Hades

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  1. alectivism
    Oct 19, 2020
    10
    Feels like a GOTY to me. Surpassed my experience with Dead Cells, which I loved. Awesome soundtrack and dialogue. Gameplay is diverse enough to keep every run fresh.
  2. whale
    Oct 19, 2020
    10
    It contains all essentials of a game. Story, Replayability, Variety, Gameplay and Artwork. Every run/escape is going to be different and every run satisfies. It's addictive but also you can put down to relax for next day.
  3. NRD_Leodis
    Oct 19, 2020
    10
    Amazing game. From the writing to the gameplay to the addictive progression, best rogue ever. Never thought anything would beat Dead Cells into second place for me!
  4. Bhold
    Oct 15, 2020
    10
    Absolutely fantastic game. Highly recommend!
    Just go grab a copy, and enjoy.
  5. mrreptilia
    Oct 14, 2020
    10
    Continues the dev's streak of having some of the best writing, characterization, music, and world-building in games. One of the best rogue-lites I've played, and features an all-time great cast of characters. Sui generis; rogue-lite/action RPG/visual novel bliss.
  6. caloriemate
    Oct 13, 2020
    10
    Best rogue-lite on switch and probably game of the year for me. Incredible gameplay, great story and dialogue, and it still manages to surprise you with changes well into completing the game for the first time.
  7. Molny
    Oct 12, 2020
    10
    It can entertain you for so many hours, the events and newly introduced charakters, and the pact of punishment keeps the game rolling
  8. Switchindiefix
    Oct 10, 2020
    10
    Hades is a triumph of a game and shows what early-access indie games should be in 2020. Supergiant Games is one of the best indie game developers there is and they have shown their class and skill with Hades. Everything in the game is perfect from its art and music, to combat and narrative. There is not one bad thing I can think of about this game, it is simply perfect.

    If you are    Hades is a triumph of a game and shows what early-access indie games should be in 2020. Supergiant Games is one of the best indie game developers there is and they have shown their class and skill with Hades. Everything in the game is perfect from its art and music, to combat and narrative. There is not one bad thing I can think of about this game, it is simply perfect.

    If you are skeptical of the roguelite genre, Hades is the one game that will get you addicted to them. Its progression systems are rewarding, making you want to have ‘one more run’ rather than throwing your controller through the screen after a death.

    The story, though simple at its core, is enthralling and makes me want to keep playing over and over to find out the conclusion to Zag’s story. I think this has a lot to do with the excellent writing of Greg Kasavin and the amazing character designs of Jen Zee. I’ve become so interested in Hades that I’ve been Googling and reading up on Greek mythology, to get a better understanding of how all of these Gods, Spirits and Monsters intertwined.

    In my eyes there is no question that Hades is my Game of the Year. Honestly, if we didn’t live in a world where graphics rule awards, I would say it should be Game of the Year, that is how good it is. If anything in this review has piqued your interest about the game, please, please try it out. It is truly an outstanding, once in a generation game that should be played by everyone from heaven to hell.    … Expand
  9. SomeName
    Oct 9, 2020
    7
    Hades is a really fun game with a great combat loop, visuals and sound - the whole pizzazz. My one gripe with it is that there's just not enough variety in the content to justify grinding your way through the 10 successful runs required to get the actual ending. The first few runs are quite interesting until you've found your favourite weapons and abilities that allow you to wreck theHades is a really fun game with a great combat loop, visuals and sound - the whole pizzazz. My one gripe with it is that there's just not enough variety in the content to justify grinding your way through the 10 successful runs required to get the actual ending. The first few runs are quite interesting until you've found your favourite weapons and abilities that allow you to wreck the bosses, but a lot of subsequent enhancements and additional challenges unlock so slowly that you'll never even get to them before finishing the grind.

    It would have been better to reduce the unlock requirements for pretty much everything to create a better sense of progression.    … Expand
  10. tobemayr
    Oct 8, 2020
    9
    Gorgeous and fun at the same time, this game is immensely entertaining. Even when chance awards you a bad set of rules, dying and trying again is fun. The combat mechanics and intertwined progression are as subtile as the writing.

    On a personal note: I didn't enjoy Transistor and Pyre, this feels much better.
  11. INU4SH4
    Oct 8, 2020
    9
    Ever since playing Binding of Isaac: Rebirth back in 2016 I've been a huge fan of the roguelike genre and Hades is just another reminder of why I love these games so much.

    First off, Hades is exceptionally well written for a roguelike game. Generally, they lack in the story department and the gameplay makes up for it, but Hades manages to deliver both a beautiful story and amazing    Ever since playing Binding of Isaac: Rebirth back in 2016 I've been a huge fan of the roguelike genre and Hades is just another reminder of why I love these games so much.

    First off, Hades is exceptionally well written for a roguelike game. Generally, they lack in the story department and the gameplay makes up for it, but Hades manages to deliver both a beautiful story and amazing characters as well an almost flawless fast-paced combat. All the characters' dialogues and small interactions are priceless.

    This game is not only for those who love addictive and punishing roguelike games but is also a must-play for everyone who loves ancient Greece and its mythology since the story is so well-written and interesting. Also, for those who aren't skilled enough in the roguelike genre, the game includes a less punishing mode for those interested in the narrative. So it's accessible for the majority of gamers.

    To conclude. Hades is probably the second-best roguelike game I've ever played since Binding of Isaac: Rebirth. Go play it and replay it, you won't regret it.    … Expand
  12. tibzoid
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    Incredibly fun and satisfying to play. Truly wonderful. Definite must-buy. The gameplay is exciting and varied, and the vibe of the game is smart and engaging.
  13. Karmicjester
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    Nearly ONE HUNDRED hours in Hades - and it's still cool and full of satisfaction. I'm a sloppy player, I've finished the game for ONLY the first time only after dying a couple dozens of times... And you need much more to see real ending. But because this game's plot and story is a masterpiece, dying wasn't something frustrating. Arguably the best rougelike ever, beating even fabulous DeadNearly ONE HUNDRED hours in Hades - and it's still cool and full of satisfaction. I'm a sloppy player, I've finished the game for ONLY the first time only after dying a couple dozens of times... And you need much more to see real ending. But because this game's plot and story is a masterpiece, dying wasn't something frustrating. Arguably the best rougelike ever, beating even fabulous Dead cells, that gives us virtually no story at all. Characters, music, art - all this emphasize the story and setting. Just few faults: Switch performance is sometimes, just sometimes, a bit sloppy as I am while text in descriptions is way too small even on TV. And we want more levels and are ready to pay for them, Supergiant!… Expand
  14. Jensmetacritic
    Oct 2, 2020
    10
    I signed up for metacritic Just to let you know: Ist IS THAT good. Great Game!
  15. heliopaws
    Oct 1, 2020
    10
    unbelievably fun gameplay
    unbelievably good plot
    unbelievably clever gameplay loop involved with plot
    unbelievably great voice acting
    unbelievably next level music and sound design
  16. Denis94
    Sep 30, 2020
    8
    Su nombre es Zagreo hijo de Hades y pretende escapar del inframundo a base de palos eso sí, en este Rogue Like de SuperGiant.

    La curiosidad de este título se basa en que cada vez que pereces en las feroces batallas, mejoras algo que te hace aguantar más y eso incita a superarte una y otra vez para llegar a tu objetivo. Grandes gráficos ya muy característicos de esta empresa, la banda    Su nombre es Zagreo hijo de Hades y pretende escapar del inframundo a base de palos eso sí, en este Rogue Like de SuperGiant.

    La curiosidad de este título se basa en que cada vez que pereces en las feroces batallas, mejoras algo que te hace aguantar más y eso incita a superarte una y otra vez para llegar a tu objetivo.

    Grandes gráficos ya muy característicos de esta empresa, la banda sonora está más que a la altura y es una delicia como ambienta el juego.

    La historia tienes que investigarla por tu cuenta que tiene su chicha aunque parezca que no.

    En definitiva un juego entretenido y exigente que tendrás que completar varias "runs" para exprimirlo por completo .    … Expand
  17. blubberguts
    Sep 29, 2020
    5
    Game is tedious. I was bored within minutes.

    1. Don't like the art style 2. Don't like the music 3. All the rooms look like each other and make utterly no sense as rooms. They look like random pieces that have been assembled into a "room"....because that's what they are. Procedural content generation. 4. No inventory. No armour or weapons. Some of the greatest fun of a    Game is tedious. I was bored within minutes.

    1. Don't like the art style

    2. Don't like the music

    3. All the rooms look like each other and make utterly no sense as rooms. They look like random pieces that have been assembled into a "room"....because that's what they are. Procedural content generation.

    4. No inventory. No armour or weapons. Some of the greatest fun of a rogue-like is building an ever better set of armour and weapons....well you won't be doing that here. Instead, you just get new abilities.

    Even older games like Grim Dawn or Diablo 2 are more fun than this, and graphically better too. Do yourself a favour and avoid....    … Expand
  18. undoerer
    Sep 29, 2020
    10
    This game is a perfect addition to Switch. Love the art direction and gameplay.
  19. Syntheticproduc
    Sep 28, 2020
    6
    Really fun at first and for a few hours, but becomes incredibly grindy after that. Its just the same thing over and over worth no sense of progression. You might get a few crystals there and there but changes on the gameplay is minimal, so you're just stuck repeating the same gameplay.

    Wish it was 'punchier' (shorter) witbout the need to drop dozens of hours of samey grind.
  20. slikk66
    Sep 29, 2020
    10
    ive never played a rouge/rougelite/rougelike before, but with all the hype and $20 decided to give it a shot on the switch. it's really good, I've put at least 20~ hours on it already in just a few days, which says a lot for me!! i imagine just about everyone will enjoy it.
  21. JimmyE3
    Sep 28, 2020
    10
    Addictive game play, great style, and somehow a very rich and smooth story. Greatest Roguelike I have ever played. Period.
  22. wiiroy
    Sep 28, 2020
    10
    I did not expect this game to be a 10/10, but it really is. Unlike other rouge-likes failure is actually fun in this game, not frustrating. You always have something on the go; whether it be a relationship with other characters (who are all awesome, ancient Greek gods or heroes), or new weapons, upgrades to the world, or to your own abilities. Every time you die you get to make progress inI did not expect this game to be a 10/10, but it really is. Unlike other rouge-likes failure is actually fun in this game, not frustrating. You always have something on the go; whether it be a relationship with other characters (who are all awesome, ancient Greek gods or heroes), or new weapons, upgrades to the world, or to your own abilities. Every time you die you get to make progress in one of these things, so there really is no such thing as a loss of progress in this game. You're always progressing. As a result, it's not frustrating. It's just fun all the time.

    Interestingly, I find Hades similar to Civilization, of all games. It has that same "one more turn" feel to it. You could easily burn away all the hours of the night just having "one more" go, and have a blast doing it.

    As other have said, the visuals, story, sound design, and gameplay are all masterful. But I want to emphasize the value here. There're 6 basic weapons and each has 4 variants, so there's 24 different combat styles. And that's without even mentioning all the perks you get from the Olympian gods as they aid your escape from the underworld, or the "keepsakes" - items gifted to you by other characters which you carry with you to provide various benefits. With those included, there must be millions of different combinations of abilities, and millions of styles of play. I mean, the depth and value here is off the charts.

    This is one of those games like the Witcher 3 where I actually feel kind of guilty for buying it on sale, because I know it deserves the full price. If you're not sure or you're waiting for a sale I say just buy it now. You won't regret it.    … Expand
  23. Rbar
    Sep 27, 2020
    10
    A must own for Switch owners. The death, rebirth, upgrade system is amazing! Keeps me wanting more.
  24. Naeonixion
    Sep 27, 2020
    10
    Absolutely breathtaking. Play it, you won't regret it. From music, to pacing, to combat and a massive amount of content to get through, it would be worth the 25$ twice over. I've bought three copies for friends. That's how good this is.
  25. Revoltado
    Sep 27, 2020
    8
    Jogo muito viciante, porém tem alguns aspectos que não gostei:
    - a cada avanço o jogo aumenta a dificuldade, porém a evolução da personagem é lenta muito lenta, dando a sensação que sempre está muito fraco
    - O RNG pode ser muito cruel, dando as piores bênçãos de cada deus ou recompensas medíocres, e desistir não modifica, para renovar é obrigado a morrer
  26. Ratonzuela
    Sep 27, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece in every possible way.
    Very rewarding game with incredible (as usual) voice acting,very responsible controls, very well animated, astonishing gameplay.
    Couldn't recommend it more.
    Don't play if you dont like grinding games.
  27. Jacket882
    Sep 26, 2020
    10
    Such a surprise hit for me.. Amazing game. Addictive, good story, amazing mechanics. Game of the year if you even remotely like progression based games.
  28. SenorGuch
    Sep 25, 2020
    10
    After 1 week of playing, I signed up to rate this perfect game. Just when you think the story concludes, it goes on to continue way beyond expectations. Gameplay is different every time and the "heat" aspect keeps things challenging and interesting. The playability is high, dialogue is seemingly infinite and graphics are on point. One of the saving graces of this year.
  29. nismo10
    Sep 25, 2020
    10
    Lo he jugado al rededor de 6 horas y no me canso de jugarlo, me parece una mezcla con lo mejor de Diablo III, Castlevania SOTN y The binding of Issac, simplemente, me encantó
  30. Nimbus98
    Sep 24, 2020
    10
    This game is really amazing! I started playing a couple of days ago and I can't leave it be! The game is really challenging, but as it progresses you can buy more and more upgrades for Zagreus. The different weapons also add incredible depth to the game, because you want to try them all. I really can't think of any downsides of this game, even the sound and music is on point. Love it!
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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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