HADES 2 Early Access Review - JUST FANTASTIC

Less than two years since its announcement at The Game Awards 2022, Hades 2 is now available for PC via Steam Early Access and the Epic Games Store. It's not the full game - there are still plenty of features and story content inbound - but Supergiant Games has already delivered an impressive slate right out of the gate.
As Melinoë, players venture through different regions to confront different challenges. Many fundamentals remain, from choosing various paths and gaining different resources to the isometric hack-and-slash combat. However, there are new mechanics, progression systems, enemies, and more to dive into.
The story also offers several memorable characters with stellar voice-acting, evolving over each run and presenting new developments. Though it may be early access, Hades 2 is easy to recommend and a stunning experience in its own right.

[@ShaunLevett]

I got Hades when it appeared on PS+. It was fantastic. And the end music (In the Blood) was a stonker! I liked when you got so seasoned at the game that if a person was watching you play it, all they would see is a blurry mess of movement and explosions.

[@adad87821]

same i didnt get the orginal hades till it was in gamepass and boy was i hooked athenas dash and attack ftw

[@TevyaSmolka]

I played the technical test for hades 2 it was really good in my opinion.

[@czerox91]

This is an incredible sequel, if you enjoyed the first Hades and can afford it, just throw them 30 bones and fall in love all over again.

[@lIlIIllIIllIlIIIIl]

HE-CA-TE NOT HECATE😂

[@chrishall9892]

he clealy hasnt played the game.

[@A1stardan]

Does the price increase when the game is released, can anyone please provide me info on this plz. Thank you

[@magmoz565]

I doubt it - it’s already 25 (30ish dollars) in my country which is more expensive than the original. I don’t think they’ll go above to the next price bracket

[@spiritandsteel]

Melinoë= meh-LIN-oh-ey Hecate= heh-ka-tey or heh-ka-tee They literally say both of these names over and over in the game. I try not to be a jerk about pronunciation, but like… it’s right there, man.

[@scroth0303]

It's pretty clear that the person doing the voice over was not the one who wrote the script. (Or, at the very least, I hope that's the case.)

[@DiiGiiTAL]

I'm about 12 hours in and was starting to get really frustrated with the movement, but I feel like it's starting to open a bit more now.

[@leeartlee915]

Ohhhhhhh, it’s in early access. I was wondering why I couldn’t find it on any of my consoles.

[@MutedAggression]

Holy pronunciation guide Batman.

[@busterwolf3]

Dude wasn’t even trying to pronounce anything correctly

[@davidballou6535]

My only early access purchase every. I am not disappointed. Fuckin fantastic

[@adamheeley285]

I might have to give this a try...honestly I am kind of burnt out over roguelite games. But this and V rising look different enough that it might not bother me.

[@4000Wiggins]

I’m debating on either buying early access or just going back to part 1 and trying my luck there again bc i never was able to complete it. Really excited to hear the positive word of mouth for Part 2.

[@Marcus-oj9xw]

Part 2 is great, but if you have Hades and haven't beat it yet, just play that

[@g.r.7494]

@@Marcus-oj9xwI second this.

[@megazine]

Release date?

[@justins9886]

Not announced yet.

[@dano8902]

No date for 1.0 release. But it's a great game, even in early access. I bought it yesterday been having a blast

[@Lior__]

@@dano8902how it’s compare to hades? Do you like it more

[@austin_moore1107]

​@@Lior__ HAVE U SEEN THE TRAILER???? IF THAT ALONE IS NOT A BUY I DON'T KNOW WHAT IT. Anyways, definitely better, longer, much more to do than hades 1, BTW IT IS EARLY ACCESS WTF, developers said 50% is one tho

[@lIlIIllIIllIlIIIIl]

This year

[@sebastianloder3434]

I think I’m going to wait for the game to be completed and then buy it on a system because I know my computer can’t run it

[@CymruDragon]

Is this early access gameplay? It sounds more like an add for the developer and game itself!

[@mxlmxller]

i cant wait .D

[@TheWijasmara]

Honestly the Boon and reward system in Hades 2 needs some major improvement.

[@flawedandnotperfect]

The moment they ain't in hot tubes the already say us say: TOOK OUR MONEY

[@ledumpsterfire6474]

Anyone happen to have some dressing for this word salad?

[@SeriousPeaches]

Mela-NO? What?

[@fudgebucket55]

vampire survivors all the way

[@SeriousClownLOL]

That lonely man epidemic is real

[@Guttabee]

heh-cot-ee not heh-cot

[@danc1513]

Would not be surprised if this is ai voiced.

[@alexfoege]

It's a big Meli-NO on these name pronunciations for me.

[@bakednotfried1184]

Not as colorful as the first one

[@casthedemon]

Now if only they'd fix the first game.

[@kaikiske7436]

Nah. I only played an hour or 2 of the original after it got hyped to hell. Rogue games aren’t my thing Hope fans enjoy it, but I won’t be partaking

[@moart87]

You’re missing out!

[@TheMasterblaster32]

I'm not 😁​@@moart87

[@Syrin23]

Woke as hell with good gameplay

[@charleslebi7297]

Someone hasn't played the first game...lololol. You guys should play more games and get off social media.

[@zxcibe5744]

​@@charleslebi72971000%

[@mikey11442]

How is it woke

[@Syrin23]

@@mikey11442 kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2rae5SuZtqsd5Y&ab_channel=LackOfEntertainment

[@Syrin23]

@@charleslebi7297 Someone thinks telling other people what to do counts as substantive response. Meanwhile, this is for the adults (which excludes you). kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2rae5SuZtqsd5Y&ab_channel=LackOfEntertainment

[@Anthny1]

DEI no thanks

[@jdub_bkv6598]

Same, I want to try it but fuck all that bullshit

[@DRKBLW]

what does this mean?

[@SeriousClownLOL]

​@@jdub_bkv6598you haven't played the game. You telling me you going to let somebody else make up your mind for you. You damn sheep

[@SeriousClownLOL]

​​@@jdub_bkv6598you never tried it. You going to let other people make up your mind for you the definition of a sheep?

[@rundown132]

what the fuck are you talking about

[@WKKoszalin1]

Literally this review doesn't show hades 2 problems. While visuals and voice acting is 10/10 again. Gameplay in first 10 hours until you unlock all weapons are miserable. Same bosses every segment. Building your character is blocked by rng. your progress in game is blocked by rng and grinding. Bosses have same attacks. Most of attacks are indicated poorly which cost you time every bullshit death. 90% of boons are useless aka +%dmg.. its the same rng bullet hell hades 1. Really. Go play curse of the dead gods or sth. Hades 2 is 4/10 game. You gonna thank me later

[@Jacob_nucup]

Well just put this into mind: it’s still in early access it’s not like this is the full game,heck even the aspects ain’t complete.they still have to refine and revamp weapons,and the full scope of playable content is still in development

[@FlashMidnight]

@@Jacob_nucup This person seems to be implying that Hades 1 also had all these issue and I just.. don't agree. It's you're right to be a contrarian, but most people love Hades 1.

[@trevbequick]

If you didn’t enjoy hades 1 you won’t enjoy this game, and it sounds like you didn’t. Not sure what you expected but it’s a lovely experience. An amazing expansion and growth from the first game. 10/10 in my books. Can’t wait to see the finished product

[@Jacob_nucup]

@@FlashMidnight I meant to say that the game was still in development so these issues would of course be present.I hope this gives you a clearer vision of what I meant

[@3ericw]

Ive played it a good bit. If you hated hades 1 you wont like hades 2. That being said i loved hades 1 and i love hades 2. They gave me more and different than hades 1. One gripe is i liked zags weapons more