The roguelike genre is a type of game that I have, honestly, neglected for most of my life. I know what I I like, after all, and I don’t see a Silent Hill roguelike happening any time soon. Despite having dabbled with The Binding of Isaac, Enter the Gungeon, and Downwell, something failed to click with me when it came to roguelikes. I later tried Hades, which appealed to me because of its vibrant visual style and cast of hot Gods and Goddesses, only to find that I didn’t quite gel with it either.
]]>“I was at a point where I didn't know what game to play and Baldur’s Gate 3 came to mind,” modder Hippp0o tells me.
]]>Modders add a lot of cool stuff to their various games of choice, and this might be one of the coolest additions I've seen for any game in a while. A relatively new Baldur's Gate 3 mod casually gives the RPG an entire new mode, which allows you and your party to battle through waves of foes roguelike-style.
]]>Well, Hades 2's second patch is here, and it's a pretty damn beefy one. What's on tap, you ask? Well, revamps of all of Melinoë's nocturnal arms, plenty of tweaks to what Daedalus Hammers do, and some other changes that're also quite interesting.
]]>How to get Moon Dust in Hades 2 is a pretty straightforward process, though actually having the resources to obtain it on hand is another matter. Moon Dust isn’t something you have to worry about initially – since it doesn’t exist in your first few runs – but you’ll need plenty of it once you start facing Hades 2’s tougher challenges.
]]>How to survive on the surface in Hades 2 is a question with a straightforward answer that takes a while to arrive at. You need a bit of luck, a spell, and a really weird looking plant that only comes from Chaos. It’s worth the trouble, though. Even aside from useful resources, there’s a whole other world up there for Melinoe to explore – or die trying.
]]>You. Have you been enjoying Hades 2 so far? Well, just as it's gotten its first big patch, one that features tweaks to mechanics like sprinting and resource gathering, Supergiant creative director Greg Kasavin has offered a bit of info on where the game's headed. Apparently, there are some "clues" as to what the developer may have in store for future updates already out there to find.
]]>Hades 2 Thalamus is a tough plant to get, but it’s one of the most important items to get as soon as you can. You’ll need it to survive in the game’s other big location, which, if the early access version’s final boss fight is anything to go by, will eventually play a pretty big role.
]]>How to break the wards and reach the surface in Hades 2 is something Supergiant’s roguelike game is happy to let you guess at until the time is right. Even then, you’ll need to complete a small handful of steps and wait a little while before Melinoe can finally step out of the hells and into metaphorical sunlight.
]]>It might sound like a bit of an oxymoron, but the worst part about the original Hades is that it ended. A roguelite, with an ending? Ok, sure, you can keep doing runs as often as you like, but narratively everything just kind of ties itself up after you successfully do enough of them. I do really enjoy a good roguelike (or -lite), but I'm not someone that can play them forever - part of Hades' appeal is the way it builds its narrative. Back when I finished it, there was one thing I was hoping Supergiant would do as DLC, or perhaps an update, but it never materialised. But lucky me, though, as they've only gone and put it in Hades 2 instead.
]]>Hades 2 has quickly proven popular, and it's clearly gotten people in the mood for the original, as the 2020 roguelite has also seen a strong boost on Steam.
]]>How to get bronze in Hades 2 is a bit of a process, as it’s one of the few materials in Supergiant’s roguelike game that you can’t actually find in the Underworld. You’ll need to progress a fair bit – or, if not make real progress, at least just have a lot of runs under your belt. If you want to cast a line in the grim waters of the Underworld, though, it’s worth the trouble.
]]>The first challenge involved in getting Hades 2 G Rock is figuring out what the heck G Rock even is. The early access version of Supergiant’s roguelike game abbreviates certain material names to save space, and the resulting names aren’t exactly easy to parse.
]]>If you're anything like me, you probably only started playing the first Hades when it received its full 1.0 launch towards the end of 2020. I'd seen it around, sure, and was generally aware of Supergiant Games' works given how praised titles like Transistor were, but my first experience with the studio's games was with Hades. Like everyone else under the sun, I was immediately hooked - hot gods, tight rogue-lite combat, a killer soundtrack, a compelling narrative/ gameplay loop, did I mention some really hot gods? It had it all!
]]>If fighting through the same dungeons over-and-over, inching through the stygian halls of Tartarus, magma-singed islands of Ashphodel and raging battlegrounds of Elysium in a quest for freedom sounds like something of a Sisyphean task: it is.
]]>Supergiant Games shocked the world by launching Hades 2 late last night onto Steam Early Access. The long-awaited and much-speculated top-down action game has been devilishly just out of reach for months now, but now that players are able to hop online and play it themselves, they're doing so in droves.
]]>Supergiant Games recently held a technical test for Hades 2, leading to some datamining the game for future content.
]]>Warning: Spoilers for Hades 2 may lie ahead.
]]>Supergiant Games and Netflix have announced the popular action RPG Hades will arrive for iOS on March 19.
]]>Hades, one of the best games from 2020, will be joining Netflix's lineup of mobile games next year, alongside a number of other titles.
]]>In a surprise sequel announcement from Supergiant Games, a sequel to 2020's Hades is officially in development, with Hades 2 coming next year.
]]>The best cyberpunk games let you explore gorgeous, futuristic worlds, but you’re not supposed to like it. Coalescing in the hyper-capitalist ‘80s with the likes of Blade Runner, Robocop, Akira and Neuromancer, the Cyberpunk genre has its fibre-optic roots in similarly prophetic works from as far back as the ‘60s, including the original 1968 Phillip K. Dick short story, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep, that Blade Runner is based on.
]]>Despite launching way back in 2020, it was arguably 2023 when the PS5 finally came into its own. It was always a good console, but 2023 was the first year when you could potentially just buy a PS5 without waiting in a digital queue and pouncing like an eBay sniper for even the most legitimate of purchases.
]]>Hades is set to arrive on PlayStation and Xbox soon, after enjoying a lot of success on both Nintendo Switch and PC for the past year.
]]>It looks like Hades might be set to arrive on PS4 soon, at least that's if a rating seen over on Korea's Game Rating and Administration Committee is to be believed.
]]>A quick history lesson about Supergiant Games' Hades reveals that Theseus was very nearly the hero of the game, rather than its most notable villain.
]]>Supergiant Games’ award-winning, conversation-dominating roguelike, Hades, has finally received its long-promised cross-save feature today.
]]>Like everything in Supergiant Games’ incredible catalogue, using Nectar to ingratiate Zagreus with the pantheon of Gods in Hades is an absolute mood.
]]>Hades, the action-centered roguelike developed by Supergiant Games, has sold over 1,000,000 copies across PC and Nintendo Switch.
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]]>Supergiant Games will release its latest, Hades, on December 10 on Steam.
]]>The isometric RPG Transistor is currently available as a free download on the Epic Games Store.
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]]>Supergiant Games, the indie team behind Bastion, Transistor, and Pyre, has revealed - and released - its newest project.
]]>Supergiant Games has revealed its third project, Pyre.
]]>Bastion will arrive on PlayStation 4 today when the North American PS Store updates. The game will also release in Europe tomorrow.
]]>One of Transistor's other great aspects, much like SuperGiant's other game, is its music. The studio has made all of the game's tracks available to listen to on both YouTube and BandCamp.
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]]>Transistor reviews are appearing now, and as always we're collecting the scores as they drop. Does the next release from Bastion developer SuperGiant Games keep up the studio's high standards?
]]>Transistor developer SuperGiant Games had a hard act to follow with its previous release Bastion, but Dave Cook feels you have nothing to worry about.
]]>Transistor, the sci-fi themed action RPG from Supergiant Games, is out next week, so the developer thought it would great to post a release trailer. The video is narrated by Red's sword, Transistor, and talks about the four "problems" the two are facing. Problems being the four bad gits. It's out on PlayStation 4 May 20 in North America and May 21 in Europe.
]]>Transistor is the first self-published release from Bastion developer SuperGiant Games. Dave Cook speaks with Greg Kasavin about how it feels to go it alone, and gets fresh information on the game's bold art directon, compelling plot and tactical combat mechanics.
]]>Transistor, the sci-fi themed action RPG from Supergiant Games, is now available for pre-order. You can drop the cash early once the PlayStation Store updates today in North America and tomorrow in Europe. The game is slated for release on PS4 May 20 in North America and May 21 in Europe and will run you $19.99 or your country's equivalent.
]]>Transistor, the sci-fi themed action RPG from Supergiant Games, will be available on PlayStation 4 May 20 in North America and May 21 in Europe.
]]>Last we'd heard, Bastion-creator Supergiant Games' next project, Transistor on the PC and PS4, would be out early this year, but with no release date for the title yet the indie studio seems unlikely to hit that wide mark. But they are still "on track" for 2014, says the studio.
]]>Supergiant Games has detailed how DualShock 4 will be used in Transistor. According to a post from the developer on the PS Blog, the LED lights on the controller will flash in sync with the voiceover coming the Transistor in the game.
]]>Transistor, the latest game from Bastion developers Supergiant Games, has containing top-down, isometric gameplay, with combat that initially plays like your standard action RPG.
]]>A 15 minute video of Supergiant Games’s Transistor is posted below. The game is due in 2014 and will be released on PS4 and Steam. Thanks, EdNorton.
]]>SuperGiant Games has said Bastion has now sold over two million copies.
]]>Supergiant Games's Transistor will have its console debut on PlayStation 4, Sony announced at its E3 conference. To celebrate, it showed us an incredible new trailer; the indie developer is definitely not suffering from second novel syndrome.
]]>Bastion developer Supergiant Games has revealed that it had tested co-op before the game launched, but that it decided to cut it at the eleventh hour.
]]>Supergiant Games didn't expect to stick around for a second game, but thanks to the warm reception Bastion received, the gorgeous-looking Transistor is on the way. Hit the break to see the dungeon crawler in action.
]]>Supergiant's critically acclaimed dungeon crawler Bastion is on sale on Linux, Mac and PC in a pay-what-you-want deal at the Humble Bundle store. The offer is only valid for a week, so take advantage fast. Bastion has sold over 1.7 million copies and is also available on Xbox Live. Indie developer Supergiant announced its new game, Transistor, earlier today.
]]>Transistor is the new title from Supergiant Games, and you can play an early build of it this week at PAX East. The reveal trailer and screens are below.
]]>Lazy, buggy, or even perfect ports aren't good enough, according to Supergiant Games co-founder Amir Rao.
]]>Supergiant Games founder Amir Rao announced during DICE 2013 that Bastion has sold 1.7 million copies across all platforms. Rao said 90% of sales occurred after launch month. Thanks, Joystiq.
]]>Supergiant Games has updated the iOS version of Bastion to make it a universal app. Previously compatible only with the iPad 2 and up, it's now playable on iPhone 4S and iPod Touch fifth generation or newer devices. Available now on the App Store for AU$5.49 or regional equivalent, the updated version has been optimized for the iPhone 5's 4four inch Retina display and supports iCloud sync so you can continues your save file on any device. Bastion is also available on Linux, Mac, PC and via Xbox Live Arcade.
]]>Bastion will release on iPad tomorrow, according to a listing on Apple's New Zealand App Store. The RPG will run you $6.49 AUS or $4.99 in the US. The game will require iPad 2 or a "New iPad" to work, and supports GameCenter. Via Polygon.
]]>Bastion is currently on sale via Steam for $6 and it includes Steamplay support so you can play it on PC or Mac. Furthermore, the Bastion Soundtrack Edition which includes the soundtrack and the game is also on sale for 60% off, meaning it will set you back $9.98 instead of the usual $24.98. Finally, the soundtrack is also on sale for $3.99. Now's the time to pick it up if you haven't already. Sale ends May 3.
]]>Bastion is now available for Mac via the Mac App Store for $14.99. IndieGames notes some users are complaining of a game-stopping bug, which may or may not be affecting all users. It is not known at this time when the issue will be addressed.
]]>Greg Kasavin, creative director of Supergiant Games, has said games based around in-game transactions and downloadable content can made it hard for the player to have an "atmospheric" experience.
]]>Major Nelson's confirmed XBLA RPG superhit Bastion's been reduced in price by 50 percent to 600 MS points. The offer for the Supergiant RPG is on for this week only. Quite frankly, if you haven't bought it already and you miss this, there's something very wrong with you. Go do that now.
]]>A US airman in Afghanistan going by the name of Richard on Reddit, was given a really great present by Supergiant Games in the form of Bastion on disc. According to the military fellow, the internet speeds where he is deployed are terrible, and after trying to purchase the game through both Steam and D2D, he gave up, and wrote the developer to see if a retail copy would be released soon. In response, the studio's creative director Greg Kasavin sent Richard an email stating that while there were no plans to release the game on disc, he was making an exception for him, considering the situation. Kasavin's only request, was that Richard purchase the game through Steam when he finally gets to return home. Kudos, to Supergiant. This was very nice thing to do, indeed. Thanks, Neowin.
]]>GDC organizers have announced Audio Track sessions from Supergiant's Darren Krorb, Crytek's Thomas Wollenzin, and the Game Audio Network Guild.
]]>Bethesda, Valve, and Supergiant Games have each been nominated in five different categories for the 12th annual Game Developers Choice Awards.
]]>Gorgeous indie dungeon crawler Bastion has managed half a million sales, netting more than 60 awards in the process.
]]>Gleefully return to Supergiant's indie darling this week thanks to its first piece of DLC.
]]>Crazy, man. Warner's introduced a Chrome-supportable version of Supergiant RPG darling Bastion, consisting of a full version of the game as well as a demo for those who are decide if they'd like to buy it. Crazy bonkers this has happened, but there we go: it's nearly 2012, after all. Get it from the Chrome Marketplace here.
]]>Steam's reduced the price of RPG-lite Bastion on PC for today. The Supergiant title is currently down from £11.49/$14.99 to £5.74/$7.49. You can get it here. Bastion launched this past July on XBLA first as part of Summer of Arcade, before moving onto PC in August.
]]>Supergiant staffers gambled everything when they left jobs with major publishers to developer Bastion.
]]>It's like the Internet developed the ability to vomit, and I'm on mop duty. You may need to set aside some time for this.
]]>Creative director Greg Kasavin has said Bastion was built with the goal of enriching gameplay experience by providing consequential choices.
]]>Bastion developer Supergiant isn't planning on releasing DLC for the action RPG, because it put in everything it planned for right from the start.
]]>Warner Bros. Australia has confirmed Bastion's local PC release date of August 17, one day behind other territories - although that's probably a time zone thing, really, since we live in the future.
]]>Warner's announced that it's to release Bastion on PC on August 16. The Supergiant action RPG had previously launched last month as part of Xbox Live's Summer of Arcade. The game's currently up for pre-order on Steam for £14.99, and will have Steamworks support, an all new control scheme and gamepad control. It'll be up on other PC portals later this month.
]]>As RPG Bastion prepares to kick off Xbox Live's Summer of Arcade today, Johnny Cullen speaks to Supergiant's Amir Kao and Greg Kasavin about its release, working with Warner and more.
]]>Bastion creative director Greg Kasavin has confirmed the game will be released on PC before the end of the year, but there are currently no plans to release the action-RPG on PSN.
]]>Bastion reviews have started hitting the net, and it looks as though the majority find it a charming Xbox Live title from Supergiant Games.
]]>Supergiant Games has said it picked Warner Bros. Interactive as Bastion's publisher because it had "bought into" what the developer had wanted to do with the game.
]]>Warner's put out the launch trailer for Bastion. The Supergiant RPG will kick off Microsoft's Summer of Arcade 2011 next week for 1200 MS points. After that will come the PC version that has been on the backburner whilst the 360 version has been made. We've played the first half-hour of the game and chatted to Supergiant about the game, but we can't say much else other than that. Stay tuned to the site next Tuesday for more deeds. Game's out on Wednesday for 360.
Read our impressions from E3 here.
]]>Bastion is a video game with its own narrator. A recipe for round-the-clock annoyance? Sheer brilliance? Both? We played the game and spoke with Supergiant Games to find out.
]]>A bunch of bods from EALA, who's previous credits include games in the C&C series, have formed a new studio called Supergiant.
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