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Hades 2: 7 Ways Melinoe Plays Nothing Like Zagreus Did

With players now able to get their hands on Hades 2 through the Technical Playtest, they can find out how different Melinoe & Zagreus are.

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11 New Characters Seen in Hades 2 Playtest

The Hades 2 Technical Playtest has a ton of content to show from this sequel roguelike. The new characters, in particular, are fantastic.

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10 Things Returning In Hades 2 From the Original

Players can get a pretty good look at how Hades 2 is shaping up through the Technical Playtest. Here are the mechanics that are coming back.

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Hades 2 is Likely to Mirror The Original in Some Meaningful Ways

It seems like Hades 2 may reflect on the first game in several ways, not only in terms of gameplay but plot and character as well.

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If Hades 2 Brings Back Zagreus, Supergiant Has One Tough Decision to Make

Hades included many significant events for Zagreus that could affect how he's portrayed in Hades 2, but it's unknown what will be canon.

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Some Fans Will Be Able to Play Hades 2 Early

The developers of Hades 2 announce that some of the franchise's fans will be able to play the upcoming game before it hits early access.

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Just Like Hollow Knight: Silksong, Hades 2 Doesn't Need to Move the Needle Much

Hollow Knight: Silksong and Hades 2 reinventing the wheel is very much on the table but not necessary for either of them to be successful.

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Hades Should Forever Evade an Assassin's Creed Approach

Hades could easily go in the direction of the Assassin's Creed franchise, given its premise, but it should probably do things differently.

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Hades Could Find Itself in God of War's Boat Very Soon

God of War's famous 2018 pivot followed years of an established formula and setting, and Hades might wind up in a similar position.

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Hades 2 Already Has the Perfect Potential Lineup of Boss Battles

The first Hades had a pretty great selection of bosses, but Hades 2 already has the potential to easily outdo its predecessor in this area.

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After Hades 2, The Series Should 'Steal' a God of War Trick

Hades 2 looks as though it's shaping up to be yet another jaunt through Greek mythology, but there's room for the series to borrow a God of War trick.

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Hades 2 Has an Ace Up Its Sleeve Being Supergiant's First Sequel

Hades 2 has a lot of potential to be great, and one aspect of that would not be possible were the game not following the original.

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Hades 2 Should Break a Second Supergiant Games Tradition

With Hades 2 being developer Supergiant Games' first sequel, the game has the perfect opportunity to break another studio tradition.

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Hades 2 Should Double Down on an Odd Quirk of the First Game's Lore

The first Hades features an interesting lore twist for players who progress to a certain point, and its sequel should expand on this a bit.

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Netflix Is Adding One of the Highest-Rated Games of All Time on March 19

An award-winning fan-favorite video game is being added to Netflix Games' catalog and will be available to play in just a few weeks.

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How Hades 2 Can Lean Into its Hecate's More Iconic Representation

Hecate, Goddess of Witchcraft, has been historically represented in a specific way, and Hades 2 shouldn't shy away from her iconic imagery.

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Hades 2 Has to Catch Lightning in a Bottle Again, and One Strategy Could Help

To help Hades 2 live up to the legacy set by its predecessor, Supergiant Games should make one strategic decision during its early access period.

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Hades 2 Can't Lose a Key Part of the First Game's Spirit

Hades 2 has big boots to fill to follow up on the success of Hades, and one aspect is incredibly important but harder to nail than the rest.

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Hades 2's Weapons Stand at a Fork in the Road

When it comes to weaponry, Hades 2 will have to iterate on the foundations laid by its predecessor while retaining the series' gameplay identity.

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Hades 2 Wish List

Hades 2 will follow one of the most beloved roguelikes of all time, expanding and evolving its already fantastic foundations.

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