Hades
True to its ominous name, this is a hellishly tough underworld action ‘roguelite’ from one of modern gaming’s most original developers… yet it’s absolutely heavenly to play
Failure is an important part of Hades, where each run has a random layout of enemies and death sends you right back to the beginning. That might sound like a turn-off for those who prefer a story over a challenge, but this roguelite is easier to forgive than most.
The fast and tight combat feels terrific as you hack and slash your way out of the ancient Greek underworld. Clearing each room of enemies grants items or gifts from the gods, allowing you to unleash even more destruction. Thanks to the random factor, plus a range of paths and rewards to choose from, each run plays out differently to the last.