it's really good. With variety of events to avoid the gameplay every becoming stale, a myriad of different weapons with markedly varied play styles, and gameplay-altering boons, Hades is an absolute joy to play. A hell of a good roguelike, supported by a surprisingly strong narrative that provides just as much motivation to persevere as the excellent combat system. Visuals, audio, and gameplay are all so smooth and mesmerizing. The player is expected to die a lot in Hades, but each journey brings them closer to victory, and each run is more satisfying than the last. I'm just doing another run to see how I can. It's genre-defining - a benchmark for so many parts of the roguelike genre. Games are property of their respective owners. Meet Zeus, Athena, Poseidon, and many more, and choose from their dozens of powerful Boons that enhance your abilities. 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. Played some hours and had a blast, 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. New surprises await each time you delve into the ever-shifting Underworld, whose guardian bosses will remember you. BUILT FOR REPLAYABILITY UNLEASH THE FURY OF OLYMPUS Thanks again and A LOT for thinking of bad (old?) And thanks a lot for putting the divine mode : I started normal but feel bored dying the third boss again and again, and had the feeling of not progressing at all ; I put then the divine mode and begin to explore the lore, the combo and the technics with difficulty but no frustration (and I am now at the 80% limit so you can see I'm not good at hades but who cares, it is just such an enjoyable journey). “Hades is a one-of-a-kind rogue-lite that does a brilliant job of marrying its fast-paced action with its persistent, progressing story through a vividly reimagined Greek mythological underworld.” 9/10 – IGN “Hades is one of the best roguelites of all-time.” 10/10 – TheSixthAxis He has previously written gaming articles for websites like Cracked, Dorkly, Topless Robot, and TopTenz. A true gem, mixing the rogue-like with a strong and deep narrative is working just perfect. Scott thinks Chrono Trigger is the best video game of all time, followed closely by Final Fantasy Tactics and Baldur's Gate 2. 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 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. Sale ends 11/5 at 8:59am PT. There has never been a better time to pick up one of the best games of 2020, as Hades is 20% off on the Nintendo eShop for Halloween. What Supergiant Games have created here is the perfect roguelike; immensely satisfying, even in failure, with an excellently-written array of characters and a compelling story. NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE The three-pronged combination of satisfying moment-to-moment combat, a plethora of long-term permanent upgrades, and an intricately woven story that seamlessly unfolds make Hades a dangerously enjoyable game. I'm always looking for " too hard" before buying it and knowing that the divine mode exist (and optional) is just for me what make me buy it. It's a bit of a misnomer to call Hades a horror game, as it's a fast-paced action/roguelike that is set in the Greek Underworld. Learn more. Maybe there really is no escape from the Underworld, but that’s just fine by me; this is a cycle I don’t want to end. I forgot about it at the start but now I wouldn't have gone that far without it. He has been gaming since the days of the ZX Spectrum, when it used to take 40 minutes to load a game from a tape cassette player to a black and white TV set. There has never been a better time to pick up one of the best games of 2020, as Hades is 20% off on the Nintendo eShop for Halloween.