Hades 2 Playtest gets me excited for what’s to come in Early Access

SuperGiant has opened the doors of the Playtest for its highly anticipated Rogue-like, Hades 2. I was fortunate enough to join the select few who got to experience it so early. The Playtest is restricted to the very first area of the game, which I found the hard way. To my surprise, I was instantly killed when I tried to go further than that point.

Even though my time was limited, I was able to get a feel for the game. And what I witnessed was simply amazing. Even in such a raw state, Hades 2 plays incredibly well and I haven’t encountered any bugs or issues. In this article, I have gone through my experiences and things that I witnessed that have made me excited about the Early Access and the full release.

Disclaimer: This article is solely based on the writer's perspective and opinions.

The first thing I want to talk about is the similarity between Hades 2 and the first game. It can be a letdown for many, but the sequel is almost identical to its predecessor in some of its aspects. The most prominent similarity is the character tropes. Although they have a new name and art, many of them are pretty much the same as those in the first title and what they represented.

Like there is a matriarchal figure, Hecate, who reminded me of Nyx in Hades 1, or the frenemy Nemesis, who can be compared to Thanatos. Just like Achilles, there is also a Greek Epic hero in Hades 2, Odysseus, and many more. The parallels between both games may feel a little uncanny at times, but that doesn’t mean the upcoming title has no identity of its own.

Hades 2 has done a lot of things right as well as introduced all new abilities in the game. If you want to know more about the new abilities, check out our article on all the new abilities confirmed in