Jacob Buchalter (he/him) is a full-time Staff Writer based in the US and is an all-around creative media-obsessed individual who truly cares a bit too much about pop culture media, art, and all things ...

Supergiant's long-awaited sequel is a complex roguelike, so much so that a Hades 2's beginner guide is almost essential - even if you're familiar with the first game. Melinoe's fighting style is ...

The underworld doesn’t take kindly to quitters—and neither does Hades. As Zagreus, son of Hades himself, your goal is to escape the clutches of the Underworld again and again using a mix of divine ...

Keepsakes help keep you safe in Hades 2. Most Keepsakes grant passive perks on your runs, and are geared toward improving your survival chances (or at least your not-dying-as-quickly chances). You get ...

As with its predecessor, Hades 2 gives you plenty of options to get closer to your companions, and that includes romance. Here’s everything you need to know about Hades 2’s romance mechanics. The ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. While many deities want Melinoe to succeed in Hades 2, there's one entity that lurks in the shadows. But if you can manage to survive, you might ...

Darkness is a resource only found at random by visiting Chaos’ realm. You will get one Darkness for free through a dialogue with Chaos. The main use for it is to ...

After you slay two of Typhon’s cronies on your way to his lair, he is finally ready to fight you himself. But it’s not easy. The hardest part of the Typhon fight, however, isn’t any of his moves — ...

Most crafting materials are relatively easy to find while you're exploring the surface or the Underworld, but others, like Star Dust, are a little more obscure. If you want to get your hands on Star ...

The Hades 2 Hecate boss fight is your first big test in Supergiant’s roguelike game, but it’s a learning experience more than anything. Hecate is tough at first, though the fight also teaches you how ...

Jacob Buchalter (he/him) is a full-time Staff Writer based in the US and is an all-around creative media-obsessed individual who truly cares a bit too much about pop culture media, art, and all things ...

Mentor turned skill check, the witch Hecate is the first real boss Melinoe has to face in Hades 2. Entering the arena is very much a baptism of fire and a loss is pretty much on the cards for all but ...