Leana Hafer
IGNHades 2 Review - IGN
Published 9/24/2025
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IGNText review
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100
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PC / Nintendo Switch / Nintendo Switch 2 - 9/25/2025
Hades II
A mythological action roguelike from Supergiant Games starring Melinoe, Princess of the Underworld, as she battles through the forces of Chronos with witchcraft, Olympian boons, fast combat, deep progression, and a reactive story.
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- Supergiant Games
- Publisher
- Supergiant Games
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94
Average of 19 scored external reviews.
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95
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High confidenceMostly aligned
Critic avg
94
19 scored reviews
Total coverage
22
3 unscored reviews
Score range
80–100
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Signal shape
Mostly aligned
Score range is 11–20 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 94 across 19 scored reviews, with a 20-point spread. Critics mostly agree, but there is some useful variation in the individual reviews.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 90–100 band. 3 unscored reviews add coverage context without moving the critic average.
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19 included scored reviews
90–10016 reviews · 84%
80–893 reviews · 16%
70–790 reviews · 0%
Below 700 reviews · 0%
Showing 11-20 of 22 matching critic reviews. 22 total critic reviews. Page 2 of 3.
Scott Duwe
DestructoidHades 2: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition review - This time, we're going even deeper
Published 9/24/2025
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95
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Read originalAli Jones
GamesRadar+Hades 2 review: "Impeccable combat and flawless characterization across a huge roster make for a follow-up that surpasses even its excellent roguelike predecessor" | GamesRadar+Total FilmTotal Film
Published 9/24/2025
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90
-4 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalTyler Colp
PC GamerHades 2 review
Published 9/24/2025
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RoguelikeAction RPGGreek mythologySupergiant GamesMelinoeSequelCombatStory-rich
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88
-6 vs critic avg
Positive
Read originalAlessandro Barbosa
GameSpotHades 2 Review - Witching Hours
Published 9/24/2025
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RoguelikeAction RPGGreek mythologySupergiant GamesMelinoeSequelCombatStory-rich
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100
+6 vs critic avg
Recommended
Read originalDom Peppiatt
EurogamerHades 2 review - standing on the shoulders of Supergiants
Published 9/24/2025
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100
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalScott Baird
DualShockersHades 2 Review
Published 9/24/2025
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100
+6 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalJade King
TheGamerHades 2 Review - There Are Few Better Ways To Kill Time In Video Games
Published 9/24/2025
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100
+6 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalChris Schilling
The GuardianHades II review - underworld sequel is an improvement in every witch way
Published 9/24/2025
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The GuardianText review
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80
-14 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalMark Warren
Rock Paper ShotgunHades 2 1.0 review
Published 9/24/2025
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Recommended
Read originalHades 2 is good
Very good.