Summary
Hades 2continues the legacy of the first game with Melinoe as the protagonist and a host of new characters from Greek mythology. Since the first game, many fans have requested Supergiant Games to add local co-op with Zagreus and Thanatos, but the feature never materialized. WithHades 2now out in early access, fans continue to request for co-op to be added to the sequel.
Unfortunately, Supergiant Games doesn’t seem to have plans to integrate a local co-op feature inHades 2, but many fans remain hopeful. Considering the difficulty ofHades 2’s dungeons and foes, fans think it’s only fitting for Melinoe to work with the likes of Nemesis or Zagreus. Meanwhile, fellow roguelike titleCult of the Lambreleased the Unholy Alliance DLC, which adds the highly-requested feature to the game.
Cult of the Lamb Further Shows that Co-Op Roguelike is Possible
Cult of the Lamb’s Unholy Alliance DLC allows fans to play with their friends, working together to plow through dungeons whilecontrolling the Lamb and the Goat. This gives them the chance to kill monsters and work together to take down bosses, as well as manage the cult together. The DLC also includes new co-op exclusive tarot cards and relics that give Lamb and Goat buffs and powers to use against enemies.
Additionally,Unholy Alliance adds new cultist traits, which make them more unstable and challenging to manage. They can turn insomniac, help other cultists to break out of prison, and they can come back inspired or traumatized after sending them on missions. This only means thatCult of the Lambmade follower management slightly harder because there are two players taking care of them.
Cult of the Lambis just one title that’s shown that local co-op is possible for roguelike games. This genre is notorious for challenging dungeons teeming with enemies, which might become overwhelming for some players. With local co-op, at least they’ll get backup from others, while also discovering new abilities from the second protagonist.
Supergiant Games still has an opportunity to add local co-op toHades 2, especially with its full release scheduled for next year. The developer just needs to determine the second character who will fight alongside Melinoe, particularly combat characters that she encounters in her adventures. If Supergiant Games doesn’t push through with local co-op inHades 2, it could introduce the feature in a futureHadesgame.
Who Can Be Melinoe’s Partner in Local Co-Op?
Just like the first game,Hades 2highlights Melinoe’s determination to beat evil forces, while also receivingBoons from Olympian gods and other key characters. It also gives players a chance to get to know many of Melinoe’s allies in The Crossroads, like Hecate, Nemesis, and Odysseus. IfHades 2had local co-op, some of the possible characters who would fight alongside Melinoe would be Nemesis and Zagreus. Nemesis is a regular encounter whenever Melinoe ventures out, where they either challenge each other to kill as many enemies as possible or hit each other for prizes. Although they have a complicated relationship, they also respect each other and can grow their friendship throughout the game – just like Zagreus and Thanatos inHades.
Meanwhile, Zagreus will be a wildcard because there’s still no confirmation on whether he’ll appear inHades 2or not. So far, Melinoe can only interact with Hades once she reaches Chronos' castle – the rest of her family’s locations are still unknown. There aretheories that Zagreus might help his younger sisterin a big way in the full release, which only makes sense for him to be Melinoe’s partner in local co-op, especially if he becomes playable again.
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.
