Summary
Hades 2contains many interesting characters with unique personalities and stories that can charm and appeal to players. Of all the ones available in the sequel, a particular Shade called Dora contains qualities that some cannot help but compare to the previous game’s Dusa. While both are far from havingthe best character designs inHades 2and its predecessor title, what they lack in looks they make up for in intrigue regarding who they are and what roles they serve.
WhileHades 2mainly focuses on Melinoe and her journey, some would rather concentrate their attention on the relevancy of the game’s other characters. A good example would be Dora, the main character’s roommate who strangely shares a few points of comparison with the previous game’s Dusa. While both Shades play no major role in the plot they serve, their presence is what sparks interest. The two characters have comparable traits and roles that some can’t help but be drawn to, making several consider they have a much more valuable significance in their respective stories than how their games portray them.
The Points of Interest Between Dora and Dusa
Aside from their names alluding to legendary entities such as Pandora and Medusa, other qualities are shared between Dora the phantom-shaped roommate, andDusa the romanceable maid. Here are a few that can spark the interest of players:
These interesting andcompelling Shades ofHades 2and the original title show that even the seemingly inconsequential characters have value. While the two may not seem as significant as the other cast members, they can be important enough figures that make players want to dive deeper into the lore of their respective games.
How Dora Could Become Even Greater Than Dusa
With the originalHadesbeing complete and having no more significant changes planned, there are no more chances to expound on the character of Dusa. However, the same cannot be said for the sequel’s Dora. There’s no tellingwhere the story ofHades 2will go following its early access, but the time before the game’s full release does allow the developers to provide further improvement on the game’s characters. There’s the likelihood that Melinoe’s ghostly roommate could play a more significant role in the story, with the changes turning her from a sarcastic yet charming Shade into an entity that either helps or hinders the main character’s progress.
Perhaps she could also become a romanceable partner like Dusa, with the difference being that Dora could unveil more about her vague past the higher the relationship status goes. With the right touches, the sequel’s mischievous yet lethargic Shade could become a character whose intrigue surpasses the previous game’s Gorgon maid and perhaps even rivals that ofHades' central figures. This is, of course, if Supergiant Games acknowledges her potential and allows her to show it.
The Gods ofHades 2and those of its predecessor may have shown no love for Dusa and Dora, but several players have given them the attention they deserve. Even if some consider them unimportant characters, the qualities the two share and possess can enrich the lore of their respective games and make players want to dive deeper into the mythology.
Hades 2
WHERE TO PLAY
The first-ever sequel from Supergiant Games builds on the best aspects of the original god-like rogue-like dungeon crawler in an all-new, action-packed, endlessly replayable experience rooted in the Underworld of Greek myth and its deep connections to the dawn of witchcraft. BATTLE BEYOND THE UNDERWORLDAs the immortal Princess of the Underworld, you’ll explore a bigger, deeper mythic world, vanquishing the forces of the Titan of Time with the full might of Olympus behind you, in a sweeping story that continually unfolds through your every setback and accomplishment.MASTER WITCHCRAFT AND DARK SORCERYInfuse your legendary weapons of Night with ancient magick, so that none may stand in your way. Become stronger still with powerful Boons from more than a dozen Olympian gods, from Apollo to Zeus. There are nearly limitless ways to build your abilities.MINGLE WITH (MORE) GODS, GHOSTS, AND MONSTERSMeet a cast of dozens of fully-voiced, larger-than-life characters, including plenty of new faces and some old friends. Grow closer to them through a variety of new interactions, and experience countless unique story events based on how your journey unfolds.EVERY RUN IS ITS OWN ADVENTURENew locations, challenges, upgrade systems, and surprises await as you delve into the ever-shifting Underworld again and again. Reveal the mysteries of the Arcana Altar, tame witchy familiars, and gather reagents using Tools of the Unseen to get closer to your goal.THE PERKS OF IMMORTALITYThanks to a variety of permanent upgrades and the return of God Mode, you don’t have to be a god yourself to experience whatHades IIhas to offer. But if you happen to be one, you can brave escalating challenges for greater rewards, and prove just how divine you really are.
