Hades
September 17, 2020
Defy the god of death as you hack and slash out of the Underworld in this roguelike dungeon crawler.
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82.4
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"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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92.0
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93.0
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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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85.0
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95.0
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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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98.0
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"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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90.0
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"Hades already looked great, but experiencing it in 4k on current-gen consoles is a sight to behold."
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98.0
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95.0
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72.0
"Greek gods bring family charm to this glittering headlong pelt through the underworld"
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97.0
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"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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88.0
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92.0
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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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75.0
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85.0
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"Supergiant&s;s crisp, colourful and chaotic journey through the underworld is a superior roguelike and a tremendous game in its own right"
Read original review"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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"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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"Action so intense it&s;ll leave you jittery and hopped-up on adrenaline, and characters to come back for."
Read original review"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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"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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84.0
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93.0
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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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96.0
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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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"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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"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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"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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95.0
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"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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85.0
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85.0
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"Supergiant has crafted another beautiful game, this time a story-laden roguelite that demands dozens of hours to fully experience."
Read original review"Hades masterfully blends tight combat, storytelling, and varied upgrades to keep you coming back for more."
Read original review"Hades is a fantastic experience regardless of platform. An addictive, accessible, and charming roguelike adventure."
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80.0
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"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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"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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"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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"In Hades, you&s;ll die a lot, but this compelling roguelike makes battling out of the underworld a pleasure."
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85.0
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"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 …"
Read original review"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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"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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"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."
Read original review"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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