15 July 2024

Why i HATE Hades II - Boring Game

15 July 2024 · 9:30

Space play/pause · J/L seek 10s · [ ] previous/next

Summary

Reviews Hades II as visually stylish with good voice acting, music, varied weapons, and upgrades, but repetitive, grindy, and uninspired gameplay. Explains arena combat, three-choice upgrades, resource farming, and mandatory replay of earlier stages and bosses after dying. At £25 in early access, expected more than a near-rehash of Hades; rates it 6.2/10, graphics 8/10, and praises music.

Insight

Initial enthusiasm fades when repetition outweighs build variety, yielding a negative but qualified assessment.