For players who find the game too easy, Hades offers one of the most robust difficulty scaling systems in gaming: The Pact of Punishment. After beating the game once, you can turn on "conditions" for subsequent runs. You can force enemies to have more health, move faster, or spawn in different configurations. This system allows hardcore players to chase high heat levels, while casual players can tune the difficulty to exactly where they have fun.
This ensures that no two runs feel exactly the same. You might start a run hoping for a specific build—like the elusive "Merciful End" duo boon—but have to adapt on the fly if RNG offers you a different path. This adaptability is the true test of skill in Hades .
At The Game Awards 2020, Hades won two categories (Best Indie, Best Action) and was nominated for Game of the Year alongside The Last of Us Part II and Ghost of Tsushima . For a small team to stand on that stage is absurd.
For players who find the game too easy, Hades offers one of the most robust difficulty scaling systems in gaming: The Pact of Punishment. After beating the game once, you can turn on "conditions" for subsequent runs. You can force enemies to have more health, move faster, or spawn in different configurations. This system allows hardcore players to chase high heat levels, while casual players can tune the difficulty to exactly where they have fun.
This ensures that no two runs feel exactly the same. You might start a run hoping for a specific build—like the elusive "Merciful End" duo boon—but have to adapt on the fly if RNG offers you a different path. This adaptability is the true test of skill in Hades .
At The Game Awards 2020, Hades won two categories (Best Indie, Best Action) and was nominated for Game of the Year alongside The Last of Us Part II and Ghost of Tsushima . For a small team to stand on that stage is absurd.