The latest gaming news covers the exciting features of the upcoming game, Hades 2, from developer and publisher Supergiant Games. The action RPG is currently in Early Access, with a full release date to be announced. The game introduces players to Melinoe, the new protagonist, on her quest to counter her grandfather Chronos, the Titan of Time, who has overtaken the Underworld.

In Hades 2, players will navigate through various regions, climaxing in a battle against Chronos himself. As the Titan of Time, Chronos has the power to interfere with gameplay in unique ways. For instance, he can prevent players from pausing the game to reinforce his command over time. This ability reminisces the famous Psycho Mantis boss fight from Metal Gear Solid where players had to change controller ports to prevent the boss from "reading their mind."

Fortunately, Supergiant Games provides players with a way to circumvent Chronos’s control over the pause function later on in Hades 2. This reveals that, while Chronos can disrupt the usual flow of play, there are strategies players can use to overcome his time-based manipulations and defeat him.

What unique gameplay mechanics does Chronos introduce in Hades 2?

Chronos introduces a unique mechanic where he can prevent players from pausing the game, forcing them to adapt to real-time combat without interruptions. However, players can unlock a feature in the game that allows them to pause the game even during the battle with Chronos, thus overcoming his temporal influence.

Hades 2 builds upon the success of its predecessor, Hades, which was highly praised for its rich storytelling, dynamic action, and innovative blend of rogue-like mechanics with immersive, character-driven narrative. Supergiant Games is known for its unique art style and engaging gameplay, with previous titles like Bastion, Transistor, and Pyre being fan favorites. Hades 2 expands on the Greek mythology-inspired universe, introducing new characters and challenges while keeping the spirit of intense, fast-paced combat and rich narrative elements that fans adore.