Gaming

Another common gripe that I have with classical retellings is that their protagonists fall into either the archetype of the uninspiring narrator or the violence-justifying Mary Sue. No matter how good the rest of the worldbuilding is, a poorly-written protagonist can shatter any respect I have for the story. On the other hand, well-written protagonists can elevate the myth to engage new perspectives without dissociating the audience from their story, and that is exactly what

In honor of Hades finally leaving Netflix Games after a year-long sojourn, the spirit of Eurydice has compelled me to revitalize my (short-lived) writing career for my favorite and most underrated game. Before I analyze the beauty of Supergiant Games’s retelling of the myth of Hades and Persephone, I should first explain what Hades is. Hades  is a roguelike fighting game where you play as Zagreus, Hades’s son. As the player, you’re immediately tossed into battle with no babyi