《聖鬥士星矢：冥王十二宮篇》（聖闘士星矢 冥王ハーデス十二宮編 / Saint Seiya: The Hades）是由Dimps開發、萬代（Bandai）發行，於 2006年在PlayStation 2平台推出的格鬥動作遊戲。作為《聖鬥士星矢：聖域十二宮篇》的續作，延續原作漫畫與動畫的劇情，聚焦於「冥王篇：聖域篇」，描寫黃金聖鬥士與冥界勢力的激烈對抗。遊戲針對前作的戰鬥系統進行優化，並新增冥界鬥士作為可操作角色，讓玩家能夠深入體驗這場關乎生死的聖戰。

劇情模式忠實改編動畫「冥王篇：聖域篇」，講述冥王哈迪斯派遣其手下—包括復活的黃金聖鬥士撒加、修羅與卡妙—進攻聖域，試圖奪取雅典娜的性命。面對這場突如其來的危機，青銅聖鬥士星矢、紫龍、冰河、瞬與一輝再度挺身而出，阻止冥界勢力的入侵。戰鬥過程中，他們將與墮落的黃金聖鬥士激戰，並逐步揭開冥界大軍的真正目的。最終，雅典娜親自做出重大決斷，以阻止哈迪斯的陰謀，推動故事邁向高潮。本作不僅重現動畫中的經典戰役，還搭配過場動畫與角色對話，強化劇情張力，使人能夠更加沉浸在這場震撼的戰爭之中。

戰鬥系統方面，延續《聖鬥士星矢：聖域十二宮篇》的3D格鬥玩法，自由操控角色進行近身格鬥、遠距離小宇宙攻擊，並施展華麗的必殺技。小宇宙能量槽依舊是戰鬥的關鍵，當能量累積至一定程度時，可發動角色的代表性必殺技，例如星矢的「天馬流星拳」、紫龍的「廬山昇龍霸」、卡妙的「曙光女神之審判」、冥界三巨頭之一的拉達曼提斯的「極樂淨土飛翔」等。還強化「第七感覺醒」系統，當角色生命值過低時，可爆發小宇宙，短時間內獲得攻防加成，使戰鬥充滿翻盤的可能性。此外，改進格鬥節奏，增加反擊與閃避的選項，提升戰鬥的戰略性與操作流暢度。

關卡設計依然以聖域為舞台，但相較前作更加黑暗與詭異，符合「冥王篇」的氛圍。將再次穿越十二宮，但這次的對手是復活的黃金聖鬥士與哈迪斯麾下的冥界鬥士。戰鬥不僅限於黃金聖鬥士，還包括冥界三巨頭拉達曼提斯、米諾斯與艾亞哥斯等強敵。部分關卡設計忠於動畫，例如與雙子座撒加的戰鬥中會出現幻象干擾，與處女座沙加的對決則需在其強大招式「天舞寶輪」的限制下戰鬥。最終關卡則是與冥王哈迪斯本尊的決戰，必須全力以赴，發揮所有技巧才能戰勝這位最強大的敵人。

畫面方面，延續Cel-Shading 技術，使角色建模更貼近動畫風格，但在光影效果與細節表現上有所提升。戰鬥中的特效更加華麗，必殺技施放時會有震撼的鏡頭運鏡與慢動作演出，使打擊感更具臨場感。音樂方面，沿用《聖鬥士星矢》動畫的經典配樂，並搭配新編曲，使戰鬥與劇情的氛圍更加熱血與史詩級震撼。角色語音則依然由動畫原版聲優擔綱，增強更深的沉浸感。

市場評價方面，在發售後受到粉絲的熱烈支持，尤其是劇情忠實度高、角色還原度佳，讓許多《聖鬥士星矢》迷感到滿意。新增的冥界鬥士與優化的戰鬥系統讓遊戲性比前作更具深度，不再只是單純的格鬥，而是更有策略性的戰鬥體驗。然而，部分媒體與玩家認為遊戲仍然存在一些問題，例如角色招式組合略顯單調，部分AI設定不平衡，導致某些敵人過於強大，而某些角色的攻擊判定則顯得不夠公平。此外，劇情模式的流程較短，導致耐玩度稍嫌不足，令部分玩家感到遺憾。儘管如此，仍然被視為PS2平台上最優秀的《聖鬥士星矢》改編遊戲之一。

總結來說，《聖鬥士星矢：冥王十二宮篇》是成功再現動畫「冥王篇」的格鬥動作遊戲，無論是在劇情呈現、戰鬥系統，還是角色重現方面都表現出色。對於《聖鬥士星矢》的粉絲來說，提供激動人心的黃金聖鬥士與冥界鬥士之戰，親身體驗這場史詩級的聖戰。即使存在一些細節上的不足，但作為粉絲向作品，本作依舊值得收藏與回味。

Saint Seiya: The Hades – Chapter Sanctuary (聖闘士星矢 冥王ハーデス十二宮編) is a fighting action game developed by Dimps and published by Bandai. It was released in 2006 for the PlayStation 2. As the sequel to Saint Seiya: The Sanctuary, this game continues the storyline from the original manga and anime, focusing on the Hades Chapter: Sanctuary Arc, which depicts the intense battle between the Gold Saints and the forces of the Underworld. The game improves upon the battle system of its predecessor and introduces new playable characters from the Underworld Army, allowing players to fully experience this life-and-death holy war.

The Story Mode faithfully adapts the Hades Chapter: Sanctuary Arc from the anime. It follows the plot where Hades sends his forces, including the resurrected Gold Saints Saga, Shura, and Camus, to invade the Sanctuary in an attempt to take Athena’s life. In response to this unexpected crisis, the Bronze Saints—Seiya, Shiryu, Hyoga, Shun, and Ikki—rise up once more to stop the invasion. Throughout the battles, they face the fallen Gold Saints and gradually uncover the true purpose of Hades’ army. In the climax, Athena herself makes a crucial decision to thwart Hades’ plan, driving the story toward an epic conclusion. The game not only faithfully recreates the anime’s iconic battles but also enhances the storytelling with in-game cutscenes and character dialogues, immersing players further in this dramatic war.

Combat System

The game retains the 3D fighting gameplay from Saint Seiya: The Sanctuary, allowing players to freely control their characters in melee combat, execute long-range Cosmo attacks, and unleash spectacular special moves. The Cosmo energy gauge remains a key battle mechanic; when charged to a certain level, characters can perform their signature moves, such as Seiya’s Pegasus Meteor Fist, Shiryu’s Rozan Rising Dragon, Camus’ Aurora Execution, and Rhadamanthys’ Greatest Caution. Additionally, the Seventh Sense Awakening system has been enhanced—when a character's health is critically low, they can unleash an explosive surge of Cosmo, gaining temporary boosts in attack and defense, making comebacks possible. The game also refines the combat pace, adding counterattacks and dodge mechanics to increase strategic depth and improve fluidity in battles.

Stage Design

The game’s stages remain set in the Sanctuary, but the atmosphere is darker and more ominous compared to its predecessor, in line with the Hades Chapter. Players will once again traverse the Twelve Temples, but this time, the enemies include the resurrected Gold Saints and Hades' Underworld warriors. Battles are not limited to the Gold Saints; the Three Judges of the Underworld—Rhadamanthys, Minos, and Aiacos—also serve as formidable foes. Some stages incorporate unique mechanics from the anime, such as visual distortions during the battle against Gemini Saga and the restrictions imposed by Virgo Shaka’s powerful technique, Tenbu Horin. The final stage pits players against Hades himself, where they must utilize all their skills and strategies to defeat the ultimate enemy.

Graphics and Sound

The game continues to use Cel-Shading technology, making character models closely resemble their anime counterparts while improving lighting effects and details. Special effects during battles are more visually striking, and special moves feature dynamic camera work and slow-motion sequences, enhancing the impact of attacks. The soundtrack includes classic music from the Saint Seiya anime along with newly arranged tracks, creating an intense and epic atmosphere for battles and story sequences. The game also retains the original anime voice cast, further enhancing immersion for fans.

Reception and Market Response

Upon release, the game received enthusiastic support from Saint Seiya fans, particularly for its faithful adaptation of the story and accurate character portrayals. The addition of Underworld warriors and improvements to the battle system made the gameplay deeper and more strategic compared to its predecessor. However, some media outlets and players pointed out a few flaws, such as limited move variety for characters, imbalanced AI, where certain enemies were overly powerful, while some attack hitboxes felt unfair. Additionally, the story mode was relatively short, slightly affecting the game's replay value, which left some players disappointed. Nevertheless, it is still regarded as one of the best Saint Seiya adaptations on the PS2.

Conclusion

Saint Seiya: The Hades – Chapter Sanctuary is a successful adaptation of the Hades Chapter anime, excelling in storytelling, combat mechanics, and character accuracy. For fans of Saint Seiya, this game delivers an exhilarating clash between the Gold Saints and Underworld warriors, allowing players to personally experience this epic holy war. While some minor flaws exist, as a fan-oriented title, this game remains a must-have for collectors and a nostalgic experience worth revisiting.