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Hades II
2025 · PC · macOS · Nintendo Switch · Nintendo Switch 2 · PlayStation 5 · Xbox Series X|S · Action · Roguelite · Role-playing
4 scored sources · 2 countries contributing scores
Review consensus
Critics regard Hades II as a remarkably ambitious sequel that expands the original’s acclaimed roguelite formula without losing its precision or personality. Melinoë’s combat introduces meaningful changes through sprinting, Omega attacks, magic management, new weapons, boons, and more flexible build-crafting. The enlarged world, additional routes, memorable bosses, exceptional art direction, soundtrack, and reactive writing give repeated runs substantial variety. Its narrative and character work remain the defining strengths, with conversations responding naturally to the player’s actions. The main reservation is that its familiarity with the first game can make some systems feel evolutionary rather than wholly new, but the overall package is considered essential.
Limited geographic coverage. Treat this score as an early indication.
Last researched: 2026-09-18
Pros
- Deep, flexible combat and build experimentation
- Reactive storytelling with excellent characters and voice acting
- Expanded world, routes, bosses, and between-run progression
- Outstanding art direction and soundtrack
Cons
- Some systems remain strongly familiar from the original
- Greater complexity can make the sequel feel more demanding
- The original’s weapons and immediate freshness may appeal more to some players
Review sources
4 sources found across 2 countries. This is not exhaustive worldwide coverage.
- GamesRadar+ · United Kingdom · 90/100
- PC Gamer · United Kingdom · 88/100
- GameSpot · United States · 100/100
- Shacknews · United States · 100/100