Supergiant Games might be one of my favorite developers of all time—I loved Bastion and Pyre, and Transistor is probably one of my favorite games ever—but I missed Hades when it first released last year on Switch and PC. Though I’d heard how the latest from Supergiant was lauded and laden with awards, I was holding out hope that it would one…
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Integrated systems of music, narrative, and gameplay
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Incredible art and voice acting
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Player choice and discovery at the center of the experience
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Emergent systems and carefully doled out mechanics over time
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Every run feels unique, engaging, and an opportunity for growth
