Hades II

Hades 2's art is breathtaking, its characters are captivating, the combat is fast, fun, endlessly varied, and tactical, and the music is spectacular.

Hades II is an ambitious expansion of all the ideas that came before it, balancing them beautifully to create one of the best roguelites on the market even in its incomplete state.

Maybe it's witchcraft. Maybe it's magic. Either way, Supergiant manages to draw down the moon with its Herculean action and epic narrative in Hades 2.

Despite some stumbles in its opening hours, Hades 2 blooms with flexible combat and unforgettable characters.

There's a huge degree of skill expression even amid the most chaotic encounters.

Melinoë's journey showcases Supergiant's expert world-building, combat design, and sharp dialogue to a degree that somehow surpasses one of my all-time favorite games. Godlike, indeed.

Supergiant's successor is exemplary sequel-craft – more doesn't always mean better, but here variety is the spice of afterlife

As a sequel, Hades 2 is ambitious, and delivers one of the most satisfying roguelite experiences in years. Yet, it can’t escape the shadow of its predecessor, and in trying to add every idea possible to amplify its scale, the story ends up losing the trademark weight of the studio.

A fun-loving follow-up shakes up the underworld without fouling the Hades formula.

A hallmark of excellence. There may be flaws, but they are negligible and won't cause massive damage.