Supergiant Games drops their first-ever sequel, Hades II, to massive critical acclaim, proving the power of the indie blockbuster. We break down the magic-fueled combat of new protagonist Melinoë, why its success is creating a "Silksong Effect" across the industry, and the roguelite philosophy that keeps casual players coming back after every death.

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