Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kris Holt is a writer who covers video games and word games. Hades 2 supports cross-saves between platforms. If you’ve played some ...

Although I wasn't as enamored by the original Hades as some, it was a sterling example of a "starter roguelike." Pretty much anyone can pick it up and get what it's going for, even after just one run, ...

How do you follow up a character-driven roguelite that's nearly peerless at everything it does like Hades? You need to know where to go bigger without adding too much bloat. You need to know where you ...

Following up an award-hoarding hit with a sequel is a tough gig - innovations and new content may upset those that worshipped the original, and the expectation bar will always be set sky high. Hades 2 ...

We’ve finally broken out of the early access underworld, as the latest Hades 2 update brings the game into its full release. This Greek mythology-inspired dungeon-crawling roguelike from Supergiant ...

Hades II, the action roguelike from developers Supergiant Games, is everything a sequel should be. The original Hades is still one of the best roguelikes of all time, taking deliciously tight combat ...

Fond of weirdly obscure titles since childhood, Ivanir has been captivated by many Japanese games over the years. Some of his most passionate topics are the Dept. Heaven series, Summon Night ...

In 2020, Supergiant Games’ Olympian-themed roguelite game, Hades took the world by storm with its charming art style, rewarding gameplay, and likeable cast of characters. The way that it combined ...

When it comes to making a sequel to an acclaimed video game, lightning rarely strikes twice. For every Uncharted 2 and Silent Hill 2, there are a dozen Devil May Cry 2s and Resident Evil 6s. So ...