With its moving plot and fun gameplay, Hades is all the hype. One of the most critically acclaimed indie games of our time, it demonstrates that if you are passionate about your work, then you can get it done even without a billion dollars in your name. Especially now, with the upcoming sequel, it is very expected that you will have about a billion questions about this game.
It may not have multiplayer or co-op mode. But this is very normal because Hades is defined as a roguelike dungeon-crawler. It sold more than one million copies and also won several Game of the Year and Best Indie Game awards.
Hades Guide: Everything You Need to Know
In our detailed Hades guide, we will answer some of your burning questions. If you would like to know more about not the first game but the sequel, then you might want to check our article on everything that we know about Hades II.
Here are all the questions that we will provide answers for:
- What is the plot of Hades?
- What are the system requirements for Hades?
- Can you play Hades on MacOS?
- What languages does Hades support?
- Who made Hades?
- Is Hades difficult?
- Is Hades free-to-play?
If these are all the questions that you have about Hades, then let us begin answering. If you have not yet played the game, no worries: We will not spoil any part of the game for you.
What Is the Plot of Hades?
In Hades, you follow the story of Zagreus, son of Hades, as he attempts to escape the underworld. It’s a tough journey, but thankfully, you’re not alone. You’ll get help from other Greek gods and goddesses, uncovering family secrets and complex relationships along the way.
As you clear each room of enemies, you’ll receive boons from these Greek deities, enhancing your abilities. Since Hades is a dungeon-crawler roguelike game, each run you embark on is unique.
However, there’s a catch. You can’t keep the boons from one run to the next. You have to relinquish them all before starting anew. With each attempt, Zagreus grows stronger, preparing you for the ultimate challenge: Defeating the final boss.
What Are the System Requirements for Hades?
The minimum system requirements for Hades on PC are as follows:
- CPU: Dual Core 2.4 GHZ (Intel or AMD)
- RAM: 4 GB
- GPU — Video Card: 1 GB VRAM — DirectX 10+ Support (NVIDIA or AMD)
- Storage: 15 GB available space
- Operation System: Windows 10/11
The recommended requirements for PC are:
- CPU: Dual Core 3.0 GHZ+ (Intel or AMD)
- RAM: 8 GB
- GPU — Video Card: 2 GB VRAM — DirectX 10+ Support (NVIDIA or AMD)
- Storage: 15 GB available space
- Operation System: Windows 10/11
You can normally play Hades on Windows 7 and newer operating systems. However, Steam will only support Windows 10 and above as of early 2024. Additionally, SSD is not required in the Hades system requirements, but it is recommended.
Can You Play Hades on MacOS?
Yes, Hades also has MacOS support.
Minimum system requirements for playing Hades on MacOS are as follows:
- CPU: Dual Core 2.4 GHZ
- RAM: 4 GB
- GPU — Video Card: Intel HD 5000 (Must support Metal API)
- Storage: 15 GB available space
- Operation System: MacOS 10.13.6 or Newer
Please note that Hades can only run on MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac Mini late 2012 and newer, Mac Pro late 2013 and newer, as well as MacBook 2015 and newer.
What Languages Does Hades Support?
Hades features complete translations in French, German, Russian, Korean, Polish, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Italian, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese. It is important to note that these are text-only translations.
As of 2023, Hades does not have official voiceover support in any other language than English.
Different translations of the game are valid for all versions. As of December 2023, you can play Hades on PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and MacOS. It is not currently included in the Game Pass library, but this may change in the coming months.
Who Made Hades?
The talented team behind this game is Supergiant Games, which was founded in 2009. You might have heard of their other works, too. Other than Hades, the studio has made Bastion, Transistor, and Pyre — they are now working to create Hades II.
Hades was designed by Amir Rao, Gavin Simon, Greg Kasavin, Alice Lai and Eduardo Gorinstein. Greg Kasavin is also credited as the game’s writer. The art designer of Hades was Jen Zee, and the composer was Darren Korb. Overall, there are so many talented individuals in the studio, and we strongly urge you to support independent games and studios.
Is Hades Difficult?
The short answer to this question is no. Hades is not an inherently challenging game. Nevertheless, this is, of course, a subjective matter. So, let’s dive into the more complicated and longer answer.
If you are used to the roguelike genre, then Hades will be a piece of cake for you. However, if this is your first time playing such a game, you might need a bit of practice. In Hades, you will die over and over again and constantly start over. Yet, with each death, you will find yourself stronger. So no, Hades is not difficult, but you may need some getting used to.
Since Hades does not have cross-play support, you have to complete this challenging adventure alone. If you find the game too difficult for you, then you might want to try God Mode. God Mode in Hades is an option that can be toggled on from the settings. It grants the players 20% damage resistance, and it increases by 2% at the end of each run until you get 80% damage resistance and practically become indestructible.
Is Hades Free-to-Play?
Hades is not a free-to-play game, but starting in 2024, Hades will be included in Netflix Games’ free library. However, the game will only be playable on an iPhone or an iPad.
If you do not want to play it through Netflix, then you might want to know that the retail price of Hades is currently $24.99. However, this number tends to change quite frequently due to sales, so you might want to keep your eyes peeled.
With this, we conclude our Hades guide. We will keep you updated about news regarding the future of Supergiant Games, as well as the Hades series. Let’s see if Hades II exceeds our expectations.
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