The WhatsNext verdict
Hades is an essential pick for players who want fast, expressive combat wrapped in a character-driven story that makes failure feel rewarding. It is especially hard to resist if you enjoy roguelites but usually bounce off their repetition.
What it does best
Combat that turns every escape attempt into a dance
A cast you genuinely look forward to returning to
Failure becomes part of the story instead of a setback
Music that makes the Underworld feel alive
What might put you off
The repetition can outlast the novelty
Combat can feel button-mashy to some players
The setup
What you are walking into
A rogue-lite hack and slash dungeon crawler in which Zagreus, son of Hades the Greek god of the dead, attempts to escape his home and his oppressive father by fighting the souls of the dead through the various layers of the ever-shifting underworld, while getting to know and forging relationships with its inhabitants.
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