(Warning: There are some minor spoilers ahead. Please proceed with caution!)
There are a lot of things to love about Supergiant games Indie gem Hades, from its polished and exciting combat action to its fantastic replay value. But the roguelike's exploration of relationships also proved to be a highlight for many, so much so that it was even jokingly viewed as a dating simulator within the gaming community.
Of course, this focus on deepening bonds has moved beyond that Hades II. The sequel, now in Early access with more content than its predecessorallows players to spend some face-to-face time with many new faces in the game Hot spring -And not all sessions will be romantic or even steamy.
There are conditions that must be met first, of course. After progressing through the game, the bathroom option will be available for the Crossroads, which is a cross between the surface and the underworld. This in turn unlocks access to bath salts, which can be purchased from Wretched Broke as gifts for various companions.
Similar to the preference mechanics of its predecessor, giving them nectar, and in some cases, specific items, increases their level of affection for Melinoe. Delicious food and fishing trips are required in the later stages of the relationship, but since Hot Springs Hearts open relatively early, the basic requirements should be manageable (remember to bring Nemesis to the Fishing Pier too!).
The full list of characters that can be invited into the hot tub, as well as the requirements for each, is as follows (so far):
- Odysseus (1 nectar)
- Dora (1 nectar)
- Hecate (2 nectar)
- Morse (2 nectar)
- It will be (3 nectar)
- Nemesis (3 nectars, 1 double line, 1 nectar)
As mentioned earlier, some of the accompanying scenes will be more raunchy than others, and it's unclear if they'll end up being more intimate. However, bathing together in a hot tub is a fun way to build on the relationships between the characters – and kill time while doing so, perfect for those waiting for their plants to grow.
Currently available in early access on steam And Legendary Games Store, Hades II he have He actually broke the record for the first game With 103,567 concurrent players on Steam.
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