Hades

Juegazo

it is a very good telling of a story in a story that is familyer and the hack and slash or even shooter maeckes it more fun to play.

This has been my first Rogue-lite/Rogue-like game (not sure about the correct terminology; I am new to the genre); take this review from that standpoint.....someone who has never played this type of game. So far, its been a blast on the Steam Deck; which is exactly what I bought it for; I wanted something with an ARPG feel that scratched that Hack & Slash itch with the ability to just pickup and play. On that level, this game does not disappoint; you always want to start another escape attempt. The game loop is a bit...IDK...just different? Starting at the same point each run and building out your mirror (the talent system in this game) was a new concept to some extent. While you do grow in power each run, the progression is very slow. Not BAD, just not quick. Boons and benefits do add up as you play...but that will take investment. The flipside of that is the they are *really* worth the effort, It took about 3-4 hours before I beat Meg for the first time just trying different weapons and boons. I wish I could say I just aced this like most of the ARPGs out there but nah; this took some time to get used to. I made it to Hydra boss on that same run because, well, I relaxed. This is not a game where you spec into face-rolling god like builds over time; every room and elites/boss are a challenge that require you learn the fights. It is a clearly different genre then Diablo or Grim Dawn etc., Loot does not exist: its all weapon unlocks and boons. (choices) Die early and have the tooth or cheat death? Make that run about farming darkness going forward. Darkness is your best friend. Combat: The weapons (that I have unlocked so far) are all fun and different. It makes the approach to every floor and how you try to tackle it, unique. Once I got the basics down, the game just changes. Its sort of like any AAA ARPG: isometric glory as good as it gets! There are some major differences though. When you start to build up your mirror and boons etc., the game flips a switch: its not about charging into every elite or boss with the required mitigation/leach that is going to allow you to out-level or out-gear the content...you have to play the content correctly. The responsiveness of the abilities you choose to use is perfect; everything feels like it has its place and playstyle; there are no "wrong" options....just what you like. The bosses (again, so far) made the time spent feel justified. The first time you wreck one, its the dopamine of all the legendries one could get from a traditional isometric ARPG at once. I still have two more bosses left for a full clear, but I know I will get there....its just too addicting not to go for it. Is this game recommend? Yuuuup. This one is staying on deck until I can beat the escape on every attempt; I truly do not care how long that takes because its fun. If you're new to the genre like I was, there are two games I can recommend: this and Deadzone Rouge. DZ:R is much more forgiving with save points every five levels and much easier early on That said, the combat and playstyle & progression on Hades feels much more satisfying....and its more of ARPG than DZ:R which is more great too....just with a FPS twist. Wish me luck.....cant stop; wont stop. See you gamers topside!