{"id":757,"date":"2026-01-28T13:14:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T13:14:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsseriesgames.com\/?p=757"},"modified":"2026-02-03T19:13:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T19:13:15","slug":"hades-ii-la-foudre-peut-elle-frapper-deux-fois","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsseriesgames.com\/en\/hades-ii-la-foudre-peut-elle-frapper-deux-fois\/","title":{"rendered":"Hades II, can lightning strike twice?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"translation-block\">Highly anticipated after the success of the first episode, <strong>Hades II had the daunting task of living up to a game that had become a cult classic.<\/strong> This sequel builds on the foundations that made the series so successful, while attempting to introduce new ideas. But does it really manage to reinvent itself?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #0063EB;\"><em>This article contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><span style=\"color: #0063EB;\">\u00a9 Artwork officiel de <strong>Hades II<\/strong> par <strong>Supergiant Games<\/strong>, art direction par Jen Zee<\/span>\n<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #FF00FC;\">Gameplay<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #F70000;\"> Source: Gameplay: YouTube &#8211; Press Start 4-10-2025<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"HAD\u00c8S 2 - Euuuh... \u00c7a fait beaucoup l\u00e0!\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Hkms70ccPEs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #F70000;\">Source: gameplay: YouTube &#8211; Gameranx 27-09-2025<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Hades 2 - Before You Buy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/z15Pz-50mcc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #FF00FC;\">A familiar and effective approach<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">From the very first minutes, <strong>Hades II gives a reassuring impression.<\/strong> Movement is fluid, combat is fast-paced, and attack combos are very enjoyable to master. Fans of the first game will feel right at home: <strong>the overall gameplay remains similar, while incorporating new mechanics related to magic and the heroine's special abilities.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The game is instantly enjoyable, and each round leaves you wanting to play another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-to-vivid-purple-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instant-gaming.com\/?igr=NewsSeriesGames\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>See the price on Instant Gaming<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #FF00FC;\">A compelling new heroine<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">This time, the player takes on the role of Melinoe, sister of Zagreus. Her combat style, which focuses more on magic, brings a different feel without upsetting the balance of the game. She quickly establishes herself as a credible character, both through her gameplay and her personality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The dialogues, always well written, reinforce the attachment to the character and the universe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #FF00FC;\">Consistently outstanding artistic direction<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Visually, Hades II is a success.<\/strong><br>The environments are rich in detail, the animations are polished, and the visual effects are very clear, even during the most intense battles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The soundtrack perfectly accompanies the action, enhancing the atmosphere and tension without ever becoming intrusive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background\">\ud83d\udcd8 Pour approfondir, je propose \u00e9galement une <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/newsseriesgames.com\/en\/hades-ii-analyse-une-suite-entre-continuite-et-evolution\/\">analyse d\u00e9taill\u00e9e de Hades II<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, consacr\u00e9e \u00e0 ses m\u00e9caniques, sa narration et sa construction ludique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #FF00FC;\">Strengths<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2766 Smooth and highly enjoyable gameplay<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2766 Superb artistic direction<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2766 Well-written and engaging characters<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2766 Always makes you want to come back<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2766 Rich and coherent universe<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bd005ce4754da6bca253494591c54826\" style=\"color:#ff00fc\">Weak points<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u292c Feeling of disappointment for players of the first Hades<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u292c Few major risks taken<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u292c Some areas lack variety over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-529a7b9afc230b28f7480be5c4c18a78\" style=\"color:#ff00fc\">Our opinion\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Basically, I'm not particularly fond of 2D games or very distinctive artistic styles reminiscent of cartoons. I generally prefer realistic, 3D games, such as first- or third-person shooters. Despite this, <strong>Hades II manages to capture my attention and clearly stand out from other games of the same genre.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The story is well constructed and the characters are well developed, with interesting dialogues that make you want to learn more about the universe. <strong>The narration fits naturally into the game and reinforces your attachment to the protagonists.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The soundtrack is also a great success. The music is perfectly chosen and adapts to the situations: calmer during discussions, it becomes more rhythmic and intense during fights, which reinforces the immersion and tension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In terms of gameplay, <strong>the game is smooth, easy to learn, and accessible.<\/strong> It does not require excessive technical mastery, allowing players to progress without frustration, while offering enough variety to prevent short-term boredom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">On the other hand, <strong>players who have already played the first Hades extensively may experience a sense of d\u00e9j\u00e0 vu.<\/strong> The new features are fairly subtle, and some areas end up lacking variety over time, which can slightly reduce the element of surprise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #FF00FC;\">Verdict<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Hades II is a solid, masterful, and highly enjoyable sequel that builds on the winning formula of the first game without disrupting it. <br><strong>While it sometimes lacks the boldness to completely surprise, it remains an extremely effective game, capable of captivating players for dozens of hours.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>An excellent game,<\/strong> especially for fans of the first Hades, but one that could have been more daring to truly mark a break with the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-author\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-author__avatar\"><img alt='' src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/b5e3674f57803f5e227bba02eaf1f4335daded0a862dbdf0ddbf8ecba462b7cd?s=48&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/b5e3674f57803f5e227bba02eaf1f4335daded0a862dbdf0ddbf8ecba462b7cd?s=96&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-48 photo' height='48' width='48' \/><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-post-author__content\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-author__byline\">A \u00e9t\u00e9 r\u00e9dig\u00e9 par<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-author__name\">News Series Games<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-author__bio\">Responsable des publications et d\u00e9tenteur du site internet. Passionn\u00e9 par les s\u00e9ries TV et jeux vid\u00e9o.<\/p><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-summary\">\nTr\u00e8s attendu apr\u00e8s le succ\u00e8s du premier \u00e9pisode, Hades II avait la lourde t\u00e2che de se montrer \u00e0 la hauteur&hellip;\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newsseriesgames.com\/en\/hades-ii-la-foudre-peut-elle-frapper-deux-fois\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &ldquo;Hades II, la foudre peut-elle frapper deux fois ?&rdquo;<\/span>&hellip;<\/a><\/div>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":761,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,180],"tags":[207,210,158,102,204,96,209,208,206,205],"class_list":["post-757","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-games","category-critiques","tag-action-rpg-2","tag-chronos","tag-critique-jeu","tag-gameplay","tag-hades-ii","tag-jeu-video","tag-mythologie-grecque","tag-nintendo-switch-pc","tag-roguelike","tag-supergiant-games","entry"],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/newsseriesgames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/hades-II.png","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":774,"url":"https:\/\/newsseriesgames.com\/en\/hades-ii-analyse-une-suite-entre-continuite-et-evolution\/","url_meta":{"origin":757,"position":0},"title":"Hades II \u2013 Review: A sequel that balances continuity and evolution","author":"News Series Games","date":"03\/02\/2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Avec Hades II, le studio Supergiant Games a fait un choix clair : faire \u00e9voluer une formule d\u00e9j\u00e0 tr\u00e8s appr\u00e9ci\u00e9e plut\u00f4t que la r\u00e9inventer compl\u00e8tement. 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