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THE ART OF HADES

As Hades II releases in early access, we explore its characters and chat to art lead Jen Zee
FRONT AND CENTRE Melinoë makes for an imposing figure on the game’s cover art.
MELINOË CONCEPT ART Designs for the princess of the underworld saw many different hairstyles tested.
All images © Supergiant Games

After the critics got their mitts on Supergiant Games’ first Hades entry, it was rightly acclaimed as a masterpiece, and not just for its stellar gameplay. The title took the studio’s signature art style and infused it into the tales of ancient Greek mythology, with the result an eyeball-satisfyingly engrossing way to tell its narrative.

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