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Hades
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Hades is a masterpiece, a one-of-a-kind rogue-lite that marries its action with a persistent story through the Greek underworld.
Game Info
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. As 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.
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Average Score
Total Reviews: 112
Editors' Choice, Game of the Year (2020), Best RPG (2020), Nom: Best Action Game (2020)
Platinum TIER
39% of scored reviews fell within the range of 86 to 92 / 100
RELEASE DATES:
GENRES:
- Action, RPG
DEVELOPER(S):
- Supergiant Games
PUBLISHER(S):
- Supergiant Games
SERIES/FRANCHISE:
- n/a
GAME MODES:
- Single player
GAME ENGINE:
- Proprietary Engine
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RATING & REVIEWS
Ratings & Reviews
112
Critic Reviews
94
Average Critic Score
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CRITIC REVIEWS
All reviews are from professional critics. Learn more about the critics VSG aggregates.
High Score
100%
Median Score
94%
Low Score
80%
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Jody Macgregor (PC Gamer)
September 18, 2020
90/100
Action so intense it’ll leave you jittery and hopped-up on adrenaline, and characters to come back for.
Christian Donlan (Eurogamer)
September 17, 2020
Recommended
Greek gods bring family charm to this glittering headlong pelt through the underworld.
Ryan Gilliam (Polygon)
September 24, 2020
Recommended
Try as I might, I cannot find fault in Hades. It’s even created a calm in me that no other similar game has. Loss isn’t a frustrating experience met with loud swear words and the sounds of scrambling feet made by my previously sleeping cats. Failure is just another step on a long adventure with one of my favorite games, years in the making and well-worth the wait.
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Score Ranges
Read the Reviews (112 total)
| Outlet | Author | Score | Date | Quote | Read |
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| 33bits | Fernando Sánchez | 100 / 100 | 10-02-2020 | Hades is a game that teaches the player and the industry that it is still possible to innovate in any genre, in this case it does so in today’s saturated market for games with roguelike mechanics. In perfect communion between gameplay and narrative, Hades will keep us hooked for hours and hours on his goodness without remission, and after the hours that I myself have been absorbed, despite the fact that it surely has some defect, I can only describe it as a masterpiece . | Read review |
| 3DNews | Михаил Пономарев | 10 / 10 | 09-27-2020 | Hades is a remarkable masterpiece with incredibly intense gameplay and deep soulful narrative. Pure gaming ambrosia. | Read review |
| Atomix | Sebastian Quiroz | 95 / 100 | 10-01-2020 | Hades is an amazing game. Supergiant Games has proven once again that they are capable of creating an addictive experience with a great story and gameplay. | Read review |
| Attack of the Fanboy | Diego Perez | 4.5 / 5 stars | 09-17-2020 | 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 a pretty tough combination to pull off. | Read review |
| AusGamers | KostaAndreadis | 9.5 / 10 | 10-07-2020 | Surprise and variety mean no two attempts are ever the same, and for that alone Hades is immediately intoxicating. | Read review |
| BaziCenter | Hashem Habibian | 9.5 / 10 | 11-26-2020 | Hades is one of the must play games of this year; one that will introduce new standards to the roguelike genre. | Read review |
| Bazimag | Sina Golabzade | 9 / 10 | 08-10-2021 | Hades doesn’t try to reinvent the wheel but the little seasoning that the developers has sprinkled on this old formula combined with the mysterious story and it’s colorful characters make this one of the best games of the year so far. | Read review |
| But Why Tho? | Derrick Pittman | 9 / 10 | 10-01-2020 | Hades is a different experience in the roguelike genre. It blends together a narrative with the mechanics and gameplay of roguelike, dungeon crawling games. With the option to play with different abilities and truly craft your own playstyle, replayability is extremely high. And while death is going to be the norm in this game, you’ll be able to activate God Mode, making this game an enjoyable experience for everyone. | Read review |
| CGMagazine | Brock McLaughlin | 10 / 10 | 09-29-2020 | I’ve never had the chance to review a perfect game, nor did I ever think I would, but Hades is that game. SuperGiant Games prove once again that no one is creating games as unique and fun as they are. | Read review |
| Checkpoint Gaming | Charlie Kelly | 9 / 10 | 09-24-2020 | Supergiant Games’ Hades has proved that the studio shows no means of slowing down, creating their best product yet. It’s firmly become my game of the year thus far and has left me in awe with its design. Like other indie staples in the gaming industry, it’s safe to say this will be a title talked about for years to come. Well done, Supergiant. Well bloody done. | Read review |
| Chicas Gamers | Unknown | Recommended | 12-02-2020 | Hades is a roguelike hack and slash game with a cartoon graphics that will catch you from the first minute due to its addictive gameplay. | Read review |
| COGconnected | Paul Sullivan | 92 / 100 | 10-27-2020 | Hades is a hell of a good time. It’s tight and responsive, with vast depth beyond the surface levels you’ll need to technically complete it. It looks great, sounds better, and does a masterful job of keeping you moving forward in both story and mechanics. Hades is without doubt one of the best roguelite games to date, a new high point for Supergiant Games, and a dark horse contender for game of the year lists this fall. | Read review |
| Critical Hit | Brad Lang | 9 / 10 | 09-21-2020 | Beautifully crafted, satisfying to play and over-flowing with content, Hades is a phenomenal video game that continues to impress long after you complete your first run. | Read review |
| Cubed3 | Eric Ace | 9 / 10 | 10-19-2020 | Hades is just all around good. From its tremendous voice acting and intriguing story to its fun combat and insanely addicting gameplay loop, there is little wrong here. Graphically it’s a little dated and its difficulty wall will be off-putting to many, but these are about the only major issues. Otherwise, the fun of trying “just one more time” mixed with trying to get all the right power ups in a run is a rare entertaining time. Fans of Rogue-likes owe it to themselves to check this out, especially since it is less than half the price of AAA titles. | Read review |
| Cultured Vultures | Brian Stasiukaitis | 9 / 10 | 09-18-2020 | A roguelike with exceptional storytelling, Hades brings heart and soul to a genre known for its emphasis on combat. With the continuing evolution of characters and challenges, the Underworld will keep bringing you back long after you’ve escaped. | Read review |
| Destructoid | Jordan Devore | 9 / 10 | 09-17-2020 | 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 up over time – really seal the deal. | Read review |
| Digital Chumps | Eric Layman | 9 / 10 | 07-24-2017 | An exemplary roguelike incentives and broadens its intrinsic repetition. An ideal narrative adventure paces its characters and their conflicts across a finite timeline. Hades is a vantage point engineered to view a singular setting of both perspectives. Whichever side you ultimately settle on, Hades is a capable ascent from the dregs of genre stagnation. | Read review |
| Digitally Downloaded | Matt Sainsbury | 4.5 / 5 stars | 09-28-2020 | Hades is an end-to-end delight, from one of the most vividly creative studios going around. Supergiant Games has taken a genre that is overused to the point of exhaustion, and found a way to make it interesting all over again. It’s a game that plays on the primal, viseral sensations of movement and rhythm, but it delivers it with such precision that it is nothing short of hypnotic. | Read review |
| DualShockers | Kris Cornelisse | 10 / 10 | 09-24-2020 | Supergiant Games’ pantheon of excellent titles expands yet again; Hades is one of the greatest roguelikes ever made. This is a must-play. | Read review |
| Easy Allies | Michael Huber | 4.75 / 5 stars | 09-29-2020 | Hades masterfully blends tight combat, storytelling, and varied upgrades to keep you coming back for more. | Read review |
| Eurogamer | Christian Donlan | Recommended | 09-17-2020 | Greek gods bring family charm to this glittering headlong pelt through the underworld | Read review |
| Everyeye.it | Marco Mottura | 9.2 / 10 | 09-24-2020 | Hades is, bluntly, a masterpiece: a phenomenal roguelike, packed with a class and inspiration, which once again consecrates (and perhaps more than ever…) the crystalline talent of Supergiant Games. | Read review |
| Expansive | Sally Willington | Recommended | 10-02-2020 | Hades is incredible. Every inch of it memorable, and writing this review has just talked me into doing another run. Supergiant Games have made their masterpiece, and it is wonderful. | Read review |
| FingerGuns | Toby Andersen | 9 / 10 | 08-14-2021 | Hades is the new standard by which we measure roguelites. A stunningly modern narrative scenario told in bitesize morsels perfectly designed around roguelites, it also manages to have infinitely replayable combat full of constantly changing moves and powers. It demands your skill and a lot of your time, but it rewards you by providing meaning to the grind. | Read review |
| Game Informer | Matt Miller | 8.5 / 10 | 09-17-2020 | Supergiant has crafted another beautiful game, this time a story-laden roguelite that demands dozens of hours to fully experience. | Read review |
| Game Rant | Joshua Duckworth | 5 / 5 stars | 09-21-2020 | Hades is everything a dungeon-crawler fan could want out of a game. Its gameplay loop is rewarding and interesting, it’s simple enough that there’s no skill barrier, it’s complex enough that the repetition is a benefit and not a detriment, and all the small details boost the bigger ones. Hades is ultimately the result of when every aspect of a game comes together to form one fun and cohesive experience, and it’s a testament to what Supergiant Games can do. | Read review |
| Game Revolution | Mack Ashworth | 4.5 / 5 stars | 10-01-2020 | 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! | Read review |
| Gameblog | Gianni Molinaro | 9 / 10 | 09-21-2020 | Hades is a fantastic Rogue-lite that offers some terrific action, strond design, beautiful narrative, unforgettable characters and, needless to say, tremendous visuals and soundtrack. Even players who are or became allergic to its genre should try it, as it has probably no Achille’s Heel and is, for sure, the most accomplished Supergiant Games experience to date. | Read review |
| GameCrate | Cody Perez | 9 / 10 | 09-21-2020 | Hades is a shining example of what the roguelike genre can be. The combat is fast and frenetic with an unbelievable number of options to tailor Zagreus’ fighting style to your liking. Though the story isn’t remarkable, everything else is in this gorgeous must-play indie title on Nintendo Switch. | Read review |
| Gamefa | Unknown | 9.8 / 10 | 12-01-2020 | Hades is certainly one of the best games in 2020 and will remain in the mind for years to come. Also, the creators of Rogue-like or Rogue-lite titles have to work hard to defeat Hades in the years to come because defeating it is not easy task. This game will have a significant impact on its genre, specially in terms of narrative. | Read review |
| GameGrin | Francis Kenna | 10 / 10 | 10-17-2020 | The three-pronged combination of satisfying moment-to-moment combat, a plethora of long-term permanent upgrades, and an intricately woven story that seamlessly unfolds make Hades a dangerously enjoyable game. | Read review |
| GameMAG | Unknown | 9 / 10 | 12-09-2020 | Given the perfect track record of Supergiant Games, Haded was simply fated to became a great little gem of it’s genre, but no one would have thought that this game can go head to head with this year’s major AAA releases. What we have here is a fully realized, well thought out project, one that you can sink your time into no matter what you prefer | Read review |
| GamePitt | Rob Pitt | 9 / 10 | 08-22-2021 | I have to agree, Hades deserved every single award and critically acclaimed review it received, it’s one of the best roguelike games I’ve played on PlayStation. The visuals, voice acting, music, and gameplay all work perfectly together, creating a very polished, addictive, and challenging, yet rewarding experience which you’ll instantly become hooked on and find hard to put down. The game does suffer from a lack of variety when you’re playing in long sessions, but that’s because the game is beautifully hand-crafted rather than procedurally generated, so it’s to be expected. If you’re not mesmerised by the satisfying combat, strategically planning your upgrades and boon pick-ups, or wiping your sweaty palms after an intense boss fight, you’ll be fully engaged with the brilliant narrative and interesting NPC interactions. | Read review |
| GamePro | Dennis Michel | 91 / 100 | 10-20-2020 | Hades is one of the best roguelites of all time and a hot contender for the title “Game of the Year 2020”. | Read review |
| Gamersky | 棘皮动物的野望 | 9.2 / 10 | 09-30-2020 | After launching the official version, “Hades” can not only attract a large number of players with a very charming and in-depth combat system, but also a rich story that can stand out among many Roguelike games. | Read review |
| GameSkinny | John Schutt | 10 / 10 | 09-24-2020 | Hades is everything great about the roguelite genre all but perfected. Few games aim as high, and fewer still reach their goals. Hades does, exceeding even the loftiest expectations. | Read review |
| GameSpace | Xevrin | 10 / 10 | 02-17-2021 | Hades is a roguelike action RPG developed and published by Supergiant Games. It set a new bar for roguelike games with amazing visuals, character development, and storyline. Hades does have a few minor issues that plague most roguelikes. But these don’t impact the overall experience of an amazingly great game. | Read review |
| GameSpew | Becca S. | 9 / 10 | 09-21-2020 | Hades is a fantastic title. Even after sinking multiple hours in, it never gets boring. It’s a beautiful-looking game; from the environments to the character art, a lot of love and care has gone into bringing it to life. Better yet, it’s simply a joy to play. | Read review |
| GameSpot | Suriel Vazquez | 9 / 10 | 09-18-2020 | Hades’ 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. | Read review |
| Gaming Nexus | Rob Larkin | 10 / 10 | 08-18-2021 | Action roguelikes is a genre seeing a bit of a surge of new entires lately, and Hades is as good or better as anything you will find in that field. It offers an overall experience in storytelling and gameplay that is top-notch regardless of genre. It’s this incredibly unique type of game and play loop that turns your every failure and death into a reward of unlocking more story, injecting more humor, and inviting you to take a stab at one more run. It’s won numerous game of the year awards on PC, and there is no reason for those accolades to stop with the port to consoles. Just don’t forget to give Cerebus a pet on your way to the next run. | Read review |
| GamingBolt | Shubhankar Parijat | 9 / 10 | 09-25-2020 | This will probably be the standard that roguelite games will be following for years to come- or it should be, at any rate. If nothing else, Hades is easily the best game Supergiant have made to date. | Read review |
| GamingTrend | David Flynn | 95 / 100 | 09-19-2020 | Supergiant has made another modern classic. Hades offers some of the best rogue-like gameplay out there and delivers a satisfying experience in all aspects. From the wonderfully voiced characters to the fluidity of combat, there’s a lot to love here as you die over and over again. | Read review |
| Geek Culture | Jake Su | 9.8 / 10 | 08-10-2021 | A truly remarkable rogue-lite with the signature Supergiant Games’ touch, Hades is a blessing of a game that everyone should be dying to play. | Read review |
| Generación Xbox | AdrianGX | 9.3 / 10 | 08-10-2021 | Hades is one of the more solid games you will find on Xbox. Undoubtedly, this summer’s Xbox Game Pass must have for all subscribers. | Read review |
| God is a Geek | Mick Fraser | 9.5 / 10 | 09-17-2020 | Hades is a fantastic experience regardless of platform. An addictive, accessible, and charming roguelike adventure. | Read review |
| GotGame | David Poole | 10 / 10 | 12-03-2020 | If you’ve only been hearing about Hades, you’re doing yourself a disservice by not playing it. The gameplay is addicting and full of variety, and the Greek mythology theme is incredibly enticing. With great performances, fantastic music and an incredible art style, Hades easily ranks high among the best of 2020. | Read review |
| GRYOnline.pl | Hubert Sosnowski | 9.5 / 10 | 04-01-2022 | Do you know what I’m going to do after writing this review? Play Hades again | Read review |
| Guardian | Keza MacDonald | 5 / 5 stars | 10-01-2020 | This gripping adventure set in a hellish realm filled with gorgeous gods and monsters is well worth the years it took to make | Read review |
| Hardcore Gamer | Kyle LeClair | 4.5 / 5 stars | 10-15-2020 | Hades is no less than an absolute masterpiece, easily a contender for Supergiant’s finest work yet, and a candidate for the year’s best game. | Read review |
| Hey Poor Player | Josh Speer | 4.5 / 5 stars | 12-13-2020 | Despite how long I’ve been ranting here, there’s plenty more I could say about Hades. But honestly, I feel it’s best you discover for yourself why I’m so enamored of Supergiant’s latest adventure. Though the game isn’t quite perfect, it truly earned the accolades it’s been receiving. And honestly, if they decide to implement some additional content later on, most of my complaints would be rendered moot. This is honestly my favorite game yet by Supergiant Games, and easily one of my favorite indies of 2020. If you love rogue and need something new to enjoy, be sure to put this one on your wishlist. | Read review |
| Hobby Consolas | Álvaro Alonso | 93 / 100 | 09-25-2020 | To put it simply: Hades is Supergiant’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 the Underworld, but not from this game. | Read review |
| IGN | Nick Limon | 9 / 10 | 09-17-2020 | 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. | Read review |
| IGN Italy | Biagio Etna | 9.1 / 10 | 09-29-2020 | 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 deity on duty, are very valuable features. Supergiant Games’ tricks in outlining every little detail of his creature are children of a true and palpable passion. Rare merchandise these days, which no player should miss, | Read review |
| Impulsegamer | Hugh Mitchell | 5 / 5 stars | 10-15-2020 | Hades expertly combines an enthralling narrative with fantastic gameplay to raise the bar for the Rogue-lite genre. | Read review |
| INDIANTVCZ | David Kraucher | 9 / 10 | 12-23-2020 | Hades has a great story, awesome gameplay and a well-crafted audiovisual. This is exactly what the Rogue-like games genre should look like. | Read review |
| Jump Dash Roll | Shaun McHugh | 10 / 10 | 10-20-2020 | Hades is a masterpiece of carefully considered design which Supergiant has poured its heart and soul into. It delivers on every level. | Read review |
| JVL | Kikitoès | 10 / 10 | 08-23-2021 | Hades is a great vintage, we knew it since its release, we confirm it in these lines. Supergiant Games has given it its all and serves us one of the best games of recent years. Beautiful to die, artistically irreproachable, the app may not invent anything, but it absolutely transcends all the mechanics related to the genre it represents. | Read review |
| Kotaku | Nathan Grayson | Recommended | 09-30-2020 | A multifaceted story that unfolds based on how you play, sublime combat that rewards experimentation, challenges that are only as difficult as you want them to be, all the good feelings of roguelikes without a lot of the hassle. | Read review |
| M3 | P-A Knutsson | 8 / 10 | 08-17-2021 | 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 alongside the one-year-old Switch version. | Read review |
| Merlin’in Kazanı | Eren Eroğlu | 94 / 100 | 08-15-2021 | Hades is one of the best rogue-like games ever; with great music, stylish art design and smooth gameplay. | Read review |
| Metro GameCentral | GameCentral | 8 / 10 | 09-23-2020 | A hell of a good roguelike, supported by a surprisingly strong narrative that provides just as much motivation to persevere as the excellent combat system. | Read review |
| New Game Network | Josh Hinke | 85 / 100 | 10-04-2020 | Hades is a phenomenal effort from Supergiant. Dripping with the stylish substance we’ve come to expect from the studio and centered around brilliant gameplay, this is one action roguelike that you’ll need to check out. | Read review |
| Niche Gamer | Fingal Belmont | 9 / 10 | 11-22-2020 | Hades is Supergiant Games’ magnum opus. The team finally crafted a brilliant gameplay system that can meet Jen Zee’s magnificent art. The constant flow of features and content keeps the game from ever getting stale or complacent. There is never a dull moment, and there is always something new to see. | Read review |
| Nintendo Enthusiast | Dominick Ashtear | 9.5 / 10 | 10-02-2020 | Supergiant Games has reached a new pinnacle of its craft with Hades, and I can now count the number of rogue-like games I enjoy on one finger. Even pushing to get through it for this review, I never felt bored or frustrated. The game doesn’t have a single real flaw. It’s not the perfect game for every single gamer, but if you enjoy an experience that rewards skill and has an amazing story, spot-on voice acting, beautiful music, and | Read review |
| Nintendo Life | PJ O’Reilly | 10 / 10 | 09-20-2020 | 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 rip-roaring rampage through the underworld that’s arrived here on Switch in a port that’s nigh-on perfect. Even if you’re yet to be swayed by the admittedly repetitive ebb and flow of the roguelike genre, we passionately urge you to at least give this one a try; for fans of the genre or anyone even remotely interested, this is one heavenly vision of hell that we highly recommend you sacrifice yourself to. | Read review |
| Nintendo Times | Craig Majaski | 9 / 10 | 09-30-2020 | EXCELLENT | Read review |
| Nintendo Wire | Ricky Berg | 9.5 / 10 | 09-25-2020 | If you’ve read this far and aren’t convinced that Hades is a must have on your Switch (or PC, if you prefer) then I’m sorry to inform you’re already dead yourself. Now on their fourth release, Supergiant Games have proven themselves masters of interweaving narrative and gameplay. Though their previous games were rooted more in a singular, linear experience that offered plenty of choices and customizations, they’ve found a way to bring that excessive excellence to a never ending rogue-like. | Read review |
| NintendoWorldReport | Joe Devader | 10 / 10 | 09-24-2020 | I am not done putting hours into Hades, not by a long shot, and as somebody who is not usually a fan of this genre I really do think that says something. Add to this yet another incredible soundtrack for Supergiant’s catalogue and some of the best character designs these mythological figures have ever seen, and Hades is seriously a game that you should not miss. If you like the genre, this is an absolute must buy, and if you don’t it may still be worth it to give Hades a look. | Read review |
| NoesPaisparaFrikis | Impozible Julin | 10 / 10 | 08-23-2021 | -“Es contundente, pulido, brillante” | Read review |
| Noisy Pixel | Azario Lopez | 9 / 10 | 09-17-2020 | Hades takes away all the annoying parts of the roguelike genre and adds accessible systems without lowering the difficulty that these types of games offer. It is a standout experience within the genre and will test your skills in a balanced and manageable way that makes each run challenging, yet, approachable. There is so much to unlock here and so much to discover that dying for the hundredth time isn’t that bad. | Read review |
| PC Gamer | Jody Macgregor | 90 / 100 | 09-18-2020 | Action so intense it’ll leave you jittery and hopped-up on adrenaline, and characters to come back for. | Read review |
| PC Invasion | Jason Rodriguez | 10 / 10 | 09-18-2020 | Hades is an absolutely phenomenal game. Its characters are brilliantly written, and the worldbuilding and lore are top-notch. The combat mechanics are refreshing, intricate, and unbelievably deep. Its replayability and fun factor will keep you continuing onward with Zagreus’ adventure well after the true ending and epilogue. This is one title you wouldn’t want to miss out on. | Read review |
| PCGamesN | Diego Arguello | 9 / 10 | 09-17-2020 | Few other roguelikes build around the genre’s cyclical nature, both mechanically and narratively, as successfully as Hades. Combined with a punchy and fresh presentation of Greek myth, this is a genre standout whose appeal goes well beyond its hardcore fans. | Read review |
| PCMag | Jordan Minor | 4.5 / 5 stars | 10-02-2020 | I’m not sure if Hades is my absolute favorite Supergiant Games release. Transistor remains criminally underrated. Hades, however, is the one I’ve spent the most time playing and thinking about. It’s the rare roguelite that convinces me of the genre’s merits. Hades masterfully nails its minute-to-minute mechanics alongside the larger character and story progression. I didn’t want to love Hades, but still loved it. I love looking at, fighting in, and absorbing more of this underworld that never stops. So, if you come in with an even slightly more open mind, chances are you’ll love it even more. | Read review |
| Player2.net.au | Unknown | Recommended | 10-05-2020 | A rogue-like perfect for rogue-likers and rogue-haters alike, Hades utilises every strength of the genre to weave an unforgettable experience from beginning to end(s). | Read review |
| PlayStation Universe | David Carcasole | 10 / 10 | 08-10-2021 | Hades is an absolutely stellar experience that will keep you hooked in from the beginning, with a beautiful visual design and score, not to mention an excellent narrative and intricate gameplay that will keep you coming back again and again for just one more run. | Read review |
| Polygon | Ryan Gilliam | Recommended | 09-24-2020 | Try as I might, I cannot find fault in Hades. It’s even created a calm in me that no other similar game has. Loss isn’t a frustrating experience met with loud swear words and the sounds of scrambling feet made by my previously sleeping cats. Failure is just another step on a long adventure with one of my favorite games, years in the making and well-worth the wait. | Read review |
| Press Start | Harry Kalogirou | 9.5 / 10 | 10-19-2020 | Whenever I play a new Supergiant title, I always find myself absolutely enthralled with it, transfixed by its visual allure and engaging gameplay. After playing their second title Transistor, I was convinced that they wouldn’t be able to top themselves, but I stand corrected. Hades is a perfect amalgamation of everything that makes Supergiant Games one of the best independent developers out there, with a killer gameplay loop, heartfelt story, and writing that will have you hinging on every single word. This game deserves all the attention it’s getting and more, and I implore you to play it for yourself. | Read review |
| PSX Brasil | Eric Oliveira | 98 / 100 | 08-10-2021 | With an excellent developed narrative, amazing localization in Portuguese and impeccable artistic direction, Hades arrives very well on PlayStation, showing that it can be even better than what we could’ve imagined. It’s one of the most addictive games I’ve played in recent years. | Read review |
| Push Square | Stephen Tailby | 9 / 10 | 08-10-2021 | Hades has been a long time coming for PlayStation players, but the wait was certainly worth it. Supergiant’s rogue-lite action title is every bit as good as you’ve heard, with its fast-paced combat, wonderful Boon system, and amazing story that’s interlaced with the gameplay. It’s a complex game, but not a complicated one; it’s a brilliantly constructed thing that delivers in practically every department. Easily one of the best rogue-lite titles available, Hades lives up to the legend. | Read review |
| Rapid Reviews UK | Seb Hawden | 5 / 5 stars | 10-01-2001 | Well, praise the gods, it’s finally here! I have managed to play more hours of Hades over the last few days than I care to admit and I have relished every second. Supergiant Games are one of my favourite developers. Ever since I played Transistor I have been completely captivated by their games. They ooze charm, they drip with quality and everything about them is so impeccably done. | Read review |
| Rock, Paper, Shotgun | Jay Castello | Recommended | 09-17-2020 | Supergiant’s action roguelike was already a game of the year contender when it first came out in early access two years ago. It definitely is one now. | Read review |
| RPGamer | Zack Webster | 4.5 / 5 stars | 10-19-2020 | In Hades, Supergiant Games has crafted an exemplar of both the action and rogue-lite genres, while pushing narrative in a way that even non-fans can appreciate. | Read review |
| Saudi Gamer | Mohammed Laila | 10 / 10 | 10-17-2020 | A very good story with unexpected and unique storytelling, varied gameplay, interesting bosses, a dazzling world and art direction, breathtaking music and details, a satisfying challenge to your playstyle and a test of your skills; are all reasons why Hades is the best and most mature game from Supergiant Games studio, and one of the best Rogue-Like games ever … and definitely a strong potential for “Game of the Year 2020”. | Read review |
| Saving Content | Evan Rowe | 5 / 5 stars | 12-09-2020 | I honestly could go on about all of the reasons why Hades is so incredibly good for another 1500 words. There is so much to unpack and explore here, but at a certain point you’re better served by just playing the damn thing yourself. Hades is Supergiant at it’s pinnacle. It is the culmination of a decade’s worth of buildup to an unparalleled experience that leverages all of their expertise, and it exemplifies the possibilities of what early access cycles can be with a supportive community and a responsive, talented team of creators. It feels as though everything Supergiant has made prior has been rehearsal for this triumphant performance, but better still, it shows the heights they’re capable of and leaves you with the strong impression that this is just the beginning of what they have in store. Don’t wait for a sale, don’t wait on Hades for any reason; if you are even remotely interested, you absolutely have to play it right away, and I promise you will not regret it. | Read review |
| Screen Rant | Scott Baird | 4.5 / 5 stars | 09-17-2020 | Hades is an exhilarating experience that meshes its various systems together in a way that’s truly special. Zagreus’ journey to escape from his father’s kingdom is a memorable one full of brilliant moments, and this game is a must-have for fans of roguelikes or action games with brutal difficulty like the Dark Souls series. | Read review |
| SECTOR.sk | Raina | 9 / 10 | 12-18-2020 | Hades offers fascinating | Read review |
| Shacknews | TJ Denzer | 9 / 10 | 09-28-2020 | 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 review |
| Sirus Gaming | Casey David Muir-Taylor | 9.5 / 10 | 08-11-2021 | Hades on PS5 has been my favorite way to play, and I’m excited more people will be able to dive into Hell. | Read review |
| Skill Up | Ralph Panebianco | Recommended | 10-21-2020 | Video Review | Read review |
| Softpedia | Cosmin Vasile | 9 / 10 | 08-22-2021 | Review code provided by the publisher. | Read review |
| SomHráč.sk | Karel Šír | 95 / 100 | 11-21-2020 | Hades is an incredibly polished title that excels in every way and proves that the roguelite genre still has plenty of ways to evolve. | Read review |
| SpazioGames | Gianluca Arena | 9.3 / 10 | 10-07-2020 | Hades is a hell of a ride, one of the best roguelikes ever made and surely Supergiant Games best work to date. Don’t make excuses and just go and download it, whether on PC or Switch (our preferred choice) | Read review |
| TechRaptor | Nirav Gandhi | 9.5 / 10 | 09-17-2020 | Hades perfectly blends high-octane action with roguelike randomization to deliver an exhilirating experience that never lets up. | Read review |
| Telegraph | Dan Silver | 4 / 5 stars | 09-25-2020 | Supergiant’s crisp, colourful and chaotic journey through the underworld is a superior roguelike and a tremendous game in its own right | Read review |
| The Digital Fix | Reuben Mount | 10 / 10 | 09-25-2020 | What Supergiant Games have created here is the perfect roguelike; immensely satisfying, even in failure, with an excellently-written array of characters and a compelling story. With variety of events to avoid the gameplay every becoming stale, a myriad of different weapons with markedly varied play styles, and gameplay-altering boons, Hades is an absolute joy to play. Oh, and everyone is hot, EVERYONE. | Read review |
| The Games Machine | Marco Bortoluzzi | 9.4 / 10 | 09-22-2020 | Hades is an exceptional game. It’s got a fun gameplay loop, incredible visual design, good animations and a ton of story and dialogue (and it’s all voice acted!). Definitely Supergiant’s best game to date, and a must-play both for roguelike fans and newcomers to the genre. | Read review |
| The Outerhaven Productions | Kyle Simcox | 5 / 5 stars | 08-11-2021 | Hades is the best Rogue-like on the market. It’s only downside is it’s genre which will scare away the more casual gamer. Aside from that, everything about Hades is absolutely fantastic. | Read review |
| TheSixthAxis | Jason Coles | 10 / 10 | 09-17-2020 | Hades is one of the best roguelites of all-time. It’s a phenomenal achievement in story telling, gameplay, and an absolute treat for both your eyes and ears. It’s astounding, and it’s always been fairly astounding through Early Access, but this final release cements it as one of the greats. If you like roguelites, and even if you don’t, you should probably get in on this as soon as you can. | Read review |
| TrueAchievements | Luke Albiges | 5 / 5 stars | 08-10-2021 | Hades goes above and beyond what you’d expect from a game like this, resulting in a unique experience that you’ll likely still find yourself diving back into long after the completion is wrapped up. Supergiant has an incredible track record, but with Hades, the studio takes its throne alongside the gods of the indie scene. | Read review |
| Twinfinite | Zhiqing Wan | 4.5 / 5 stars | 09-24-2020 | Hades feels like a small, but masterful step forward for the roguelite genre as a whole. Maybe there really is no escape from the Underworld, but that’s just fine by me; this is a cycle I don’t want to end. | Read review |
| Unboxholics | Θοδωρής Μακρής | Recommended | 10-19-2020 | Utilizing the experience gained from its previous projects, Supergiant delivers its best game yet. | Read review |
| Use a Potion | Unknown | 10 / 10 | 09-25-2020 | Hades is as close to perfect that a rogue-like is going to get, with its engaging story, robust and enjoyable combat, and satisfying sense of progression coming together to make for a breath-taking experience. It absolutely looks the part too, with Supergiant Games’ trademark beautiful visuals on show across the entirety of the game. | Read review |
| Video Chums | A.J. Maciejewski | 8.8 / 10 | 09-26-2020 | Hades is in the upper echelon of roguelikes so if you enjoy action-packed combat, concise yet engaging stories, and unlocking rewarding goodies then you’ll have a phenomenal amount of fun trying to escape the Underworld. | Read review |
| WayTooManyGames | Heidi Hawes | 10 / 10 | 09-25-2020 | I have to say that while I was expecting to enjoy Hades mainly on the merit that it’s a Supergiant Games title, I wasn’t expecting to love it as much as I did. Everything from the premise, the art style, sound design, and combat are masterfully done. I can’t put this game down and I’m not even a big fan of roguelikes. | Read review |
| Wccftech | Rosh Kelly | 10 / 10 | 09-19-2020 | Hades is near perfect, offering exactly what you expect and yet somehow exceeding your wildest expectations. From the art design to the gameplay to the narrative, Hades is proof of the incredible creative power that SuperGiant Games have been honing for the last nine years. | Read review |
| We Got This Covered | Todd Rigney | 5 / 5 stars | 10-06-2020 | Hades is not only one of the best roguelites on the market today, but it’s also one of the best games of the year — if not the best. Supergiant Games, firing on all cylinders, has given us a wealth of content to explore, characters to meet, and challenges to overcome. If you’re not a fan of roguelites, this one could easily change your mind. | Read review |
| Windows Central | Cale Hunt | 5 / 5 stars | 12-07-2020 | 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 a PC. | Read review |
| Worth Playing | Chris “Atom” DeAngelus | 9.7 / 10 | 08-10-2021 | Hades is Supergiant’s best game yet, and that is high praise. While it lacks some of the emotional punch of Bastion, that is basically the only area where it lags behind. The characters are likeable, the gameplay is phenomenally fun, the soundtrack is amazing, and the entire game is a joy. Even if you’re not a fan of roguelikes, it’s worth giving Hades a shot because it is the embodiment of a roguelike done right. It’s easily one of the best games on the Nintendo Switch, and it’s a solid port. Hades is a must-play and easily one of the best games of the year. | Read review |
| Xbox Achievements | Matt Lorrigan | 90 / 100 | 08-16-2021 | Hades is an excellent action game that allows players to find progression even in death. Roguelikes are normally known for their high level of difficulty, but in Hades, the greatest challenge you’ll face is trying to put it down. | Read review |
| Zoomg | محمد صادق تواضعی | 10 / 10 | 10-11-2020 | Hades is undoubtedly one of those games that you can experience for hours and not get bored at all. | Read review |
| ZTGD | Jae Lee | 9.5 / 10 | 08-10-2021 | Hades stands not only as the finest, most well-crafted game from the exceedingly talented developers at Supergiant but as one of the pinnacles of the genre. If you never looked at rogue-likes seriously before due to differences in personal tastes and what you believe that they represent, this might be the very title to change your mind. | Read review |
Awards & Recognition
RECOGNITION
Hades Credits
CREDITS
DIRECTOR(S):
n/a
PRODUCER(S):
n/a
DESIGNER(S):
Amir Rao, Gavin Simon, Greg Kasavin, Eduardo Gorinstein, Alice Lai
PROGRAMMER(S):
Gavin Simon, Andrew Wang, Dexter Friedman, Alice Lai, Nikola Sobajic
ARTIST(S):
Jen Zee, Joanne Tran, Paige Carter
WRITER(S):
Greg Kasavin
COMPOSER(S):
Darren Korb
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