Hades II Reviews
Polished to perfection, Hades 2 is an absolute triumph that feels uniquely distinct from its predecessor, serving as a gracious evolution of the formula with dozens and dozens of hours worth of incredibly engaging content. An easy GOTY contender.
Despite being an iterative sequel, Hades II improves upon its predecessor in every way that matters, making it one of the best action-roguelites out there.
The best roguelite of recent years, Hades 2 will repeatedly beat you down but leave you gasping, desperate for more. With hours of frenetic gameplay beautifully wrapped in spectacular graphics, captivating voice acting and an incredible soundtrack, Hell has never looked nor felt so fantastic as this.
Hades 2 expands on everything that made the first game special and adds new elements that fit perfectly into the gameplay loop, making Melinoe's journey a more fun, challenging, and addictive adventure than its older brother.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Hades 2 is the perfection of a formula that Supergiant had already nearly mastered. While a little safe compared to the fantastic original, the new additions make this one of the best out there that’s sure to keep pulling you in for “Just one more run.”
Hades II is a sequel to one of the best games ever made, and it just might be even better than its predecessor. This is a wild, imaginative, and thoroughly captivating ride that will mesmerize for years to come.
Review in Finnish | Read full review
Hades II has preserved the addictive essence that defined the first game, while introducing improvements and refreshing changes that add greater depth to the experience, with a more mature story and ever-evolving gameplay. If you enjoyed the first installment or are a fan of roguelike games, the sequel delivers an experience well worth your time.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
Hades II on Switch 2 delivers a masterclass in roguelite design, expanding on its predecessor with a darker tone, richer character arcs, and deeper mechanical systems. Supergiant Games refines the formula with a compelling new protagonist, rewarding exploration, and an ambitious progression loop that keeps each run fresh and addictive.
Hades II expands on everything that made the original great with deeper storytelling, richer progression and thrilling combat. Also with new base system, it's standing as one of the best rogue-lites to date.
Review in Turkish | Read full review
Just like how the first game changed the way we viewed Early Access games, Hades 2 is treading that same path with a high level of polish and meaty content that is quite unbelievable at this stage. The team has given players another charming protagonist to root for, the kind of gameplay that necessitates the ‘one more run’ mentality, and options aplenty for how you might want to tackle the next trip. Parts of the game may be missing, but what’s being offered is already well worth the entry fee, making the journey to 1.0 a much more delicious one.
Hades II achieves the near-flawless perfection of the roguelike genre. Whether or not you're looking forward to the next updates, this version of the game is already great. Supergiant Games is about to turn an already great game into something beyond expectations.
Hades II can be kind of a bummer sometimes when you find yourself sucked in with a really good build only to realize the game isn’t finished. If you are the kind of player who appreciates complete experiences, you may want to wait, but if you are the kind who enjoys seeing the journey of a game that is being actively worked on, playing Hades II seems like a no-brainer.
Hades II Early Access launch is better than I could have hoped. If this was version 1.0 it would be better than 95% of games launched in the past decade. As is they’ve said they’ll be working on the full launch through the end of 2024. If you enjoyed Hades then know that the sequel is, somehow, even better.
Hades 2 commands the polish of a full release in early access, and I can’t fathom how good version 1.0 will be.