Hades II review

Hades II is a sequel that out-designs its masterpiece

More systems, more weapons, and somehow even tighter.

9.4out of 10

Supergiant had no business improving on Hades, and yet. Melinoë's Omega moves add a layer of resource management that makes every room a decision.

What's new

  • Incantations and the crossroads give you real meta-progression choices
  • Two divergent routes keep runs fresh deep into the hundreds

It's already one of my most-played roguelites, and I've played a lot of them.

The good

  • Omega moves add real decisions
  • Two routes keep runs fresh
  • Great music and art

The bad

  • Slow start before the systems open up