Heracles' 12 Labors Would Fit the Hades Formula Well

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Though 2020 was packed with exceptional games from a litany of accomplished developers, there was one that stood out as an unlikely Game of the Year candidate. Hades is the fourth game from Supergiant, a small studio known for fantastic storytelling and visual style. Zagreus' desperate, yet rarely fruitful quests to leave the underworld never feel like doomed attempts at an impossible feat, instead the progression is lenient enough to keep players' spirits alive. Along the way there's so much Greek myth that is weaves into its narrative and world-building, but there's plenty that it leaves out, including some characters and stories that are known to almost everyone.

Supergiant has yet to release a sequel to one of its games, but the universal critical acclaim and strong commercial performance would indicate that Hades is ripe for a follow-up. The gameplay loop is satisfying and doesn't get old during extended gaming sessions, and the lore that is weaved into all corners of the underworld is simply too good to abandon with the company's next release. Digging back into Greek Mythology with a different character's exploits could give existing fans something different, while enticing new eyes to see what all the fuss is about. Heracles is a familiar face in fiction, and has had his own share of hardships that could fit the Hades formula.

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Also known as Hercules in Roman myth, Heracles is the son of Zeus and widely regarded as the greatest Greek hero. One of the most recognizable figures in fiction, popularized by Disney and appearing in properties like God of War and Marvel Comics, Heracles' name is synonymous with bravery and might. Though a smattering of Olympus gods like