Recording summary · November 2021
Why i HATE Hades - Boring Game
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Overview
Daniel reviewed the top-down action RPG Hades, criticizing its repetitive roguelike loop, absence of save points, and the frustration of restarting at the beginning upon death.
The combat mechanics are basic and unengaging, resembling a mobile game, alongside cheesy dialogue, flat artwork, and trial-and-error boss fights, leading to a score of 2.4 out of 10 and a refusal to recommend the game even after purchasing it at a Steam discount.
Themes
Hades narrative premise and core gameplay loop of room clearing and roguelike progression.
Combat mechanics, weapon choices, control inputs, and enemy encounters in Hades.
Art style, dialogue, and overall review evaluation of Hades.
Developments
Daniel purchased Hades during a Steam discount.
Daniel reviewed Hades and assigned it a score of 2.4 out of 10.