Expert Pick #05
Hades II.
A bigger, deeper sequel to the genre-defining roguelike, starring the witch Melinoë.
The Verdict.
9.2/ 10
Gavler Meta-Score
“More Hades, and better Hades. If the first game ate your year, clear your calendar again.”
The Gavler Verdict
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The Scoreboard
Expert Consensus92%
Community Rating92%
~92 critic aggregate, with player scores to match — a sequel that improves on a beloved original.
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