Now this is a story all about how my life got flipped, turned right-side up and I'd to take a minute just right there, I'll tell you how to escape a place called Hell!
This game is actually surprisingly closer to Greek mythology than most media based on it... I mean, the fact that Dionysus is represented closer to his Greek representation than to the more popular Bacchus form is a big indicator of how much research they put in. Hell, the fact that they mention Zagreus at all! Almost nobody recognizes his existence.
Wait, Zagreus is an actual mythological character??? I had never heard of him! I thought he was just made for this game. I've gotta research about this boy now! Thank you for sharing this with the world!
@@fernandamondaca1704 he sure is, in most version he is the ony male heir of Hades and Persephone. Though the most popular version is actually referenced in game: he was killed,needed to be reborn from a mortal and eventually became dionysus. Though in the most popular variant of *those* versions, e wasnt Hades’ kid, Zeus took his form to trick persephone.... i dont like that variant. Luckily, it might just be popular because some people called Hades “Zeus Cthonios/underground Zeus” and it might just have been mixup
@@OscarGomez-hg8cb The history behind it puts zagreus's mythos as older than hades. In the original mycanean greek myths, he was the son of zues and persephone(who was the ruler of the underworld before hades was a thing). Might be why hades is so salty in this game.
@@blackjoker2345 theres actually lots of debate about this. Hades (AKA Aidoneus, Dis, *Zeus Cthonios*, etc), is present in a lot of different, hard-to-place myths by those different names, and its really hard to determine which one was told first... specially since we mostly have re-writes by other cults, as the ones that specifically worshipped cthonic gods tended to not write down their stories. Bear in mind that the Mycenaeans tended to use the *zeus cthonios* version so that might be why they considered Zagreus zeus’s son, and theres also a specific cult of the Mycenaeans and other nearby towns that believed zagreus to be a re-incarnation of a primordial through persephone and another one that considered him a re-incarnation of Zeus born as a child of Hades... for some reason. I personally like the version where he is Hades and Persephone’s child because it seems to be the one that relates the best to other myths and also because i find it one of the two or three that are not easily explained away as being a mistranslation of another version, but of course i understand other people find other versions to make more sense.
@@idnyftw ץץץץץךץץץךץץץךךךץךץךץךץץךץץךךץךץךךךךץךץץךץץךךץךץךץךץץץךךץץךץץךםץךץךץץךךץץךךץץץךץךץךךץץץץךץךץךץךךךךךץךךךךץץךםךץךךךץץךץךךץךךץךךץךךץךךץךךץך ךךך תל ךץךךךךםךךךםפפךםםךץץךץץ תל ךך תל ץץךץץץךךץםףםץךךפץ לך ךפ םץפפפץ ט
Yeah I was really impressed how they stayed true to the mythology but still gave the story their own twist. The story of Achilles and Patroclus for example.
When I first heard about this game, I dismissed it quickly, as I've never cared for roguelikes. Yesterday, after 46 runs, I beat finally beat Hades, and IMMEDIATELY started another run. This could be my game of the year...
@Andrei Salvaleon Almost there lol. I'm currently working on my 9th escape as we speak. This game has so many layers. I'm trying to unlock all of the weapon aspects, and I JUST realized yesterday that you can recruit companions to assist you 😳. I just can't....stop.....playing....
Cerberus, Dusa, and Bouldy seem like everyone's favorites. I've seen plenty of people that adore all three, and have yet to meet someone that didn't like at least one of them.
Honestly this is probably the best adaptation or modernization of Greek Mythology. It is a play on it but shows the writers know more about classic mythology than most people writing this type of story.
This game is so much closer to greek mythology than most other things that have come out recently, from the depictions of each of the gods, the happy relationship between Hades and his wife, the amount of gayness. It's all amazing.
Why is it so hard for people to understand: Hades (the place, yes the God and the place share the name) isn't Hell. Every mortal soul no matter if good or bad goes there to be judged. Most souls who led a decent life go to Elysium which can be the closest comparison to heaven or sweet oblivion. People who offend the Gods go to Tartarus (unless the Gods turned them into random household objects, variations of shrubbery or wildlife) to be punished forever. So basically Tartarus is Hell. So again folks say it with me: Hades. Isn't. Hell. Tartarus is.
Hell is a sufficient enough approximation of Hades. Is it worth getting so worked up over the name people use? And if I'm not mistaken Tartarus is the first area of the game, so saying that you battle your way out of Hell is appropriate regardless, as you said Tartarus is basically Hell.
@@D3m0n7x it's been a long time since I've delved into Greek mythology, so I couldn't tell you more than a quick Google search could. I think the idea is that VIPs and those favored by the gods for their great deeds reside in Elysium, and those who angered the gods went to Tartarus. Everyone else goes to Asphodel. Hades is a general term for the realm belonging to Hades (i.e. the underworld) like how Hell in popular culture has become the generalized underworld.
@@jameswaldoch1569 No, they are right, Hades is the whole underworld, hell is Tartarus and heaven is Elysium. There’s actually a sort of purgatory/oblivion in Asphodel. The game stars you in Tartarus as an artistic choice basically
Hades actually gets a lot right about Greek mythology, with pointed references to the more obscure parts of it. The things it changes (like making Zagreus and Dionysus into two different people) are very conscientious and deliberate.
I just started playing Hades and this honest trailer is spot-on. 🤣 I lost it at "Too much bronzer"! Also pretty accurate regarding Hypnos and Hermes. Aaaand Dusa.
@Munch Lacks I know, its just that as long as the Minotaur is around i sometimes got caught dealing with him and then a spear hits me in the back or side.
SuperGiant Games is basically the Western equivalent of Vanillaware. On that note, I would love to see an Honest Trailer for pretty much anything by Vanillaware, especially since 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim just got releases a couple of weeks back and the reviews are excellent.
Once again another incarnation of entertainment making Hades the antagonist when in truth in Greek methodology he’s actually most coolest god in the story
Arguably, Hades in this game is an antagonist, not a villain; he’s literally doing his job, no exceptions. That means you, son. There’s actually a pretty funny bit where he reams zag for being so bad at actually working in the underworld.
Check out The Dresden Files, then. It's pretty late into the book series and it's just one scene, but it definitely nails what you're saying. Hades is the only god that actually DOES his job and isn't always screwing around with mortals.
Just give it a try, the roguelike elements are way less annoying/chore-y than in competitors and the amazing story implementation makes it feel like a continuous experience. The OST is incredibly fun, too!
apart from games like GoW or GoT I feel like Hades is one of those games where the devs actually did more than just research on their respective topics
Ok, but I really feel that an opportunity to call Zagreus the Fresh Prince of Hells Heir was missed here.
Now this is a story all about how my life got flipped, turned right-side up and I'd to take a minute just right there, I'll tell you how to escape a place called Hell!
@@RaynForce58 I got in one little fight and my pops got mad, he said: "You're never leaving hell, you'll be stuck here with Dad."
Noice
Toight
That sounds like it’s referring to Zags son though
Oooooooh. (Snap Snap Snap Snap Snap Snap Snap Snap like a poetry club)🤑
"Yes, you can pet the abomination!"
EXCUSE YOU SIR! HE IS THE LOVABLE HOUND OF THE UNDERWORLD!
And his name loosely translates to "spot"
*Gasp*
How dare he said that about Cerby!
Downvoted the video as soon as referred to the good boi as an abomination
@@UnprofessionalTony Lol...I really hope you're joking. Some people are actually THAT petty haha.
CERBERUS IS THE BEST BOY. HE'S THREE TIMES THE BEST BOY. HOW DARE HE???
"Zeus is loose" is a pretty good description of the mythological figure
yeah but this time it's actually *isn't his!!!!!!!*
which is very rare
As a goose... or, you know occasionally ‘as a goose’
100% Lore accurate.
Zeus and Poseidon are cool bros in this game. Everything about this game is cool actually.
Artimes being Merry Critsmas sums up her awesomeness. And Bouldy is the best self esteem booster in any game ever. Maybe good shade.
This game is actually surprisingly closer to Greek mythology than most media based on it... I mean, the fact that Dionysus is represented closer to his Greek representation than to the more popular Bacchus form is a big indicator of how much research they put in. Hell, the fact that they mention Zagreus at all! Almost nobody recognizes his existence.
Wait, Zagreus is an actual mythological character??? I had never heard of him! I thought he was just made for this game. I've gotta research about this boy now! Thank you for sharing this with the world!
@@fernandamondaca1704 he sure is, in most version he is the ony male heir of Hades and Persephone. Though the most popular version is actually referenced in game: he was killed,needed to be reborn from a mortal and eventually became dionysus. Though in the most popular variant of *those* versions, e wasnt Hades’ kid, Zeus took his form to trick persephone.... i dont like that variant. Luckily, it might just be popular because some people called Hades “Zeus Cthonios/underground Zeus” and it might just have been mixup
@@OscarGomez-hg8cb The history behind it puts zagreus's mythos as older than hades. In the original mycanean greek myths, he was the son of zues and persephone(who was the ruler of the underworld before hades was a thing). Might be why hades is so salty in this game.
@@blackjoker2345 theres actually lots of debate about this. Hades (AKA Aidoneus, Dis, *Zeus Cthonios*, etc), is present in a lot of different, hard-to-place myths by those different names, and its really hard to determine which one was told first... specially since we mostly have re-writes by other cults, as the ones that specifically worshipped cthonic gods tended to not write down their stories. Bear in mind that the Mycenaeans tended to use the *zeus cthonios* version so that might be why they considered Zagreus zeus’s son, and theres also a specific cult of the Mycenaeans and other nearby towns that believed zagreus to be a re-incarnation of a primordial through persephone and another one that considered him a re-incarnation of Zeus born as a child of Hades... for some reason.
I personally like the version where he is Hades and Persephone’s child because it seems to be the one that relates the best to other myths and also because i find it one of the two or three that are not easily explained away as being a mistranslation of another version, but of course i understand other people find other versions to make more sense.
It's all opinion...
I'm just glad the game has positive reviews.
"Are you losing son" got me reeling
Me playing this game for the 70th hour:
"WHY IS EVERYONE SO HOT, PLS GIVE ME A BREAK"
Because Greek Mythology, everyone bangs everyone all the time forever
welcome to Greek Mythology
@@idnyftw ץץץץץךץץץךץץץךךךץךץךץךץץךץץךךץךץךךךךץךץץךץץךךץךץךץךץץץךךץץךץץךםץךץךץץךךץץךךץץץךץךץךךץץץץךץךץךץךךךךךץךךךךץץךםךץךךךץץךץךךץךךץךךץךךץךךץךךץך
ךךך תל ךץךךךךםךךךםפפךםםךץץךץץ תל ךך
תל ץץךץץץךךץםףםץךךפץ לך ךפ םץפפפץ ט
According to an interview, it was a deliberate choice by the art director to more closely match historical Greek sensibilities.
@@ViashinoWizard That was my guess.
"I really want to stop, but I really want to know where it is going with this talking medusa head" me with all Hades characters.
Too bad she friendzones you. I would love to date a talking medusa head.
you know how long i've been trying to get in Dusa's pants? turns out, it's impossible.
;)
Me trying to wife up Artemis knowing full well that she's a maiden goddess
M'Dusa
"that's not like Greek mythology".
Hey, they ACTUALLY did a TON of research for this game, I'll have you know!! >:(
I think it was a partial joke and the whole magic aspect.
You need to know the rules to break them 😉
Yeah I was really impressed how they stayed true to the mythology but still gave the story their own twist. The story of Achilles and Patroclus for example.
The whole Dionysus and Zagreus gag being the same person is historically correct too.
Also Hades:
The health pickups are a gyro wrap and fries combo and one of the weapons is a literal gun
Please say "In the name of Hades. Olympus! I accept this message."
When I first heard about this game, I dismissed it quickly, as I've never cared for roguelikes. Yesterday, after 46 runs, I beat finally beat Hades, and IMMEDIATELY started another run. This could be my game of the year...
@Andrei Salvaleon Almost there lol. I'm currently working on my 9th escape as we speak. This game has so many layers. I'm trying to unlock all of the weapon aspects, and I JUST realized yesterday that you can recruit companions to assist you 😳. I just can't....stop.....playing....
Please say: “And then along came Zeus!”
You know, for the internet.
Summing up Greek mythology: Everything was pretty cool AND THEN ALONG CAME ZEUS!
He hurled his THUNDERBOLT
BOOOM
@Zachary Erickson underated videogame moment that had me crying
Cerberus, Dusa, and Bouldy seem like everyone's favorites. I've seen plenty of people that adore all three, and have yet to meet someone that didn't like at least one of them.
I love me a talking medusa head. She's just so pure and adorable.
What about the red shadow, which roots for Zagreus against Theseus and Asterius on stands? They deserve some love too!
Dusa is best girl!
I like the three of em but my favourite is undoubtedly Dionysus
"Zeus is Loose" is what they call him behind his back.
Zeus is loose? Hide yo wimmins!
@@RickReasonnz And your men, and your animals...
Dude just banged anything that wasn't his wife or fast enough.
"The game that launched a thousand slash fics" ... I mean... Where's the lie? lmao
A thousand is lowballing it.
For real though!! Zagreus and Thanatos are too damn shippable!!!
@@AiginSongbird426 Just realized Thanatos reminds me of Levi from Attack on Titan 🤔
Honestly this is probably the best adaptation or modernization of Greek Mythology. It is a play on it but shows the writers know more about classic mythology than most people writing this type of story.
Funny thing i read that they came their own to the conclusion that Sisyphus would be content with his torture.
@@bleed2blue1 Sisyphus being content with his torture is actually a reference to the philosopher Camus etc.
@@satyasyasatyasya5746 no they just came to the same conclusio- the developer was asked and they had no clue camus descriped sissyphus the same way
@@bleed2blue1 ok, interesting.
They need to add a feature where you can make people play the board game in Zag's room with you lol.
Wow, they actually did an Honest Trailer for Hades.
Cheers, mate
This game is so much closer to greek mythology than most other things that have come out recently, from the depictions of each of the gods, the happy relationship between Hades and his wife, the amount of gayness. It's all amazing.
When I first played Hades, I said that it was everything I felt like God of War SHOULD have been. ❤️
Zapp Branagan for Theseus is pretty damn accurate.
110%
"I wanna see where this goes with the floating head Medusa" okay so listen
That “losing son” joke was great-
Coming back to this video, and seeing that Baldur’s Gate joke, felt like a fucking slap in the face. Apollo would be proud.
Just when I thought 'Ares's title is the funniest', Dionysius immediately pops up saying 'Hold my wine'
Me: Use aspect of Shenpai
Me: Simp for every character
Shrimp
Why is it so hard for people to understand: Hades (the place, yes the God and the place share the name) isn't Hell. Every mortal soul no matter if good or bad goes there to be judged. Most souls who led a decent life go to Elysium which can be the closest comparison to heaven or sweet oblivion. People who offend the Gods go to Tartarus (unless the Gods turned them into random household objects, variations of shrubbery or wildlife) to be punished forever. So basically Tartarus is Hell.
So again folks say it with me: Hades. Isn't. Hell. Tartarus is.
Hell is a sufficient enough approximation of Hades. Is it worth getting so worked up over the name people use? And if I'm not mistaken Tartarus is the first area of the game, so saying that you battle your way out of Hell is appropriate regardless, as you said Tartarus is basically Hell.
@@jameswaldoch1569 wasn't Elysium reserved only for those that died in glory?
@@D3m0n7x it's been a long time since I've delved into Greek mythology, so I couldn't tell you more than a quick Google search could. I think the idea is that VIPs and those favored by the gods for their great deeds reside in Elysium, and those who angered the gods went to Tartarus. Everyone else goes to Asphodel.
Hades is a general term for the realm belonging to Hades (i.e. the underworld) like how Hell in popular culture has become the generalized underworld.
@@jameswaldoch1569 No, they are right, Hades is the whole underworld, hell is Tartarus and heaven is Elysium. There’s actually a sort of purgatory/oblivion in Asphodel. The game stars you in Tartarus as an artistic choice basically
Well, oblivion would be asphodel, where most of the souls end up, but other than that I agree
Say: For the last time, Paimon is not an Emergency Food!
Yes yeeees
YES YES YES YES YES!
Certainly wasnt expecting to find you in YT bud
See you and Stay safe out there
@@Zak_6979 ha certainly wasn’t expecting you to be here
@@milkmanmilkman8524 bet he didnt expect you either XD
Hades actually gets a lot right about Greek mythology, with pointed references to the more obscure parts of it. The things it changes (like making Zagreus and Dionysus into two different people) are very conscientious and deliberate.
It even references those changes! Dionysus dares you to convince Orpheus that you are the same person
Calling Hypnos Yakko is the most daring and most true thing I’ve seen in a minute
Please say "Wow, I can't believe we haven't done an Honest Trailer for Dragon Age yet." Then please do an actual Honest Trailer for Dragon Age.
Yes yes 100% YEEEESSSSS
@@tsstevensts can you send me a link or something?
Dewwit!
Get to the back of the line *makes random minesweeper noises*
@@jemiebridges3197 they did mine sweeper
Yes Bouldy is indeed the best written character in the game, thank you for acknowledging this fact
Make an Honest Trailer for Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time
It’s about time that they make it.
They did Crash Bandicoot.
“The F***king Catalina Wine Mixer” nice reference bud
is it from stepbrothers?
@@username-yb3hy It's the biggest helicopter leasing event in the Western Hemisphere since 1997
@@Nat_the_Chicken POW
@@username-yb3hy there are also plenty of other meanings on urban dictionary. Many of them very weird
I just started playing Hades and this honest trailer is spot-on. 🤣 I lost it at "Too much bronzer"! Also pretty accurate regarding Hypnos and Hermes. Aaaand Dusa.
Him calling hypnos yacko SENT me
Zapp Brannagan as Theseus is the funniest thing of the century
This reminds me, we haven’t gotten a SMITE honest trailer yet
Yes we have. A long time ago.
"long hair chris hemsworth" THOR???!?!??
Say, "These eggs are a little raw. One is still chirping."
say: "don't cross the streams!" and what about a honest trailer for 'Star Wars: Squadrons'?
This and Ultrakill absolutely owned the indie spotlight this year
he says as Among Us and Fall Guys exist
@@acblook I'm sorry, as much as I like them, neither of these are hack'n'slash with an awesome story.
@@pvshka Oh yeah I like Hades better too, I'm just talking about the ones who got the spotlight
@@acblook fair enough
Holy crap! People being nice in an internet comments section???
2020 wasn't a total failure after all!!!!
I lost it when you started introducing the gods as actors A+
Say: "Brian, whatever kills me makes me stronger."
Let's get on that Honest Game Trailer for Dragon Age: Origins!
@Zachary Erickson You really had to reply to me with a different suggestion? Why not just add to the comments instead?
Theseus as Zapp Brannigan, i cant even, it fits so perfect. All talk but nothing behind it.
Except that speartrhow i never seem to dodge.
@Munch Lacks I know, its just that as long as the Minotaur is around i sometimes got caught dealing with him and then a spear hits me in the back or side.
"Zap Brannigan"
YES
Damn hell, Theseus pisses me off every time I fight him! Minotaur is a totally cool dude though
🤣🤣🤣🤣
SuperGiant Games is basically the Western equivalent of Vanillaware.
On that note, I would love to see an Honest Trailer for pretty much anything by Vanillaware, especially since 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim just got releases a couple of weeks back and the reviews are excellent.
Once again another incarnation of entertainment making Hades the antagonist when in truth in Greek methodology he’s actually most coolest god in the story
he's the villain in this game the same way Draco Malfoy is the villain in Harry Potter, like you're meant to hate him but he's more of a rival
Hades is more of an antagonist than a villian
Arguably, Hades in this game is an antagonist, not a villain; he’s literally doing his job, no exceptions. That means you, son. There’s actually a pretty funny bit where he reams zag for being so bad at actually working in the underworld.
Check out The Dresden Files, then. It's pretty late into the book series and it's just one scene, but it definitely nails what you're saying. Hades is the only god that actually DOES his job and isn't always screwing around with mortals.
He’s not a bad guy he’s just an overprotective dad
The 'Robert Smith' title card for Orpheus is the best XDDD
the binding of zagreus is honestly the best way to put it
Say: "Your mission will be to infiltrate an evil chicken farm."
I have been playing this game non-stop for about 1 1/2 year now.
This video is accurate.
"YACKO" sent me
Please say, “Life is full of possibilities, you just have to know where to look.”
Man, the art is amazing, one of the best looking games of the last years. So sad that that I hate roguelikes and isometric games.
Just give it a try, the roguelike elements are way less annoying/chore-y than in competitors
and the amazing story implementation makes it feel like a continuous experience.
The OST is incredibly fun, too!
Luckily I'm used to isometric games because my first big video game experience was Lego Indiana Jones
apart from games like GoW or GoT I feel like Hades is one of those games where the devs actually did more than just research on their respective topics
Say: "Blood and darkness!"
All jokes aside the game is really cool
My personal GOTY of 2020, that is
Say " With comments like the last one, no wonder you're alone."
Please say: "It's magical because I added a cookie."
“Still can’t get anyone to play warhammer with you”
I felt that in my soul
To be fair every god and godess in there is about to get "merked" by Kratos.
I don’t know. These guys are actually immortal, as being killed just sends them to the Styx.
Just finished the game and I haven't been this impressed since Skyrim and Fallout new Vegas
This reminds, I really need to finish Bastion.
Omg "Are you losing son" killed me 10/10
Thank GOD I am not the only one who thought of Robert Smith when Orpheus showed up lolol
I lost it at "are you losing, son?"
Please say “METROPLEX HEEDS THE CALL OF THE LAST PRIME!”
Fall of cybertron best 3rd person shooter
Fight me warframe players
@@lucasbeck1391 I’m happy some people are noticing my comment. I’ve been trying to get this line said for quite a while now.
4:47 Gods Damnit, Honest Game Trailers, that one hurt.
What am I gonna do today- aaaand I'm lying in bed playing Hades on my switch whilst watching cheesy zombie shows. At 9am. I love my life.
Dude, I’ve only had the game for like 6 weeks, and I can’t stop playing it. Even after buying the new Pokémon Snap! I’m just addicted to this game!
“It’s the f#%*ing Catalina wine mixer”
1:00 Hey, still way, _WAY_ more like Greek mythology than Disney's _Hercules._
4:30 I saw this on Twitter, easily the best part of the game.
Not that I played it but it is.
please say: That's why I loooooooooove... Nestle Crunch!
One of my favorite "Starring" in a minute. Well done. 👏
What's the song used during the "Staring" section of the vid? Is it from the game? It's pretty dope!
The floating head waifu bit really got me
thanatos walks into zagreus bedroom
zag : "what are you doing step bro ?"
"about to get merked by kratos" Savage 🤣
Say: "Mm, I love this one. My old man gave it to me."
"Doesn't Charon" got me
Damn that BG3 dig aged... interestingly hehe
Ok, you missed the opportunity with Achiles of just saying "Brad Pitt in Troy"
Please say "You cant handle the hype that is my hatred."
I don't have a Hades problem! I can stop anytime!
MAKE AN HONEST TRAILER FOR PROFESSOR LAYTON ALREADY DAMMIT
Literally laughed out loud at Dionysus’s Honest name
Anybody know what song they used for the “Starring” section?
‘Long haired Chris Hemsworth’ is pretty accurate though
Say: "If nothing kills me only makes me stronger"
And no crunch! No crunch!
Say: “Oh no, Mr. Krabbs what are you doing?”
"Dont download baldurs gate 3"
That did not age well
Wow! I was actually thinking about all the Porkins memes at work today!!😃
say: "Everyday ends with a tums festival!"
"assume you didn't spoil it for yourself [by watching this video]"
you said sexed up? thats how greek mythology was before it got censored
Make the Dragon Age Games Honest Game Trailers already!!!
*Zapp Brannigan*
omg yes lol
Sisiphus best character? Nah bro, that red shade on the coliseum is the best!
"Got 'em again, my good shade"
":D"
I think the joke was that "bouldy" is the best character :P
This and Griftlands prove that even Rogue-likes can have a well-writen story!