With Hades 2 poised for its official 1.0 release this month, now’s an ideal time to experience the acclaimed original if you haven’t already. Supergiant Games’ award-winning title from 2020 is currently discounted as part of a five-year anniversary celebration. You can acquire Hades 1 for a price that’s less than many fast-food meals – a decision your well-being might thank you for!
This action-packed RPG with roguelike elements puts you in the role of Hades’ son, striving to break free from the underworld and reach Mount Olympus. Players must carefully choose enhancements and navigate challenging, top-down bullet-hell combat scenarios to succeed. Featuring diverse weaponry, robust character-building options, stunning visuals, and deeply engaging lore, the game offers a phenomenal experience. Blending classic arcade action with a compelling narrative, Hades offers something for a broad audience. This widespread appeal arguably served as the inspiration for Supergiant’s first-ever sequel.
Normally priced at $25, Hades is currently available at a 75% discount until September 30th on Steam and the Nintendo Switch eShop. At only $6.24, it’s an incredible bargain. If you don’t yet own it for your Switch, this is the perfect opportunity.
You might be wondering, is it worth purchasing Hades 1 with Hades 2 launching soon? The highly anticipated sequel arrives on September 25th after a lengthy Early Access period. While it builds upon the core gameplay of Hades, it introduces a brand-new story, features a protagonist who emphasizes ranged combat compared to Zagreus from the original, and is generally considered to be more challenging.
Whether this will become another Hollow Knight: Silksong-style long wait remains to be seen. Based on my experience with the Early Access release, I can’t definitively say, but newcomers will greatly benefit from playing the first game to familiarize themselves with the gameplay loop and decision-making involved in selecting different upgrade paths. And who knows, by the time you complete Hades 1, maybe the sequel will be on sale for an equally tempting price!