Hades II
Fight as Melinoë against the Titan of Time, combining weapons, enemy-slowing magic circles and Magick-powered Omega moves while rebuilding your boons across successive attempts.
- AI score · out of 10
- 9.2 / 10
About this game
Hades II sends Melinoë into repeated battles against the forces of the Titan of Time. Place a Cast to slow enemies within its circle, then use weapons and Magick-powered Omega moves to attack. Boons from the gods shape your abilities during a run, but those temporary benefits reset when you are defeated. Progress also happens between attempts. Materials gathered on your journey unlock Arcana cards that remain available after defeat, while setbacks and accomplishments both contribute to the unfolding story. Hand-painted environments and voiced characters frame this cycle of combat and return. An optional God Mode provides assistance for players who want help continuing the journey.
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Collected in series
Hades is Supergiant’s action-roguelike series set among the gods and restless souls of Greek myth. You fight through changing encounters, combine weapons with divine powers and return from defeat with new conversations and lasting progress. Each attempt develops both your fighting style and your relationships.
Hades
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- PlayStation 5Aug 13, 2021 · 9.4 / 10
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A strong conceptual fit for action players who enjoy rebuilding a strategy after each defeat.
The Cast and Magick-powered attacks make enemy placement and resource use part of the combat proposition. Persistent Arcana and a story that develops across attempts should give experimentation a longer-term purpose, provided you enjoy rebuilding temporary boons.
Strengths
- A slowing circle offers a tactical tool alongside weapon attacks and Magick spending.
- Persistent Arcana gives gathered materials value beyond an unsuccessful attempt.
Weaknesses
- Losing run-specific boons may frustrate players who want to keep a favored setup permanently.
Who it is for: Players interested in action combat, changing ability combinations and progress accumulated across repeated attempts.
Play notes: Defeat resets run-specific boons, while acquired Arcana cards persist.
View scoring basis
| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension Persistent Arcana and continuing story events can make failed attempts feel purposeful, although temporary boons still have to be rebuilt. | Reviewed | 9.1 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Slowing enemies before committing Magick to stronger moves should appeal to players who enjoy creating openings rather than relying only on weapon attacks. | Reviewed | 9.4 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Painted environments and voiced characters may make returning to the mythological setting appealing beyond the next combat attempt. | Reviewed | 9.3 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension God Mode offers assistance, while the in-game cross-save menu can help players continue between Switch and the supported Switch 2, Steam or Epic versions. | Reviewed | 8.7 / 10 | Not provided |
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Core information
- Developer
- Supergiant Games
- Publisher
- Supergiant Games
- Release date
- Sep 25, 2025
- Platforms
- Nintendo Switch
- Content kind
- Game
- Release state
- Released
- Region
- Worldwide
- Official website
- Not provided
- Offline minimum players
- Not provided
- Offline maximum players
- Not provided
- Online minimum players
- Not provided
- Online maximum players
- Not provided
- Categories
- Action · Primary genre
- Tags
- Real-time CombatMain Story Under 10 HoursLinear Levels3D GraphicsPlatformingFast-pacedSolo-friendlyReplayableThird PersonDodge
- Supported game languages
- Not provided
- Requires base game
- Not provided
- Standalone
- Not provided
- Age ratings
- Not provided
- Play modes
- Single player
- Perspectives
- Top-down
Release editions
- Windows PCWorldwideSep 25, 2025
- Nintendo SwitchWorldwideSep 25, 2025
- Nintendo Switch 2WorldwideSep 25, 2025
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Sources
- www.supergiantgames.comSource revision: 1
- www.supergiantgames.com