This game is flawless in every shape and form. Despite the 10/10 and all the positive talk, this game is not for everyone but is absolutely the game to try if you're interested in getting into games that utilise the rouge lite system. In short, what makes this game so good is how much attention to detail went into almost everything. Bullet pointing will be much easier than shoving it into one big paragraph.
- The art style is fantastic. Instantly distinctive with it's mix of hand drawn environments and 3D models that work wonders.
- The music slaps.
- FILLED with fun content.
- The story isn't amazing but it is a very unique take on the tale of Hades, which focuses on his son Zagreus as he wishes to transcend to the surface. Despite his father's attempts to stop him, the Gods of Olympus support the prince in his journey to the top (which links perfectly with the gameplay). Usually Hades is portrayed as an evil individual because OoOoOoOoOo death is evil so Hades must be too! When in this game, he has flaws but has surprisingly understandable motivations for wanting to stop his son. The way the story changes and unfolds is what makes it very engaging. The way the tale is told feels exactly like a mythological tale. This take of Greek mythology has to be one of my favorites.
- You will be dying over and over but it links perfectly with the story and progression.
- The dialogue and voice acting is the best part of the game by far for me at least. Despite being 135 hours in, I am still getting new pieces of dialogue and I almost never skip it for how every piece of speech is interesting to listen to and makes every character distinctive in their own way. With their being TONS of dialogue, all voice acted might I add, with the likes of the bosses you'll encounter, the Greek gods, etc, it makes each run across the underworld feel unique.
- There is almost lots of things to look forward to in this game. Despite there only being 4 stages, the game is dedicated to throwing plenty of abilities, weapons, scenarios and more to make each run different from the last; usually good rouge lite games do this. Not only that but after returning from an escape attempt, there will be new things happening around the hub area as I found it relaxing/satisfying to talk and increase my bonds with the various characters you meet, and use items I collected during runs to upgrade or spruce up the hub. Rouge lites are perfect for possibly playing 1 or 2 runs, taking a break then coming back to do more, unless you're me who likes to binge play.
Overall, I'd recommend anyone giving this game a chance to see if it's for you. For what it is, Hades is a masterpiece.
- The art style is fantastic. Instantly distinctive with it's mix of hand drawn environments and 3D models that work wonders.
- The music slaps.
- FILLED with fun content.
- The story isn't amazing but it is a very unique take on the tale of Hades, which focuses on his son Zagreus as he wishes to transcend to the surface. Despite his father's attempts to stop him, the Gods of Olympus support the prince in his journey to the top (which links perfectly with the gameplay). Usually Hades is portrayed as an evil individual because OoOoOoOoOo death is evil so Hades must be too! When in this game, he has flaws but has surprisingly understandable motivations for wanting to stop his son. The way the story changes and unfolds is what makes it very engaging. The way the tale is told feels exactly like a mythological tale. This take of Greek mythology has to be one of my favorites.
- You will be dying over and over but it links perfectly with the story and progression.
- The dialogue and voice acting is the best part of the game by far for me at least. Despite being 135 hours in, I am still getting new pieces of dialogue and I almost never skip it for how every piece of speech is interesting to listen to and makes every character distinctive in their own way. With their being TONS of dialogue, all voice acted might I add, with the likes of the bosses you'll encounter, the Greek gods, etc, it makes each run across the underworld feel unique.
- There is almost lots of things to look forward to in this game. Despite there only being 4 stages, the game is dedicated to throwing plenty of abilities, weapons, scenarios and more to make each run different from the last; usually good rouge lite games do this. Not only that but after returning from an escape attempt, there will be new things happening around the hub area as I found it relaxing/satisfying to talk and increase my bonds with the various characters you meet, and use items I collected during runs to upgrade or spruce up the hub. Rouge lites are perfect for possibly playing 1 or 2 runs, taking a break then coming back to do more, unless you're me who likes to binge play.
Overall, I'd recommend anyone giving this game a chance to see if it's for you. For what it is, Hades is a masterpiece.