Melinoë is simply starting her journey in Hades 2, the sequel to Supergiant Video games’ good roguelike based mostly off Greek mythology. Hades 2 just lately entered early entry, and whereas there’s a ton of content material to discover, there are nonetheless placeholder belongings and obstacles blocking participant development previous a sure level. Nonetheless, followers are fortunately digging into every little thing on supply — and getting impressed by the attractive artwork fashion and new lore. However what if you happen to may encounter much more new and thrilling myths and legends in your journey as much as Olympus — together with ones from different video games solely?
Jen Zee, the artist behind Hades’ iconic artwork fashion, has impressed many artists to try to imitate a few of these daring stylistic selections. When you’ve drawn a personality in that fashion, it’s easy sufficient to place them on high of a Hades 2 screenshot with some customized textual content.
Would Ghost from Name of Responsibility be a very useful companion? On one hand, he’s a step down from all of the myths and figures that presently populate Hades 2. Alternatively, he does have the facility of gun, and I can see that being helpful.
Or what if we went with a darker presence? Carmina Mora, also referred to as The Artist in Useless by Daylight, is a tormented determine introduced low by corruption and pulled into an extraplanar realm dominated over by the Entity. Seeing her present up on the best way to the Underworld isn’t too shocking, though she doesn’t have an excessive amount of to say.
When you favor a extra conventional deity — albeit one outdoors of the Greek pantheon — how about Jesus Christ?
Personally, I used to be impressed with Dryya, an artist on X who has been creating mashups between Hades 2 and the solid of Scrumptious in Dungeon, together with encounters with Senshi, Chilchuk, and Laios. I’m a fan of this artwork of Marcille, which depicts her as trying extra wan and anxious than her typical depiction within the anime — which is suitable, contemplating she’s wandered into one other property altogether.
Lastly, I’m additionally an enormous fan of this Darkish Souls crossover, introducing everybody’s favourite sun-loving knight Solaire to the combination. Mustakro has additionally created a Siegmeyer fanart and a crossover with Elden Ring.
Hades 2 nonetheless wants a while within the oven; the early entry title remains to be being examined and constructed upon. Nevertheless it’s cool to see how its artwork fashion is already inspiring fan creativity. I keep in mind seeing comparable fanart for the primary Hades, and the keenness solely appears to have grown with the sequel. We might by no means see Ghost or Solaire assembly up with any of the Hades solid — except there’s a Fortnite occasion — however it’s enjoyable to think about these interactions.
