Game reviews / Hades
Hades
2020 · PC · macOS · Nintendo Switch · PlayStation 4 · PlayStation 5 · Xbox One · Xbox Series X|S · iOS · Action · RPG · Roguelite
4 scored sources · 2 countries contributing scores
Review consensus
Hades is widely praised as an exceptional roguelite that makes repeated failure feel meaningful rather than discouraging. Its fast, readable combat supports deep experimentation through weapons, boons, upgrades, and build synergies, while the House of Hades provides a compelling hub for progression and character development. Reviewers consistently highlight the excellent writing, voice acting, art direction, music, and unusually effective integration of story with the run-based structure. The main criticisms are limited exploration, some repetition across later areas, a relatively small boss roster, occasional pacing issues, and minor Switch readability or performance concerns. Overall, its combat and narrative reinforce each other remarkably well.
Limited geographic coverage. Treat this score as an early indication.
Last researched: 2026-09-18
Pros
- Precise, flexible combat with meaningful weapon and boon combinations
- Story, character relationships, and progression make failure rewarding
- Outstanding art direction, music, voice acting, and atmosphere
- Strong replayability with extensive upgrades and endgame options
Cons
- Repeated runs and later areas can become somewhat repetitive
- Limited exploration and a relatively small boss roster
- Story progression can feel slow because major climaxes are spread across many runs
- Minor Switch readability and occasional performance issues
Review sources
4 sources found across 2 countries. This is not exhaustive worldwide coverage.
- Nintendo Life · United Kingdom · 100/100
- PC Gamer · United Kingdom · 90/100
- Destructoid · United States · 90/100
- GameSpot · United States · 90/100