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A look at the music of “Hades II”

A look at the music of “Hades II”

(Image courtesy of SteamDB. “The music of ‘Hades II’ reinforces its narratives and further immerses players in its world.”) Aaron Preziosi Connector Contributor Video game music can be just about anything: Sweeping, orchestral soundscapes that fill players’ headphones as they explore fantasy worlds, thrumming electronic beats accentuated by gunfire and shouting, blissful ambience punctuated by

“Hades II” Review: Weapons and Witchcraft

(Image courtesy of SteamDB. “Melinoe wields weapons and witchcraft alike in ‘Hades II’.”) Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor Riding the success of 2020’s “Hades”, Supergiant Games released its sequel “Hades II” earlier this year on Sept. 25 following a four-year development cycle and a year-and-a-half of early access on Steam. Much like its predecessor, “Hades II”