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Roguelike · Action

Hades

Die, learn, try again. Two games where losing moves the story forward.

Games on Switch
2
Story complexity
Easy to follow
Consoles
Switch · Switch 2

The story, simply explained

What is it?

Action games where you fight through randomised levels; each attempt is called a run.

What is the story about?

Children of the Underworld battle their way out (Hades) and against a Titan (Hades II).

Who are the main characters?

Zagreus (Hades) and his sister Melinoë (Hades II), plus the Greek gods.

Why play it?

Excellent writing that reacts to everything you do between runs.

Is the story connected?

Yes, Hades II is a sequel, but it works on its own.

How many games should I play?

Either; playing Hades first gives the most context.

Choose your playing order

Release order is also the best order.

Gear for the journey

Storage, cases, controllers and headsets that suit long story games.

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