The smash-hit rogue-like Hades took the gaming world by storm in 2020 with its addictive gameplay cycle and gorgeous stylization of Greek mythology. The game has built up a huge following of fans across PC and Switch, and its physical release on Switch earlier this year was a clear indication of how much players have connected with Hades. Now, Hades is set to extend its reach even further by releasing on every other major console in just a few days, cementing its popularity.
The exposure that Hades has been getting of late is more than deserved. Developer Supergiant Games put an immense amount of detail into the game's mechanics and narrative, and the fact that Hades will be coming to Xbox Game Pass will help a lot of people discover that level of care. While this exposure is great, however, there is one console that has become the ideal place to run through the Underworld. When it comes to finding the very best place to play Hades, few compare to the Nintendo Switch.
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The appeal of the Switch's portability really cannot be overstated. The console has introduced a revolutionary new way to play some of the biggest games, from Nintendo's own exclusives to AAA hits. The fact that massive AAA games are able to play on a Nintendo console alone is already a big step up from previous consoles, but being able to play them on the go brings the Switch to a whole other level.
The console's wide portability and popularity has made it a very attractive choice for indie and AAA games alike, and at this point the amount of ports the Switch has gotten has become a sort of inside joke. The fact that Hades released on the Switch before any other major home console is a testament to how popular it is. Even with how powerful PlayStation and Xbox's consoles are, the massive reach of the Switch makes it the optimal choice for any game trying to make a name for itself. The Switch is a console that encourages adventurous choices, and Hades thoroughly reflects that adventurous attitude.
Hades fits so well on the Switch because, at its core, it often feels like it was made for the Switch. The nature of rogue-likes is that players will die numerous times and go through many runs of the game before they can complete it. Hades is in a unique situation because its runs are perfect for quick sessions where players can just pick up the game and put it down after a short period of time. This set up works harmoniously with the portability of the Switch, allowing players to go through a quick run on Hades wherever they may be. Whether on a morning commute or a lunch break, players can get a quick taste of Hades basically whenever they want thanks to the Switch's capabilities as a portable console.
It's great that Hades is getting recognition it deserves through its release on other consoles. The rogue-like genre isn't always one that's easy to get into, but Hades' gameplay and sense of style are capable of enticing even the most skeptical of gamers. The game will be able to reach a much wider audience now that it's releasing on Game Pass and other consoles, and perhaps this support means that Hades could get a sequel sometime in the future. Until then, one of the best ways to play Hades will still be on the Nintendo Switch.
Hades is available now on PC and Switch, and comes to PS4, PS5, and Xbox Game Pass on August 13.