Hades

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 331 Ratings

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  • Summary: Defy the god of the dead as you hack and slash out of the Underworld in this rogue-like dungeon crawler from the creators of Bastion, Transistor, and Pyre. Hades is a god-like rogue-like dungeon crawler that combines the best aspects of Supergiant's critically acclaimed titles, includingDefy the god of the dead as you hack and slash out of the Underworld in this rogue-like dungeon crawler from the creators of Bastion, Transistor, and Pyre. Hades is a god-like rogue-like dungeon crawler that combines the best aspects of Supergiant's critically acclaimed titles, including the fast-paced action of Bastion, the rich atmosphere and depth of Transistor, and the character-driven storytelling of Pyre.

    BATTLE OUT OF HELL
    As the immortal Prince of the Underworld, you'll wield the powers and mythic weapons of Olympus to break free from the clutches of the god of the dead himself, while growing stronger and unraveling more of the story with each unique escape attempt.

    UNLEASH THE FURY OF OLYMPUS
    The Olympians have your back! Meet Zeus, Athena, Poseidon, and many more, and choose from their dozens of powerful Boons that enhance your abilities. There are thousands of viable character builds to discover as you go.

    BEFRIEND GODS, GHOSTS, AND MONSTERS
    A fully-voiced cast of colorful, larger-than-life characters is waiting to meet you! Grow your relationships with them, and experience thousands of unique story events as you learn about what's really at stake for this big, dysfunctional family.

    BUILT FOR REPLAYABILITY
    New surprises await each time you delve into the ever-shifting Underworld, whose guardian bosses will remember you. Use the powerful Mirror of Night to grow permanently stronger, and give yourself a leg up the next time you run away from home.

    NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE
    Permanent upgrades mean you don't have to be a god yourself to experience the exciting combat and gripping story. Though, if you happen to be one, crank up the challenge and get ready for some white-knuckle action that will put your well-practiced skills to the test.
    SIGNATURE SUPERGIANT STYLE
    The rich, atmospheric presentation and unique melding of gameplay and narrative that's been core to Supergiant's games is here in full force: spectacular hand-painted environments and a blood-pumping original score bring the Underworld to life.    … Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Gaming Age
    Aug 19, 2021
    100
    Despite having “cleared” Hades a number of times, and having defeated the same bosses over and over again, I keep coming back for more, and a lot of that comes down to just how much damn fun the game is to play. So yeah, Hades is absolutely worth a purchase, or a second purchase even, on these new platforms. You absolutely owe it to yourself to check it out, and I can confidently say that you’ll not be disappointed.
  2. TrueAchievements
    Aug 10, 2021
    100
    There's no shortage of great action roguelikes on Xbox, but the arrival of Hades sets a new benchmark for the genre, and sets it high. Artistically gorgeous, narratively captivating, and always a delight to play, Hades goes above and beyond what you'd expect from a game like this, resulting in a unique experience that you'll likely still find yourself diving back into long after the completion is wrapped up. Supergiant has an incredible track record, but with Hades, the studio takes its throne alongside the gods of the indie scene. Cheers, mates.
  3. TheXboxHub
    Aug 12, 2021
    100
    Hades is an opus, a delectable action game that rewards your skill and reflexes with a tidal wave of rewards and progression. I can’t recall a game as generous as Hades, in terms of how good it is to play, how much the game changes with each session, with how much it gives you for beating it. It’s a matryoshka doll where every doll holds more awesomeness.
  4. Hardcore Gamer
    Aug 10, 2021
    90
    Hades already looked great, but experiencing it in 4k on current-gen consoles is a sight to behold. Hades received numerous accolades and critical acclaim during the previous year, all of which it remains worthy of here. Supergiant has a built a name for themselves with a small but consistent library of games and Hades may be their crowing achievement (so far). The story is relatable and well written, the graphics are gorgeous and the soundtrack is worthy of live performance. While those elements are important, what matters with a game is how fun it is to play, and with the simple-but-addictive gameplay, there’s no excuse not to play Hades now that it’s available on every platform.
  5. XGN
    Aug 25, 2021
    90
    Hades is a near-perfect Roguelike. The game looks great, plays smoothly, and offers tons of variation. There is no boredom in this game that lets you escape, die and repeat over and over again. You just want to reach the end and after that, you want to do it again and again. There are a few minor details that could have been better, but it doesn't get much better than this.
  6. MGG Spain
    Aug 12, 2021
    90
    Hades is a hellish road full of painful moments, full of satisfaction. That is to say, you will die and die a lot, but you will also learn, grow with Zagreo and overcome the expectations of the terrible Hades. Everything in this game is designed with exquisite taste, but you have to fulfill an indispensable requirement: that you enjoy roguelike tropes. That is to say, randomness, combat repetition, exacerbated difficulty and constant growth of your protagonist. If all this appeals to you, BEWARE, you're going to spend hundreds of hours glued to the controller with this little work of art.
  7. Xbox Tavern
    Aug 20, 2021
    89
    Based on all the praise and awards Hades has received over the past year, the bar was set pretty high, some might say as high as Mount Olympus (I had to include one bad pun, sorry). I’ve tried to set this aside as I played the game and write this review, but it’s been difficult. Hades is a great game, and I feel safe saying that it’s in the upper echelon of roguelike/lite games, but in the end, I think there are a handful of issues that hold it back from being immortal (sorry, one more).

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 80 out of 87
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 87
  3. Negative: 3 out of 87
  1. Divell157
    Aug 24, 2021
    10
    This game is amazing! A fantastical history with a incredible gameplay. All of the players need to play this rogue like.
  2. Exanthius
    Aug 17, 2021
    10
    I've never been a fan of rogue-like games. When Hades was released on Game Pass I thought "Ok, let's give it a try, it was very highlyI've never been a fan of rogue-like games. When Hades was released on Game Pass I thought "Ok, let's give it a try, it was very highly acclaimed after all". I thought I would put it away after my first run. 6 hours later it was 3 AM.

    This game is very well crafted, has a gorgeous art style, brilliant voice acting and super smooth and precise gameplay. This is not just a game about dying over and over again until you perfect your run. No, even after 20 hours I discover new story aspects, new fighting styles (due to the huge variety and possible combinations of weapons and upgrades (boons) and even new game mechanics.    … Expand
  4. JayMax88
    Aug 18, 2021
    10
    I'd heard this game was good. Seen it was coming to gamepass so thought I'd give it a go. I DIDN'T REALISE IT WAS THIS GOOD!!! It's possiblyI'd heard this game was good. Seen it was coming to gamepass so thought I'd give it a go. I DIDN'T REALISE IT WAS THIS GOOD!!! It's possibly the best indie experience I've played in years. The gameplay is fun and very addictive. Visually, it's gorgeous. The sound design and music are incredible, and it has some of the best voice acting I've heard in game for some time. I highly recommend this game to anyone that missed out on it's original release last year.… Expand
  5. MJIF
    Dec 12, 2021
    10
    One of my all time favorite games, had an absolutely blast. Completed the story and got most of the achievements.
  6. Swat7
    Dec 25, 2021
    9
    Soundtrack was amazing alone. But the boss battles are always fun to best again and again. Progress your character story hub world makes me come back.
  7. TheAnonymousUSR
    Aug 20, 2021
    9
    After having passed the game several times, I can say that it is an excellent game, it has excellent mechanics, the enemies complement eachAfter having passed the game several times, I can say that it is an excellent game, it has excellent mechanics, the enemies complement each other, the bosses evolve if you beat them several times, the story is good, and the soundtrack is very good, In short, I really loved the game ... But I really think that Hades didn't deserve to win the GOTY, because DOOM Eternal is pure action, adrenaline, violence and a story that evolves everything before seen in the saga, but hey Hades is a Excellent game to enjoy it has been said, with game pass it is an excellent way to try this beautiful game.… Expand
  8. Eastie_Beastie
    Nov 27, 2021
    0
    Most boaring game i have played in a while. Main issue for me is the sound. Its like someone is reading it from a piece of paper. I dont knowMost boaring game i have played in a while. Main issue for me is the sound. Its like someone is reading it from a piece of paper. I dont know how did this game get 10/10. I really dont get it.… Expand

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