Hades II

A sequel is always a hard thing to pull off. On one hand, you want to push things forward with fresh and exciting ideas, but on the other, you don’t want to alienate fans of the original nor make it feel too detached. Hades II, in my opinion, manages to deliver in every way possible. Bigger, better and even sexier, there’s no excuse for any Nintendo Switch 2 owner not to have this in their library.

I don’t know what more you could ask for from a Hades sequel. Everything that the first game did so well, Hades 2 does it even better, letting you enjoy the story and characters of this world on a more intimate level than before while the game’s combat, encounter, and level design feel more refined as you control the battlefield and slay Chronos’ minions by the hundreds. It all comes together to remind you that Hades and Hades 2 really are the ultimate roguelikes.

How do you even sum up something as beautiful, special, memorable, and admirable as Hades 2? There is no one out there doing what Supergiant does as well as it does, and this exceptional action roguelite is some of this team’s best work on nearly every level (which is an astonishingly high bar to clear). It's the type of video game that reminds me why I love video games so damn much. The art is breathtaking, the characters are captivating, the combat is fast, fun, endlessly varied, and tactical, and the music is spectacular. May moonlight guide us. All of us.

Believe it or not, we struggled to find any flaws in Supergiant Games' latest offering. Hades 2 is a masterful game in every way: the sheer amount of content is breathtaking, the character designs are a feast for the eyes, and the gameplay boasts a depth that puts most roguelikes currently on the market to shame. So if you enjoy the genre, you simply have no excuse: you absolutely must play it.

Hades II is a benchmark for the genre. The story, characters, writing, and art direction exceed the expectations set by the original Hades. Further, the new gameplay mechanics and the addition of a second area make for a game that can keep you occupied for dozens of hours without ever getting boring. While the ending is extremely disappointing, I can confidently recommend Hades II to everyone, regardless of whether you've played other entries in the genre or not.

Hades II improves on nearly every aspect of its phenomenal predecessor with deeper combat and customization, a substantially larger world, and creative witchcraft abilities.

Immortal family drama is at the heart of Hades II, just as it was its 2020 predecessor. This time, though, the stakes are higher, the cast is larger, and the action is more demanding, mostly for the better.

when i first bought my nintendo switch 2, i got hades II to go with mario kart. almost a year later and this is the game i’m still playing. hades II is an amazing action roguelike. the combat is fast, dynamic and challenging, upgrades are varied and interesting. there’s elements of luck of course, but with plenty of options at every turn i feel this game effortlessly curbs the “feast or famine” problem lots of roguelikes seem to have. the progression is really solid, options open up to you at a steady pace. permanent unlocks might ask you to visit certain areas or defeat certain bosses to find certain materials, motivating you to explore without being too much ****. and while i won’t spoil anything, the end is just the beginning, like any good roguelike. the gameplay meshes with the lore, too. every upgrade, npc room, and even boss encounter comes with memorable interactions. as you get stronger and push further, the story advances naturally. it’s not the deepest narrative, but the characters really make it shine. in a tweet: it’s a beautifully made action roguelike with a mix of fast, varied combat, satisfying progression, unforgettable characters, and a huge amount of replayability. if you’re interested enough to be reading this, hades II is unmissable.

The game itself is great, it just doesn't perform as well as it does on other platforms.

Checkpoint really bad in this game,multiple bosses instead of 1 means you need to fight same bosses over and over again every run which is unbelieavably stupid in my opinion,each floor only consists of same bunch of enemy in a very small area without random chest/exploration like other rogue games,character strength/progression between each run also very slow,completely waste of time.i rather f off and go play chocobo everybuddy again(another better rogue games)than finishing this A hole. Best action game of 2025 really??unbelievable,guess potato pc requirements of the game help the vote

Fun at first. If you love playing the same level a thousand times even after beating it then this game is for you.

I played for three hours and it's definitely not my cup of tea. I also don't understand why people make such a fuss about it. It's certainly not a bad game, but it's not a very good one either.