Hades

Hades

September 17, 2020

ActionIndieRoguelike Nintendo SwitchPCPlayStation 5Xbox Series X

Defy the god of death as you hack and slash out of the Underworld in this roguelike dungeon crawler.

Critic Score

82.4

62 critic reviews

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Critic Reviews (62)

A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Sep 2020
60.0 /100
Álvaro Alonso Hobby Consolas Sep 2020
93.0 /100

"To put it simply: Hades is Supergiant&s;s best work to date and one of the best games of 2020. Top level gameplay, story, design, art, and soundtrack come together to form the most addictive roguelite ever. You can escape from …"

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Andrew Farrell SmashPad Sep 2020
60.0 /100
75.0 /100
Biagio Etna IGN Italy Sep 2020
91.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

93.0

Story

87.0

"Hades is a contender for one of the best roguelike in recent years. The extraordinary magnetism that surrounds him, the desire that instills in the player to try relentlessly, maybe even just to read the umpteenth sarcastic comment of the …"

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60.0 /100
Cale Hunt Windows Central Sep 2020
100.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

70.0

"An epic soundtrack, top-tier voice acting, gorgeous artwork and locales, frenetic but balanced action, and an addictive roguelike progression system and surprisingly deep build system come together to make Hades the indie game you should be playing if you have …"

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Chandler Wood PlayStation LifeStyle Sep 2020
100.0 /100

Graphics

98.0

Gameplay

96.0

Story

97.0

"I haven&s;t felt this drawn to a game in a long time. Hades is fully deserving of every award that it has earned, and PlayStation players finally get to experience this perfected Supergiant Games masterpiece on PS4 and PS5. It&s;s …"

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80.0 /100
Chris Shive Hardcore Gamer Sep 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

90.0

"Hades already looked great, but experiencing it in 4k on current-gen consoles is a sight to behold."

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Christian Donlan Eurogamer Sep 2020
100.0 /100

Graphics

98.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

72.0

"Greek gods bring family charm to this glittering headlong pelt through the underworld"

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Cian Maher TheGamer Sep 2020
100.0 /100

Graphics

98.0

Gameplay

97.0

Story

94.0

"Hades is, to put it plainly, a masterpiece. It has a refreshingly unique trajectory, tells a compelling story with an alluring cast, and has such a good handle on moment-to-moment play that it is never anything less than genuinely excellent. …"

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Codi Spence Sep 2020
75.0 /100
Cody Gravelle Screen Rant Sep 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

84.0

"Hades remains one of the best roguelikes in recent memory regardless of what machine is housing it. As always, the advice ultimately remains the same for those on the fence about the Supergiant Games spin on mythology: go play Hades. …"

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Daniele Dolce The Games Machine Sep 2020
80.0 /100
Dan Silver Telegraph Sep 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

80.0

"Supergiant&s;s crisp, colourful and chaotic journey through the underworld is a superior roguelike and a tremendous game in its own right"

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Diego Perez Attack of the Fanboy Sep 2020
90.0 /100

"Only time will tell if Hades joins the pantheon of roguelike greats alongside The Binding of Isaac and Dead Cells, but it makes an incredibly strong impression. Hades succeeds as both a narrative-driven adventure and an addicting roguelike, and that&s;s …"

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Fernando Sánchez 33bits Sep 2020
75.0 /100
Jake Hill Sep 2020
70.0 /100
70.0 /100
Jason Coles TheSixthAxis Sep 2020
100.0 /100

Graphics

100.0

Gameplay

96.0

Story

98.0

"Hades is one of the best roguelites of all-time. It&s;s a phenomenal achievement in story telling, gameplay, and an absolute treat for both your eyes and ears. It&s;s astounding, and it&s;s always been fairly astounding through Early Access, but this …"

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Jemma Casson Pure Nintendo Sep 2020
70.0 /100
Jody Macgregor PC Gamer Sep 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

20.0

Gameplay

20.0

Story

20.0

"Action so intense it&s;ll leave you jittery and hopped-up on adrenaline, and characters to come back for."

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Jordan Devore Destructoid Sep 2020
90.0 /100

"Hades had the unenviable task of bridging a well-established action-roguelike format with impactful character-driven storytelling, and neither element feels like an afterthought. They lift each other to new heights. The finer details – all those little artistic touches that add …"

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70.0 /100
Joshua Duckworth Game Rant Sep 2020
100.0 /100

Graphics

99.0

Gameplay

99.0

Story

99.0

"Hades is everything a dungeon-crawler fan could want out of a game. Its gameplay loop is rewarding and interesting, it&s;s simple enough that there&s;s no skill barrier, it&s;s complex enough that the repetition is a benefit and not a detriment, …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Sep 2020
68.0 /100
Just Lunning Inverse Sep 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

84.0

Gameplay

93.0

Story

95.0

"The peerless intertwining of narrative with player experience cements Hades as one of the best games of 2020 and possibly the best roguelike ever made."

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Keenan McCall Twinfinite Sep 2020
60.0 /100
Keza MacDonald Guardian Sep 2020
100.0 /100

Graphics

96.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

84.0

"This gripping adventure set in a hellish realm filled with gorgeous gods and monsters is well worth the years it took to make"

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Kris Cornelisse DualShockers Sep 2020
100.0 /100

Graphics

100.0

Gameplay

100.0

Story

100.0

"Supergiant Games&s; pantheon of excellent titles expands yet again; Hades is one of the greatest roguelikes ever made. This is a must-play."

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Kyle LeClair Hardcore Gamer Sep 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

40.0

Gameplay

35.0

Story

25.0

"Hades is no less than an absolute masterpiece, easily a contender for Supergiant&s;s finest work yet, and a candidate for the year&s;s best game."

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Lucas Moura Hu3br Sep 2020
70.0 /100
Luke Albiges TrueAchievements Sep 2020
100.0 /100

Graphics

100.0

Gameplay

100.0

Story

100.0

"Hades goes above and beyond what you&s;d expect from a game like this, resulting in a unique experience that you&s;ll likely still find yourself diving back into long after the completion is wrapped up. Supergiant has an incredible track record, …"

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Mack Ashworth Game Revolution Sep 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

88.0

"Hades takes the hated cycle of retrying the same checkpoint over and over again, flips it on its head with rewarding progression, and makes the player genuinely look forward to starting anew. Gods, it’s impressive!"

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Matt Miller Game Informer Sep 2020
85.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

90.0

"Supergiant has crafted another beautiful game, this time a story-laden roguelite that demands dozens of hours to fully experience."

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85.0 /100
60.0 /100
Michael Huber Easy Allies Sep 2020
95.0 /100

"Hades masterfully blends tight combat, storytelling, and varied upgrades to keep you coming back for more."

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75.0 /100
Mick Fraser God is a Geek Sep 2020
95.0 /100

"Hades is a fantastic experience regardless of platform. An addictive, accessible, and charming roguelike adventure."

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Nick Limon IGN Sep 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

75.0

"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."

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Ofisil Cubed3 Sep 2020
70.0 /100
Oscar Garcia Mompean NoesPaisparaFrikis Sep 2020
88.0 /100
P-A Knutsson M3 Sep 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

85.0

"Intense and challenging battles are mixed with amazing characters that populate colorful and lovingly created environments. The tribute words hail and Hades is worth every single one – although we would have liked to have seen more improvements and news …"

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Paul Broussard VGChartz Sep 2020
50.0 /100
80.0 /100
PJ O&s;Reilly God is a Geek Sep 2020
100.0 /100

Graphics

98.0

Gameplay

99.0

Story

97.0

"Hades is a sublime mix of satisfyingly gritty and flexible combat, a wonderfully vibrant art style and genuinely fun and engaging narrative. Supergiant Games has an excellent track record thus far but this really does feel its finest hour, a …"

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90.0 /100
Richard Seagrave GameSpew Sep 2020
50.0 /100
Rosh Kelly Wccftech Sep 2020
60.0 /100
Sarah LeBoeuf Tom&s;s Guide Sep 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

70.0

"In Hades, you&s;ll die a lot, but this compelling roguelike makes battling out of the underworld a pleasure."

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65.0 /100
Seb Hawden Rapid Reviews UK Sep 2020
80.0 /100
Stephen Tailby Push Square Sep 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

88.0

"Hades has been a long time coming for PlayStation players, but the wait was certainly worth it. Supergiant&s;s rogue-lite action title is every bit as good as you&s;ve heard, with its fast-paced combat, wonderful Boon system, and amazing story that&s;s …"

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Suriel Vazquez GameSpot Sep 2020
90.0 /100

"Hades&s; varied combat and progression make it a great action roguelike, but its novel approach to storytelling is what makes it stand out in the genre."

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Terrence Johnson ZTGD Sep 2020
95.0 /100

Graphics

98.0

Gameplay

97.0

Story

96.0

"If you are a fan of rogue-lites there is absolutely no reason for you to not be playing Hades, and if you aren’t a fan of the genre but enjoy action RPG’s with the above ingredients then you should give …"

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Timothy Hyldahl Gamer Escape Sep 2020
90.0 /100
TJ Denzer Shacknews Sep 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

88.0

"Whether you’re looking for a challenging action game or just want to enjoy a beautifully illustrated and orchestrated story, Hades might be my preferred recommendation for romps through Hell."

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Ty Arthur Sep 2020
80.0 /100
William Schwartz Attack of the Fanboy Sep 2020
90.0 /100

"Whatever you like games for, graphics, gameplay, fun factor, Hades has this all in spades with equally exceptional quality wherever you choose to play it."

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William Worrall TechRaptor Sep 2020
70.0 /100