In truth, defeating Hades for the first time is only the beginning. We recently wrote about how Hades has some of the best endgame content we've ever seen, and that's all thanks to the game's fantastic gameplay and slowly unwinding narrative.
From fishing and chatting to the Hall's residents, to following Zagreus on his journey to reunite with his mother, Hades does not end with the first boss kill. You've got a lot longer to go if you want to 100 percent Supergiant's Indie hit. Here's how long the game takes to beat.
How Long Does It Take To Complete The Main Storyline?
The average "playtime" to beat Hades, to defeat the boss, complete a full run of the Underworld, and complete the game's main narrative, is around 20 hours.
However, there is a lot more to Hades than just its preliminary story. There are dozens upon dozens of secrets, unique relationships with the various characters of Zagreus' journey, and you can even spend a good few hours fishing.
How Long Does It Take To See Everything In Hades?
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Hades is a giant indie game. Most players agree that completing everything in the game can take anywhere between 90 and 100 hours of gameplay, but this could sprawl out over 150 hours if you like to take your time.
With just a brief look at some of the most popular Steam reviews of Hades, there's a solid average of around 130 hours spent, especially if you want to collect all 49 of the game's achievements - including things like petting Cerberus. You might also want to find all the hidden secrets about Zagreus.
Plus, Hades is currently on Game Pass, so you really have no excuse to check out one of 2020's very best games.
If you're looking to beat Hades in record time, we have some useful tips and tricks articles to help out:
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