Hades II
LumiScore
Growth
54/100
Growth Value
- Strategic Thinking
- Critical Thinking
- Learning Transfer
Risk
MODERATE
Engagement Patterns
Some engagement mechanics worth discussing.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Set clear time limits for play sessions to prevent over-engagement with this highly addictive rogue-like. Discuss the mature themes and mythological violence with your child to provide context and encourage critical thinking about the content.
Top Skills Developed
Development Areas
Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.
Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.— Passes the test
Melinoë interacts with Nemesis and Hecate about their shared goals and the threats they face from Chronos.
Parent Pro-Tip
Encourage your child to discuss their strategies, favorite character builds, and the unfolding narrative. This can enhance their critical thinking, language skills, and appreciation for mythology. Playing alongside them or observing their gameplay can also open up conversations about perseverance and learning from failure.
What your child develops
Hades II offers a rich narrative and challenging gameplay that encourages strategic thinking, adaptive problem-solving, and critical decision-making. Players will develop persistence and resilience as they learn from setbacks and refine their combat and build strategies. The game's deep lore also promotes reading comprehension and engagement with mythological themes.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
The first-ever sequel from Supergiant Games builds on the best aspects of the original god-like rogue-like dungeon crawler in an all-new, action-packed, endlessly replayable experience rooted in the Underworld of Greek myth and its deep connections to the dawn of witchcraft. BATTLE BEYOND THE UNDERWORLD As the immortal Princess of the Underworld, you'll explore a bigger, deeper mythic world, vanquishing the forces of the Titan of Time with the full might of Olympus behind you, in a sweeping story that continually unfolds through your every setback and accomplishment.