A masterpiece in game design, everything blends together perfectly; offers great challenges to over come and a great sense of progression in just about every area. Becoming stronger, uncovering more of the story, deepening your relationship with other Underworld denizens, ramping up the difficulty every playthrough, and just making the house look appealing; there's almost no reason to stop coming back for more, there's always going to be something significant to push for. I haven't seen many rougelikes do anything like what Hades has accomplished, making every run feel like you're actually coming closer to another huge long-term goal, and that's what I think makes this game stand out so prominently. That, and its incredible presentation in the art and music department, and its acute attention to Greek lore all mix together to create this absolute treasure. A phenomenal game that I can't sing enough praise for, and deserves all the love it gets.