Field report · Bearing West (Story) · Supergiant Games, 2020
Hades
Escape from the underworld, die, return home, try again. The story moves forward with every attempt.
The journey
Zagreus, son of Hades, fights through the underworld one room at a time with gifts from the Olympian gods. Each run is different. When you fall, you return to the House of Hades and talk to the characters who live there.
Who should go
Players who like quick, punchy action and stories told in small pieces over many evenings.
Dying is part of the story
Every run home brings new conversations. The writers recorded thousands of lines, so the characters react to what happened to you.
Short runs, long story
A run takes twenty to forty minutes. That makes it perfect for one session after work, and the story keeps you coming back.
God Mode
Turn it on in the settings if the fights are too much. It grows stronger each time you fall, so progress is guaranteed.
Supplies
- Superb writing and voice acting
- Fast, satisfying combat
- God Mode for everyone
Hazards
- Repetition is part of the design
- Combat can get busy on screen
Survey
Final mark 4.9 out of 5, the average of the four survey lines.
In the logbook
The best action game for players who also want a story with real heart.
Played to the end and filed on 27 October 2026. Details can change with updates; check the official page before buying.