I've beaten it quite a few times now. I think this is a perfect 'sequel', the gameplay is different yet similar, enough that it feels like a new story new character to the first game. It doesn't take away from me feeling as if I want to enjoy Hades, but just adds to it. It's not yet complete but has been a challenge and fun, so far I'm up to beating it on Fear 4, which is almost as far as I've gotten on Hades.