I spent 100+ hours in Hades. Here are my impressions of Hades 2

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After spending well over 100 hours in the original Hades, I'm loving what Hades 2 has to offer to players already.

Contents The original Hades , a critically acclaimed action game by Supergiant Games , is one of the best games of all time, and it would be a shame for the highly replayable roguelike to be surpassed by a sequel that is just Hades , but more. Thankfully, it doesn’t look like Hades 2 will fall into that trap.

Different, not better As a self-proclaimed Hades veteran, I was shocked at first by Hades 2. I’ve put well over 100 hours into the original, and that number isn’t just a cop-out. I have 80 hours on Steam, but I also played early access on the Epic Games Store, completed the main quest on my Switch, and even dabbled in a few runs when the game was available on Game Pass.

In addition, Melinoë has access to new Omega abilities, which charge up by holding down the attack, cast, or special button. These powerful moves are kept in check by a limited pool of magic, which you can replenish either through fountains found during your run, or with various boons available from the gods you’ll encounter.

Similarly, you can concoct upgrades for your runs in the hub area of the game, the Crossroads, which echoes of the House Contractor in Hades. You can add fountains to your runs that restore health, for example, as well as an upgrade that alerts you of nearby resources whenever you clear a room. I’m not sure how all of these resources intersect yet. One of the abilities you can unlock early on allows you to track resources for recipes at your caldron in the Crossroads, but I’m not sure how complex or varied these recipes will become. In addition, you can gift Nectar to non-playable characters to rank up your relationship like you did in the original game, but giving them a gift pulls up a large inventory menu.

You can also pick up a Hex. This is similar to your Call in the original game, but it works a little differently. Instead of charging by taking damage, you’ll charge up your Hex each time you use magic. After using the required amount within a room, you’ll be able to use your Hex.

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