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Hades

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, iOS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 • 2020

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Quick resume

Defy the god of the dead as you hack and slash out of the Underworld in this rogue-like dungeon crawler from the creators of Bastion, Transistor, and Pyre.

Global score

98/100

Genres

Action, Indie, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up

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    Pros

    • Addictive and satisfying gameplay loop
    • Rich and engaging story with memorable characters
    • Beautiful art style and excellent soundtrack
    • High replayability with diverse builds and upgrades
    • Strong progression and skill development

    Cons

    • Repetitive environments and enemy types
    • Physical strain reported due to intense gameplay
    • No multiplayer or cooperative modes
    • Some pacing issues with story and gameplay balance
    • Control scheme may require remapping for comfort

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership, Violence. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Fellowship, Story.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players have freedom to choose weapons, boons, and playstyles each run, with meaningful decisions shaping gameplay and narrative."

    • Competence
      5

      "High skill ceiling with fast-paced, responsive combat requiring mastery of mechanics and strategic choices."

    • Competition
      -3

      "Focus is on personal progression and self-improvement rather than direct competition or leaderboards."

    • Continuation
      5

      "Highly addictive with players reporting long playtimes, repeated runs, and strong desire to keep playing."

    • Cooperation
      -4

      "Primarily a single-player experience with no co-op; players engage independently."

    • Creativity
      4

      "Players experiment with diverse weapon and boon combinations, customizing builds and strategies."

    • Domination
      -4

      "Interactions emphasize mutual respect and character relationships rather than exerting control over others."

    • Escapism
      5

      "Players use the game as an immersive escape with rich story, atmosphere, and engaging gameplay."

    • Expectation
      -5

      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment, not obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting
      5

      "Strong encouragement to try new weapons, boons, and strategies each run."

    • Exploration
      3

      "Players discover new storylines, character dialogues, and build synergies, though environments are somewhat repeated."

    • Expression
      2

      "Limited character customization but players express style through weapon and boon choices and home decoration."

    • Fantasy
      5

      "Set in a rich mythological world with imaginative characters and narrative."

    • Fellowship
      2

      "Strong narrative focus on relationships and character interactions, though gameplay is solo."

    • Growth
      5

      "Players experience continuous learning, skill improvement, and meta-progression."

    • Health
      -4

      "Reports of physical strain from intense gameplay; sedentary play typical."

    • Idle
      -4

      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement during runs."

    • Intimacy
      3

      "Narrative fosters emotional connections with characters and relationship building."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership roles; players act independently without managing others."

    • Progression
      5

      "Strong sense of accumulating upgrades, unlocking weapons, and improving abilities over time."

    • Relaxation
      2

      "Gameplay balances challenge and flow, though some tension from difficulty spikes."

    • Sensation
      4

      "Vibrant visuals, dynamic soundtrack, and satisfying combat provide strong sensory stimulation."

    • Status
      -4

      "Focus on personal achievement and story rather than social recognition or visibility."

    • Story
      5

      "Rich narrative immersion with evolving plot, character development, and engaging dialogues."

    • Strategy
      4

      "Requires tactical decision-making in combat and build optimization."

    • Thrill
      4

      "Fast-paced combat and high stakes runs create suspense and adrenaline."

    • Value
      5

      "Highly praised for content, replayability, and quality relative to price."

    • Violence
      4

      "Combat-focused with enjoyable hack-and-slash action and enemy destruction."

    • Survival
      4

      "Core gameplay revolves around overcoming threats and avoiding death in challenging runs."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026