple yet still clean, fair and gripping. The arsenal that Zagreus has available to him allows for almost endless replayablitiy. That coupled with the bounty mechanic can really spice up every run through the game. Being able to just pick my switch on the train and blast through the underworld in half an hour with a host weapons and godly abilities at my disposal is something i cant see myself getting bored of anytime soon. 10/10 must play game and at that price, why not ?!?!… Expand
  17. lostnumber17
    Apr 24, 2022
    10
    Hades is beyond worth its value. From graphics, to the hours of dialogue and story, incredibly addictive gameplay, and amazing soundtrack, this game is a 10/10 in every category!!
  18. FuriousFromage
    Apr 28, 2022
    10
    IMO the gold standard for a what a game should be. The narrative system tells a story in a way that is only possible in a game. I was constantly excited to see what would come next, regardless of the success of my run.
  19. Sytark
    May 2, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Juego muy adictivo. Personajes carismáticos y jugabilidad muy cómoda 10/10.… Expand
  20. Jdotdeedot
    Sep 10, 2022
    10
    An actual masterpiece of a game. Amazing character design and art, SUPER fun and addictive gameplay/combat, and a solid story. Everyone in the world should play this game. It's actually perfect.
  21. alex_opr
    Aug 8, 2022
    10
    After around 25 hours in the game, I can say that this is the best work Supergiant Games has put out.

    It flawlessly achieves what it meant to be maximizing what a game can do in the space of the rougelite genre which is a genre that I don't particularly enjoy. The design is top-notch. The addictive gameplay loop intertwines with the thoughtfully written story in a perfect way.    After around 25 hours in the game, I can say that this is the best work Supergiant Games has put out.

    It flawlessly achieves what it meant to be maximizing what a game can do in the space of the rougelite genre which is a genre that I don't particularly enjoy.

    The design is top-notch. The addictive gameplay loop intertwines with the thoughtfully written story in a perfect way. Visuals and sound are also superb. They definitely create an identity for the game.

    So why 95/100?

    There could have been more variation regarding enemies. After 20-30 runs they tend to become very repetitive buuut you would be over with the game probably after so many runs so just in time to not feel a drag. And of course, the idea that you can pick it 3 months after and still get pieces of the story and still discover some new trinkets and extra goodies that I won't spoil makes up for this lack of variety.

    Congratulations to the entire team!    … Expand
  22. Johnny033
    Aug 14, 2022
    10
    Absolutely amazing game.

    Didn't feel tired or exhausted after starting this game from the beginning so many times.

    Nice graphics, nice playability.

    10/10.
  23. BertKA88
    Aug 27, 2023
    9
    This came out of nowhere for me. An absolute sleeper hit. One of my favourite games ever and stopped me dying from boredom while in our second lock down.
  24. PacoBN23
    Apr 25, 2023
    9
    El mejor Rogue like que he jugado hasta el momento. Me ha encantado el apartado artístico y el apartado sonoro, ya que los modelos de los personajes y la música están muy trabajados. La historia deja algo que desear porque se ve venir, pero los diálogos y las interacciones con los personajes hacen que tengas ganas de conocer más. En cuanto al Gameplay, es uno de los juegos másEl mejor Rogue like que he jugado hasta el momento. Me ha encantado el apartado artístico y el apartado sonoro, ya que los modelos de los personajes y la música están muy trabajados. La historia deja algo que desear porque se ve venir, pero los diálogos y las interacciones con los personajes hacen que tengas ganas de conocer más. En cuanto al Gameplay, es uno de los juegos más satisfactorios que he jugado, al dominarlo mola mucho ver cómo vas esquivando todo y te dan ganas de seguir avanzando sala tras sala.… Expand
  25. pipecurve
    Jan 9, 2023
    9
    Bastion was my first experience playing a game made by Supergiant, and it was amazing. The games that comes after that falls flat, but with Hades, Supergiant have outdone themselves. Many reviewers praised the replayability of this game. That being said, even if you only managed to complete the game just once, you won't regret playing it.
  26. Oliver213
    Nov 8, 2022
    8
    A graceful and gorgeous rouge-like game. I would recommend it to anyone who want to have a taste of the rouge-like genre.

    However after hours of play, you will find the pattern changes are little and might get tired of it quickly like I do. If I could choose again, I would definitely not rush playing and would take it slow to enjoy it for a longer time.
  27. Screenhero
    Nov 11, 2022
    9
    A great example of rogue-like. The combination of boons can offer many different ways of finishing a run. The art is beautiful and the voice acting incredible.
  28. Sterrewiggelary
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    Not usually my type of game, but the art style drew me in. So much fun to play.
  29. GuiBio
    Dec 29, 2022
    9
    start to play with the minimun info possible. took me a while to understand the game. but great one.
  30. cloudydays
    Jan 18, 2023
    10
    I have never played a rogueiite until this game and it definitely made me fall in love with the genre. Losing, winning, it all feels rewarding. I'm absolutely obsessed with mythology and this game scratches an itch I have been needing. I cannot recommend this game enough. If you're on the fence, don't be. Play one of the greatest games of the decade, you won't regret it! The art is just..I have never played a rogueiite until this game and it definitely made me fall in love with the genre. Losing, winning, it all feels rewarding. I'm absolutely obsessed with mythology and this game scratches an itch I have been needing. I cannot recommend this game enough. If you're on the fence, don't be. Play one of the greatest games of the decade, you won't regret it! The art is just.. astounding, the music and the voice acting. I couldn't put it down for weeks!!! There's a lot more to do than just beating foes too :) from fishing, to building relationships and upgrading certain areas! I can't freaking wait for Hades 2. Supergiant ROCKS… Expand
  31. JJtheTexan
    May 1, 2023
    10
    There are very few games I consider to be truly worthy of a perfect 10 score. Hades is one of them. Read the critics' reviews if you want to know why; all I can say is I simply could not stop playing this game until I had 100% completed everything it had to offer, dozens and dozens of hours later. When I wasn't playing Hades, I often found myself wanting to play Hades as soon as I could.There are very few games I consider to be truly worthy of a perfect 10 score. Hades is one of them. Read the critics' reviews if you want to know why; all I can say is I simply could not stop playing this game until I had 100% completed everything it had to offer, dozens and dozens of hours later. When I wasn't playing Hades, I often found myself wanting to play Hades as soon as I could. It has one of the most sublime gameplay loops I've ever experienced. I cannot wait for the sequel!… Expand
  32. TTTE
    Jun 25, 2023
    9
    This is the only rogue like game that the game play loop has been good enough to keep me interested until the credits.
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Universal acclaim - based on 48 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 48 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 48
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  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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