HADES 2 was one of the most anticipated games of 2024 and everyone was shocked by its release.
Although we knew it would be released on Steam in early access “soon,” it suddenly dropped to everyone’s surprise.
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I’ve been playing Hades 2 in Early Access for a few weeks now, and as someone with over a hundred hours into the original game, I couldn’t wait to play.
I admit that when I started playing Hades 2 during the technical test I was disappointed.
Initially it felt more like DLC for the original game with a new playable character than anything new.
Many aspects of the game are the same, such as collecting resources, making friends, and your journey through various levels of the underworld.
However, once you get past the first area, the hub world opens up and the new mechanics slowly unfold.
Even in this early access version, there are six layers to explore, two more than the full release of the first game.
Without giving too much away, the areas mix up the game’s formula much more than in the original, providing more variety as you delve deeper.
Not to mention all the extra things you can unlock as you play, offering different ways to improve Melinoë.
She’s the new protagonist and has a substantial upgrade to her cast that offers some protection when she’s inside it.
All the weapons are new too and there’s a mix of old and new memorabilia to change up your play style.
With all the new additions, Hades 2 is an improvement over the original, even if it can occasionally get bogged down in resource gathering.
This version is incomplete, but it still features as much content as a full game, so it’s worth taking a chance.
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