5/5 ★ – FatalityDK's review of Hades II.

EARLY ACCESS Hades II takes everything you loved about the first game and cranks it up to eleven. More enemies, more epic fights, and more interactions with the gods make every run feel fresh. The new combat mechanics, especially the addition of magic and omega moves, add so much more depth to the gameplay. You’ve got way more options for creating crazy builds now, and the boons have better synergy, so you can really mix things up and play however you want. The new progression system with Arcana cards keeps things interesting, and while some early balancing issues exist, Supergiant has been super responsive to feedback, constantly tweaking the game. Even in Early Access, it’s packed with new weapons, upgrades, and locations to explore. If you were hooked on the first Hades, you’ll be obsessed with this one. Sure, you’ve gotta grind a bit at the start, but once things get rolling, it’s a blast. It’s still the same challenging, addictive rogue-like experience, just with a ton more variety and strategy. If you’re up for diving back into the grind, Hades II is a no-brainer.