The big one for me was rather than sticking to your initial preferences and trying to race to the end, instead focus on experimenting and trying out as much as you can. Take whichever weapon is currently on bonus, rather than whichever one you think you're best with. Always consider taking a new boon whenever one's available. Personally I found the upgrades (from the hammer-designated rooms) totally changed how a lot of weapons work, and it wasn't until I'd seen each of them that I begun to realise that some weapons I'd overlooked were actually way more powerful than I'd assumed from first impressions - particularly so when you know there's a lot of boons that'll further enhance whichever aspect of it you're now valuing.
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Originally posted by fuse View PostThe big one for me was rather than sticking to your initial preferences and trying to race to the end, instead focus on experimenting and trying out as much as you can. Take whichever weapon is currently on bonus, rather than whichever one you think you're best with. Always consider taking a new boon whenever one's available. Personally I found the upgrades (from the hammer-designated rooms) totally changed how a lot of weapons work, and it wasn't until I'd seen each of them that I begun to realise that some weapons I'd overlooked were actually way more powerful than I'd assumed from first impressions - particularly so when you know there's a lot of boons that'll further enhance whichever aspect of it you're now valuing.
A good early bonus, once you get hands on some nectar, is to give them first to Cerberus and/or Skelly instead of to a god. You'll see why.
Good luck, @Zen Monkey, it's a stunning game.Last edited by Golgo; 01-04-2021, 16:50.
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Originally posted by Zen Monkey View PostStarted this yesterday after picking up the physical version for a pony. I like the art style, the music is brilliant and the gameplay (from the hour or two I played) seems decent. I like it. Any tips for a beginner?
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The nice thing about Hades is failure is actually enjoyable. Every time you respawn back in the palace you learn and converse with all the characters, thanks to the great writing & voice acting you get to unravel the story bit by bit.Last edited by fishbowlhead; 03-04-2021, 19:34.
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This is one of the best games I've played in a while. The gameplay is so pure and satisfying with pitch perfect risk-reward mechanics. It reminds me of Diablo in many ways (but better) and difficult to fault.
The art, the sound, the writing, the setting are all brilliant. I especially love the Greek mythology setting. I know it's overused in gaming but as a child my favourite book was about Greek gods, goddesses and legends. I read it every night for years and have loved ancient Greek tales ever since. Indeed only last month I read 'The Myth of Sysiphus' by the French philosopher Albert Camus in which he compares man's life with that of Sisiphus who in Greek mythology was condemned to repeat forever the meaningless task of pushing a boulder up a hill every day, only for it to roll back down again, Camus argues that in realising the absurdity and futility of his situation but accepting it, that Sisiphus is able to find happiness, and that man can to in the face of life's absurdities... but I'm digressing so that's enough of that.
Getting back to the game, I was especially lucky during one early run whilst using the rail gun weapon. I picked up the x 5 special 'grenade launcher' boon and the 300% special damage which meant I was able to complete the game quite easily. It wasn't a very satisfying weapon to use though and I've not been back to it since. I much prefer the fists or sword or shield which are much more fun and satisfying, albeit more challenging.
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Originally posted by Zen Monkey View PostGetting back to the game, I was especially lucky during one early run whilst using the rail gun weapon. I picked up the x 5 special 'grenade launcher' boon and the 300% special damage which meant I was able to complete the game quite easily. It wasn't a very satisfying weapon to use though and I've not been back to it since. I much prefer the fists or sword or shield which are much more fun and satisfying, albeit more challenging.
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Yeah, luck plays a big roll in how things go (for players like myself anyway, I suspect better players succeed regardless what boons are dished out) but I don't mind it because it fits the setting and characters - fickle gods and fate and all that.
I think the fists are my favourite weapon. I want to get good with the spear but I find I'm too static when I use it and being static gets me hit.
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Originally posted by Zen Monkey View PostYeah, luck plays a big roll in how things go (for players like myself anyway, I suspect better players succeed regardless what boons are dished out) but I don't mind it because it fits the setting and characters - fickle gods and fate and all that.
I think the fists are my favourite weapon. I want to get good with the spear but I find I'm too static when I use it and being static gets me hit.
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I must admit I haven't used the specific God keepsakes. I always equip the Old Spiked Collar (+50 life) for the first stage, swap it for the Bone Hourglass (+8 encounter durations for items from Well of Charon) for the second and third stages, and then Lucky Tooth (gain 100 health upon death) for the final stage. I think those are only 3 keepsakes I've used and are all levelled up to the max.
I should really experiment with and level up the other keepsakes... but they take so long to level up.
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You can pretty much max out any keepsake on a couple of decent runs, I found. Thanatos' keepsake is absolutely superb, btw (+1 to +2% damage increase for every room cleared without sustaining damage). Combine that with some of the other damage multipliers from the mirror and you can get seriously beefed up.
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Using Thanatos' keepsake was sound advice, Golgo, particularly for the first stage where damageless (is that a word?) encounters aren't that difficult. It's helped me complete the game using all weapons with the exception of the spear and even some successful increased heat runs.
The only character who still gives me grief is Charon who I've yet to best, indeed the few times we've gone at it, he quickly destroyed me
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No probs, glad the Thanatos keepsake worked out
You've got to hold your nerve with that sometimes if things go wrong towards the end, as the temptation to switch it out (and lose all those sweet damage buffs) in exchange for an extra death defiance from Skelly can be almost irresistible.
I've beaten the game 11 times, by the way, and not once even come close to beating Charon.
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