Many may have been surprised to see Hades among the best games of 2020 at The Game Awards gala, although The Last of Us Part II was the big winner at that event. However, the surprise is only explainable for those who have not been at the controls of the title, since His credentials are so impressive that you can’t give him a but to the nominations it received: without a doubt, this is last year’s breakthrough game. Although it has already been released on PC and Nintendo Switch, It is now when it finally lands on PlayStation and Xbox consoles and we have been lucky enough to analyze it to tell you how it has adapted to PS5, since it is the version that we have been able to test.
Do you really want to escape from Hades?
The story of Hades is very simple: Zagreo, the son of Hades, tries to escape from the Underworld and for this he has to face his innumerable rooms, enemies and, of course, feared leaders in charge of guarding the kingdom of the God of the dead. Therefore, the adventure that awaits is not simple and you have to sweat blood to achieve the goal. Although, along the way, it is really easy to have fun and that in a title in which dying is the dominant note is an unmissable plus.
One of the best games of 2020, now on PlayStation and Xbox
Obviously, and given that Hades already has a year on the market, it is not necessary to carry out an in-depth analysis of the proposal. For its part, I am going to explain how its performance is translated on PS5 and if the Supergiant hack n slash looks the same as it has previously done on other systems, especially on its PC version. Being an action title in which frenetism is one of its dominant notes, fluency is a necessary cornerstone for its good development. Therefore, 60fps is a constant that feels immovable even if you perform the most demanding combos.
This is a joy in terms of enjoyment of the game, as you can give way to all your skill at the controls without encountering a single obstacle beyond your own expertise. Playing Hades on PS5 -and for sure on Xbox Series X- is a gift for all those who want to experience the title without any technical inconvenience. What’s more, 4K resolution allows you to enjoy even more your beautiful universe and the recreation of Hades that the studio has achieved, making special mention of the effects produced by some of the abilities, especially in the case of enemies.
The bad news comes with the functions of the DualSense of PS5as they are practically non-existent. It is true that the resistance of the adaptive triggers could slightly cloud the experience, since the movements must be light, fast and effective without any type of obstacle to do so, but haptic feedback is also not visible at most times that are lived in the game, something that is almost a constant in all the non-exclusive titles of the Sony system and that is missing, since it is one of the great incentives of PS5 against the competition.
In this way, beyond having enjoyed a superlative version for PC, if you are a console player and have a new generation one, you can play the game. best version of Hades to date. The good news in this regard is that if you have not yet made the leap generation, the title also performs well on PS4 and Xbox One, running at 1080p / 60fps, so you will also get a most enjoyable experience.
Essential, even a year later
If you haven’t had a chance to play Hades until now, his landing on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X | S and Xbox is your best option.. The Supergiant title plays with ease in the new generation and offers a fresh, fun and very exciting experience. Whether you want to escape the depths of the abyss or if you want to stay in it, Hades will be able to catch you and dazzle you like few games you have seen so far. An essential in your library.
▪ Release date: 09/17/2002