Compare Resident Evil Requiem vs Hades II

One reviewer praised the way difficulty and accessibility were balanced rather than treating options as a pure checklist.

Accessibility is praised through God Mode, story-friendly easing, newcomer support, and Aim Assist, though the game remains fundamentally demanding.

Enemy behavior was often praised as eerie and strategic, though one review found a later stalker overused.

Aiming evidence was mixed: Grace’s shaky aim reinforced vulnerability, while Switch 2 gyro aiming was criticized as poor for horizontal aim.

Animation quality received positive evidence through praise for Leon’s reload animations.

Animation is praised in the shorter review for making portraits, enemies, and environments pleasing to watch.

Art direction was praised for grotesque beauty and an effective old/new visual mix.

Art direction is one of the strongest points, with repeated praise for character art, color, portraits, and Supergiant's visual identity.

Atmosphere was a major strength, with tense staging, lighting, audio, and Switch 2 presentation preserving the mood.

The presentation and hub/world atmosphere are praised as unmatched in sight, sound, and character presence.

Boss design split reviewers sharply, from excellent and varied encounters to weak, forgettable, or underwhelming boss fights.

Boss design receives strong praise for memorable fights, musical encounters, challenge, spectacle, and fair pattern learning.

Bug frequency was praised by one reviewer who reported no bugs or wall clips.

Bug frequency is low in the cited review, which reports no bugs or crashes during the playthrough.

Camera behavior was praised for making first- and third-person play feel effective, though the choice also shapes the experience heavily.

Character development evidence centered on Grace’s growth and consistency, with reviewers finding her arc effective.

Character arcs and evolving relationships are praised for making the cast feel connected and worth returning to between runs.

The roster is praised as captivating in one review but criticized by others as less memorable than the first game's cast.

Checkpointing drew criticism from one reviewer who reported being set back 30 minutes after dying.

Combat drew broad praise for weight, weapon handling, Leon’s action toolkit, and entertaining encounters, though one review noted some harassment-style friction.

Combat is one of the clearest strengths: fast, satisfying, tactical, and deeper than before, with only scattered concerns about flow or screen clutter.

Content variety was praised for breadth, though some wanted the smaller experiences expanded further.

Content variety is a major strength, especially the two-route structure, expanded biomes, more systems, and broader cast.

Controls were praised as responsive and purpose-built, with reviewers saying characters did what they expected and combat balanced heft with responsiveness.

Controls are generally considered tight and responsive, becoming second nature once the new sprinting and omega mechanics click.

The run-based roguelike loop is repeatedly praised as rewarding and addictive, though one review found its structure somewhat convoluted.

Crafting was generally seen as strategic and interesting, especially the blood/injector system, though one reviewer found it weird.

Crafting and cauldron systems are mostly viewed as thematically strong and useful, though some reviewers find the material load excessive.

Crash stability was praised in a performance review that reported no hard crashes.

Dialogue quality was mixed between enjoyable deadpan jokes and criticism that Leon could sound corny or caricatured.

Dialogue quality is a standout, with reviewers praising the volume, reactivity, and encounter-specific freshness of character lines.

Difficulty balance was mixed: some praised flexible challenge, while others felt the game had too much firepower or lacked a hardcore mode.

Difficulty is seen as challenging and rewarding, but reviewers note the fast pace and fear stacking can create frustration.

The motorcycle action sequence was praised as one of the most fun moments in the series.

Resource balance was praised for forcing tactical decisions about injectors, ammo, and room-clearing.

Resource balance is a repeated caveat: several reviewers like having lots to collect but say the currencies and materials can be too much.

Emotional impact was a clear strength for reviewers moved by Grace, Leon, and the story’s legacy themes.

One review says the ending failed to land emotionally compared with the first game's credit-roll impact.

Endgame content was a repeated concern, especially the lack of Mercenaries or similarly meaningful side content.

Enemy variety was praised through zombies with different retained behaviors and personalities.

Enemy variety is praised in the review that highlights a new roster demanding quick understanding of Melinoë's tools.

Environmental detail was praised for corridors and spaces that felt time-worn and secretive.

Environmental detail is praised for making spaces feel handcrafted, richly textured, and present in the wider mythic world.

Exploration and backtracking were praised when the layouts made revisiting spaces enjoyable rather than tedious.

Facial animations were specifically praised as increasingly impressive later in the game.

Faithfulness to franchise was consistently praised as a love letter or culmination that honors Resident Evil’s history.

Frame rate stability was praised on Switch 2 for a mostly consistent 60 fps with minor dips.

Frame rate stability is praised on Switch platforms, including flawless Switch 2 performance and smooth 60 fps on Switch 1.

Fun factor was very strong overall, with reviewers repeatedly describing the game as exciting, entertaining, and highly enjoyable.

Reviewers repeatedly emphasize joy, affection, and approachability, calling the game easy to love and one of the year's best.

Gameplay mechanics were usually praised for combining survival horror and action cleanly, with Grace’s sections singled out as especially strong.

Reviewers describe the mechanics as familiar but meaningfully expanded, with witchcraft systems, richer magic use, and a few mixed notes about complexity.

Graphics quality was consistently praised across platforms, from PS5 presentation to Switch 2 fidelity.

Graphics are praised as gorgeous or beautiful across reviews, with only isolated platform-specific visual caveats elsewhere.

Grinding is a mixed point: some resource gathering pulls players into new paths, while late resource needs can become tedious.

Handheld suitability was praised because the Switch 2 version looked and ran well both docked and handheld.

Handheld play is mostly praised on Steam Deck and portable sessions, with one Switch portable readability caveat.

Horror tension was broadly praised, especially Grace’s early sections, though some reviews found the scares frontloaded or less intense than past entries.

Readability is the main HUD concern, especially portable mode and late-game effect clutter that can make action hard to parse.

Immersion was praised through Grace’s vulnerability and how strongly it affected player behavior.

Innovation drew praise where reviewers saw Requiem as a step forward or ambitious new baseline for the franchise.

The learning curve is real, especially around Melinoë's cast and playstyle, but reviewers generally frame that adjustment as worthwhile.

Level design was a major strength, especially the care center’s loops, agency, and interconnected mansion-like structure.

Level design is praised for distinct areas, route variety, and region-specific mechanics that add structure beyond simple room chains.

Load times received strong praise for being nearly nonexistent.

Load times are a platform caveat, with Switch 1 specifically called out for longer loading.

Lore depth was praised for giving long-time fans a lot to sift through.

Map and navigation design was praised as a useful tool for tracking rooms and missed resources.

Navigation/pathing is mildly criticized by one reviewer who wanted more agency and route variety.

Menu usability has a small caveat: one reviewer struggled to locate item sub-menus, though it did not meaningfully hurt the experience.

Microtransaction impact was praised indirectly through the absence of greedy monetization practices.

Monetization fairness was praised because the game was described as free of greedy practices.

Movement earns praise for satisfying dashing and casting, though the sprint transition takes adjustment compared with the first game.

Narrative quality was polarized, with some calling the story strong or captivating and others finding it disappointing, messy, or thin.

Narrative reactions are mixed: some call it seamless and compelling, while others find the ending, stakes, or emotional focus weaker.

Onboarding was praised for easing players into story and lore without demanding deep series knowledge immediately.

The game introduces its many systems at a steady pace, with one reviewer explicitly saying it avoids overwhelming players too early.

Originality was mixed: reviewers liked the structure and perspective split, but several felt the game was safe, familiar, or too referential.

Originality is the main split: reviewers admire fresh systems but often call it safe, familiar, or more of Hades.

Pacing was the most discussed tradeoff: many praised the action-horror balance, while others found the character split lopsided or jarring.

Performance optimization was generally strong, with multiple reviewers calling performance solid or flawless.

Performance is generally excellent across PC, Steam Deck, Switch 2, and other systems, with reviewers reporting smooth or flawless play.

Platform-specific support was criticized on Switch 2 for not meaningfully using mouse, touchscreen, or useful gyro features.

Switch-specific support is praised for a physical release, free upgrade path, and 120 fps mode.

Polish was praised in reviews that saw Requiem as a polished, confident fusion of old and new Resident Evil.

Polish is repeatedly emphasized, from early access refinement to a nearly faultless Switch version and Supergiant's overall presentation.

Leon’s progression system was viewed positively as a fairly fleshed-out way to build out his arsenal.

Progression is widely praised for making failed and successful runs feel useful, with steady unlocks, resources, arcana, and new systems.

Protagonist appeal was strong where reviewers called Grace the standout lead.

Melinoë is generally liked as a protagonist, though one reviewer finds her a bit too perfect and another prefers the first cast.

Puzzle design landed unevenly: one review liked the body-part riddles, while another said puzzles lacked focus overall.

Replay value was mixed: several reviewers liked unlocks and repeat runs, while others lamented thin post-game offerings or weaker second playthroughs.

Replay value is high overall, with many reviewers expecting dozens more hours, though a few felt the repetition or ending reduced motivation.

The arcana card system is described as more dynamic than the previous upgrade mirror and better tied to build strategy.

Sound design was repeatedly praised as a major driver of fear and atmosphere.

Sound design is praised for dynamic musical interaction, strong audio identity, and music that changes with combat events.

Soundtrack quality was praised for tracks that complemented Leon’s action-heavy sequences.

The soundtrack is repeatedly praised as spectacular, outstanding, and varied, with special attention to boss music and genre range.

Stealth was mostly praised for making Grace’s routes tense and tactical, though one reviewer found stealth options limited.

The upgrade system received positive evidence for its weapon-upgrade structure and replay incentive.

Upgrade systems are praised for breadth and power growth, especially arcana and meta progression, with reviewers emphasizing flexibility.

The interface receives praise for carrying the art direction into menus and buttons, putting Supergiant near the top of UI craft.

Value for money received direct positive evidence from a reviewer who called the game super worth it.

Value is viewed positively thanks to the amount of content, reasonable price, replayability, and broad enjoyment.

Visual effects quality was praised through the game’s extreme gore and violent presentation.

Visual effects are admired for spectacle and style, though one reviewer notes heavy effects can obscure combat readability.

Voice acting was mostly praised, especially Grace’s performance, but one review found her delivery manufactured.

Voice acting receives near-universal praise as top-notch, memorable, and strong enough to support the large dialogue load.

Weapon balance was praised because different weapons had clear uses and opportunities to shine.

Weapon feel is praised for distinct weapon identities that push different approaches to runs.

World-building was praised for making the setting feel grotesquely alive.

World-building is praised for Greek myth reinterpretation, relationship-driven lore, and the broader conflict around the Underworld and Olympus.

One review highlights extra hub and relationship activities, from gardening to familiars and sparring, as meaningful world interaction.

Writing quality drew strong praise from reviewers who felt Requiem delivered some of the series’ better character work.

Writing is consistently praised for character voice, reactive dialogue, and mythic interpretation, despite a few story-level reservations.