Hades Review
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Hades
The fourth game from Bastion, Transistor, and Pyre developer Supergiant Games.
Releases
Date: | Region: | Platform: | Publisher: | Developer: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2020-09-17 |   | NSW WIN | Supergiant Games | Supergiant Games |
2021-08-13 | | PS4 PS5 XBONE XBSX | Supergiant Games | Supergiant Games |
Reviews
Game Content
RPG Backtrack 267 – Running Up That Hell
It’s time for part two of our tribute to Supergiant Games! This time around, both games focus on the afterlife. Join us along with Wheels and Sam as we tackle Pyre and Hades on this week’s show!
RPG Cast – Episode 604: “Press 5 for More Rune Factory”
It’s the RPGCast trio bringing you another week of mild insanity. Kelley struggles because Japanese names are hard. Chris wants to take all the cats camping, but Anna Marie swiftly vetoes the idea. The dad jokes arrive in full force, and everyone’s thinking about vacations.
RPG Cast – Episode 603: “Stick it up your KWEH?!?”
Kelley is busy writing her Sonic the Fighters headcanon. Josh starts listening to Limp Bizkit. Anna Marie spells THICC with two C’s and one I. Chris, meanwhile, is living the chonkiest life.
RPG Cast – Episode 602: “D&DCU”
Anna Marie flashes the milkman. Kelley Ryan protests three button controllers. Pascal gives out his a/s/l to anyone who asks. And Chris watches some really interesting paint dry.
RPG Cast – Episode 601: “Tactical Baking RPG”
Josh and Scotty get into a father-son slap fight. Kelley ascends to divinity playing Picross. Johnathan sees how much his ZHP is worth and has to go make a transaction in a back alley. And Chris tries to justify life without a back button.
RPG Cast – Episode 600: “It’s a HIGH Seven”
Chris says the quiet things out loud, and challenges Anna Marie to play a gacha game without spending money. Kelley gets distracted by a three-headed monkey, while Josh ponders why the ten rings sounds like Jarvis.
RPG Cast – Episode 599: “Serious Health Issues? No, Just a Cat”
The podcast trio is not at all ready for the flood of September releases. Anna Marie is kind of sick of the trigger, Chris insists Eclipse is owed an apology, and Kelley wants to know what is this garbage and how she can get more of it.
Hades Launching on PlayStation, Xbox Consoles in August
RPGamer’s 2020 Game of the Year is heading to new platforms. Supergiant Games’ action roguelite will launch on PlayStation and Xbox consoles this August.
Hades Gets Physical Edition on Switch
Today’s Nintendo Direct brought more Hades news with the announcement of a physical Switch version. The physical version will also come with a few extras.
RPG Cast – Episode 573: “Game of the Year 2020”
From beefcakes to thirsty NPCs, we cover the gamut of the most important awards of the year. Wheels finally gets his due. And everyone comes to terms with their feelings about visual novels.
RPGamer’s Best of 2020 Awards
In a tough year for many, video games helped provide plenty of much-needed solace, enjoyment, and heart. After taking our usual few weeks to fully digest the past year’s releases, RPGamer is proud to present our Best of 2020 awards.
RPG Cast – Episode 568: “What Popcorn Is Disgaea?”
Anna Marie spends the whole show looking for her holes. Jonathan Stringer is off singing Sakuna Matata. Josh Carpenter has all the sinks. Kelley Ryan cleans her entire house with a broom. And Chris has issues with Wil Wheaton.
Episode 181: Hades – Q&A Quest
This week in Q&A Quest we talk about topics ranging from Hades to Pokémon. We also have a long discussion about why Assassin’s Creed III is bad for some reason.
Episode 179: Metal Max: The Snyder Cut – Q&A Quest
This week we discuss the many issues of Metal Max Xeno: Reborn. We also discuss the roguelike goodness that is Hades.
RPG Cast – Episode 558: “Never Get on a Boat With Dad”
Pascal surprises everyone. New challenger Robert appears. Josh makes a triumphant return. Anna Marie leaves to go do important kitten things. Kelley proves she’s the best at the Mario’s. And Chris still says it’s not really an Ys game.
RPG Cast – Episode 557: “PS5 Crunchwrap Supreme!”
This week we finally figure out if Dark Souls ripped off Breath of the Wild. We also get really worked up over Bethesda. When is Game Pass coming to PS5, again?
Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase Round-Up
Today’s Nintendo Direct Mini wasn’t really all that mini. The presentation included two brand-new Monster Hunter games, a new Disgaea title, a stealth-launch for Hades, a release date for Empire of Sin, and the first media for Rune Factory 5.
Nintendo Indie World Showcase Round-Up
Nintendo held another Indie World Showcase today, revealing a number of titles coming to Nintendo Switch. RPGs appearing in the presentation include Hades, Spiritfarer, Garden Story, Takeshi & Hiroshi, Torchlight III, and She Dreams Elsewhere.
New Hades Update Pays the Blood Price
Supergiant Games has paid the price and updated its dungeon-crawling rogue-like Hades once more. This is the last planned major content update before the game’s full release later this year.
Hades Gets Long Winter Update
Hades is opening the year with a giant new update. In addition to the goddess Demeter, a ton of new items, including a fishing rod, have been added to the game.
Hades Screenshots - December 11, 2019
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