Hades II
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RANKING
2
Rank 2 out of 29 Summarized in this category Rankings based on: • Pros-to-cons ratio • Number of reviews • Category average

Supergiant Games

Hades II

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1043 Pros

79%
40 reviews (7h 6m)

274 Cons

From the creators of the critically acclaimed original comes *Hades II*, a bewitching sequel that expands on a modern classic in nearly every way. Step into the role of Melinoë, the immortal Princess of the Underworld, as you wield dark sorcery and mythical weapons on a desperate quest to vanquish the Titan of Time. The beloved, fast-paced action ...

Summary of pros and cons from human reviewers, put together by AI

79%

451 vs 120

Gameplay

72%

162 vs 64

Story & Narrative

90%

91 vs 10

Content & Value

83%

63 vs 13

Graphics & Visuals

94%

63 vs 4

Sound & Music

Reviewer verdict

Across 40 YouTube reviews, the Supergiant Games Hades II earns a Summa score of 4.2/5, ranking #2 among Indie Games. Reviewers most often praise its gameplay, story & narrative, content & value, while the most common criticisms concern gameplay, story & narrative.

Hades II is widely praised for its exceptionally satisfying, addictive combat and deep buildcrafting, with many reviewers (122 pro mentions) highlighting tight controls, varied weapons/aspects, the new mana/Omega systems, and abundant tactical variety. Critics also consistently applaud the expanded scope and value (37 mentions), noting the dual-path structure, massive amount of content, and substantial meta-progression systems like Arcana cards and keepsakes that make progression feel meaningful. Reviewers frequently commend the writing, characters, and narrative integration (35 mentions), as well as the striking hand-painted art and elevated soundtrack (21 combined mentions for visuals and music), which together create a rich, polished presentation. Early Access polish and cross-platform considerations are also noted by a smaller group of reviewers (developer/community and features mentions) as strengths.

Common criticisms focus on overwhelm and bloat from the sheer number of new systems, materials, and currencies (65 gameplay cons) that make the opening hours feel cluttered and the meta-progression daunting. Reviewers frequently flag uneven difficulty and balance problems (multiple mentions), with the Olympus route and some bosses feeling punishing, certain weapons or boons unbalanced, and visual clutter or slower, hold-to-charge magic sometimes hurting fast-paced combat. Several reviewers (32 story cons) also find the larger narrative less intimate or that the ending/epilogue is underwhelming, and technical or Early Access limitations (performance, missing ending/content on some platforms) are noted by a smaller but recurring set of critics.

Analysis based on 40 YouTube reviews (7h 6m of video) with 1043 pros and 274 cons extracted.

Pros (1043)

Gameplay (451)
Story & Narrative (162)
Content & Value (91)
Graphics & Visuals (63)
Sound & Music (63)
Replayability (61)
Overall Reception (50)
Originality & Innovation (30)
Developer & Community (26)
Performance & Stability (25)
Controls & User Interface (6)
Overall (3)
Features (3)
Controls (3)
Reception (3)
Platform Features (2)
Other (1)

Cons (274)

Gameplay (120)
Story & Narrative (64)
Originality & Innovation (24)
Developer & Community (16)
Performance & Stability (13)
Graphics & Visuals (13)
Content & Value (10)
Controls & User Interface (6)
Sound & Music (4)
Replayability (3)
Overall Reception (1)

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Supergiant Games Hades II worth buying?

Based on 40 independent YouTube reviews, the Supergiant Games Hades II scores 4.2/5 with 1043 positive and 274 negative points mentioned by reviewers, placing it #2 in the Indie Games category.

What do reviewers like most about the Supergiant Games Hades II?

The most praised aspects are gameplay, story & narrative, content & value — Gameplay (451 mentions), Story & Narrative (162 mentions), Content & Value (91 mentions).

What are the most common complaints about the Supergiant Games Hades II?

Reviewers most frequently criticize gameplay, story & narrative — Gameplay (120 mentions), Story & Narrative (64 mentions).

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