Crunch Time is the fourth of the five Challenges of Hades. Here, Kratos must destroy all the objects in the room using any means necessary. Making use of the sixty seconds granted is utmost in importance. The objects range from small pedestals, to petrified bodies, to Gorgon head statues, which emanate a petrification beam. Using the Gauntlet of Zeus is the only way to destroy the Statue of Hades in the front of the room, as well as the Gorgon heads.
Restrictions[]
- Time limit of 60 seconds.
Strategy[]
The player has a very strict time limit and many objects placed around the map. It is best to start the Challenge by using the Efreet to destroy the statues circling Kratos (Avoid tapping the O button as this consumes time). Although a bit of a slow start, it is an efficient way to destroy multiple statues at once. From there the player should use the Gauntlet of Zeus and utilize Olympic Thunder (Air) to the best of their ability. Advance by through the map by jumping and slamming objects, preferably as many objects as possible within the radius.
The Medusa Heads and Hero Statues should be broken in duos. Position yourself between them (and if possible small objects) to break both at once. Two charged blasts should suffice to destroy both. The Statue of Hades will require more damage to break. Try to hit it along the Hero Statues at the sides and then finish it off quick and continue with the rest.
Time is very tight, and this challenge might get failed multiple times. Trial and Error will likely be needed to succeed. It is recommended the player defines a route and circle the map from there for more efficiency.