Smehur

Several years back, when I saw the trailer for this game, I hastily concluded the Dragon Age series was over for me. The characters looked cartoon-like, the presentation hopelessly overstated and melodramatic, Varric had apparently turned into a brunet, and I just wanted nothing to do with any of it. Not even the occasional glimmer of Tumblr enthusiasm on my dash could tempt me. But then a friend talked me into getting the game during the winter sales, and once I started it, I could barely put it down.

(Accidentally posted on the game’s five years anniversary. The Fates willed it.)

Late to the party as usual, I discovered this brilliant gem of a game just as its sequel is about to be released. Hades charmed me every which way. First and foremost with the unbelievable quality and quantity of content; the care put into every little detail; the ingenuity of Greek mythology adaptation; the flawless writing and acting; the art; the music; and last but definitely not least, the rich queer representation.