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:omg:

 

This was a huge surprise. The first game is an all-timer that I've spent about a hundred hours playing on three different platforms, so I've got high hopes for its sequel.

 

I'm not sure who the protagonist is this time, but YouTube reckons she's called Melinoe and is an actual minor god from the Greek pantheon. There's no sign of Zagreus or any of the other deities from the first game, from what I can see. This time it appears we're on a mission to kill Cronos, the titan, Zeus's dad, who also imprisoned him in Tartarus, which it would appear we're descending through. Someone more au fait with Greek mythology than I am can likely explain it better.

 

Anyway, if this is anything like the first game, we're in for a treat 😀

 

Edit: Gamespot have confirmed she's Melinoe, Zagreus' sister, daughter of Hades, goddess of ghosts, bringer of nightmares and madness. Cool!

 

Edit 2: Lots of info from Supergiant's site:

 

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What is Hades II?

 

Hades II is a rogue-like dungeon crawler in which you'll battle beyond the Underworld of Greek myth using dark sorcery to take on the sinister Titan of Time. Our studio's first-ever sequel builds on the best aspects of the award-winning original in an all-new, action-packed, endlessly replayable experience rooted in the Underworld of Greek myth and its deep connections to the dawn of witchcraft.

 

As the immortal Princess of the Underworld, you'll explore a bigger, deeper mythic world, vanquishing the forces of the Titan of Time with the full might of Olympus behind you, in a sweeping story that continually unfolds through your every setback and accomplishment. New locations, challenges, upgrade systems, and surprises await as you delve into the ever-shifting Underworld again and again.

 

How does Hades II relate to the original game?

 

Hades II is a direct sequel, set in and around the Underworld of Greek myth after the events of the original game. Chronos, the Titan of Time and the wicked father of Hades and his brothers, has escaped his imprisonment in the depths of the Underworld to wage war on Olympus. Can Time itself be stopped?

 

You don't need to know anything about the original game or Greek myth to enjoy Hades II. But if you do know the ins and outs of the original game or the classical mythology that inspired it, you'll find plenty of connections, as well as plenty of new challenges you'll have to learn to overcome. We want for players to experience a strong sense of discovery in Hades II, whether they are experienced with the original game or not.

 

Who is the protagonist of Hades II?

 

In Hades II, you play as Melinoë, the Princess of the Underworld, an immortal witch and sorceress with powerful magical abilities, deadly skill with a variety of shadowy weapons, and a score to settle.

 

Like her brother Zagreus from the original game, Melinoë is not a character of our own invention, and is based on an ancient Underworld deity thought to be related to Hades. What little ancient mythology exists about her was more than enough to make us want to explore her story and connection to her family, and in so doing, expand on our vision of the Underworld.

 

What's the connection between witchcraft and Greek myth?

 

Witchcraft is integral to numerous Greek myths, including some of the most famous, as well as many that inspired the original Hades and of course this sequel. Central to this ancient and oft-feared and misunderstood practice is Hecate, the secretive goddess of witchcraft and the crossroads. She plays a significant role in classical mythology surrounding Hades and the Underworld, and has been an influential and deeply compelling figure in witchcraft, myth, and folklore in a variety of cultures for thousands of years... so much so that we felt we needed a whole new game to try and do her justice.

 

As with the original game, our aim is to be faithful to the spirit of the classical sources that inspired us, from Homer to Hesiod. This extends to our portrayal of witchcraft in this game, given its strong ties to many of the myths and characters at the heart of both Hades and Hades II. Mythological tales of ancient gods and heroes live on by being told and retold, adapted, and filtered through new points of view across time; we’ll be excited to share ours once again.

 

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40 minutes ago, Stanley said:

TBH this is one to buy.

 

Fair point.  And TBF the original is the only game I've ever 'doubled up' on - bought it for the Switch and then it came out on GP so I completed it again.  Very rare for me to do that.

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Well, the original is one of my all-time favourites (out of nowhere!), so this sequel is definitely my most anticipated game for the next year or more! Cool that they're going the Early Access route again, but I'm really going to have to exercise my willpower not to watch anything else until the 1.0 version is nearly ready. Supergiant have been working on it for 2 years now, so maaaaaaaaybe it'll be out at the end of 2023? More likely 2024 given the Early Access feedback, I guess... although they can use everything they learnt from the development of the first game, so maybe they won't need quite as much player input for this one.

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Game of the show basically. Considering the main character

 

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Is Zagreus' sister I can totally imagine a story aspect being that she doesn't know she has a brother and it leading to all sorts of heart-warming/fractious family stuff like in the last game. Awesome.

 

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There's quite a lot of info on Supergiant's website and an FAQ section:

 

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What is Hades II?

 

Hades II is a rogue-like dungeon crawler in which you'll battle beyond the Underworld of Greek myth using dark sorcery to take on the sinister Titan of Time. Our studio's first-ever sequel builds on the best aspects of the award-winning original in an all-new, action-packed, endlessly replayable experience rooted in the Underworld of Greek myth and its deep connections to the dawn of witchcraft.

 

As the immortal Princess of the Underworld, you'll explore a bigger, deeper mythic world, vanquishing the forces of the Titan of Time with the full might of Olympus behind you, in a sweeping story that continually unfolds through your every setback and accomplishment. New locations, challenges, upgrade systems, and surprises await as you delve into the ever-shifting Underworld again and again.

 

How does Hades II relate to the original game?

 

Hades II is a direct sequel, set in and around the Underworld of Greek myth after the events of the original game. Chronos, the Titan of Time and the wicked father of Hades and his brothers, has escaped his imprisonment in the depths of the Underworld to wage war on Olympus. Can Time itself be stopped?

 

You don't need to know anything about the original game or Greek myth to enjoy Hades II. But if you do know the ins and outs of the original game or the classical mythology that inspired it, you'll find plenty of connections, as well as plenty of new challenges you'll have to learn to overcome. We want for players to experience a strong sense of discovery in Hades II, whether they are experienced with the original game or not.

 

Who is the protagonist of Hades II?

 

In Hades II, you play as Melinoë, the Princess of the Underworld, an immortal witch and sorceress with powerful magical abilities, deadly skill with a variety of shadowy weapons, and a score to settle.

 

Like her brother Zagreus from the original game, Melinoë is not a character of our own invention, and is based on an ancient Underworld deity thought to be related to Hades. What little ancient mythology exists about her was more than enough to make us want to explore her story and connection to her family, and in so doing, expand on our vision of the Underworld.

 

What's the connection between witchcraft and Greek myth?

 

Witchcraft is integral to numerous Greek myths, including some of the most famous, as well as many that inspired the original Hades and of course this sequel. Central to this ancient and oft-feared and misunderstood practice is Hecate, the secretive goddess of witchcraft and the crossroads. She plays a significant role in classical mythology surrounding Hades and the Underworld, and has been an influential and deeply compelling figure in witchcraft, myth, and folklore in a variety of cultures for thousands of years... so much so that we felt we needed a whole new game to try and do her justice.

 

As with the original game, our aim is to be faithful to the spirit of the classical sources that inspired us, from Homer to Hesiod. This extends to our portrayal of witchcraft in this game, given its strong ties to many of the myths and characters at the heart of both Hades and Hades II. Mythological tales of ancient gods and heroes live on by being told and retold, adapted, and filtered through new points of view across time; we’ll be excited to share ours once again.

 

HYPE.

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I liked the original a lot, played it for several dozens of hours but lost all interest in it after a brief holiday. Not sure why, I tried to get back into it but it never felt the same. Looking forward to giving the sequel a try.

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14 minutes ago, Benny said:

Game of the show basically. Considering the main character

 

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Is Zagreus' sister I can totally imagine a story aspect being that she doesn't know she has a brother and it leading to all sorts of heart-warming/fractious family stuff like in the last game. Awesome.

 

 

Zagreus being out of the main character spotlight leaves the door open for

 

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an optional superboss battle between Melinoë and Zagreus. :omg: 

Okay, it probably won't happen. You could easily come up with a simple "brainwashing!" plot device though.

 

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Well, in Greek myth Cronos is a right nasty bastard who ate his own kids (he's this guy) 

 

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including Hades, Hera, Demeter and Poseidon, so I could definitely see a scenario where Zag and his relatives team up with Melinoe and the witches to take him out once and for all.

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24 minutes ago, df0 said:

I liked the original a lot, played it for several dozens of hours but lost all interest in it after a brief holiday. Not sure why, I tried to get back into it but it never felt the same. Looking forward to giving the sequel a try.


after finishing it once I lost all interest. Runs felt too similar to me. 

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Multiple playable characters

 

TBF the different weapons/boons made it feel like there were multiple characters - there's a lot of variety with the different builds.

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2 hours ago, Boothjan said:

 

Fair point.  And TBF the original is the only game I've ever 'doubled up' on - bought it for the Switch and then it came out on GP so I completed it again.  Very rare for me to do that.

Yeah me too, I have it for all the consoles now! amazing game. 

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3 hours ago, Jamie John said:

Well, in Greek myth Cronos is a right nasty bastard who ate his own kids (he's this guy) 

 

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That wasn't the version of the picture I expected to see when I opened that spoiler. Rubens' painting is not as scary as Goya's more famous version!

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