Hades Handles the Gods of Olympus Better Than Any Game Has Yet
While roguelikes are known for their punishing game design, Hades defies convention to be something truly special. By merging long-term progression with short-term frustration, it allows fans of the genre to enjoy the trial-and-error format while also inviting new players to enjoy experience too by making every run, no matter how successful, feel like a genuine achievement. This all rests on a combat system that is diverse in its approach, provides a litany of enemies who all do damage in unique ways, and a well-balanced difficulty. The Supergiant-developed game may be leaving Xbox Game Pass on August 31, but there are so many things it does right that it's still worth a purchase on other hardware.
Unlike Dead Cells or The Binding of Isaac that have vague stories, Hades wields a detailed tale about one boy's sparse triumphs in an abundance of failures. Along the way Zagreus interacts with figures from Greek myth, be it the plucky and optimistic Sisyphus or the insufferable Theseus who never seams to tire of ridiculing Zagreus' multitude of escape attempts. However, while these encounters are always a delight, it's the gods of Olympus who steal the show, popping up at regular intervals to offer some wisdom and much-needed help.
How a Norse Mythology-Themed Hades Could Look Like
Tales of their heroics are known to so many around the globe, but Hades approaches the gods of Olympus with a layer of realism and honesty. While they offer valuable assistance throughout each run, and some like Artemis are friends throughout, the gods that are presented always seem to be a little less than perfect. For all his might, Zeus comes across as arrogant, selfish, and unaccountable for his actions. The help he provides by way of Boons like
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