20 Most Anticipated Video Games Of 2024
2. Hades II
Platforms: PC
Let's deal with the Minotaur in the room first: yes, Hades II is only coming out on Early Access next year. But given that the original Hades was one of the most enjoyable Early Access games ever (and the finished product wound up being GOTY material), it's impossible not to be hyped for the upcoming sequel.
Developers Supergiant Games cracked the roguelike formula with the first Hades, offering a winning blend of intense, arcadey combat, gorgeous character designs, and a truly stunning amount of high-quality dialogue. Every time you thought you'd exhausted all possible interactions with one character, there would be another ten witty or heart-warming conversations with them lined up and ready to go.
All of these attributes added up to one of the most charming games of the past few years, and Hades veterans are understandably thrilled at the chance to return to its world. Hades II is going to be another roguelike masterclass, and if the writing is even half as good as the original's then it will be a genuine delight to hang out with its cast of gods, demi-gods and mythological misfits.