Hades is a roguelike game developed by Supergiant Games. The game was released in 2020 and received universal praise for its gameplay, story, characters, and soundtrack. Many players have hailed it as one of the greatest video games ever created. It won dozens of industry awards, including Game of the Year and Best Indie Game. Its success helped spawn a sequel, which will be released sometime in 2024.
Hades Premise
The game has a simple premise of Zagreus, the son of Hades, trying to escape the Underworld to reach his mother. Throughout his journey, he receives gifts and rewards from Olympians as he battles through the Underworld. As a roguelike, each game is entirely different, with players having to change their playstyle and adapt to situations. Not only does it add unlimited replay value, but it tests the player’s skills and might.
Hades Main Characters
Hades is filled with legendary figures from Greek mythology. Players control Zagreus and run into various NPCs along the way that either help or hinder his progression. Hades taunts his son each time the player dies as they return to his office.
- Zagreus
- Hades
- Nyx
- Charon
- Chaos
- Megaera
- Tisiphone
- Alecto
- Thanatos
- Hypnos
- Zeus
- Poseidon
- Athena
- Artemis
- Aphrodite
- Ares
- Dionysus
- Hermes
- Demeter
Hades Video Games in the Series
There is currently only one game in the series, with the sequel releasing in 2024. However, the developers also have some other titles for players to try. While they aren’t roguelikes, they provide a fun time and unique charm that only Supergiant Games can pull off.
- Bastion (2011)
- Transistor (2014)
- Pyre (2017)
- Hades (2020)
- Hades II (2024)
Hades Cheat Codes
Unfortunately for players, Hades does not feature any cheat codes. Any alterations to the game would be through mods, glitches, or exploits. As game development becomes more advanced and with modding communities bigger than ever, there is less reason to add cheat codes to video games today.
Some developers also believe that it will take away from the experience and immersion of the game. Hades focuses on replayability and having the players better themselves throughout their quest. Using cheat codes would remove this challenge and spoil the game’s intended experience.
Hades Cheat Code FAQ
Are there cheat codes in Hades?
No, there are no cheat codes in Hades. Players can use God Mode in the settings, but it does not make them invincible.
What are the achievements in Hades?
| Achievements | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Escaped Tartarus | Clear Tartarus |
| Escaped Asphodel | Clear Asphodel |
| Escaped Elysium | Clear Elysium |
| Champion of Elysium | Clear Elysium with the ‘Extreme Measures’ Condition |
| Hold the Onions | Clear an Erebus Gate without taking damage |
| Is There No Escape? | Clear an escape attempt |
| Weapon of Fate | Clear an escape attempt with a hidden Weapon Aspect |
| To Charon’s Credit | Earn a Loyalty Card |
| The Useless Trinket | Earn the first of Skelly’s prizes |
| Skelly’s Last Lamentations | Earn the second of Skelly’s prizes |
| Something From Everyone | Unlock each standard Keepsake |
| Friends Forever | Max-rank each standard Keepsake |
| Rare Collectible | Equip a Chthonic Companion |
| Complete Set | Earn all Chthonic Companions |
| Blood Bound | Max any Weapon Aspect |
| Infernal Arms | Unlock all Weapon Aspects |
| Blessed by the Gods | Choose 100 different Olympian Boon effects |
| Thanks, But No Thanks | Purge a Legendary Boon |
| Tools of the Architect | Choose 50 different Daedalus Hammer enchantments |
| Arms Collector | Unlock each of the Infernal Arms |
| Grown Close | Forge a bond with any character |
| Well Versed | Fully Unlock the Olympians’ Codex entries |
| Day-or-Night Trader | Trade 20 times with the Wretched Broker |
| Home Makeover | Pay for 50 jobs from the House Contractor |
| Had to Happen | Fulfill any 15 Prophecies |
| River Denizens | Catch a fish from each region |
| Urge to Sing | Compel Orpheus to sing again |
| Nyx’s Mirror | Have at least one rank in each Mirror of Night Talent |
| Night and Darkness | Fulfill the ‘Night and Darkness’ Prophecy |
| Chthonic Colleagues | Fulfill the ‘Chthonic Colleagues’ Prophecy |
| War-God’s Bloodlust | Fulfill the ‘War-God’s Bloodlust’ Prophecy |
| End to Torment | Fulfill the ‘End to Torment’ Prophecy |
| Musician and Muse | Fulfill the ‘Musician and Muse’ Prophecy |
| Divided by Death | Fulfill the ‘Divided by Death’ Prophecy |
| Dark Reflections | Fulfill the ‘Dark Reflections’ Prophecy |
| Harsh Conditions | Fulfill the ‘Harsh Conditions’ Prophecy |
| Master of Arms | Fulfill the ‘Master of Arms’ Prophecy |
| Slashed Benefits | Fulfill the ‘Slashed Benefits’ Prophecy |
| Back to Work | Earn access to and enter the Administrative Chamber |
| The Family Secret | Complete the main quest in the story |
| One for the Ages | Reach the epilogue of the story |
| Well Stocked | Buy 9 ‘Well of Charon’ items in one escape attempt |
| Thorn of Thanatos | Get 30% bonus damage with the Pierced Butterfly |
| Haste of Hermes | Get 20% dodge chance with the Lambent Plume |
| Death Dealer | Beat Thanatos by 15 kills or more |
| Friends in High Places | Use Greater Call to invoke an Olympian’s aid |
| Bad Call | Use an Olympian’s Greater Call against them in a Trial |
| Skelly Slayer | Slay Skelly 15 times |
| Three-Headed Boy | Pet Cerberus 10 times |
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