The best game of last year returns on next-gen consoles
Being a fan of Supergiant Games, it meant that Hades had my attention since it was announced, even though roguelite games can test my patience and dedication to videogames. Launched last year, the game did not disappoint and proved again that the developers are masters of their craft and that they can reimagine the Greek mythology in a fashion that engages even the modern audiences. As such you will have to help the son of Hades to escape the Underworld, first just to change he scenery, but after trying and failing again and again he will discover also a deeper motivation. It is an interesting twist that will keep you sending back to the depths of House of Hades in order to make you escape again and again until you unravel the whole story. Not each attempt will be successful, but each of them will offer new insights, new dialogues and new details that will eventually make you see the big picture. Unlike Star Renegades, a game with a lot of potential and full of good ideas, but not so brilliant with the details and other aspects, Hades feels like a game that has been polished to the extreme. Beyond the great story, the gameplay is balanced to the point, that you will not feel frustration after failing, but a continuous drive to try again and again. The combat system tries to embrace different playstyles and offers something for everyone.
