Summary
Though there weren’t too many of them, one of the biggest highlights of the firstHadeswas its selection of bosses, all of which fully embraced the game’s Greek mythology setting. From the three variedFury boss fights, to the intense skeletal Hydra, to the unrelenting duo of Theseus and Asterius, to finally, the boss of the underworld himself and the game’s namesake, the originalHadesoffered a good array of boss encounters, thoughHades 2could easily blow it out of the water.
Though it’s currently unclear howHades 2’s length will compare to its predecessor, it seems fair to assume that the sequel will deliver at least another handful of engaging boss fights, all once again hand-picked from Greek mythology to best fit the context of the game’s narrative. And this time around, Supergiant won’t need to dig too deep for inspiration, withHades 2already having the ideal boss line-up waiting in the wings.
Hades 2 Already Has The Perfect Boss Line-Up Ready to Go
Hades 2 Is Bringing Titans to the Forefront
While the firstHadessaw players control the son of the titular underworld god as he attempts to break free from his father’s control and escape Tartarus,Hades 2will have players controllingZagreus' half-sister, Melinoeas she tackles a much wider threat. According to what Supergiant has revealed so far,Hades 2’s main story will revolve around the Titan Chronos as he breaks free from his underworld prison and begins his march towards Mount Olympus, where he presumably plans on waging war against the gods. While taking down Hades was no small feat in the original game, Chronos could potentially be on a whole other level.
In Greek mythology, Cronus - also spelled Kronos - isthe Titan king, who rose to the throne after mutilating his father, Uranus. After marrying his sister Rhea, Cronus has five children, Demeter, Hestia, Hera, Hades, and Poseidon. But being paranoid that one of his children would eventually betray him just as he did his own father, Cronus ate each of his five children the moment they were birthed. Seeing no alternative, Rhea decides to hide her sixth pregnancy from Cronus, birthing Zeus on the island of Crete.
After years and years of training, Zeus became strong enough to challenge his father, but not before tricking him into drinking a concoction that forced him to throw up his siblings one-by-one. With all of his siblings now at his side, Zeus waged war on his father and the rest of the Titans in a fierceconflict known as the Titanomachy. After a decade-long war, the gods of Olympus eventually defeated the Titans, imprisoning most of them in Tartarus, including Cronus himself.
Titans Could Offer Some Varied Boss Fights in Hades 2
With plenty of mythology to draw inspiration from,Hades 2has some thrilling boss fights just raring to go. Beginning with the main threat himself,Hades 2’s version of Cronus, named Chronos, is sure to offer an intense boss fight, especially if he ends up being the final fight in the game. Though his in-game powers aren’t currently known, the variation on his name might suggest that he’s an amalgamation of both the Titan father, and the personification of time, perhaps suggesting he’ll wield some kind of time-bending abilities.
But Chronos is likely only one of the threats that Melinoe will face inHades 2. As mentioned earlier, according to Greek mythology, many Titans were imprisoned in Tartarus alongside Cronus, and it would make sense for any and all of them to appear inHades 2as boss fights. Some possibleTitan boss fightsinclude Hyperion, who wields the power of the sun, Iaptus, who controls mortality itself, and Atlas, who has renowned endurance and strength.
Hades 2
WHERE TO PLAY
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 UNDERWORLDAs 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.MASTER WITCHCRAFT AND DARK SORCERYInfuse your legendary weapons of Night with ancient magick, so that none may stand in your way. Become stronger still with powerful Boons from more than a dozen Olympian gods, from Apollo to Zeus. There are nearly limitless ways to build your abilities.MINGLE WITH (MORE) GODS, GHOSTS, AND MONSTERSMeet a cast of dozens of fully-voiced, larger-than-life characters, including plenty of new faces and some old friends. Grow closer to them through a variety of new interactions, and experience countless unique story events based on how your journey unfolds.EVERY RUN IS ITS OWN ADVENTURENew locations, challenges, upgrade systems, and surprises await as you delve into the ever-shifting Underworld again and again. Reveal the mysteries of the Arcana Altar, tame witchy familiars, and gather reagents using Tools of the Unseen to get closer to your goal.THE PERKS OF IMMORTALITYThanks to a variety of permanent upgrades and the return of God Mode, you don’t have to be a god yourself to experience whatHades IIhas to offer. But if you happen to be one, you’re able to brave escalating challenges for greater rewards, and prove just how divine you really are.
