Summary
Roguelike games likeHades 2are meant to have a final boss that tests a player’s skill, resilience, and even luck.Fighting Chronos, the Titan of Time, and taking him down is no easy feat, as his speed, strength, and abilities can overwhelm one who isn’t prepared. As difficult as he may be, those who have played the originalHadescannot help but compare Chronos' final boss fight to his son’s. Both offer a challenge, but there are some clear differences between the two.
Players ofHades 2will travel and battle throughout the depths of the Underworld as Melinoe, all to stop Chronos, the Titan of Time. While the final boss is a worthy adversary, some would say it isn’t as hard as his son Hades' boss fight in the game aptly named after the character. Some believe the opposite, but many can agree that both are tough fights that demand a player’s full attention. The two also have enough distinctions that make them unique challenges, prompting players to compare them and ponder what it is they have that makes their battles so hard.
Comparing the Chronos and Hades Final Boss Fights
Chronos fromHades 2requires players to have everything they think they need and to be at their best if they ever wish to see victory. The same can be said for those who intend to fightthe originalHades' last boss, as even a moment of doubt or carelessness could cause one to lose everything. As hard as the two are, how they fight and how they should be approached are different. A few comparisons that separate the two:
The full story of Chronosand his son can only be attained if they’re taken down in their respective fights, meaning it’s a must to understand their differences. So long as players do that, then they won’t have any problems progressing toward the end of the tale they’ve started.
The Similarities Between the Fights of Chronos and Hades
No matter what kind ofoverpowered builds players try inHades 2or its predecessor, nothing will stop them from getting hit by unexpected attacks. Both Chronos and his son can catch players unaware at the start of their 2nd phase, as they perform a move that’s likely to hit first-time players. While Hades' isn’t as deadly as his father’s, nothing signals that damaging wave he releases, causing many to get hit upon their initial encounter with the God of the Underworld. On the other hand, Chronos' 2nd phase attack gives players enough time to react, but its sudden appearance may cause some to panic and get hit by the one-hit kill move regardless.
Another thing that the two are similar in is that they enjoy putting the player in a corner. Though how they do so is different, both can be equally frustrating. Chronos focuses on using time manipulation attacks and hoards of enemies to overwhelm the player, while Hades engages in direct combat furiously while littering the battlefield with hazards. Those going against them need to think carefully when picking any ofthe boons inHades 2or its predecessor, as they’ll need ones with the perfect balance of defensive and offensive abilities to overcome either obstacle.
Whileevery boss inHades 2’s early accessstate is difficult, Chronos is usually at the top as the most challenging. Both he and Hades from the previous title offer a unique fight that will test everything players have managed to learn and attain throughout their journey. There is also the possibility of Chronos surpassing his son in terms of difficulty, as Supergiant Games could decide to make him stronger in the sequel’s full release. Until then, his current state will have to be the point of comparison used towards his son.
