INCREDIBLE Sequel to the Godlike Roguelite! | Let's Try Hades II: Technical Test

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[@Annihilord]

Technical test!? Technical test!? Has anyone told them a technical test should not have this much polish yet? This is looking SO good!

[@BriskWalkZombie]

Technical test looking better than 99% of early access titles 🥴

[@XxViperMortalxX]

​@@BriskWalkZombie Games* ... Sadly...

[@chingo4581]

It’s kind of ez when the map is smaller than your base even this games gacha ripoff looks better than most but is it rly?

[@hamdepaf6686]

@@BriskWalkZombie I mean the technical test is the early access version, just a short test to see if there are any major bugs before they release it to a broader public.

[@TheJoshuaperlinger]

"Yeah we're all looking at the abs." I've never felt so called out. Lol

[@omegadragon01]

Ikr! My brain: "oooh, she looks so good! Look at that detail. I gotta show this to someone!Yea but those abs though..." As if on cue, Reto chimes in and I burst out in laughter, which got me some puzzling looks from others nearby. 😂 10/10 would abs again

[@DeadLog]

I was thinking “dang the first boss for this game is also hot” right when he said that lol

[@Goomyee]

THAT NOTIFICATION JUMPSCARED ME SO HARD HADES 2??? HYPEE

[@DSi381]

In the unfinished family painting, Zag's skin looks "healthier" compared to his grey skin he shared with his old man and the other chthonic gods in the first game. He looks like what he would have looked like if he survived his birth and was raised on Olympus. Edit: Just noticing that some characters like Charon and Hestia don't have illustrations yet, probably because they're still working on designing some characters.

[@tangahkoncek6841]

Seems like chronos reset the timeline and zag is marrying persephone this time instead of hades, and their daughter is melinoe Wonder if they killed chronos timeline will return, and since melinoe is on another dimension i wonder how they handle the return part

[@MetalMockingjay]

​@@tangahkoncek6841I don't think that's quite right, as Poseidon referred to her Father, Mother, and Brother. If Zagreus is her brother, that would still make Hades their father.

[@vaquishers]

@@tangahkoncek6841 what on earth are you talking about?

[@fryingmilk]

​@@tangahkoncek6841wtf Persephone is supposed to zag's mom tho

[@sscrumba4472]

nah what? melinoe says hades is her father?? and poseidon says your brother @@tangahkoncek6841

[@frostwolfnoku]

That’s so neat, the witch of the crossroads creating illusions creating said crossroad is just cool

[@dbaker280]

What should I read to brush up on the mythology?

[@aynonymos]

​@@dbaker280 Hecate is probably the most relevant goddess.

[@cetadel6597]

Oh my GOD i was wishing for Hecate to be a boon-related thing in Hades and now she's in it oml oml

[@MartyrPandaGaming]

When I first saw the Hades Tech Test, they didn't have artwork for most of the Oplympian Gods. It still captivated thousands of people. Should their methods and development remain on par, a Tech Test should still hold up better than most "AAA" games do, even after the slew of month 1 patches.

[@Darkkfated]

Yeah, Early Access Hades builds had the exact same "figure in robes with no face" artwork for characters like Charon and Nyx, that eventually got replaced with more "official" artwork as newer builds rolled out.

[@helsinreaper]

I like the small detail of nemesis of actually having her sword you get the aspect for in the first one.

[@jacksmith8403]

Let’s goooooooo! I started watching retromation originally when hades I came out, we’re now at hades II. I hope this becomes a series!!!!

[@ebag7356]

Same lol

[@astroxdbop9194]

It most definitely will be he went all the way with hades and if this is the technical test it’ll be a series. I started watching him when he was playing gungeon

[@brentdunlop8760]

I like how all the gods are in battle armaments prepped for war. Demeter's especially looks amazing!

[@matthewblough5088]

All hail Frinos, confide in the toad!

[@captainzork6109]

All hail Frinos, the toad god from Revita! 🐸

[@blackblade99009]

Gotta appreciate Nemesis having the aspect of Nemesis sword in her art.

[@AllTimeLow419]

I'm not watching because I know I'm going to play it and want to go in blind, but anyone on the fence should definitely watch Retro play it and check out his Hades content!

[@rovietergeek]

Hades is the first video I've ever watched of Reto. I am so excited to watch this when it gets released.

[@89bigpac]

The voice of Hecate is the voice of the narrator from Baldurs Gate 3 isn't it!

[@professorxavier620]

Aaaaaah I'm falling in love with the new characters, especially Arachne, Hestia and Odysseus since I wasn't expecting them to appear! And Hecate's and Nemesis' design look fabulous!

[@drax1526]

This looks incredible. I can't wait for its release, and I can't wait to watch your coverage of the Early Access. I have nearly 100 hours in Hades 1, and it's one of my favorite video games of all time.

[@OGgrimmthekid]

First there a nintedo indie direct. Then I find out slay the spire gets another game now hades what a day

[@blackpaladin225]

I found your channel because of hades. Super fun to watch you play the sequel!

[@devonhutchison3485]

I just finished watching the tech test! So excited!

[@chrischaplin3126]

Would you say more excited than a wookie on Life Day?

[@soumanasyasengupta9538]

"Yeah, we're all looking at the abs" Guilty as charged.

[@SoxyKrawl]

Implying Zagreus and fam were killed by Chronos makes my heart sink a little. I'm so excited for Hades II, absolutely enamored with the series. Thrilled that you get to check out the game already! Hope you'll jump in at least one or two more times to check out different boons and especially the other weapon that looks like it is available in the demo!

[@mikahoolwerff3563]

I think the odds of not meeting either zag or hades are very very low. Its pure fanservice and everyone wants to see what happend to the old characters, which they understand ofc considering hypnos coma and skelly being back.

[@PotionSmeller]

They were supposedly defeated and captured by Chronos, not much else is known. I think during supergiant's stream at one point Melinoe had a line where she wondered what Chronos really did to them.

[@Wizard9621]

I think if they want to be the meanest possible they are gonna have like a possessed zag as one of the bosses- I can just imagine some shit where he swaps between all the old weapons and that fun stuff, and kinda acts as a mirror boss

[@mikahoolwerff3563]

@@Wizard9621 id hate for that to be the case. Beating zag (our old character) as the new character kinda depreciates zagreus just to build up the new main character. You wouldnt want kratos as a side boss in the next god of war right? And obviously he cant be the main boss so it WILL just be a sideboss..

[@thyrussendria8198]

@@mikahoolwerff3563 It all depends on the set up. Is it Zag at his proper power or him being enthralled and thus weakened? Is it Zag as a Guardian boss or as a hidden Superboss?

[@kellyhone2612]

This is awesome! I can’t wait for you to play more!

[@Gearsclips]

Thanks for sharing this! My favorite game is coming back!!

[@HillHomeGaming]

Interesting indeed! Brings back memories of the first game which I unexpectedly loved playing. 100 runs, 44 wins (almost 48!) and I 100% the game on run 100. It doesn't get better than that honestly. Very excited to see what the second game has in store for us. Thanks so much for the video.

[@collector_bLAZE]

What a godly awakening through and through, I can not wait for Hades 2 to get released, I spent so much time in Hades its unbelievable, also can not wait to see the daily uploads of Hades 2!

[@logansmith6342]

100% buying this when it comes out

[@Wilzardthespy]

Finally. Thank you for playing, now I don't have to sign up for the thing myself. You always have such great observations and QOL suggestions.

[@bestboy897]

this game already looks so polished the combat seems so fluid. hades 2 and sts 2 coming out what a time to be alive.

[@khaleelederies1649]

The ghosts of the squirts from Bastion are waiting for you to respawn

[@caseymcvay4727]

ahhhhhhh so excited! yes more vids when its out!

[@pasta1169]

This is looking amazing, takes an already incredible first game and builds upon it

[@Linkbond]

Today was a banger for indie players and this proves it. And I would love to see more of this. And it makes sense that the fire goddess true form is hidden currently given she wasnt in the first game and they cant fully spoiler her look yet.

[@kyrab7914]

Also interestingly, Hestia gave up her seat iirc. I do like that there's some mystery tho

[@MetalMockingjay]

I don't think it's that deep. The first game used these placeholder sprites for unfinished characters, and I'm sure that's exactly what they're doing this time as well. Charon is also cloaked at the moment, and I'm sure many others will be.

[@TheZanzibarMan]

Proves*

[@Linkbond]

@@MetalMockingjay Wasn't Charon pretty much cloaked for the most part in the first one though? Outside of his head pretty much?

[@Linkbond]

@@kyrab7914 The plot thickens.

[@Cobrabob]

Wow, didn’t even know this was in the works. Can’t wait for the finished product

[@isoeno]

Been waiting so long for Hades 2... so close to full release.😊

[@nihlify]

Not that I want to make you sad, but the full release is likely a fairly long time away. The technical test will run for up to a month and then they'll launch Early Access "soon" after that. Then it will be in Early Acess for an unknown amount of time, but I'd be shocked if it's shorter than at least half a year. Their other EA runs was much longer than that.

[@drewisenman7910]

Definitely excited to see more!

[@jordand69]

was lookin forward to this reto! hades was how i found this channel

[@gameguy0174]

100% need more of this.

[@svenkallies2111]

i envy u so much right now. played the first one tons of hours just loved it.cant wait for this to hit hopefully early access.

[@kyrab7914]

I cannot wait to see the full game. Even early access, but there's just so much lore and so many more things to play with it looks like! And I know the devs will make it EPIC.

[@Speedlink21]

ayooo i saw the title and went straight to steam only to find out its not out yet.... rollercoaster of emotions :(

[@SimpleBenji01]

lmao you getting turned into a sheep was way too funny thanks for showcasing this!

[@Pudassassin]

Hey, Hades II hyyyyyppppeeee!!! And gosh can’t believe you figured all the movesets right from the get go. I’m actually rooting on you to beat the boss on the first (abet wanted you dead) run and see how everything play out afterward, sure you are there but I sus on that sheep curse. Still can’t be sure because you are right next to the boss when you are polymorphed there. 😅

[@jtgriffin3998]

Made me redownload the first one and polish up my skills

[@kaizenpb8458]

Never played hades in my life, I can however say that this video has definitely brought me into the franchise.

[@antwonpace5175]

Not what I was expecting today, but the hype is high!

[@qsoundz]

Can't for you to play again during early access!!

[@paulomatute4114]

I was just starting to watch the technical test vod

[@mhoovair89]

Soooooooo geeked for this

[@zeusinho1986]

Part is out!!!! What?!?!!! I didn’t even know they were working on this god of a game!!!!

[@rukimedesu]

"yea we're all looking at the abs" you know it. The devs know too

[@joofbing]

omg this actually came out before silk song 😂

[@schulermarka]

One of my favorite game series has a sequel?!? Let's Go!!

[@zbi2zbu762]

technical test is better than no rest for wicked early access xD

[@rocketspaceships]

Hypnos got the glow up of the century and I’m all for it

[@mica4977]

Now I got an old series of yours to look through. 90 eps waiting for me XD

[@nerag7459]

By the Iron Abs of Hecate!

[@Borderlines]

I love that this game focuses on the magicians of the greek pantheon! And Hestia seems sus, i think she might not be Hestia but a future enemy

[@dighad3824]

I NEED IT NOW

[@shinotenshi45]

33:24 It does do burn. You only hit with the one attack so it didn't stack very high and fell off really quick unlike repeatedly hitting an enemy with your base hit.

[@logansmith6342]

Wow i loved hades 1 This is exciting ❤❤❤

[@user-cg1pc3sx3k]

Dev: "Retro, u supposed to be death quickly in the first stage so that u can start the tutorial" Retro: "Nah, I'll tryhard" 😂😂😂

[@Arthur2light]

23:00 I see a narrator point that you missed. Love that she can respond to the narrator.

[@notdetails]

Full circle! Started watching your channel when you played the first Hades

[@omegalynx1750]

Holy crap, that's the narrator of Baldur's Gate 3! Had to do a double check when I heard Hecate speak

[@MetalMockingjay]

Glad to see Hestia here! #1 most underrated Olympian. I'll definitely be interested to see what kind of duo boon she and Demeter can provide!

[@AljoschaW1993]

I will wait till the Realse on Console but I know It will be a Banger like always :) how the Early Access works with help of the Community is amazing

[@ieasy12]

28:00 You regained mana whenever you completed an area there. 😮

[@Ohdonnyboy]

So hype for this game

[@lucaleone4331]

I was about to say, HOWD I MISS THIS WAS OUT And tis not lol, but I still love to so this, looking forward to it.

[@borismikuska3158]

i want TO PLAY IT !!!!

[@drawbyyourselve]

I NEED this I dont even wantto watch your video and get spoiled qwq

[@BaresarkSlayne]

I'm glad they are going right to Steam with this one.

[@RainMarrlen]

haven't finished the video yet so for all I know you figured it out, but it looks like the magic bar refills when entering a new room

[@boomerbarry8004]

This makes me happy.

[@ImNotGoodAtAnimation]

The voice acting is so *crisp*

[@ShadowOfStrikes]

Reading that the MC is Melinoe, I know that this story will be some kind of family drama xD Okay which story in greek mythologie isn´t a family drama to be honest?

[@Cosper79]

Whoa whoa what the hell you got it early

[@champiggyfrm_pig5271]

Won't spoil myself, although I know there is only a small part of the game accessible rn. Hope it's gonna be even half as good as the first

[@Endocrom]

My man Odysseus, cool. Couldn't help but notice he didn't have his bow in his art, perhaps an unlockable weapon?

[@red854lavafires8]

So excited

[@mckaymusicTV]

I noticed the ghosts only scream at you when you are facing away from them

[@KingGruesome74]

Appreciate this

[@MrKZee]

Saying 'oh god' while playing Hades is forbidden, you shall say "oh Zeus!" XD

[@vl589]

Can't wait until this game comes out on the nintendo switch, I have over 600 hours played. I hope some of the Hades 1 levels are included as a bonus.

[@cetadel6597]

HESTIA IS IN FINALLY

[@cetadel6597]

Me trying to guess which gods will be called on since most of the pantheon was in 1:

[@erti655]

its crazy how their logo is identical to the smite 2 concept logos that they didnt go with, what a coincidence

[@georgesanxionnat5054]

Yeah we're all looking at the abs

[@mongmanmarkyt2897]

"Yeah we're all looking at the abs" well I would never...

[@logansmith6342]

Apollo :00000000 EPIIIUCCCCCCCCC

[@louisthewolf0816]

Apollo is cool as heck

[@APG93]

Death by sheepification 10/10 I need this game yesterday lmao.

[@sotruem8]

yooo im jealous that you get to play it first

[@StalxD]

Omg Hecate has some magnificent abs

[@cetadel6597]

Chronos cannot be stopped.

[@samushunter0048]

Can't wait till I can play this on Switch or PS5. Might be a while

[@Yojimbo711]

Incredible!!

[@danhealy79]

This game is beautiful

[@korylama5570]

The hype is reeeeeaaaaal