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Manage Your ListPerhaps one of the best Indie titles ever created, Supergiant Games' Hades is a masterclass top-down Roguelike action title that infuses Greek Mythology with a new and exciting storyline. Players control Prince Zagreus as he attempts to escape the confines of the Underworld and discover his true lineage.
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Hades
- Platform(s)
- PS4 , PS5 , Xbox One , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S , Switch , PC
- Released
- September 17, 2020
- Developer(s)
- Supergiant Games
- Publisher(s)
- Supergiant Games
- Genre(s)
- Action RPG
- ESRB
- T for Teen: Alcohol Reference, Blood, Mild Language, Suggestive Themes, Violence
- How Long To Beat
- 23 Hours
- Metascore
- 93
- PS Plus Availability
- N/A
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Verified
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Hades: All Hidden Weapon Aspects & How To Unlock Them
The hidden aspects of the weapons in Hades provide Zagreus with distinct combat advantages, but unlocking them takes a bit of work.
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Hades 2's Umbral Flames Needs The Most Work in Early Access So Far
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Hades: The Best Weapon Aspects (& How to Get Them)
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Hades: How to Get and Use Chthonic Keys
Learn how to acquire Chthonic Keys in Hades and discover the best ways to use them for unlocking weapons, upgrades, and other resources.
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Hades Fan Creates Impressive Stained Glass Art of Zagreus
A talented Hades fan creates an impressive stained-glass artwork featuring the Prince of the Underworld and main protagonist Zagreus.
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