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August 2017
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Incredible visuals and audio
Brutal and kinetic melee combat
Clever perspective-based puzzles
Immersive storytelling that could only work in games
Published: 2017-08-08, Author: Johnny , review by: eurogamer.net
Abstract: Doubt and uncertainty are, I think, very difficult things to accurately portray in video games. We're used to the idea that an encounter, a mission or a shot may not go our way but, in a medium that by design requires us to succeed, the idea that we may n...
Incredible visuals and audio, Brutal and kinetic melee combat, Clever perspective-based puzzles, Immersive storytelling that could only work in games
Action takes time to warm up, Be prepared to discover things for yourself
Hellblade triumphs equally as action game, mythic quest and psychological character study, bringing together some amazing visuals, great performances and ingenious design. It's short-lived but perfectly paced with a blend of action and puzzles that grows...
Dark and disturbing story, Brilliant performances, World-altering puzzles, Gorgeous animation
Obtuse design choices later on, Combat gets repetitive
Buy Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice if you're looking for deeper meaning in your action games. Don't buy it if you're just looking for an excuse to cut baddies down to size...
Abstract: On the surface, Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice is an action game where you play the role of a grieving Celtic warrior on a quest to free her lover Dillion's soul from hell after he was brutally murdered by Viking raiders. In truth, though, it's a great deal...
Masterful voice performances and binaural audio design, Depictions of psychosis are researched and impactful, Hellish yet beautiful world, Combat is fluid and fun...
but detracts from the game's focused exploration, Lorestones are a burden to find
Hellblade could have been carried alone by its insanely beautiful graphics and standout voice performances -- some of the best of 2017 -- but while these scenarios were always refreshing interruptions from long, meditative walks through Helheim, they dist...
Published: 2017-08-15, Author: David , review by: gamecrate.com
Mental illness is a seldom discussed and often misunderstood topic. While Hellblade is far from a direct and immediate exploration of psychosis and how it affects people, it uses a powerful narrative mixed with symbolic gameplay elements to weave a tale o...
Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice is every bit as vicious, epic and dramatic as its predecessors in the Ninja Theory library, but interweaving a delicate storyline through simple, yet ruthless mechanics makes it one of the most visceral portrayals of psycholog...
