Supergiant Games has been cooking since 2011, and it turns out they haven't burned a single dish yet. According to Push Square's review, Hades 2 on PS5 is a certified banger - a godlike roguelike sequel that somehow manages to one-up one of the best games of 2020. No pressure, right?
For the uninitiated, Supergiant has been the indie darling of the isometric action scene ever since Bastion dropped in 2011, with Transistor in 2014 firmly locking in their reputation. Hades 2 marks their first-ever sequel, which is either a sign that the original was too good to leave alone, or that the dev team lost a very high-stakes coin flip.
More of the good stuff, but bigger
Push Square notes that the sequel builds on the rock-solid foundations of the original Hades while cranking the gameplay dial up several notches. The studio's signature art direction and music - which, let's be honest, were already so good they made you feel things during a roguelike run - are back and apparently better than ever.
The story setup is described as simple but compelling, which is developer-speak for "we're going to emotionally devastate you again, speedrunner or not." Supergiant has a nasty habit of making you care deeply about characters in a genre where most players are just trying to optimize their build and not die for the 47th time.
Should you spend your Gil on this one?
If you're a fan of roguelikes, action games, or simply enjoying yourself, the answer seems to be a resounding yes. Push Square's verdict lands squarely in "pure power fantasy" territory, suggesting this is the kind of game that makes you feel like an absolute unit even when you're getting absolutely bodied by the same boss for the tenth run in a row.
Whether you're a Hades veteran or a fresh spawn just discovering Supergiant's catalog, Hades 2 on PS5 looks like a must-have addition to your library - assuming your controller can survive the roguelike-induced button-mashing that's inevitably coming.
