![]() Like any family, these gods have long histories with one another, and they hold severe grudges.īy framing this roguelike around the immortal pantheon of Greek gods, Hades fixes the biggest problem with the genre - repetition. The game has several "Trial(s) of the Gods," which involve you having to pick one of two boons, with the spurned god becoming displeased and then trying to kill you out of jealousy. Every time you interact with a god, you get anecdotes and remarks about life in Olympus, and taking help from one relative means another one may get offended. Zagreus relies on gifts and favors from Zeus and the Olympians in order to escape the underworld, but these come at a cost. These gods are not omnipotent or omnipresent they make mistakes, have regrets, and try to make up for them. Characters in the underworld constantly talk about how the gods of Olympus are a big, screwed-up family in which the oldest brothers chopped up their parents into pieces and locked them away imagine their Thanksgiving dinners! The more you play, and the more you die, the more you discover about your father, and the game actually reveals a heartwarming - albeit emotionally distressing - love story amidst all the family drama. He constantly complains about you never being good enough for him and about the mess you make when trying to escape, but the more he scoffs at your attempts at escaping, the more it seems like there is some kind of affection beneath the mean, murderous exterior. Rather than focusing on how Hades wants to take over the world, and make Zagreus the hero that wants to stop him and help his Lord Uncle Zeus, the game portrays its titular god of the Underworld more as a bitter and overworked man with a very strained relationship with his family, and a disappointing son he belittles at every turn - kind of like Kratos in God of War. It is here that Hades escalates from being a great video game to a phenomenal portrayal of Greek mythology. Along the way, you secure the help of some of your weirdest and most powerful relatives, the gods of Olympus. Your task is to escape your inescapable home and search for your long-lost mother. You play as Zagreus, the immortal son of Hades the god of the dead and ruler of the underworld. ![]() Supergiant Games is known for roguelikes that break the mold, from the fantasy-focused Bastion, to the cyberpunk Transistor, but Hades may just be their finest work yet. Thankfully, one of the year's best games is also the most successful attempt at bringing us a different side of the Greek myths, Hades. SIGNATURE SUPERGIANT STYLEThe rich, atmospheric presentation and unique melding of gameplay and narrative that's been core to Supergiant's games is here in full force: spectacular hand-painted environments and a blood-pumping original score bring the Underworld to life.When Hollywood makes stories about the Greek gods, they usually focus solely on the inexplicable hatred between Hades and Zeus, who are more often than not mere analogues for the God and Satan. Though, if you happen to be one, crank up the challenge and get ready for some white-knuckle action that will put your well-practiced skills to the test. NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLEPermanent upgrades mean you don't have to be a god yourself to experience the exciting combat and gripping story. ![]() Use the powerful Mirror of Night to grow permanently stronger, and give yourself a leg up the next time you run away from home. BUILT FOR REPLAYABILITYNew surprises await each time you delve into the ever-shifting Underworld, whose guardian bosses will remember you. There are thousands of viable character builds to discover as you go.īEFRIEND GODS, GHOSTS, AND MONSTERSA fully-voiced cast of colorful, larger-than-life characters is waiting to meet you! Grow your relationships with them, and experience thousands of unique story events as you learn about what's really at stake for this big, dysfunctional family. ![]() UNLEASH THE FURY OF OLYMPUSThe Olympians have your back! Meet Zeus, Athena, Poseidon, and many more, and choose from their dozens of powerful Boons that enhance your abilities. BATTLE OUT OF HELLAs the immortal Prince of the Underworld, you'll wield the powers and mythic weapons of Olympus to break free from the clutches of the god of the dead himself, while growing stronger and unraveling more of the story with each unique escape attempt. Hades is a god-like rogue-like dungeon crawler that combines the best aspects of Supergiant's critically acclaimed titles, including the fast-paced action of Bastion, the rich atmosphere and depth of Transistor, and the character-driven storytelling of Pyre.
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