Hades

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9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 858 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 43 out of 858
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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. M1sfiT
    Sep 3, 2023
    3
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamessss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! h
  3. 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.
  4. sicksak
    Jul 19, 2023
    9
    The gameplay loop while frustrating is satisfying when you finally finish a tough boss.
  5. torjo
    Jun 30, 2023
    7
    I have read some people saying that is has an "insane replayability". Yes, it has, if you love doing the same all the time. You improve a little bit, buy new stuff and blablabla. But each game takes time, even more than one hour going trough the same boring world you already know with no challenge at all.
  6. 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.
  7. Cyborg_TDRK
    Jun 9, 2023
    10
    Esse jogo é simplesmente perfeito, é top 3 de melhores jogos que eu joguei, meu segundo jogo favorito por muito pouco em relação ao primeiro lugar. A trilha sonora é impecável, todos os personagens são interessantes e te dão curiosidade sobre o mundo, a gameplay é sensacional, todos os boosts e armas são legais de usar, é uma obra prima, simplesmente um jogo perfeito
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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.
  13. GuiBio
    Dec 29, 2022
    9
    start to play with the minimun info possible. took me a while to understand the game. but great one.
  14. AndrewQ
    Dec 26, 2022
    10
    I have completed the game more than 50 times. however, I still can find sth new in the game
  15. FuryTornado
    Dec 18, 2022
    10
    The first roguelike game that got me to play and love the genre, never before I enjoyed roguelike games.
    Lovely animated artstyle, addictive gameplay with those boons/power-up and excellent narratives.
  16. umrttl
    Dec 10, 2022
    9
    Games a banger. Replayable, challenging, different, nothing to complain about.
  17. Ginger_Avenger
    Nov 20, 2022
    9
    This game really surprised me by how much fun it was. Once you get used to gameplay loop and power up over time, the game opens up more, gets a little less difficult and you begin to respond more intuitively, and I actually enjoyed playing through several times to win with different "builds" as it were (weapon choice plus which upgrades to take if offered in each room). Not strictly a fanThis game really surprised me by how much fun it was. Once you get used to gameplay loop and power up over time, the game opens up more, gets a little less difficult and you begin to respond more intuitively, and I actually enjoyed playing through several times to win with different "builds" as it were (weapon choice plus which upgrades to take if offered in each room). Not strictly a fan of these type of games, but if I hadn't taken the plunge, I would have missed out an awesome game.… Expand
  18. Sterrewiggelary
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    Not usually my type of game, but the art style drew me in. So much fun to play.
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. 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.
  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. Gert45
    Aug 8, 2022
    8
    Hades is an excellent game and a great entry point for newcomers to the rogue-lite genre. Indie games rarely have a narrative so full and compelling… let alone rogue like games, where narrative is often little more than a vague idea of who the player character is and what they’re trying to accomplish. Hades is different it has depth, a diverse cast of unique relatable characters, and aHades is an excellent game and a great entry point for newcomers to the rogue-lite genre. Indie games rarely have a narrative so full and compelling… let alone rogue like games, where narrative is often little more than a vague idea of who the player character is and what they’re trying to accomplish. Hades is different it has depth, a diverse cast of unique relatable characters, and a seemingly endless story drip fed to you just frequently enough to keep you invested. The voice acting is excellent and the sheer volume of recorded dialogue is mind blowing… I suspect it puts a lot of AAA games to shame, honestly. So narratively it’s a major success - how about the gameplay? It’s… good. Pretty run of the mill rogue-lite. Pick between a small selection of weapons, hop in the action, collect randomly awarded upgrades and resources, and fight as far into the brutally oppressive dungeons until you inevitably die and get sent back to the start. Rinse and repeat. It’s fun and challenging. The enemy variety is excellent, growing and evolving over time to keep things interesting and keep you on your toes. The various buffs you collect are typically varied enough to make each run feel a bit different and challenge you in new ways. For someone who despises roguelike games, it’s likely not gonna change that… but for someone new to the genre I think there’s a good chance this can win them over and show them what makes these games fun and special. My biggest complaint with Hades is map variety. You fight through a handful of rooms in 4 main biomes. They’re all well designed, each very different and visually distinct from the others, the artwork is fantastic… but I think this is where the game feels most repetitive. Just a couple more with a branching path or two would have taken the game to the next level in making each run feel a bit less repetitive. Something like Dead Cells, where the start and end points are the same between runs but the paths available for you to take change over time. Maybe someday hades will get a DLC that adds something like this - if not, it doesn’t change the fact that hades is great and absolutely worth my time. Highly suggest giving this one a go. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time with it and still haven’t experienced everything the game has to offer after dozens of hours. Can’t wait to see what’s next for the team behind this game, and look forward to playing other games that draw inspiration from Hades.… Expand
  24. 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
  25. elpsycongruent
    Aug 5, 2022
    10
    I don't think it would be exaggerating to call this the perfect roguelike. The gameplay, plot, and characters are all fabulous, and are all integrated perfectly. A true masterpiece.
  26. giannis2001
    Jul 27, 2021
    10
    One of the best games in the genre of roguelikes. The replayability is insane. First of all, the interactions between the characters is incredibly deep, with different dialogues that are never the same, and even funny 4th wall comments by them for different things you do in each run, unrelated with the story. As of the combat, it's Incredibly deep and smooth, with tons of power ups,One of the best games in the genre of roguelikes. The replayability is insane. First of all, the interactions between the characters is incredibly deep, with different dialogues that are never the same, and even funny 4th wall comments by them for different things you do in each run, unrelated with the story. As of the combat, it's Incredibly deep and smooth, with tons of power ups, different builds to use and incredible polish. The soundtrack and artstyle are great as well. It's a must play.… Expand
  27. RudolfLeeb
    Jul 5, 2022
    10
    More than 120 hrs played! I just love it … replay ability 100% …no run is ever the same. Awesome
  28. 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.
  29. cfc1998
    Jun 27, 2022
    10
    This game is perfectly designed, for a genre in which u have to repeat areas and bosses a lot of the time it has the player always wanting to play more and receive more rewards after every run. The voice acting in this game is phenomenal, the art style is great and the music my god one of the best soundtracks in recent times. Absolutely deserves 10/10 for me.
  30. 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
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Metascore
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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
  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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