Hades is a fantastic game, don't get me wrong. However, finishing it before the Hades 2 release (or at least playing up to the ending credits), I also saw some of the flaws in it.

While there is a wide variety of viable builds, some are just more efficient than others. Once I had finished a few runs and got closer to the ending, I found myself having to choose between established builds that work well but get boring over time, or more experimental builds that could potentially cost me the run in the last third. I found it hard to "trust the process" since some boons are just way too useful not to use all the time.

Again, this is a very specific criticism, and one I didn't have early one. The game's story progression does a wonderful job at always giving you new dialogue to listen to, even when you fail a run. In fact, the voice acting and story are simply incredible, even outside the context of the game's progression.

I also love the overall approach to Greek mythology and the colorful artstyle. Both Hades and the new God of War games have similar, often quite serious themes, but I enjoy how Hades still manages to embrace some of the more lighthearted aspects of the mythology.

Overall, Hades is an easy recommendation for anyone even remotely interested in roguelikes, action games, Greek myths, and/or bisexuality.