![]() ![]() Ultimately, Hades redefines how stories can be told in a roguelike experience. I could talk about basically all the characters in Hades with the same level of positivity, but this review would likely take far too long to read. Zagreus also succeeds at being an enjoyable protagonist, with his quippy fourth wall breaking remarks and badass looking visual aesthetic making him a quality character that I loved controlling. From Hypnos recounting how you died in your previous escape attempt to speaking to Megaera in the House of Hades lounge after encountering her countless times as the boss of the Tartarus biome of the Underworld, most conversations feel catered to your experience, making them far more engaging as a result. It all works so well to make the world of Hades feel lived in, yet at the same time malleable enough to be shaped based on how you approach the game. You only engage in short conversations with characters between or during escape attempts, but each time you do, you get to learn a little bit more about the characters and world of Hades. In saying that though, the story that plays out as you successfully escape the Underworld is still really intriguing,Įach character in Hades has an insane amount of dialogue, and most impressively, it seems to adapt itself to the way in which you’re playing the game. Instead of going all in on a large and emotional overarching narrative, Hades instead drip feeds most of its story through its large cast of brilliantly written and voice acted characters, who serve to build up the character of both themselves and the world. ![]() You’ll quickly come to learn when playing Hades just how much it prioritises its narrative, something that isn’t particularly easy to achieve in roguelike experiences where the gameplay loop involves repeating the same core process again and again. His extended Greek mythological family who reside on Mount Olympus are so keen to have him visit in fact, that they empower him with special upgrades known as Boons, to assist Zagreus on his underworld escape attempts. Despite being the son of Hades and growing up in the Underworld, Zagreus seeks to break free of his fathers realm, for greener and presumably less deadly pastures. Hades sees you assume the role of Zagreus, the dashing Prince of the Underworld. Despite my hesitance to fall in love with another roguelike, I couldn’t help but be won over by Hades, the latest epic offering by esteemed indie developer Supergiant Games. For example, when it comes to The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth (one of my favourite games of all time), I’ve played a whopping 449 hours, and I could easily still sit down for many more. Not because I fear their generally unforgivable difficulty or their repetitive nature, but because everytime I start playing one, I can’t help but sink an insane amount of hours into them. When it comes to video games of the roguelike genre, I often find myself hesitant to jump in. ![]()
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