Hades

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9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 858 Ratings

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  1. nusco
    Apr 10, 2021
    9
    Everybody's 2020 indie darling isn't my cup of tea–but it's so good that I had to play it to the end. Whatever you think about it, there are good reasons behind the universal acclaim. Hades isn't just a good game: it's an indie game that makes most "triple A" look like shallow, repetitive grindfests.

    PROS: - ASTOUNDING AMOUNTS OF CONTENT: Roguelikes are repetitive by nature. Hades    Everybody's 2020 indie darling isn't my cup of tea–but it's so good that I had to play it to the end. Whatever you think about it, there are good reasons behind the universal acclaim. Hades isn't just a good game: it's an indie game that makes most "triple A" look like shallow, repetitive grindfests.

    PROS:

    - ASTOUNDING AMOUNTS OF CONTENT: Roguelikes are repetitive by nature. Hades spices up that game loop by surprising you at every step with an incredible amount of quality content, that lasts well beyond the final credits.

    - FANTASTIC SCREENPLAY AND ACTING: At their worst, the writing and acting in Hades are Hollywood quality. At their best, they put most movies to shame.

    - SOUND MECHANICS: All the carefully curated content and the top-class dramatic work are nice–but at the bottom of it, Hades is still an action game, and a very good one at that. You'll be suitably amused and frustrated while learning to escape the underworld.

    CONS:

    SOME REPETITION: No matter how good, Hades is still a roguelike. You do the same thing over and over. This game does a great job of throwing new unexpected things at you, but a feeling of repetition still sets in after a while.

    UNBALANCED WEAPONS AND BOONS: Hades is carefully curated and balanced–but even then, some weapons are so much better than others, that the game has a hard time convincing you to vary your build, no matter how hard it tries. After the first successful run, you'll know exactly what you need to "win" multiple times in a row.    … Expand
  2. LandoGamo
    Mar 31, 2021
    10
    This game is excellent. The gameplay is craveable. You just want to keep trying again and again. The combat system/ style varies a bit depending on which weapon you choose to start the game with and continues to change as you upgrade your weapon through in game weapon upgrades.
    Hades does an excellent job as a roguelite as well. It is incredibly difficult at first with only 1 life but as    This game is excellent. The gameplay is craveable. You just want to keep trying again and again. The combat system/ style varies a bit depending on which weapon you choose to start the game with and continues to change as you upgrade your weapon through in game weapon upgrades.
    Hades does an excellent job as a roguelite as well. It is incredibly difficult at first with only 1 life but as you get permanent upgrades you start with more lives and more health. These permanent upgrades help you want to keep playing more when you are stuck on a difficult boss. You unlock new starting weapons as you play, which as stated above can really change gameplay style. I preferred the gun and being further away from enemies and that plays really differently than the sword.
    The graphics and music just ooze style. It's kind of a cel shaded/ cartoony look that kind of feels like a graphic novel about the underworld. The voice acting is generally well done too.
    Even if you are unusually not a fan of roguelite games, I would highly recommend this game. It might change your mind. If your already a fan, this is the best example in my mind.
    Scorewise, it may not be a perfect game but I am still giving it a 10. For the cost of this game and the amount of fun it is and its potential for replayabilty, it truly is excellent and everyone should try it.    … Expand
  3. Gokusondbz
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    I'll keep it simple in my opinion Hades is the best current Rogue like game out there. And one of my favorite parts of the game is the fact dying is simply part of the game making it more interesting.
  4. jgmj921
    Mar 27, 2021
    7
    Maybe I'm simply not a huge fan of this style. The repetitive combat doesn't seem too appealing to me. Gameplay itself is great.
  5. gudrqa
    Mar 26, 2021
    10
    Awesome game, the story keeps me hooked, the grinding aspect is awesome too.
  6. Alvalos
    Mar 25, 2021
    10
    This game is an absolute must play! Addictive, story driven & the variety of weapons abs power ups keep is interesting. Currently on my 64th escape attempt! The game comes with is fair few challenges. It’s certainly not easy. But patience and skill (not to mention a few Olympian gods) really can push you through to the end. Where you’re rewarded with another piece of the puzzle... untilThis game is an absolute must play! Addictive, story driven & the variety of weapons abs power ups keep is interesting. Currently on my 64th escape attempt! The game comes with is fair few challenges. It’s certainly not easy. But patience and skill (not to mention a few Olympian gods) really can push you through to the end. Where you’re rewarded with another piece of the puzzle... until you’re taken right back to the beginning again. Every snippet of the story feels like you’ve earnt the right to learn more and I love it. A switch must play!… Expand
  7. Bato
    Mar 23, 2021
    9
    Story: 8/10
    Gameplay: 9/10
    Graphics: 8/10
    Enjoyability: 9/10
    Overall: 9/10
  8. 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.
  9. Soupplate
    Mar 18, 2021
    9
    Supergiant's Magnum opus, and one of the finest roguelites/roguelites ever made. Accessible, varied, and very fun
  10. Bitek
    Mar 13, 2021
    8
    fun game with many hours of game play. I like how story develops and how the story keeps you playing the game over and over again. The game is short and once it is completed you will need to start it from the beginning to uncover full story of Zagreus. Combat is challenging and you will die a lot ! Weapons , special powers are all cool. Enemies and bosses are tough but there is always "godfun game with many hours of game play. I like how story develops and how the story keeps you playing the game over and over again. The game is short and once it is completed you will need to start it from the beginning to uncover full story of Zagreus. Combat is challenging and you will die a lot ! Weapons , special powers are all cool. Enemies and bosses are tough but there is always "god mode" for less skilled players. overall polished title. if you like dark souls type of game. Games that will challenge your reflexes then this game is for you.… Expand
  11. regalrealm
    Mar 11, 2021
    10
    WHAT A FLAWLESS GAME oh my goodness, this game is all about action and replay value!
  12. MaverickTML
    Mar 7, 2021
    10
    Great game and my game of the year for 2020 only reasons to not play this game is if you despise roguelites or don’t use switch or PC. The switch version is amazing haven’t ran into any bugs and I have made 50 escape attempts.
  13. drlowdon
    Mar 4, 2021
    9
    When Zagrues, the immortal Son of Hades, learns the identity of his real birth mother he attempts to escape from the underworld in order to find out the truth behind his lineage. Unfortunately, Hades has other ideas, and he soon realises he’ll have to fight his way past many angry lost souls along the way.

    Hades is another entry into the crowded ‘rougelike’ genre, but it is arguably the    When Zagrues, the immortal Son of Hades, learns the identity of his real birth mother he attempts to escape from the underworld in order to find out the truth behind his lineage. Unfortunately, Hades has other ideas, and he soon realises he’ll have to fight his way past many angry lost souls along the way.

    Hades is another entry into the crowded ‘rougelike’ genre, but it is arguably the best yet. The combat is excellent, with weapons and upgrades offering endless combinations of play styles to be experimented with, and a variety of enemy types each requiring different tactics. Although death will require players to start again, certain items are retained to allow players to upgrade their weapons and abilities to help with the next attempt, and this goes a long way towards reducing the frustration that games in the genre can generate.

    Add to this an interesting narrative, told by through a humorous and well voiced script, and you have the best game of 2020.    … Expand
  14. Daisuk
    Mar 2, 2021
    10
    I've never really enjoyed roguelikes/roguelites before, but this one hit home - hard! It's 100% addictive, and so much fun to figure out and play. The combat is pure excellence - swift, tactical, strategic - just brilliant. It looks and sounds just wonderful as well. Believe the hype, this one is pure gold!
  15. senselessme
    Mar 1, 2021
    10
    Hades is pretty much perfect on this console and its genre. It feels like it's made to play on the Switch docked or handheld (I think most people would play it handheld because it's convenient). It is a rogue-like type game with an exemplary learning curve, proficient difficulty, variety of weapons, combos and synergies (with which you can win all the games if you do it well, very wellHades is pretty much perfect on this console and its genre. It feels like it's made to play on the Switch docked or handheld (I think most people would play it handheld because it's convenient). It is a rogue-like type game with an exemplary learning curve, proficient difficulty, variety of weapons, combos and synergies (with which you can win all the games if you do it well, very well done indeed) and with a great narrative based on the Greek mythology.

    Excellent evocative music, good voice acting, great visuals and excellent dialogues (constantly changing with a lot of interaction) as always with Supergiant Games that with this game demonstrate their evolution. Probably one of the best rogue-likes to ever exist on the Switch.

    The only thing it lacks is more content, and not because it has little, but because it really makes me want to continue playing a video game like this even with the 100+ hours that this game can offer.    … Expand
  16. Tiank
    Feb 28, 2021
    10
    Absolutely amazing game! Supergiants did it again! This game has everything - great story, amazing gameplay, wonderful graphics and incredible music. After many, many hours on PC (around 300 easily) I find myself starting a new game on Switch and being as engaged as the first time I've played in the early access. And of course, cross-saves is something that makes this game even better -Absolutely amazing game! Supergiants did it again! This game has everything - great story, amazing gameplay, wonderful graphics and incredible music. After many, many hours on PC (around 300 easily) I find myself starting a new game on Switch and being as engaged as the first time I've played in the early access. And of course, cross-saves is something that makes this game even better - being able to switch (pun intended) between platforms with ease. Different difficulty levels available from the start (God mode giving damage resistance which can be switched on and off at any time and Hell Mode making it harder for you from the start which you cannot turn off later) and there're very well-designed and interesting difficulty modifiers designed for the end game which will surely keep you engaged for a (long) while and which you can tailor to your skills/expectations/mood. 6 weapons to choose from, 10 Greek gods to aid you and other characters to help you on your mission. Story and dialogues are funny and well-written, and the story has its special, highly emotional moments as well. It's no surprise this game is getting so many awards and if you haven't tried it yet, you really should, simply to see for yourself what the fuss is about. And it's gonna be worth it. Enjoy!… Expand
  17. ChoiTenDo
    Feb 26, 2021
    9
    People who are familiar with game are not hard to clear this game. And upgrade component is good for the beginner as well. I’m sure that anyone can clear this game as long as they play with patience
  18. EddieSchus716
    Feb 25, 2021
    9
    I don't usually write game reviews and I don't usually like rogue-lite games. After defeating Hades I've come to the realization that this game is a masterpiece. Super Giant Games know very well how to create a fantastic indie. The action is slick, smooth and satisfying. The dialogue with the gods and various characters spread throughout the world are interesting and well thought out. II don't usually write game reviews and I don't usually like rogue-lite games. After defeating Hades I've come to the realization that this game is a masterpiece. Super Giant Games know very well how to create a fantastic indie. The action is slick, smooth and satisfying. The dialogue with the gods and various characters spread throughout the world are interesting and well thought out. I became addicted almost immediately. I love this game and recommend it to anyone who enjoys Greek Mythology.… Expand
  19. Gangoon
    Feb 24, 2021
    10
    Hades by Supergiant Games is one of the most balanced and polished games I have ever played. It is a roguelike dungeon crawler that always gives a challenge. The game has zero balance issues as far as I've seen, and this means that even if you have the best boons and abilities you are still gonna have challenges during your run. However, this doesn't mean the game is hard to beat. At firstHades by Supergiant Games is one of the most balanced and polished games I have ever played. It is a roguelike dungeon crawler that always gives a challenge. The game has zero balance issues as far as I've seen, and this means that even if you have the best boons and abilities you are still gonna have challenges during your run. However, this doesn't mean the game is hard to beat. At first it is near impossible, but if you keep trying the game ends up being quite manageable and even easy. This is also one of the few games where if you do what the character would do in the game it rewards you. Zagreus, the main character, is trying to escape the Underworld and would likely try his best to escape every attempt. The game rewards this playstyle by giving more rewards for bosses which makes the game more fun as you don't have to grind and can instead just play the game.

    All of the weapons are fun and unique and there is a ton of content and replayability. The story is quite good as well with some of the best voice acting I have ever seen. The art style is beautiful and detailed and the lore is expansive. The world is highly immersive since there are so many people to talk to that all react to your latest run. The only flaw in the game is the repetitive gameplay, but this is easily overlooked seeing how the gameplay loop is so much fun and very addictive. If you like roguelikes you will love this game and if you don't its still worth a try as it is likely that it is the one that pulls you into the genre.    … Expand
  20. AdamGaming
    Feb 18, 2021
    10
    A Cornucopia of a story-driven rogue-light.
    I've been sucked in by many a repetitive perma-death game in the past, but none have kept my total attention on as many levels as Hades. What sets the gameplay apart for me is the balance of the randomization. You're never resetting for a brokenly powerful combination of perks and buffs, almost every run seems viable to beat the final boss. And    A Cornucopia of a story-driven rogue-light.
    I've been sucked in by many a repetitive perma-death game in the past, but none have kept my total attention on as many levels as Hades. What sets the gameplay apart for me is the balance of the randomization. You're never resetting for a brokenly powerful combination of perks and buffs, almost every run seems viable to beat the final boss. And the story!
    I won't spoil anything, all I'll say is I'm 50 hours and 60 runs in and Hades' scope of gameplay options and fully voice-acted story will Not. Stop. Unfolding. A strong recommendation, even at full price.    … Expand
  21. IndyGameFan
    Feb 16, 2021
    10
    So this is what a perfect game feels like?
    It is hard. So unbelievably hard. Yet I constantly want to go back and play more. I was annoyed when it lost GOTY, but at least it's getting great reviews from people who have a passion for really amazing gameplay.
    I am not sure if it's really technically indie or not, and I really don't care. I'm too busy playing Hades ever few days :D
  22. thecasualgaymer
    Feb 16, 2021
    9
    The roguelike that made me enjoy a roguelike. Hades has fantastic and fun gameplay (and an easy mode for those of us who don't have the time or dedication to get gud) but where I was really hooked was the story, astounding voice acting, beautiful art and killer soundtrack.

    While it got old going through the same areas again and again (three area types doesnt make for a varied palate, no    The roguelike that made me enjoy a roguelike. Hades has fantastic and fun gameplay (and an easy mode for those of us who don't have the time or dedication to get gud) but where I was really hooked was the story, astounding voice acting, beautiful art and killer soundtrack.

    While it got old going through the same areas again and again (three area types doesnt make for a varied palate, no matter how much they're randomly generated) I still had a blast playing this game for WAY too long.    … Expand
  23. XanderB
    Feb 13, 2021
    10
    Amazing game! Feels really good to play, easy controls, challenging and not needlessly complex. Perfect game to pick up and play
  24. KusaMH
    Feb 8, 2021
    10
    El mejor indie que eh jugado. Adictivo, desafiante, divertidisimo! se lo recomiendo a todo el mundo. Jugué mas de 100 hs y tiene una cantidad de dialogo absurda ya que aun los personajes me siguen diciendo cosas nuevas!
  25. shoebill
    Feb 5, 2021
    7
    I had fun with this for the 15-20 hours that I played it, but never did finish it. It's a roguelike with some additional light RPG elements (i.e., you actually level up certain stats to make the game easier once if you die). My issue is that the runs are a bit too long. I kept dying on the end boss because I didn't understand its attack patterns well. Well, those deaths took me an hourI had fun with this for the 15-20 hours that I played it, but never did finish it. It's a roguelike with some additional light RPG elements (i.e., you actually level up certain stats to make the game easier once if you die). My issue is that the runs are a bit too long. I kept dying on the end boss because I didn't understand its attack patterns well. Well, those deaths took me an hour to come back from, minimum. I get that's a staple of the roguelike genre, but it lost me. I had a blast in the first 10 to 20 runs as I saw constant improvement, but that flattens. It was a good game to play to wind down for the night after a dinner out (Sept. and Oct. of 2020 - the brief time we could go out!) but won't stick with me for the long term.… Expand
  26. hoodiefitz
    Feb 4, 2021
    10
    one of the best games of 2020. i believe it’s the second best action game of 2020 after doom eternal but this game has insane replayablilty. if you’re a fan of the action genre, pick this game up ($25 is insanely cheap for this game)
  27. Sangarcia993
    Feb 1, 2021
    10
    Very good. It gives a nice spin to rougelike genre. Amazing story and memorable characters. Have 80+ hours and i still whant to play more. 10/10
  28. cubewars
    Feb 1, 2021
    5
    Completely solid in all aspects, levels of polish and balance that very few games manage to reach.
  29. AnxiousArcana
    Feb 1, 2021
    10
    What is there to say that has not been said. The story, the art, the music, the characters and most importantly the fighting system are meticulously crafted with so much attention to detail and nods to original Greek myths. I'd recommend this game to anyone wanting to feel the fun of rogue-likes without the dread of dying and loosing all their progress, because when you fail in fightingWhat is there to say that has not been said. The story, the art, the music, the characters and most importantly the fighting system are meticulously crafted with so much attention to detail and nods to original Greek myths. I'd recommend this game to anyone wanting to feel the fun of rogue-likes without the dread of dying and loosing all their progress, because when you fail in fighting your way out through the underworld you get the chance to explore the unique stories of lovable and well fleshed out characters and a very complex yet touching story of a family being reunited.… Expand
  30. Thomasziemann
    Feb 1, 2021
    10
    Holy sh*t, this game is amazing! So much love in it and the gameplay/story is so fun. It’s pretty hard but you’re constantly progressing and getting better.
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Universal acclaim - based on 48 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  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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