HADES 2 Early Access Review - JUST FANTASTIC

Less than two years since its announcement at The Game Awards 2022, Hades 2 is now available for PC via Steam Early Access and the Epic Games Store. It's not the full game - there are still plenty of features and story content inbound - but Supergiant Games has already delivered an impressive slate right out of the gate.

As Melinoë, players venture through different regions to confront different challenges. Many fundamentals remain, from choosing various paths and gaining different resources to the isometric hack-and-slash combat. However, there are new mechanics, progression systems, enemies, and more to dive into.

The story also offers several memorable characters with stellar voice-acting, evolving over each run and presenting new developments. Though it may be early access, Hades 2 is easy to recommend and a stunning experience in its own right.

[TevyaSmolka]

I played the technical test for hades 2 it was really good in my opinion.

[ShaunLevett]

I got Hades when it appeared on PS+. It was fantastic. And the end music (In the Blood) was a stonker! I liked when you got so seasoned at the game that if a person was watching you play it, all they would see is a blurry mess of movement and explosions.

[czerox]

This is an incredible sequel, if you enjoyed the first Hades and can afford it, just throw them 30 bones and fall in love all over again.

[spiritandsteel]

Melinoë= meh-LIN-oh-ey
Hecate= heh-ka-tey or heh-ka-tee

They literally say both of these names over and over in the game. I try not to be a jerk about pronunciation, but like… it’s right there, man.

[DiiGiiTAL]

I'm about 12 hours in and was starting to get really frustrated with the movement, but I feel like it's starting to open a bit more now.

[leeartlee]

it’s in early access. I was wondering why I couldn’t find it on any of my consoles.

[davidballou]

My only early access purchase every. I am not disappointed. Fuckin fantastic

[Wiggins]

I’m debating on either buying early access or just going back to part 1 and trying my luck there again bc i never was able to complete it. Really excited to hear the positive word of mouth for Part 2.

[adamheeley]

I might have to give this a try...honestly I am kind of burnt out over roguelite games. But this and V rising look different enough that it might not bother me.

[Astardan]

Does the price increase when the game is released, can anyone please provide me info on this plz. Thank you

[TheWijasmara]

Honestly the Boon and reward system in Hades 2 needs some major improvement.

[sebastianloder]

I think I’m going to wait for the game to be completed and then buy it on a system because I know my computer can’t run it

[flawedandnotperfect]

The moment they ain't in hot tubes the already say us say: TOOK OUR MONEY

[alexfoege]

It's a big Meli-NO on these name pronunciations for me.

[casthedemon]

Now if only they'd fix the first game.

[kaikiske]

Nah. I only played an hour or 2 of the original after it got hyped to hell. Rogue games aren’t my thing

Hope fans enjoy it, but I won’t be partaking

[WKKoszalin]

Literally this review doesn't show hades 2 problems. While visuals and voice acting is 10/10 again. Gameplay in first 10 hours until you unlock all weapons are miserable. Same bosses every segment. Building your character is blocked by rng. your progress in game is blocked by rng and grinding. Bosses have same attacks. Most of attacks are indicated poorly which cost you time every bullshit death. 90% of boons are useless aka +%dmg.. its the same rng bullet hell hades 1. Really. Go play curse of the dead gods or sth. Hades 2 is 4/10 game. You gonna thank me later