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"Postal 4": The most primitive game ever will be continued
by Philipp Rüegg
"Hades" is hellishly good
24.9.2020
Translation: machine translated
After almost two years of Early Access, "Hades" has matured to version 1.0. Supergiant Games' latest prank is a blast, both visually and in terms of gameplay. Luca and I took on the gods.
"Bastion", "Transistor", "Pyre". Each game from developer Supergiant Games is unique and yet their relationship is unmistakable. "Hades" is no exception. From the hand-drawn graphic style to the dreamy music, Supergiant's craftsmanship can be felt in every corner. The astonishing thing is how much "Hades" has evolved in terms of gameplay and visuals from previous games. Almost two years in the Early Access phase have definitely done the game good.
Taking off is hard
In "Hades" you play Zagreus, son of "Hades", the ruler of the underworld. Because you are fed up with "Hades" - both your father and the realm - you try to flee to Olympus. In typical rogue-like fashion, you fight against hordes of mystical monsters until your life meter is empty and, after a bath of blood, you find yourself back in front of your father and the game starts all over again.
The different weapons such as sword, spear or shield as well as numerous upgrades that you can pick up on your escape attempts provide variety. With every room you successfully clear of enemies, a new reward awaits you. In addition to temporary improvements for your attacks, which are gone again on the next run, there are various currencies. You can use them to buy permanent upgrades, such as health points, new weapons or to expand Hades (the realm, not your father). How about life-giving fountains? All that fighting makes you thirsty.
Before each run, you will also receive an important first upgrade from gods such as Poseidon or Zeus. Apparently, you're not the only one who doesn't get on particularly well with grumpy Hades. The game gradually teaches you more about Zagreus, the underworld and its inhabitants. The story is surprisingly exciting and a welcome change from the constant beating.
Racy and action-packed
The gameplay requires good reflexes and knowledge of enemy attacks. Battles are wonderfully fast and explosive. The further you advance in Hades, the more difficult and nerve-wracking the levels become. The countless upgrades and combinations ensure that there is never a dull moment and that you will want to add another one after every run. Visually, the game is simply breathtaking. Supergiant has achieved a really big hit with "Hades".
"Hades" is available for PC and Switch.
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Philipp.Rueegg@digitecgalaxus.chBeing the game and gadget geek that I am, working at digitec and Galaxus makes me feel like a kid in a candy shop – but it does take its toll on my wallet. I enjoy tinkering with my PC in Tim Taylor fashion and talking about games on my podcast http://www.onemorelevel.ch. To satisfy my need for speed, I get on my full suspension mountain bike and set out to find some nice trails. My thirst for culture is quenched by deep conversations over a couple of cold ones at the mostly frustrating games of FC Winterthur.
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