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
- 9.3 / 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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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.
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Witchcraft-driven action for players willing to trade a lost build for another experiment.
Enemy-slowing circles and Magick expenditure create a combat framework with decisions beyond choosing a weapon. Arcana persistence and the continuing story should support repeated attempts without removing the need to reconstruct each run's boons.
Strengths
- The Cast adds enemy control to the choices surrounding stronger Magick attacks.
- Arcana upgrades preserve a form of progress when a run ends in defeat.
Weaknesses
- Players attached to one boon combination may dislike having to rebuild after defeat.
Who it is for: Action players who like experimenting with temporary abilities while developing lasting upgrades.
Play notes: Boons reset after defeat; acquired Arcana cards remain available for subsequent attempts.
View scoring basis
| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension The contrast between reset boons and persistent Arcana can provide fresh decisions without making all progress depend on one successful run. | Reviewed | 9.1 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Combining a slowing circle with stronger resource-consuming attacks should suit players who enjoy managing both space and attack opportunities. | Reviewed | 9.4 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Voiced encounters within painted environments may help give repeated visits a narrative appeal alongside their combat purpose. | Reviewed | 9.3 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Optional God Mode and save transfers with Switch, Steam and Epic offer useful ways to adapt the journey to preferred difficulty and supported devices. | Reviewed | 9.3 / 10 | Not provided |
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Core information
- Developer
- Supergiant Games
- Publisher
- Supergiant Games
- Release date
- Sep 25, 2025
- Platforms
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Content kind
- Game
- Release state
- Released
- Region
- Worldwide
- Official website
- www.supergiantgames.com
- Offline minimum players
- 1
- Offline maximum players
- 1
- Online minimum players
- Not provided
- Online maximum players
- Not provided
- Categories
- Action · Primary genre
- Tags
- Real-time Combat2D GraphicsRandomized BuildsRogueliteMain Story 100 Hours or MoreDodgeMythologyStory-drivenSolo-friendlyThird PersonHigh Difficulty
- Supported game languages
- Not provided
- Requires base game
- Not provided
- Standalone
- Not provided
- Age ratings
- ESRB: Teen
- Play modes
- Single player
- Perspectives
- Not provided
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