HADES Nintendo Switch Review! 

Back once again with a review I didn’t intend to make but a few days back you all just started to ask for it. I bought it. Couldn’t stop playing and well...the rest is history! Let me know what you think of this one! Mark Other recent releases: Othercide Switch Review - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-lhcixCf1_HQ.html Ori and the Will of the Wisps Switch Review - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-rREb7qt17Fg.html All the best looking releases coming this week - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-nIh5KEv8ERA.html

Most appreciated/underrated feature: voice actors don’t take three times longer to say a line than it takes for me to read it.

One thing that blows my mind is how, despite constantly dying and having to restart, it always feels like the story is progressing, because all of the dialogue progresses as you die. For example, the first couple of times I met and fought the first real boss of the game I was defeated by her, and each time I met her she commented on how I kept losing to her. Then, when I finally defeated her (and eventually died to another enemy further in), I found her to talk to back at the beginning, and she was mad I beat her. Further time Is reached her she'd comment on how sometimes she wins and sometimes I win. It was so refreshing to see something that wasn't just repeating each and every time. It felt fresh every time! I've done about 20 attempts so far, and I have yet to see any dialogue repeated!

I'd like to point out that Hades isn't the devil, he's actually one of the better Greek gods.

Missed the sale, went in at full price. 0 regrets, incredible game.

I loved all of his review except one thing. You said that you had planned not to review this. Shattered my heart, but you came through! Amazing.

Something that was missed in the review is the "God Mode" feature you can turn on in the settings. It reduces the damage that you take by 20% and every run after that reduces the damage by 2% until you hit 80% total damage reduction. Helps those that can't quite finish the game due to taking too many hits.

I am utterly addicted to this game. I've been playing it all day while watching strategy videos here on RU-vid.

The weapon variety really adds to the replayability. Whenever I got stuck on a boss I would switch my weapon and see what happens. It makes the emphasis less on progression and more on experimentation, which goes a long way for a rogue like.

My only issue so far is, sometimes it gets so messy/busy with enemies and effects, I don't notice that I got hit. Besides that...this is a game you can put in 100 hours in without even noticing.

Finally. This review is a blast. I love it. Hades is a well anticipated game that delivered with a bang.

Absolutely one of the best indie games going. An absolute baller of a game. Glad you liked it Mark as much as we did! 👍

Just purchased it! Already deep into my 4th hour of play - and to say I’m hooked is an understatement! This game has such an incredible story loop - that even as a rogue-like game it feels connected between each death/rebirth. The story flows right into each death - as you are the son of Hades and death can’t ‘keep you in your room’. I find that hilarious and charming - and dark. Also the feedback - it feels SO GOOD. As good as any AAA ARPG - devs deserve this - another huge win for Supergiant! Also love me some Greek mythology

Great review. Haven't been around alot just want to say I love that little visual at the end with the prices around the world and the file size. It's a nice way to clean up and round out the video that you don't see much.

I have 400+ hours clocked on Dead Cells, but even after just around 20 hours Hades managed to de-throne that game as my new all time favorite Rogue-lite. Everything is presented with such amazing style. I love the dry humor and voice acting to bits. Progression is also incredibly fair and rewarding and there is SO much to unlock with so much variety. The people at Supergiant Games sure know their craft.

Was really on the fence about getting this game but after watching your video it is definitely on my must buy list :)

I don't usually play this genre, but gosh this game is mad addicting!!!! I love how you can even customize your room...

Picked it up yesterday. Stuck 7 hours straight in. Went to bed exhausted, but happy. The script is great. I've probably not flat out fell in love with a game like this since Dead Cells.

Thanks for the review Mark. I was in chat the other day praising this. I’ve put in double digits already and don’t see me stopping anytime soon.

I'm loving it. It's a nice mix between Transistor art style, Dead Cells rogue like elements and Children of Morta gameplay and dungeons. Mario All Stars is taking a back seat for now!

Words can't describe how much I'm looking forward to being able to buy this game :) Super Giant Games are quite possibly my favourite developer. They were my introduction into indie gaming with Bastion, and Transistor is in my personal top 5 games on my Switch. :)

Your channel convinced me to buy a switch. I took most of your suggestions and enjoyed everything I bought. I sold my switch today, but I clicked on this link to hear your voice one more time. Thanks for all the work you did, you love the games and it comes through in your videos. Stay awesome fellas. SEE YA!

So addicting that I went back and even redownloaded Transistor, Bastion, and Dead Cells for more like this.

Just picked this up last night and it’s very well done. I usually don’t care for rogue likes because of the frustration of making any real progress but this one seems nice and fair. For my skill level any how,

Just bought this game because of this review. Also Supergiant games has been amazing with their past titles. It's only fair to show our love and support to their new game.

I feel like as we get games like Dead Cells and Hades, they make other Roguelikes pale in comparison. Dead Cells, Hades, and Enter the Gungeon have very similar scores, but I feel Dead Cells and Hades are in an entirely separate league compared to enter the gungeon.

This looks awesome. I've been waiting for this to port for ages. So glad you reviewed it. Cheers for that.

I've been on the fence about this game for a while, but this review convinced me. You guys do an awesome job of showing what playing the game is actually going to be like.

I started it last night but I instantly fell in love. Dead Cells vibe mixed with Bastion narrative and I melted. Such a great backdrop and plot point to keep you going. So far I have to force myself to stop playing.

I am not into this type of games but after watching some of the reviews I decided to buy it and try it out and OMG. It’s a very polished well thought-out game. I just can’t stop playing. One of the best games for the switch right now

Hey Glen & Mark I just want to say thankyou for creating this channel I finally treated myself to hades after watching your review over and over and I am so impressed! Since following your channel I’ve picked up so many games that I probably wouldn’t have even looked at and expanded my game collection beyond puzzles, simulations and RPG’s. The reviews you guys give are so honest and reliable so thankyou again for keeping me entertained with your videos and helping my gaming collection grow and most of all keeping me occupied why I recover from a motorbike related leg injury. Thanks Dan

That permanency is key for me. I hate some roguelikes that don't give you enough progress satisfaction besides "get gud".

this is my favourite Supergiant game, and I loved transistor. It's also my first roguelike. I am not very good at it, but they implemented a god-mode (which was actually suggested to me in game). The god-mode is implemented so that you get a 20% resistance to attacks, and that goes up by 2% for every death after that. It's a balanced approach that works really well. After doing that, I managed to get past the first boss (with only 3 health). I love how all the weapons are different with strengths and weaknesses, and the same with the upgrades. If you get something really good early on, (i love knockback with the shields special attack) and just upgrade it a few times, it's very gratifying. The refinement of this game reflects the pedigree of all their previous games.

I've watched your review on this a few times because you always find a reason to bring this game up, I just got it on sale and I'm soooooo pumped to play this one after all the hype.

I don’t think there has ever been a game where I’ve died constantly and still felt like I was progressing the plot somehow. And the feeling of getting stronger after every death and getting a little bit further each time is quite satisfying. I’m obsessed with this game right now, it’s so addictive!

I'm hooked 10hours later seemed like 30 min lmao. I should just give you my credit card and you can load my switch with games lol. Great vid brother

Using the shield after a few upgrades felt like Rygar to me. Even looks like him. I'd swear there are a couple frames of animation where they snuck an actual Rygar image in.

Haven't been addicted to a game this much in years. Had my eye on it for ages since it's been in early access when it surprise launched on switch I had to buy it. Best €20 I've probably ever spent on a game !

Bought Hades this morning ; because I LOVED Bastion . I have only played this game today. I might have "forgotten" to do things today . Oh well back to the game.

Started playing it after this review. Addictively fun as you put it so well, great review👍

I'm not big into rogue lites. I play them now and then but rarely hooked and this one I haven't stopped playing. I absolutely love how death is part of the story and work with progressions. I'm not normally good at rogue lites but I do well on this. Doubt I will beat it as quick as others but I'm having too much fun to care at this point.

Thanks for this in depth review! Downloading now and ignoring the judgmental stares I am getting from my backlog! :)

How did this game slip past my radar? I'm not much of an indie gamer, but I do love rogue-likes, and even more so if they have a Diablo vibe!

Wow, the art style in this game is amazing!

This game is an absolute steal at $25. Ive put in about 16 hours in after only 2 days and I can't stop playing.

What a great review!! The best review that I’ve seen of this game - thorough and clear! Downloaded this today and love it so far!

Thanks for your reviews because of this video I picked it up on sale last week for 50 percent off your reviews are amazing and I am also addicted wish I picked it up physically

I get everything from Supergiant, love their games, music, and art styles. Its great that every game is different.

Been playing this game since sometime last year in early access on PC... and it has been an incredible journey. Love it and continuously try to recommend it to friends

A rogue lite like this that turns up the central hub/ base upgrading aspect even more would be awesome.

I'm not generally a fan of roguelike games, but I think I'll pick this one up. Too bad I JUST missed the sale, but $24 is still a damn good price for a game with hours upon hours of playability. (Plus, the art is gorgeous, which is what drew me to the game in the first place.)

Brilliant game, picked it up on launch day and no regrets. Great for small short runs, but then time can just disappear

when you got that sweet spot of a build. In just one to two moves, chaos throughout the screen.

Dont forget, it also has an easy mode for those not wanting to git good. I dont know how easy of difficult it is though

It's currently on sale for $17.49 and I just dumped all of my Nintendo gold coins into this game to get it for free. I hope I don't end up regretting it...

I have been absolutely ADDICTED to this game. Such a good grab

I just finished Transistor, so Hades coming to Switch now is a really pleasant surprise. SuperGiant has yet to make a bad game.

I hope you’re review is good cause i literally just bought it...it’s downloading now!

Absolutly love this one. I have been playing it for a long time via early access on the PC and loved seeing the game grow. Just when you think you have gotten use to how everything works, the game introduces a new feature that shakes up what you know just enough. Also just wanted to hilight, if you are interested in the narrative (which as stated, is drip fed to you as you progress) but are not a "get gud" player, you can turn on a god mode option which makes the experience a bit more forgiving.

Finally a game on the Switch again that i feel drawn to. Thanks for presenting it!

I would pick this up right away if I hadn't bought Dead Cells in the recent sale. I can only really deal with one of these types of games on the go at a time. Hades can go on the wishlist until I am ready for it.

"It's like Dead Cells..." *Add to cart* "...Enter The Gungeon.." *Select payment method* "...and Binding Of Isaac." *Confirm Purchase*

After 20 min, I kind of prefer dead cells because it feels like repetitive, but the controls are tight and it looks great so I'm gonna dive in. I know I've barely played it lol Im always not sure I feel like playing dead cells, but once I start, the next thing I know it's a week later and I feel like I need to play more if I'm going to get the next upgrade or blueprint 🥺 I love how it sucks me in and I completely stop thinking about anything else in life, that's the effect I recognize in all great games, and its not limited to genres, botw was the same way with me. Great review, appreciate the thoroughness as always guys!

Not really into roguelike games but I've heard good things about the devs and this game. Looks fun so I'll prolly buy... plus main character is cute 😂

I have purchased it but not got around to playing it yet due to 3D all stars coming out. Wish there was more time in the day. Defo looks like a cult classic in the making so won’t be surprised if it gets dlc and a massive following. Can’t believe you were gunna just play this one and keep it to yourself though!! 🥺 Don’t do that to us guys!! Glad you made the vid anyway as it was very in depth and enough to wet my roguelike appetite. Keep up the great content my dudes 👍🏻

I really like the studio's other titles, might pick it up at some point. (First, I gotta shrink that backlog a bit... Futile endeavour, I know)

This was my first Early Access game, it's such a gem. SGG just keeps pumping out instant hits.

+1 for The Boys reference.

I really like Bastion, Transistor, and Pyre so seeing them go for a roguelite just means I can play this a lot more

Supergiant is honestly the best indie dev in the world IMO. Every game they've made is amazing, and Hades is no exception. They just get better and better with each game.

So glad this is on switch now. Put so much time into it on PC but stopped because I just don’t get on my pc much anymore but I always have my switch

My fingers are numb from playing this game till 5 am and when I woke up from a nap my arms, wrists and fingers hurt like hell.

I'm glad I grabbed this on Friday. I can't put my Switch down. This game is amazing.

I'm in love with this game. The gameplay is fun and despite constantly dying, you still feel like you're making progress, even in the story. I'm so happy they brought it to Switch.

Bought it a couple of days ago because of this review. It's amazing, haven't had so much fun in a long while

Was looking forward to a review of this since I saw it on the direct. Added it to my wish list because my backlog is too big right now.

Second you said "Dead Cells" I'm in! What a game that was. Possibly one of my favourites of all time.

It’s really annoying to see people complain about no co op in these type of games like that’s not normal

This game is amazeballs, not really got into Dead Cells, this is off the charts. I’ve barely scratched the surface, not even beat Meg yet.😂

OmG i just downloaded it you are so fast with all those review and now after i finished the review 😂 see you next week haha

This and Dead Cells fixed what I always found annoying about rogue likes, it starts fast paced and you feel powerful right at the start, there's no need to grind until the third level hoping RNJesus gives you that sweet weapon. Even Enter The Gungeon, while a fun game, know how annoying this is to the point of giving you the option of jumping stages through the elevator and getting two random weapons each time. It sucked starting it over and over killing those bullet sponge enemies until you get a decent gun!

The game is not procedurally generated. All the chambers are custom made, they just appear randomly.

I might buy it again if they add the ability to transfer saves between PC and Switch.

Granted I’m playing on pc as I got it about 6 months ago but I keep coming back with new updates and I’m in love with it every time.

picked it yesterday and I absolutely agree with your review. one hell of a game, one of the best on switch

Been looking forward to this one! Thanks for the review.

Thanks for the great review, I've now added it to my wishlist.... It looks like it plays a little like Hyper Light Drifter and I loved that game...

I’ve never been attracted to the concept of “Roguelikes”, but Supergiant is one of the few developers I trust to produce great games. I purchased it as soon as it was for sale. Once I get through a few other games, I’ll definitely be giving it a try.

Love your reviews looks like a great game playing with right hand gonna have to wait till price drops low added to my list

I was honestly feeling you were speaking directly to my 100+ games backlog with that sorry ass apology...😅 With games that look this good, to hell with the backlog, yeah? This one's goin' in the bag. Thanks for sharing this, great review as usual!

Argh! This is the third glowing review. Fine...I’ll go download now 😂 Thanks guys, great review!

This was awesome !! Was looking for some new games to play on the switch , going to try this one out .

It’s on sale for 20, buy it now. The voice acting is amazing. The story is interesting. You would think it would be uninteresting but you can gift people things and gain hearts. There’s a codex book after a few deaths. Honestly you have to die a couple of times to advance the story and it’s brilliant because it leaves you with a sense of moving in the game even though you died and have to start over. Honestly I might join this games cult. I can’t gush about it enough

Mate at work recommended this to me tonight. Ordered the physical edition, don't mind paying the premium. Looks good! Arriving tonight! Been playing the shit outa West of dead and i love it. Less see if this can pull me away

A week that included two shadow drops and both fantastic games.

Holding out for a physical release.

Will be grabbing this on Tuesday and Ori. Can't wait!

Always love you guys, been watching since the start, and was excited to watch your review for the game! Given that, I felt this one was rushed and cobbled together. You’ve praised supergiant in the past, especially Transistor, so it was surprising to hear that you had no intention to review this game. You also talk highly about the story elements in Children of Morta and I truly feel Hades nails it and the scope is far more impressive than the former. I know the game was shadow dropped but don’t feel the need to rush the reviews! We’re fans because you take deep looks at games (specifically indie games), when many larger review outlets won’t!

Great review and great game. One thing I learned from the making of documentary is that each room is hand built. There are no procedurally generated rooms.

Great game indeed, I wish transistor’s performance was as solid