Is it different than Bastion?

[HypeHunter]

I've heard very positive feedback about Hades and really want to check it out after completing the Elden Ring, but in terms of gameplay, it looks a lot like Bastion, which I completely didn't like. Is there anyone who didn't like Bastion but liked Hades? Are they just too similar and there is no point in trying?

[Tiank]

They are similar, but the combat is way faster which is the biggest difference imo. Question is, what things you didn't like in Bastion?

[Fourlamas]

I played Bastion after dumping 200+ hours into Hades and Ill be honest with you, I did not enjoy it at all, the combat wasnt that deep and the areas were sometimes confusing making me fall off because I didnt properly walk up the stairs or something.

Hades feels more polished and tight, its definitely more fast paced, enemies are not as annoying as the ones in Bastion, weapon variety is decent and even if some of the weapons arent amazing there are hammer upgrades that change the way the weapons work ( some upgrades ), making them strong. Its weird to type it out like that but yea.

Take a look at some Hades runs ( assuming you dont mind the spoilers ) or watch a guide about weapons and keepsakes to see what the game has to offer.

Bastion has some replayability built in but Hades has a lot more since it was made with the intention of being a roguelite.

If you do have any specific questions about Hades feel free to ask.

[Kychen]

I did. Tied Bastion twice now and still not into it. Hades is way more complex, faster and more responsive. There is way more variety for weapons and boons which completely change the way You play, and there is literally tons of unlockables. Also story and characters are really good. If You are not sure, just pick it on sale, there was one not that long ago.

[Balls On A Fence]

The game play is much faster than Bastion. I've beat Bastion a couple times and have been playing Hades for a bit now. The only similarity I can see is in the art style. I can't even put my finger on why; Hades' art just reminds me of Bastion for some reason. If you like fast pace combat, Rougelite games, and alot of rng it would be a decent game to pick up. It plays more like Wizard of Legend, Binding Isaac, and Neon Abyss. Just because you brought it up, it is difficult but not nearly as much as Elden Ring.

[Odahviing]

I hate Bastion but I love Hades to a fault.

[roymaster45]

I enjoyed Bastion quite a bit when I first played it (although it's been a while), but I have to admit, it's definitely somewhat short and not too "meaty" in terms of mechanics. (Which is understandable given that it was Supergiant's first game.)

Hades is a huge step in the right direction, both in terms of gameplay and in terms of story.

[FawnZ]

I like Bastion. Wide weapon variety, but I didn't like some. Some of the weapon mechanics were interesting. Combat could be a bit slow. I did not like the omniscient narrator. I hated falling off the map.
I like Hades. It reminds me of my favorite part in Bastion - the non-story combat areas where you fight wave after wave of enemies. The faster paced combat is much more fun. There's certainly more game here. I should have bought it sooner.

[Nicholas Steel]

Originally posted by HypeHunter:

I've heard very positive feedback about Hades and really want to check it out after completing the Elden Ring, but in terms of gameplay, it looks a lot like Bastion, which I completely didn't like. Is there anyone who didn't like Bastion but liked Hades? Are they just too similar and there is no point in trying?

One big difference between this and bastion, is that the world is aligned to the diagonal angles your character can move in, so you're not constantly correcting your position as you walk along narrow diagonal paths.

[Chanchoberto]

I played Bastion after loving Hades and felt like Hades is the spiritual succesor in regards to its combat gameplay, some weapons and some enemy designs seem very similar. While Bastion is an adventure game this is a dungeon crawler style action game. Hades combat feels faster and more polished, Bastion felt a bit clunky.

I don't generally like roguelikes much, but I loved Hades. I didn't like Bastion much, I ended refunding it and getting Transistor instead.

[Madmanx]

Bastion felt like a good game, Hades is a Masterpiece