author: Paul Wozniak
Hades. Best low-spec games for laptops and low-end PCs
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What is Hades?
Hades appeared back in 2018 in early access on the Epic Games Store platform. In late 2019, it also made its way in the same form to Steam for an official debut on September 17, 2020. And it wasn't until the full release of this title that it gained its well-deserved popularity. The release from the developers from the Supergiant Games studio is a roguelike game, in which players assume the role of Zagreus, the son of Hades known from Greek mythology, and try to escape from the underground world of the dead.
This task, however, turns out to be much more difficult than our protagonist could have anticipated, requiring him to repeat the escape attempt over and over again. Defeats, however, are a great opportunity to learn and gain experience - along with them, players learn not only new game mechanics, but also gain useful resources to improve their skills. Additionally, before each escape attempt we are given a choice of weapons featuring different play styles, and during the adventure the Greek gods help us by offering various bonuses that make each approach unique.
Who is Hades for?
Hades is a great game, not only for fans of roguelikes. The game can also appeal to those who appreciate an interesting narrative - we have a very well presented universe here, and the form of gameplay itself was even justified by the story. It also features many well-written characters from the Greek mythology and sensational dialogues. Besides, fans of fast and dynamic games will feel at home.
Minimum Requirements:
- CPU: Dual Core 2.4 GHz
- GPU: a card with at least 1 GB of VRAM and DirectX 10 support
- RAM: 4 GB
Spiritfarer
What is Spiritfarer?
Spiritfarer is mainly an economic strategy in which you play the role of a carrier of souls of the dead and help them reach the afterlife. In the meantime, we help them with their final errands, befriend them, and learn their stories. We spend a large part of the game on board of our own boat, which we improve as time goes by. In addition to helping the dead, a number of additional tasks await the players, including gathering collectibles and consumables, cooking, fishing, growing plants or weaving. Beautiful, hand-drawn graphics and atmospheric music make the experience even more enjoyable.
Who is Spiritfarer for?
Anyone looking for original stories and an engaging atmosphere in a video game should definitely reach for Spiritfarer. Under the guise of a simple game about managing a boat and working as a carrier of souls, there is much more to it than that. As time goes on, we learn the fate of the dead we have chosen to help, and we even begin to become attached to them, only to eventually part with them at the gates of the afterlife. These moments are filled with emotion and unique stories, which only enhances the experience. The fans of additional activities and simple tasks will not be bored either.
Minimum Requirements:
- CPU: Dual Core 3.0 GHz
- GPU: a card with at least 1 GB of VRAM and DirectX 10 support
- RAM: 4 GB