Hades

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  1. NotSwanson
    Sep 18, 2020
    10
    In so few cases does narrative shine through in a roguelike/roguelite, but Supergiant have absolutely nailed it with Hades, each death (and you will die, a lot) allows you to bring forward resources to increase your survivability, having the cast of characters about the house of Hades comment on your last run and how you met your grizzly end makes the world feel lived in and quickly givesIn so few cases does narrative shine through in a roguelike/roguelite, but Supergiant have absolutely nailed it with Hades, each death (and you will die, a lot) allows you to bring forward resources to increase your survivability, having the cast of characters about the house of Hades comment on your last run and how you met your grizzly end makes the world feel lived in and quickly gives insight to who these people are, pair that with frenetic fast paced combat, game changing divine boons that synergise in all kinds of weird and wonderful ways, a charming cast of characters bought to life by a stellar voice cast and you’re on to another Supergiant classic.

    I’ve put countless hours into this while in early access on PC, I’m so happy to have it on the switch so I can bring it on the go with me.

    Best of the Genre since The Binding of Isaac.    … Expand
  2. 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
  3. 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!
  4. Fluxquark
    Nov 19, 2020
    10
    A roguelike with addictive and polished gameplay and a narrative that makes failure a joy because you get to see more of the story. Outstanding game design and infinitely replayable and adjustable to your preferred difficulty. Everyone should take note, this is how you do it.
  5. 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
  6. MrOodlesnNoodle
    Dec 8, 2020
    10
    I never thought 'dying' would be so pleasant in a video game! The art style, gameplay, design and thoughts to develop this game really shows. A simple game like this should NOT be this fun! I seriously had to remember my account from over 5+ years ago so that I can login to write this review! I have been a gamer all my life and have played numerous games but this is a refreshing breath ofI never thought 'dying' would be so pleasant in a video game! The art style, gameplay, design and thoughts to develop this game really shows. A simple game like this should NOT be this fun! I seriously had to remember my account from over 5+ years ago so that I can login to write this review! I have been a gamer all my life and have played numerous games but this is a refreshing breath of life into all video games which have become stagnant. The incorporation of losing but yet starting fresh with a twist every time is a new play style I haven't seen in a video game. DO NOT let the fraction of small negative reviews persuade you from trying this game. Look at the reviews! This game is ADDICTINGLY FUN!… Expand
  7. 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
  8. Mjcarrillo96
    Jan 23, 2021
    10
    This is one of those games where you really need to play it to believe the hype. I don't like games in this style, and yet I couldn't put it down, and I feel more likely to dabble into the genre again. I've never played a game that's very difficult but literally gets easier the more you try. I loved how progression was built into scraping the dirt off your pants and giving it another go.This is one of those games where you really need to play it to believe the hype. I don't like games in this style, and yet I couldn't put it down, and I feel more likely to dabble into the genre again. I've never played a game that's very difficult but literally gets easier the more you try. I loved how progression was built into scraping the dirt off your pants and giving it another go. It made the process far less daunting, and made for a truly addicting experience.

    I love the art style of the game, and while watching videos made me weary of the still photo character conversations, I was quickly won over by amazing voice-acting, and the seemingly endless dialogue exchanges and combinations. It's really a game that you can play over and over again, and it's complete brilliance that the ending builds into that aspect of the videogame while still delivering a beautiful story.    … Expand
  9. parikuma
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    This is a masterpiece, and to me on Switch it goes with Zelda BOTW, Celeste, or Undertale, on the "incredible games" shelf. It's smooth, it's well connected to the real mythology and builds a solid multi-tiered story, it's full of unique dialogue and great acting and music, and it's diverse in use of weapons and bonuses.
    I played (and enjoyed) Bastion years ago but had not followed the    This is a masterpiece, and to me on Switch it goes with Zelda BOTW, Celeste, or Undertale, on the "incredible games" shelf. It's smooth, it's well connected to the real mythology and builds a solid multi-tiered story, it's full of unique dialogue and great acting and music, and it's diverse in use of weapons and bonuses.
    I played (and enjoyed) Bastion years ago but had not followed the studio at all so I didn't know about Pyre and Transistor, but with this title I think they will definitely enter the world of big studios. This game is on another level.

    - Dialogue pretty much never repeats (I'm at over 160 runs, and seriously they have written and acted stuff for the most unexpected situations), voice acting is super solid and full of life
    - The OST is a masterpiece and fades amazingly with gameplay and story
    - Weapons that you dismiss at first become absolutely fantastic in very different playstyles once you embrace the positive synergies (make different choices and you will be blown away by bonuses and weapons you completely dismissed)
    - For anybody struggling or with disabilities the "God mode" allows ramping down difficulty to enjoy the story (while still earning it)
    - It's funny (with a lot of contextual stuff referring to your encounters or previous lives etc)
    - It's beautiful, it's fluid (with a slight exception for completely insane rooms or difficulty levels where dozens of things are exploding on-screen at once)
    - The story is incredibly well layered and connected to greek mythology
    - There's a story, and there's more, and then more
    - Even when you're really done with the story, you still have a good reason to keep playing (from a story perspective as well as for the completionist aspect)
    - The "heat" system (adding different kinds of difficulty for your run in exchange for rewards) is well thought out and adds to the challenge once you're comfortable with the "normal" game. If you think you know the bosses and enemies then add some heat and discover new ones.

    I've encountered maybe 3 minor bugs (visual mostly) during all that time (and nothing preventing me from playing or even messing with my progress).
    I'm still unlocking interactions with some characters and completing the list of prophecies (so I'm far from done with any cosmetic or achievement stuff, for which I have less interest anyway). And still discovering ways to use the weapons differently, and to make boons interact in new ways.

    That game is worth the "full" price of typical Switch games so its normal price is a discount really.
    Supergiant said they won't do DLCs or a sequel or anything like that but honestly I hope they reconsider.    … Expand
  10. 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)
  11. 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
  12. Acineon
    Jun 29, 2021
    10
    Hades is a legitimate masterpiece of a video game. As someone who has never enjoyed roguelikes or roguelites in the past due to frustration and lack of progression I was skeptical of the hype, but this game lives up and surpasses anything I ever expected. Progression is done perfectly; I have never looked forward to dying in a video game before but the ability to level up and experienceHades is a legitimate masterpiece of a video game. As someone who has never enjoyed roguelikes or roguelites in the past due to frustration and lack of progression I was skeptical of the hype, but this game lives up and surpasses anything I ever expected. Progression is done perfectly; I have never looked forward to dying in a video game before but the ability to level up and experience more of the amazing narrative completely vanquishes any feeling of frustration at failure. Every single run feels unique due to an extreme amount of unique dialogue and how interesting and different all of the power ups are. Add onto that one of the greatest soundtracks in the history of gaming and you've got an absolute winner. 10/10 worth the hand cramping and newly inflicted joy-con drift from playing handheld mode nonstop for the past week.… Expand
  13. metroidvania
    Jul 25, 2021
    10
    The art style looked amazing and lots of people were raving about this game. I game it a try and honestly didn't like it the most at first. I turned on "God Mode" in the settings to make the game more friendly to rogue-like/rogue-lite noobs like me, and I started making progress. Once that happened, I started having crazy fun. Then I read a few online strategy guides for the best builds,The art style looked amazing and lots of people were raving about this game. I game it a try and honestly didn't like it the most at first. I turned on "God Mode" in the settings to make the game more friendly to rogue-like/rogue-lite noobs like me, and I started making progress. Once that happened, I started having crazy fun. Then I read a few online strategy guides for the best builds, got more into the story, and finally beat Hades for the first time. Put it down for a couple weeks, then came back and am beating Hades every run. Testing out new builds, different boons, etc., and addicted to this game. Steep curve for me to start, but my favorite Switch game right now.… Expand
  14. evan333b
    Sep 19, 2020
    10
    I’m really enjoying playing some Mario Sunshine ☀️ but what really blew me away last night was playing Hades!
  15. Mikicandle
    Dec 23, 2020
    10
    As far as I’m concerned this game is the GOTY. I got it on the Switch first and even after finishing EVERYTHING I was still craving more, so I had to buy it AGAIN on steam to get the achievements.
    - The story is amazing
    - The gameplay is snappy and fun - The weapons and boons create a lot of variety - Everything oozes charm - The presentation (music, environments, characters and ui)    As far as I’m concerned this game is the GOTY. I got it on the Switch first and even after finishing EVERYTHING I was still craving more, so I had to buy it AGAIN on steam to get the achievements.
    - The story is amazing
    - The gameplay is snappy and fun
    - The weapons and boons create a lot of variety
    - Everything oozes charm
    - The presentation (music, environments, characters and ui) is beautiful.

    Supergiant Games keeps blowing me away with every new game they make, they deserve all the praise. (Tho, I’m hoping they they break the unspoken rule about no-DLC… please, I need more HADES!)    … Expand
  16. Garrett_Watts
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    I started an account here just to leave this review because I wanted to say that Hades is one of the most charismatic, alive and charming games I have ever played in my entire life. If this was the only game that I could ever play on my switch I swear I’d be happy with it. Whoever created this game; from the bottom of my heart, thank you for your commitment, vision and creativity. This isI started an account here just to leave this review because I wanted to say that Hades is one of the most charismatic, alive and charming games I have ever played in my entire life. If this was the only game that I could ever play on my switch I swear I’d be happy with it. Whoever created this game; from the bottom of my heart, thank you for your commitment, vision and creativity. This is a little masterpiece that has brought me so much joy.… Expand
  17. Rbar
    Sep 27, 2020
    10
    A must own for Switch owners. The death, rebirth, upgrade system is amazing! Keeps me wanting more.
  18. 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
  19. Yeoda
    Jan 6, 2022
    10
    I have poured hours into this game. It's hits on all cylinders with story, art, gameplay, voice acting, and more. It was GotY for me
  20. hobalala
    Dec 13, 2020
    10
    Amazing gameplay, gorgeous art style and music. Feels like everything a good game should be.
  21. 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
  22. natastesa
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    this game does everything right in my opinion. superb gameplay, wonderful music and visuals and the perfect pace of advancing forward. 10/10 (already played 175h and I am not a typical hardcore gamer, believe me , it's awesome)
  23. Dom20
    Dec 16, 2020
    10
    Es kommt selten vor , das Ich an einem Spiel nichts zu beanstanden habe, bei Hades ist das der Fall. Nahezu alles an dem Spiel ist grossartig. Ganz klar mein Game 2020
  24. 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
  25. BrownKnight
    Jul 15, 2021
    9
    Great game: stunning art, compelling and responsive combat system, incredible dialouges and voice actors. The whole game oozes care and attention, definitely Supergiant's masterpiece.
    The only thing that keeps the game away from a perfect score is that it needed more variation: while the Pact of Punishment puts a little patch on this issue, it is definitely not enough. Number of power-ups    Great game: stunning art, compelling and responsive combat system, incredible dialouges and voice actors. The whole game oozes care and attention, definitely Supergiant's masterpiece.
    The only thing that keeps the game away from a perfect score is that it needed more variation: while the Pact of Punishment puts a little patch on this issue, it is definitely not enough. Number of power-ups and weapons is fine, but with only 4 dungeons (and bosses) you only crave for more.    … Expand
  26. Woomy
    Nov 16, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece the best rogue like I ever played (I played a lot of rogue likes the binding of isaac, dont starve, spelunky 2, dead cells and enter the gungeon) but hades is the best one the combat feels so good the characters are realy great and its realy addicting
  27. muffin_kirby
    Dec 17, 2020
    10
    Hades is a true masterpiece. I haven't seen a game with so much love and passion since.... Forever. Even some of the best games I played such as Doom 2016, BOTW, Mario galaxy, etc. There are times where I can feel some lack of imagination(Odyssey), or something that was left incomplete because the devs didn't have time(Doom 2016 multiplayer) or some issue with story(BOTW). When it comes toHades is a true masterpiece. I haven't seen a game with so much love and passion since.... Forever. Even some of the best games I played such as Doom 2016, BOTW, Mario galaxy, etc. There are times where I can feel some lack of imagination(Odyssey), or something that was left incomplete because the devs didn't have time(Doom 2016 multiplayer) or some issue with story(BOTW). When it comes to Hades, there is nothing at all to keep it from receiving a perfect score. There are a few small nitpicks. After each death you can interact with an NPC once normally and this can be odd when you want to continue their side story but can't, and sometimes some of the god boons feel a bit unbalanced, with some of them pretty much being objectively better than others, but this is all small potatoes. Hades takes the idea of dying in a game and rather than making it a simple penalty where you respawn at a checkpoint which even the best videogames do, and instead it makes death progression. It makes you feel satisfied with dying because that means going back to Hades and talking to the amazing characters. That's another thing. The characters are all charming, with different personalities, and you interact with them in so many ways, and all the small comments and other small things in talking really makes everything feel more connected. This is an absolute must.

    There are other things like the music, combat, often quick load times, pretty smooth performance, and many more things, but I think the point is made. If you have not played this game get it.
    Personally I think hades being a contender for GOTY says more about AAA studios than the game. It shows that AAA like Activision, Ubisoft, and even Nintendo really need to step up their game. Supergiant worked so hard on making this game, and you can tell how much heart and love they poured into it. In the future, I'm gonna keep my eye on more indie games. I'm tired of so many games that cost 3x more than Hades make something unoriginal or boring. Hades is the golden standard of what videogames can truly be about. Play it.    … Expand
  28. nortoons
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    Let me first say, I'm really not a huge fan of roguelikes, Too often I find them repetitive, boring, and often frustrating. Hades is repetitive and sometimes frustrating, but fair and never, ever boring. It has a great learning curve that is challenging and rewarding; yes, it is difficult, but with practice you'll find yourself getting further and further each time. Death is not a big dealLet me first say, I'm really not a huge fan of roguelikes, Too often I find them repetitive, boring, and often frustrating. Hades is repetitive and sometimes frustrating, but fair and never, ever boring. It has a great learning curve that is challenging and rewarding; yes, it is difficult, but with practice you'll find yourself getting further and further each time. Death is not a big deal in the Underworld, so when you die, it's merely a chance to talk to everyone and advance their stories before heading back out for another run.

    The gameplay is addictive. Every time I die, I can't help but feel that tug of "just one more run" because it's such a joy to play. It's incredibly responsive and never feels cheap. If you die, it's because you were bested by an enemy you need more practice against, not because of some flawed game mechanic. There are many different weapons to choose from, and with each weapon able to take on several different forms, there are a lot of ways to play and styles to master. Because of this, the replayability factor is very high, especially considering the end-game ability to enable certain options that can make the game much, much harder. If you're like me and, through many deaths and dozens of hours of play, suddenly found yourself able to practically waltz out of the Underworld unscathed, turning on enough of these challenges will make sure you find yourself again struggling to best the first boss.

    The story keeps you coming back for more, too. Without spoiling anything, suffice to say there is ample reason to continue playing after you have "beaten" the game, because there's still so much more story waiting to happen. Artwork, music, and voice acting are all top-notch and as good as any game I've played. It's one of those games where you can listen to the soundtrack on Spotify and thoroughly enjoy it on its own.

    In my opinion, it's the best action game I believe I've ever played. At nearly 60 hours of game time, I'm still finding myself enjoying each and every run with Zagreus trying to escape the Underworld.    … Expand
  29. Bato
    Mar 23, 2021
    9
    Story: 8/10
    Gameplay: 9/10
    Graphics: 8/10
    Enjoyability: 9/10
    Overall: 9/10
  30. 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.
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Universal acclaim - based on 48 Critic Reviews

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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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