Hades II is the sequel that somehow manages to feel both bigger and emptier. Supergiant clearly threw a ton of style and lore at the wall, but not enough of it sticks where it matters: the actual moment‑to‑moment gameplay. 1. The pacing is a messRuns feel bloated, stretched, and padded with filler encounters that don’t add tension — just time. Instead of the tight, addictive loop of the first game, you get long stretches where nothing interesting happens. It’s like the game forgot that roguelikes are supposed to be snappy. 2. Melinoë’s kit feels undercookedShe has potential, sure, but her abilities often feel like weaker, slower versions of Zagreus’ tools. The game wants her to be a “witchy, tactical” character, but in practice that means: - more setup - more cooldowns - less satisfaction It’s like the game punishes you for wanting to play aggressively. 3. The environments look great but play blandThe new areas are gorgeous… until you realize they’re basically wide-open arenas with repetitive enemy waves. Gone is the clever room design of the first game. In its place: “Here’s a big square. Fight some dudes. Again.” 4. The story is slower and less engagingSupergiant’s writing is still charming, but the narrative pacing drags. Conversations feel longer, progress feels slower, and the emotional punch of the first game just isn’t there. It’s like reading a sequel novel where the author suddenly discovered footnotes. 5. Too much grind, not enough rewardUpgrades take longer to unlock, resources are spread thin, and progression feels artificially slowed down. Instead of “one more run,” it becomes “one more chore.” 6. It’s Early Access… and it feels like itSome systems feel half-finished, some weapons feel unbalanced, and some bosses feel like placeholders. If you loved the polish of the first game, this one might feel like a step backward.---️ Final VerdictHades II has style, ambition, and potential — but right now, it’s a slower, grindier, less satisfying version of what made the original a masterpiece. If you’re expecting the same tight combat and perfect pacing as Hades, this sequel might leave you wondering why the fire went out.

It's time. Time to once again fall in love with Supergiant and their gloriously stylish odyssey through the underworld. Time, also, to unpick a faithfully tragic tale of Olympus and its inhabitants, warts, sexy abs, backstabbing and all.

Hades 2 é realmente um jogo muito viciante. Tão bom como o primeiro, em alguns aspectos é até melhor, posso recomendar tranquilamente para qualquer um que goste do gênero.