Hades 2
Developer: Supergiant Games
Release Date: September 25, 2025
Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch
Genre: Action roguelike
Supergiant Games’ second go around with the Greek pantheon yielded a rare GameSpot 10/10, and a large part of that is the game’s incredible storytelling. In Hades 2 you play as Melinoe, sister of Hades protagonist Zagreus, who must face off against the titan Chronos after the time master seizes the throne from her father. The central tale of Melinoe’s struggle is compelling, but what really elevates this game’s storytelling is all the incidental conversations you’ll encounter.
The gods bicker, fuss, and gossip with you, as do all the other characters you’ll encounter, whose backstories slowly spill out over many meetings. The writing is witty and sharp, and the voice acting, across the board, is excellent, imbuing each character with depth (if not always a lot of nuance). It will take a long, long playtime with Hades 2 to run out of new unique interactions.
