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[Raven117]

I dont like roguelikes, should I still play it? Guide me papitos

I'd say give it a shot. If it's not for you, then you know to never be tempted by a roguelike again.

I did this with Hades. And while I recognize it's incredibly well made and all made sense, I just don't like roguelikes. So, I hope the hades 2 crowd loves it. I'll cheer them on from a far

 

[Raven117]

So only Zelda games have reviewed higher? LOL

Hades II is starting to look like a front runner for GotY.

Not when Expedition 33 exists.

 

[ShadyAcshuns]

Not when Expedition 33 exists.

You guys have got to stop this mentality of that game being above a challenge. It's not. It's a great game, but not entitled to an automatic victory. I'll likely win, but give some other games a chance. That way, if something else does win, you guys won't fall into some weird depression if that happens.

Also, there's no reason games like H2 or Silk Song can't win simply because they're indie.

 

[Danjin44]

Not when Expedition 33 exists.

I really like this game but the hyperbolic surrounding it is fucking crazy.

 

[FoxMcChief]

Not when Expedition 33 exists.

I beat E33. Yeah, Hades II most definitely id as good, if not better than E33.

Hades II came out after E33, and is still reviewing higher.

 

[John Bilbo]

Am I the only one that thought the first one was just, okay?

The Hades games hit the sweet spot of appealing to a wide audience perfectly. They have skill elements but also you can just grind and make progress.

 

[Topher]

I really like this game but the hyperbolic surrounding it is fucking crazy.

I don't think it is hyperbolic to suggest that E33 is the frontrunner in the GOTY race by a pretty good margin.

I beat E33. Yeah, Hades II most definitely id as good, if not better than E33.

Hades II came out after E33, and is still reviewing higher.

Barely. 93 vs 94. Not that it really makes a difference when it comes to GOTY.

 

[BlackTron]

I'd say give it a shot. If it's not for you, then you know to never be tempted by a roguelike again.

And then leave your family to play Megabonk anyway

 

[Evil Calvin]

I really like this game but the hyperbolic surrounding it is fucking crazy.

Well E33 is a new IP and is a fresh take on RPG's while Silksong and Hades 2 (while both good) are still more of the same. E33 wins easily. The former two may be too hard for the casual crowd and many voters for GOTY

 

[Arsic]

No OT? Damn. SonyGAF is right


This year? No, unless remasters count

Only a few of us bother to make OTs.

The issue isn't "sonygaf" it's that most of you are too lazy to make a OT for a game you even like lol.

 

[The Cockatrice]

6 hours in and yep it's def Hades alright with some improvements in most aspects except for the weapons? Dunno, not feeling them so far and I have unlocked 4 or 5 of them.

 

[ShadyAcshuns]

Well E33 is a new IP and is a fresh take on RPG's while Silksong and Hades 2 (while both good) are still more of the same. E33 wins easily. The former two may be too hard for the casual crowd and many voters for GOTY

There's that entitled sentiment again, but as with the game, it comes with flaws. "but Mon ami! We are French and so hip and contemporary and stylish!" is nothing new, and in fact as old as entertainment. The QTE events aren't new, the turn-based dodges/parries aren't new. The game play loop gets old and repetitive, the characters and story are cliche, bordering on idiotic not magical or mystical.

Not a shoe-in by any means.

 

[Nocty]

hmm, for better or worse this is more of the same so far. I have racked up something like a million hours in the first game and to he honest I think I'm just over the gameplay loop. I can't see myself putting another load of hours into this one tbh.

I was kinda hoping they would shake things up and make it different but it seems that isnt the case.

 

[manfestival]

Balatro is GOTY

 

[Luipadre]

Damn they finally made the wands fun. Spin to win ftw!

 

[Gonzito]

Damn they finally made the wands fun. Spin to win ftw!

Sell me the game papi

 

[Luipadre]

Sell me the game papi

Buy it

 

[iHaunter]

The Hades games hit the sweet spot of appealing to a wide audience perfectly. They have skill elements but also you can just grind and make progress.

A lot of what I've read were people saying it had this crazy amazing story-telling system... Which it was absolutely not. Was a decent game but far from a 10/10. For me at least.

 

[John Bilbo]

A lot of what I've read were people saying it had this crazy amazing story-telling system... Which it was absolutely not. Was a decent game but far from a 10/10. For me at least.

It was not a full ten but pretty great game overall. What did you not like about the story telling system?

 

[iHaunter]

It was not a full ten but pretty great game overall. What did you not like about the story telling system?

I didn't mind it. I just feel like it was grossly blown out of proportion. I'd still give the game an 8/10. I'll be playing Hades 2 as well.

 

[Zephyranthes]

6 hours in and yep it's def Hades alright with some improvements in most aspects except for the weapons? Dunno, not feeling them so far and I have unlocked 4 or 5 of them.

I didn't get the Flames at first until I realized "oh, I'm supposed to just hold the attack button and dash to cancel out of it". You just have to make sure to have something that regens MP, which there are several ways to do.

The one I haven't quite figured out yet is the Axe. The Daedalus upgrades seem to favor a tank build, but even with a decent amount of armor and pretty good synergy on my boons it didn't seem viable; barely made it past Oceanus when I had cruised through it with every other weapon.

 

[The Cockatrice]

I didn't get the Flames at first until I realized "oh, I'm supposed to just hold the attack button and dash to cancel out of it". You just have to make sure to have something that regens MP, which there are several ways to do.

The one I haven't quite figured out yet is the Axe. The Daedalus upgrades seem to favor a tank build, but even with a decent amount of armor and pretty good synergy on my boons it didn't seem viable; barely made it past Oceanus when I had cruised through it with every other weapon.

The flames got me all the way to Chronos, but I fucked up and died, but I find them the most unfun to play with. I like the Axe, will see what I can find to synergize with it better.

 

[John Bilbo]

I didn't get the Flames at first until I realized "oh, I'm supposed to just hold the attack button and dash to cancel out of it". You just have to make sure to have something that regens MP, which there are several ways to do.

The one I haven't quite figured out yet is the Axe. The Daedalus upgrades seem to favor a tank build, but even with a decent amount of armor and pretty good synergy on my boons it didn't seem viable; barely made it past Oceanus when I had cruised through it with every other weapon.

I've found the axe most difficult but as with all the weapons it is best to play in a way that you stay always away from the enemies' attack reach but within the limit of your most furthest attack.

 

[Doomtrain]

The Flames are easily my favorite weapon. They constantly use magic, so they pair nicely with hexes. My favorite build so far is Flames, the Healing hex, and anything that increases my auto-attack speed/damage/adds blasts to it/etc. Then I can just stay out of the range of most enemies, do crazy damage with my auto-attack projectiles, and heal if I get low on health (which usually only happens on bosses). I just beat the upper path on my second try with that build.

 

[Cyborg]

Such a dick move to bringing it to PS5!

 

[graywolf323]

Such a dick move to bringing it to PS5!

it'll likely come later just like the original Hades

 

[Raven117]

I beat E33. Yeah, Hades II most definitely id as good, if not better than E33.

Hades II came out after E33, and is still reviewing higher.

lol. Like that matters. Anyway, back to Hades. Hope it does it for y'all!

 

[manfestival]

I do remember being really impressed with Hades 1 a while ago. The game really impressed me after ignoring it intentionally for a long time. It might be a while before I give this one a shot but I will eventually play it. The only thing that isn't this games fault that has me apprehensive is that I have played so many clones in recent years that the formula for me is starting to not be as interesting. Even recently playing the game Sworn. Still, nobody has nearly as high quality or sheer breadth of content that supergiant does with the first game so I imagine hades 2 is more of the same