Summary
- Cult of the Lamb's unique blend of gameplay features and genres could provide inspiration for Hades 2 to create a memorable and distinct experience.
- Hades 2 could benefit from incorporating elements from Cult of the Lamb, such as hub world building and bonus missions, to offer players more content and rewards.
- The influence of Cult of the Lamb could help Hades 2 reach its full potential and surpass its predecessor, providing a strong framework to build upon.
If Hades 2 is looking to outpace its predecessor, then it could take some inspiration from another recent roguelike success, Cult of the Lamb. Both games involve a character wielding godlike power facing off against equally imposing forces, so there is already a connection between the two. However, Cult of the Lamb managed to blend a few more ideas that led to a unique experience. Hades 2 already has a lot of work to do in order to surpass the original. However, taking an unexpected direction of its own could be what ultimately puts it over the top.
The anticipation for more news regarding Hades 2 is unsurprising, given the acclaim of the first game. Hades was a triumph in terms of both gameplay and character set against a backdrop of Greek mythology. The game offered several weapons for players to use, as well as a wide array of buffs from the gods themselves that would upgrade Zagreus' abilities as he fought his way out of the underworld. The game is not only fun but highly replayable as well, with several achievements worth earning. If Hades 2 is anything like the first, players will be in for a treat.
Cult of the Lamb Has Good Ideas for Upgrades for Hades 2
One inspiration for Hades 2 lies in the cute yet creepy Cult of the Lamb, a fellow roguelike adventure released last year. While both games come from the same genre, Cult of the Lamb mixed in a few additional features that helped to establish the game's identity. Most prominent is the player's own cult, which they can manage and upgrade like a darkly subversive take on Animal Crossing. The Lamb not only provides food, but also resources for their cult, and they receive their adulation in return. This blending of genres and styles helped the game find a memorable identity among 2022's releases.
Cult of the Lamb's most famous feature could come in handy for inspiring Hades 2's own hub world. While the player could decorate the palace in Hades, most of them were superfluous. Cult of the Lamb let the player construct buildings that offered bonuses and upgrades, and Hades 2 could do its own version of that. For example, Melinoe could construct decorations that affect her stats or luck in the game proper, or possibly have Hecate construct training courses that act as bonus stages. While Hades did have upgrades worth the effort, Hades 2 can give players much more to build.
The approach that Cult of the Lamb took to its world could also lead to another way that Hades 2 could add a new feature. Cult of the Lamb had several bonus missions for players, whether they were from cultists or someone in another part of the world. These quests often offer the player bonus rewards, and Hades 2 could do something similar. Perhaps Melinoe could take on quests from shades, or even other gods in addition to her main mission. In return, she could be rewarded with resources or even cosmetic rewards for completing enough quests, giving players more to strive for.
Hades 2 has a strong framework to start from thanks to its predecessor, and Cult of the Lamb's influence could also be a positive. Hades 2 might look different from the first for a few reasons, most notably the new protagonist, as well as her goals. However, it can also expand in new ways, especially since Hades already had some breadcrumbs that could potentially be taken in such directions anyway. Hades 2 has a lot to live up to, and Cult of the Lamb's eclectic influence could help it reach its full potential.
Hades 2 is in development.