Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice

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  1. aditya1101
    Dec 22, 2020
    9
    Loved this game and it's use of audio to simulate psychosis for the player. There are some weak areas in the game but overall it was a super unique, super compelling experience and I'm really glad I decided to pick this game up and give it a try
  2. DmitryKuzmin
    Dec 6, 2020
    10
    Hello, Friends,
    Maybe it’s too late since the game was launched something 3 or 4 years ago. However, I’ve just found it and for around a week I’ve been under the impression. So, keeping in mind coming part 2, maybe for someone my review will be interesting.
    My idea in couple words: Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice is a piece of art. [Not for everyone] Let us look deeper into the    Hello, Friends,
    Maybe it’s too late since the game was launched something 3 or 4 years ago. However, I’ve just found it and for around a week I’ve been under the impression. So, keeping in mind coming part 2, maybe for someone my review will be interesting.
    My idea in couple words: Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice is a piece of art.

    [Not for everyone]

    Let us look deeper into the essential of art. Actually, every piece of art can’t exist without person or observer, who can understand the piece of art and maybe be impressed. Lat’s imagine a book with the best Shakespearean tragedy in empty room. Is it a piece of art or a dirty paper? I think, the second one… subject to lack of observer, who would be able not just to read, but understand the greatness of art.
    And I really don’t want to describe here the right setting, the right music etc. which create the right atmosphere. Just beg you to be the right kind of observer with intention to understand and empathize.

    [Right size]

    Very possible be the game longer it wouldn’t be better, like a small and tasty candy: one is good, but twenty…) It wouldn’t be possible enjoy the game let say 50 hours with the same quests and fights. However, the shorter timing wouldn’t reveal Senua’s story at all and number of fights would be too small. So the size is perfectly right ;)

    [Human after all]

    I think the reason, why Senua’s story is so easy to believe and to empathize, is the fact that she is so normal. I mean, yes, she’s not quite healthy with these voices and so on. But you see, she is not hyper sexual female with lack of clothes, hyper lips and hyper boobs (though Ms Juergens is pretty enough) and nor hyper cocky with ton of equipment, armor and magic abilities – just normal human being with story, quest, experience and emotions. She is afraid, full of doubts, needing support – exactly like all of us. So you truly want to believe, want her to succeed in the quest and feel really relieved at the end.

    [More than a game]

    If you see, you’ll find out that true piece of art isn’t just thing in itself. The picture of one of the famous Russian artists “The Apotheosis of War” is not just a picture of pile of skulls. It is something bigger, which you may or may not see and understand: story, exhortation, invocation… Likewise Hellblade seems to tell something more than just a story of one person. I think I can’t explain exactly what it gave me personally… Maybe understanding that avoiding negative emotions is not the right behavioral pattern… Or that when life is hitting you and breaking your sword – it’s far from the end of the story… Or that fear and doubts are totally OK but again not the right reason to turn back. Anyway, I hope you’ll find something for you personally and bring it outside the game setting.

    [Social enterprise]

    And couple words I’d like to add in favor of Ninja Theory. Dealing with the problem of mental decease, no doubt, changes a lot of lives in a positive way, bringing something valuable for society in general and making this world better. What the art should do.

    Thank you if you read up to this point) And hope you’ll enjoy the game!    … Expand
  3. OldManGamerOMG
    Dec 4, 2020
    10
    This is a good psychological game, with many well designed puzzles. The graphics are among the best I have seen in gaming, and the combat is simplistic and fun. The story is well written, with excellent voice acting.

    This game does give a lot to think about. How much it reaches you might depend on how much you have dealt with or are dealing with in life. While I do not have the form of    This is a good psychological game, with many well designed puzzles. The graphics are among the best I have seen in gaming, and the combat is simplistic and fun. The story is well written, with excellent voice acting.

    This game does give a lot to think about. How much it reaches you might depend on how much you have dealt with or are dealing with in life. While I do not have the form of mental illness that Senua demonstrates, from the many dark times I have faced in my life, I find many relatable aspects to the psychological struggle. I have long since looked forward to my last day.

    There is a sequel to this game coming out, which looks phenomenal, and I intend on supporting it with my little part of purchasing the game. I consider this game a must play experience, but recommend taking time to enjoy it. Don't use a walkthrough or guide unless you are really stuck. Nothing in this game is truly taxing that you should spoil the story.    … Expand
  4. shatarah
    Dec 2, 2020
    8
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  5. RockerKR
    Nov 26, 2020
    7
    lllllllllllllllllllllllllll Great Climate lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll
  6. ErayTellezi
    Nov 17, 2020
    8
    Karakterin oyunculuğu ve yüz mimikleri olarak oynadığım en iyi oyun olabilir. Bunun yanında hikayesi, atmosferi ve çok iyi verdiği psikoz hissi ile oldukça etkileyici bir oyun. Combat'ı vasat altında maalesef.
  7. ghosttoyou
    Nov 16, 2020
    7
    7/10..................................................................................
  8. paulonoob4ever
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    História emocionante, fiquei muito intrigado e maratonei 2 vezes o jogo.
    Ótimo conjunto da história, trilha, atuação e gameplay.
  9. kimi1775
    Nov 9, 2020
    8
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  10. Meeplivd
    Nov 8, 2020
    9
    Un juegazo! Audífonos indispensables para disfrutar la experiencia. Lo disfrute mucho en pc, no le pongo un 10 por la duración y algunas mecánicas muy repetitivas, pero en general muy buen juego.
  11. Alexander_1996
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    "Videogames ARE art!"
    It is the first title I gave a shot about which I have hardly ever heard anything about but which ended up to be the one of the greatest I have ever stumbled upon. Sometimes when people say "Videogames are art" you understand that while it is definitely true some games are more "art" than others. For example games like DotA or Fortnite are actually more sport    "Videogames ARE art!"
    It is the first title I gave a shot about which I have hardly ever heard anything about but which ended up to be the one of the greatest I have ever stumbled upon. Sometimes when people say "Videogames are art" you understand that while it is definitely true some games are more "art" than others. For example games like DotA or Fortnite are actually more sport disciplines and literal games in its classic sense than art. Then games like CoD, Far Cry, GTA, Fallout and Assassin's Creed are somewhere in the middle. Then there are games which I can't even call "videogames". While for games like "The Walking Dead", "Life is Strange" and "Detroit: Become Human" we came up with a perfect term - 'an interactive drama', for games like "Firewatch" or "Hellblade" we still have to come up with a better word for these 100% pieces of art. I just don't want to use the same word to describe products like "Hellblade" and "Forza Horizon". Don't get me wrong, "Forza Horizon" is a great game but the problem is "Hellblade" isn't a game - it is an experience, it is a story, it is a challenge, it is a puzzle, it is art.

    "Hellblade" is perfect. It has perfect audio design. Perfect visuals which are worth to be called next-gen-ish - the main charachrer doesn't even look like an in-game charachter. I bet if someone saw her without knowing it is a videogame he would certainly think she is a real person. Your monster-enemies look as good as they only can look - and it all was produced by independent developers with a budget many times less than major AAA projects have. The absence of any HUD feels fresh, immersive and brave. The developers don't consider their cunsomers stupid which is really rare in videogame industry nowadays. The story this game tells or to put it more correctly THE WAY the story is told is worth to be praised not just by gaming community but by cinematography experts as well.

    "Hellblade" is intense. This game will make you burst into tears in one way or another. I personally cried a couple of times after beating some of the toughest challenges. You know, that sort of crying people get into after being milliseconds or millimeters away from death. Some levels are just morbidly dificult and can feel like a dead end through which you will never get pass through and considering the fact you are sure all your progress will be lost after a certain amount of failures the experience can get pretty intense and stressful (no joke - I don't think I will ever decide to go through Hellblade ever again just because how stressful it gets sometimes). Senua is going through hell - and you are with her.    … Expand
  12. llow
    Oct 8, 2020
    10
    This game is an absolute masterpiece. The story is immersive from the very opening credits. The combat is not complicated but is very enjoyable and each boss fight has a unique challenge to overcome. The environments and storytelling are what shine the most and I can't understate how amazing the game is.

    The story telling is perfect and tackles a subject that very few in entertainment    This game is an absolute masterpiece. The story is immersive from the very opening credits. The combat is not complicated but is very enjoyable and each boss fight has a unique challenge to overcome. The environments and storytelling are what shine the most and I can't understate how amazing the game is.

    The story telling is perfect and tackles a subject that very few in entertainment do and do well. I suggest playing only a few hours at a time as you experience what the Senua experiences and it can be a bit overwhelming. It took me about 6 hours total to get through in three sittings.    … Expand
  13. mohammad-gh
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    This game was so good and so sad It was amazing and made me cry at the end
    If you have fillings you should play it otherwise you should not
  14. Donnattelli
    Oct 4, 2020
    9
    Underrated game, the combat is unique and doesn't have a hud wich is great, the multi enemy combat is the best ive seen from other games nowadays, the bosses are also really good and the story is incredible and well told, you have many storys told by different people about a world full of gods, recomend
  15. headspacej
    Aug 24, 2020
    8
    This is an incredible experience, but I'm not so sure that it's an incredible game. 10/10 on the visuals, voices, and exploration of psychosis. Maybe 6/10 for the puzzles and combat? At some point you realize that the only way to survive is to dodge continuously, trying to get a whack in here and there. Multiple enemies were basically hopeless. On the other hand, I haven't played a gameThis is an incredible experience, but I'm not so sure that it's an incredible game. 10/10 on the visuals, voices, and exploration of psychosis. Maybe 6/10 for the puzzles and combat? At some point you realize that the only way to survive is to dodge continuously, trying to get a whack in here and there. Multiple enemies were basically hopeless. On the other hand, I haven't played a game that has stuck with me like this one, forcing me to think about it weeks later. Flawed masterpiece, perhaps.… Expand
  16. sanchouz
    Aug 20, 2020
    7
    Very special experience. The sound and music outstanding - recommended to use headphones. The game-play is little bit slow - good mix between puzzles and fights that are tough. The plot for my view is not so interesting so i found my self not even listening to Brut at some point of the game.
  17. MaxmilianKohler
    Aug 19, 2020
    5
    Mouse movement sucks no matter what. And at some points it drastically increases your mouse movement.

    Don't mind a story-heavy game. Not a fan of the symbol matching. Not a fan of the fighting. You have to guess what buttons and combos of buttons they want you to press at what points. And it completely locks your movement and vision. There are some things that are buggy. Like I    Mouse movement sucks no matter what. And at some points it drastically increases your mouse movement.

    Don't mind a story-heavy game.

    Not a fan of the symbol matching.

    Not a fan of the fighting. You have to guess what buttons and combos of buttons they want you to press at what points. And it completely locks your movement and vision.

    There are some things that are buggy. Like I lined up the right signals but it doesn't register.

    Found the symbol stuff boring, and the fighting was repetitive, boring, restrictive, and tedious. That's most of the game right there, so I uninstalled early on.    … Expand
  18. Matusiowo
    Aug 16, 2020
    6
    + Emotionally greatly developed with fantastic dubbing
    + Cool idea of puzzle by matching visually the environment to a symbol
    + Interesting main character with incorporation of psychotic reality + Fighting feels good mechanically (though it's not huge part of the game) +/- Surprising handling of ending with mixed feelings towards it - Very narrow variety of what player can do. It    + Emotionally greatly developed with fantastic dubbing
    + Cool idea of puzzle by matching visually the environment to a symbol
    + Interesting main character with incorporation of psychotic reality
    + Fighting feels good mechanically (though it's not huge part of the game)

    +/- Surprising handling of ending with mixed feelings towards it

    - Very narrow variety of what player can do. It feels more like watching a movie with a walking simulator
    - Repetetiveness with puzzles and mostly are about running around    … Expand
  19. Alentejano
    Aug 9, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The story is really well executed (especially with what it has to say about perspective) with one of the best audio designs in video game, a great soundtrack and an amazing performance by the lead actress. It's not a horror game but there are sections of the game that are terrifying and rely on your hearing to get to somewhere safe. The only negatives I can think of is that sometimes the puzzles can get a bit repetitive and the live action parts can be a bit cheesy.… Expand
  20. mikowhynot
    Aug 7, 2020
    5
    PROS:
    very nice overall artstyle
    interesting camera action
    decent fight system

    CONS:
    uninteresting, empty story
    linear to the bone
    repeatable puzzles
  21. pooyamaz
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    the game is fantastic. fights are very pleasant. the story is pretty incredible. sounds and graphics are great. I literally can't say anything bad about it.
  22. P1oN4ik
    Jul 25, 2020
    8
    A very pleasant game, which, against the background of all games in the Scandinavian setting, is aimed at acquaintance with the inner world of one of the inhabitants of that time, as for me.
  23. haarleeey
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    La ambientación es brutal y te mete muchísimo en el juego. Tiene puzzles interesantes y la historia está muy bien
  24. dmedd6
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    If you love games that are fun to play, exciting, engaging, and have a compelling story with an ending that even makes a tiny bit of sense, this game is not for you.
    There is no HUD and no tutorial. The game does not explain how to play itself, it literally turns you loose in Hell and says - here you are, have fun getting killed over and over and over and over again until you either    If you love games that are fun to play, exciting, engaging, and have a compelling story with an ending that even makes a tiny bit of sense, this game is not for you.
    There is no HUD and no tutorial. The game does not explain how to play itself, it literally turns you loose in Hell and says - here you are, have fun getting killed over and over and over and over again until you either figure out the basic gameplay mechanics which we could have explained to you but don't, because fun, or you rage pause and look up a walkthrough online.
    The combat is repetitive and frustrating. It makes no attempt to be anything other than a mindless button masher with an added step or two whenever you face a brute or a boss. There is no stealth, only one weapon, and a slow-motion bullet time effect that I didn't even know existed until I was 2/3 of the way through the game, because as I mentioned before, there is no tutorial or guide.
    The puzzles aren't so much puzzles. None of them require you to think in order to solve them, they simply require that you have patience, which was already wearing thin for me with this game very early on. You don't feel smart, like you just solved something. 90% of it is just you walking around until you've found the correct spot to stand in and press a button. Sometimes, they make the puzzles more layered by giving you two or three spots to stand in and press a button before you advance. Again, patience, not intelligence opens the door to the next area.
    Because there is no map, no guide points, no items in the world to indicate which direction to go, I frequently got lost and spent a lot of time just wandering around not knowing what I was looking for. I don't expect a game to hold my hand, but it's got to at LEAST give me an objective and a direction to walk in.
    The story started out 10/10. I was instantly engaged by the opening cutscene and playing as a Celtic warrioress on a path to save the soul of her beloved on a journey through Hell. This is really f***ing cool, I'm totally on board. Slowly though, I started to realize that there would be no engaging narrative, no satisfying conclusion, no real character development. It makes a heavy handed point of being an avant garde piece of abstract fiction in which the "message" they're trying to convey (mental illness is difficult - oh really?) comes at the expense of a cogent narrative in which a character has a want, but they are having trouble getting it, and we are tuned in to see whether they get it or not, watching them grow and change along the way. You know, the literal core of a good story.
    In short, not for a single moment after the first chapter was I looking forward to what was going to happen next, or having fun doing what I was doing at that time. I only finished the game because I paid for it and I'm cheap.
    Because I couldn't skip the end credits, I ctrl-alt-deleted to close the program and immediately uninstalled it because I'm never, ever going to even feel tempted to play it again. It was hands down one of the worst video games ever. I totally get why it has a high critic score, because critics are hacks, but the high user score blows my mind. I thought the general public was smarter than this.
    Pros: It looks AMAZING. But then again, show me a game made in the last decade that doesn't look amazing. Of course it looks amazing. Who cares?
    Save your money and just go back and replay Skyrim as a female Nord.    … Expand
  25. SkinBintin
    Jun 27, 2020
    8
    The visuals are absolutely stunning. The story draws you in and remains captivating right to the end... especially if you explore the environments and unlock all the runes talking about the mythology behind it all.

    The only real downside is the rather repetitive boring combat. Bosses are a little different, but you quickly learn their patterns and dispatch them easily as a result.    The visuals are absolutely stunning. The story draws you in and remains captivating right to the end... especially if you explore the environments and unlock all the runes talking about the mythology behind it all.

    The only real downside is the rather repetitive boring combat. Bosses are a little different, but you quickly learn their patterns and dispatch them easily as a result.

    The story, graphics and atmosphere absolutely make up for the dull combat.

    Played it a week or two ago, and it captured me so much, I've been reading mythology books since trying to learn more. Can't wait to play the sequel later this year!    … Expand
  26. zzz_DeV1L_zzz
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    Good story, design, sounds. This all conveys the story very well. But unfortunately the incredibly bad gameplay will lower my rating. The puzzles are not bad, but their diversity is not enough. Fights are just disgusting, they follow the same pattern, you can not change the appearance of the camera. In the middle of the game, there was already a feeling to skip all the gameplay and justGood story, design, sounds. This all conveys the story very well. But unfortunately the incredibly bad gameplay will lower my rating. The puzzles are not bad, but their diversity is not enough. Fights are just disgusting, they follow the same pattern, you can not change the appearance of the camera. In the middle of the game, there was already a feeling to skip all the gameplay and just listen to the story. As for me, the developers should have made a film on this, and if you make a game, then with good gameplay. Unfortunately 8, it would be a movie, put 10.… Expand
  27. bmullenbach
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This game will not be for everyone. It is a slow burn, and you will have to put a lot of yourself into it to get something out of it. That being said, it is one of the most meaningful experiences I have ever had with a piece of entertainment. The puzzles and combat themselves are good enough, but the sights, the sounds, the story, and the emotion are second to none.
  28. Bobrovschi
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Take a look Naughty Dog, beautiful story game with a strong female protagonist should be like this masterpiece.
  29. ahrek
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    a great example of the superiority of gaming storytelling. excellent game. would say it is a nordic Dante's Inferno with the style and mechanics of Ryse: Son of Rome.
  30. Manchosuarez
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    Great audiovisual experience with a compliant gameplay but lacking in mechanics, nevertheless a great success on the part of Ninja Theory in portraying the problems of Senua's mental problems.
  31. Lolpolol
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    Not without a flaw, but it's an incredibly touching story with great catharsis and interesting variety of ways of engaging with the player
  32. AntiqueOne
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    Atmosphere, voices, graphics made to make you delusional. It is a great story and really moving game. If only gameplay especially combat mechanics were a bit better.
  33. waverfader
    Jun 20, 2020
    5
    great graphics, beautiful environment, boring game. insanely repetitive combat and some of the most tedious and boring game mechanics ever conceived.
  34. aes23
    Jun 17, 2020
    9
    This game is kind of a game changer when you know the budget it was made with. I found the animations to be even better than even some more recent games made with higher budgets.

    The voices are very well thought in a sense that it serves the story, the character's characterization and even the gameplay when they warn you about a opponent in your back, combat is very pleasing, almost    This game is kind of a game changer when you know the budget it was made with. I found the animations to be even better than even some more recent games made with higher budgets.

    The voices are very well thought in a sense that it serves the story, the character's characterization and even the gameplay when they warn you about a opponent in your back, combat is very pleasing, almost similar to the witcher 3, you can feel like a dancer with swords when you fight.

    Puzzles are also clever and well thought.

    Sound design and music are also top notch. It's definitely a game that stays in your mind for a long time and again, when you consider the "small" budget they had, they put to shame many many many other games.

    9/10    … Expand
  35. efekandemiroz
    May 20, 2020
    7
    Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice has really different taste. You experience completely something different. The atmosphere, story, gameplay, graphics & audios… Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice has proved us, an indie game can compete with AAA productions. There are some facts which I really liked about this game. However, there are also things which bothered me.

    The atmosphere of this game is    Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice has really different taste. You experience completely something different. The atmosphere, story, gameplay, graphics & audios… Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice has proved us, an indie game can compete with AAA productions. There are some facts which I really liked about this game. However, there are also things which bothered me.

    The atmosphere of this game is completely amazing. Senua has psychosis and she copes with inner voices. All the voices you hear during the game, feels you perfectly uncomfortable, they have adapted really well. Designing of the environment, the quality of the graphics and audios, puts you into the middle of the atmosphere and let you feel it deeply.

    The story is neither an epic story nor the worst. It is just fine, could be better though. It doesn’t make you bored but also doesn’t make you excited either.

    The biggest problem is game-play. Although the combat sequences are pretty satisfying, variety of the enemies are not enough at all. In the very beginning I thought that, puzzles have designed really wisely then I have realized that is completely repetitive. What I mean is, you do almost the same puzzles from the beginning till the end.

    As a summary, Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice provides an amazing experience with good price. I believe that everyone should play and experience it.    … Expand
  36. cadu_sg
    May 16, 2020
    10
    I really wish I could forget this game, so I could play it again for the first time. But unfortunately, playing this game was an unforgettable experience.
  37. bancandrei
    May 16, 2020
    6
    For a game developed by a small studio it looks amazing. Unfortunately it is also very boring and repetitive. Couldn't get into the combat. But if you find the flow you will be rewarded with a tight original experience, which brings you some joy of exploration
  38. Alenori
    May 12, 2020
    9
    As someone who has interacted with closely, and spent time with people who have psychosis, this game is a great representation. Players expecting this game to be like any others fail to see how this game is independent of any other Ninja Theory games. Every part of this game regarding puzzles, challenges, and areas are worked around the psychosis that Senua faces. Combat is good, theAs someone who has interacted with closely, and spent time with people who have psychosis, this game is a great representation. Players expecting this game to be like any others fail to see how this game is independent of any other Ninja Theory games. Every part of this game regarding puzzles, challenges, and areas are worked around the psychosis that Senua faces. Combat is good, the puzzles are implemented in a good fashion albeit some issues with them at times, and the areas that Senua faces bring into the fold or even exacerbate the areas of psychosis Senua suffers.

    This isn't a movie, it is a journey, they player isn't meant to feel like this is just another game, from the way Ninja Theory sets the camera, slightly off-putting the players giving them a sense of unease, the voices, and the Actress whom is one of Ninja Thjeory's own employees.    … Expand
  39. HELLnnan
    May 11, 2020
    5
    Looking for a good gameplay? AVOID!
    First of all: THIS IS A STORYTELLING GAME, JUST THAT.
    I'm somebody who looks for a good gameplay, so that is one of the most boring games ever. For the ones who don't like games story, like me(because I have Shakespeare's books), this is a game you just walk through forests and "viking villages", and solve puzzles which seem to be the same. So, if    Looking for a good gameplay? AVOID!
    First of all: THIS IS A STORYTELLING GAME, JUST THAT.

    I'm somebody who looks for a good gameplay, so that is one of the most boring games ever.
    For the ones who don't like games story, like me(because I have Shakespeare's books), this is a game you just walk through forests and "viking villages", and solve puzzles which seem to be the same.
    So, if you are a person who usually enjoy stories in games and don't care about a good fighting system, that is your game.
    My rating is not because of the genre, but because you could have good system of combat here.    … Expand
  40. Crimert
    May 8, 2020
    8
    If the puzzles weren't frustrating, I would give 9 out of 10 to this game. Anyway, it was a cool experience for me. I really liked the story-telling, atmosphere, environment and music. 10hrs on record.
  41. Cedoch
    Apr 26, 2020
    9
    Quelle ambiance ! Un jeu singulier qui vaut le détour. Impressionnant. Moins de 10h pour le terminer, mais des bons moments et une grosse ambiance (noire).
  42. praXismaXimus
    Apr 26, 2020
    2
    Unplayable pile of miserable garbage. Nice graphics, TERRIBLE framerate issues - to the point where the game cannot be played. Unfinishable due to these technical issues not present during early game. For any developer, this is completely unacceptable. This game should never have been released in this state.
    The story is simple and unrelentingly miserable. If you get off on death,    Unplayable pile of miserable garbage. Nice graphics, TERRIBLE framerate issues - to the point where the game cannot be played. Unfinishable due to these technical issues not present during early game. For any developer, this is completely unacceptable. This game should never have been released in this state.
    The story is simple and unrelentingly miserable. If you get off on death, sickness, and depression, then this will be right up your alley. Lots of nordic mythology wank for the types that enjoy that sort of thing too. Haven't you always dreamed of playing a heartbroken warrior with schizophrenia that's on a suicide mission while being tortured by memories of their abusive parents. So much fun!
    Puzzles are straightforward perspective challenges without much imagination put into them. Combat is the high point as far as actual gameplay is concerned, but invisible walls constraining you and your dodges while fighting off hordes of enemies is ridiculously bad. One of those games where you'll be yelling "What did I do wrong!?" at the screen because your A button just stops functioning with no indication as to why.
    To sum up, it's a depressing slog of a broken pretty mess. I can't believe anyone who paid for this crap is actually satisfied. What's wrong with you people?    … Expand
  43. Hoegaardener70
    Apr 25, 2020
    3
    I read the overwhelmingly positive reviews, I appreciated the fact that VR was provided for free, and I found graphics and story fascinating. So, the game ticked off all boxes, and many people love it. Unfortunately, I could not since I found the puzzles unengaging and the combat part also unexciting. I forced myself three times for aroud 4h to get into it. May be it works as an emotionalI read the overwhelmingly positive reviews, I appreciated the fact that VR was provided for free, and I found graphics and story fascinating. So, the game ticked off all boxes, and many people love it. Unfortunately, I could not since I found the puzzles unengaging and the combat part also unexciting. I forced myself three times for aroud 4h to get into it. May be it works as an emotional experience for many, but as a game it fell flat on its nose for me.… Expand
  44. fouserd
    Apr 23, 2020
    9
    Alright, full disclosure, I got the game shortly after it came out but kept putting it off due to my first experience with it, but after some of my friends nagged me to finish it, I manage to do so and am very glad I did. This game is not a game per-say. If I had to call it something it would be an Experience or a Simulator. This game is super immersive and the permadeath mechanic makesAlright, full disclosure, I got the game shortly after it came out but kept putting it off due to my first experience with it, but after some of my friends nagged me to finish it, I manage to do so and am very glad I did. This game is not a game per-say. If I had to call it something it would be an Experience or a Simulator. This game is super immersive and the permadeath mechanic makes you care about Senua, I could tell you how many times I got a second wind or a shot of adrenalin when she was on the ground about to get killed. The game is graphically beautiful and audio it's amazing but unfortunately, fame is not for everyone. Senua's story is one that needs to be known especially with the second game coming out.… Expand
  45. Alexb1096
    Apr 19, 2020
    10
    ITALIAN:
    Questo gioco è stato realizzato da soltanto 21 persone ed è un gioco indie, quindi non riesco ad essere totalmente oggettivo e sono obbligato a perdonare alcune minime sbavature che su un altro titolo mi avrebbero portato a dare 4.5 stelle.
    Ora analizzerò il gioco per punti. AUDIO E GRAFICA: Una qualità grafica così elevata è difficile da trovare in titoli AAA, in uno indie    ITALIAN:
    Questo gioco è stato realizzato da soltanto 21 persone ed è un gioco indie, quindi non riesco ad essere totalmente oggettivo e sono obbligato a perdonare alcune minime sbavature che su un altro titolo mi avrebbero portato a dare 4.5 stelle.
    Ora analizzerò il gioco per punti.

    AUDIO E GRAFICA:
    Una qualità grafica così elevata è difficile da trovare in titoli AAA, in uno indie è semplicemente impensabile. I modelli 3D sono semplicemente perfetti, le animazioni sono fluidissime e l'espressività dei volti è impressionante. Una cosa che mi ha stupito poi è l'ottimizzazione, visto che il mio PC non è nuovissimo ma il gioco funziona benissimo anche con impostazioni grafiche al massimo.
    Unico difetto solo alcune texture, soprattutto delle rocce e di alcuni oggetti in legno, che sembrano sgranate.

    Per il comparto audio va detto che non è presente molta musica, se non nel finale, dove comunque, pur non essendo molto azzeccata secondo me, è molto bella.
    Per il resto i suoni sono tutti di ottima qualità, ma sconvolgente è il doppiaggio dei personaggi, in particolar modo quello di Senua.

    GAMEPLAY:
    Molto diverso da come me l'aspettavo, alla fine è un puzzle game alla Rime farcito di elementi action-RPG. Il risultato è piacevole ma non è neanche il suo punto forte.
    Molto belle e difficili invece le battaglie, anche se spesso decontestualizzate e finalizzate solo a rendere più impegnativa l'esperienza di gioco.
    A volte avrei preferito un po' più di mobilità della protagonista, visto che non può saltare, scavalcare e arrampicarsi liberamente.

    STORIA (no spoiler):
    Il vero punto di forza del gioco insieme al comparto grafico. La storia non è mai chiara, ma risulta estremamente empatica. Dopo poco tempo ci si immedesima moltissimo con la protagonista, capendo la sua storia e la sua malattia, nonostante il tutto oscilli tra realtà e fantasia.

    Nel gioco ho trovato solo alcuni piccoli errori, come alcuni oggetti di scena senza collisione, tracce audio che cambiavano attraversando una porta e bug in alcune cut-scene. Visti i problemi di giochi molto più grandi di questo penso che trascurarli non sia un reato.

    VOTO: 10/10 (9/10 se non fosse indie)    … Expand
  46. PublicNuisance
    Apr 19, 2020
    7
    Hellblade was a fantastic experience overall but with a couple very big issues. One major issue with it was was the puzzles. I despised the many puzzles where you had to find a specific rune shape hidden somewhere in the near area. This doesn’t sound bad but it is extremely frustrating when you have found this shape and are focusing on it but the game refuses to recognize this until youHellblade was a fantastic experience overall but with a couple very big issues. One major issue with it was was the puzzles. I despised the many puzzles where you had to find a specific rune shape hidden somewhere in the near area. This doesn’t sound bad but it is extremely frustrating when you have found this shape and are focusing on it but the game refuses to recognize this until you move an inch or two to the right or left to get lined up just how they want it. That and sometimes the shape would not be a static image but you would have to stand in such a way that a couple tree branches form the shape. I was in an angry state by the end as these make up the bulk of the game’s puzzles. The combat itself is fairly good for the most part with the exception of the fact that the game would auto focus on a specific enemy and would switch target when it deemed it best which leaves you open to attack from other sides easier. You can manually switch which enemy you are targeting but I would have preferred that I just have a free camera to attack who I want and am facing. The combat was similar to The Witcher 2 in that you will be dodging and evading a lot of attacks along with parrying and having light and heavy attacks to alternate between. I find this ironic because I hated the combat in The Witcher 2 but didn’t mind the combat in Hellblade. I think it was the lack of magic spells and traps which I didn’t enjoy in Witcher 2. The overall presentation of Hellblade was simply amazing. The music was well used and always fit the mood well. The voice acting was superb by all involved. The facial expressions captured for Senua were the best I have ever seen. The graphics were fantastic, everything from the clothing detail; facial features; world detail; lighting; shadows; all was just top notch and had a great direction to it. In particular there is a scene where you’re supposed to be wading through a bloody river full of corpses in what I can imagine would be representative of “Hell” that was by far the creepiest version of Hell I have ever seen. There was one scene where the lip syncing was mistimed with the voice acting but it only lasted a minute or so. I would have also liked to see an option for a map added or some kind of direction identifier as some parts were very difficult to navigate. I will also say that the representations of auditory and visual hallucinations seemed authentic and well done. I don’t suffer from them myself but I can see why the game has gotten praise for their handling of mental illness. I can say that those I have known that have suffered from depression can relate to your own brain constantly insulting you and taunting you.

    I played Hellblade on Linux. I used Lutris; Wine and DXVK. It never crashed on me and I didn’t notice any bugs or glitches during play. I did notice one small issue where when the game initially launches it doesn’t quite stretch to full-screen but you can just click the screen and it then does. The game uses Unreal Engine 4. The game auto saves and has no manual save option. For the most part this isn’t an issue but there are a few times I would have loved having a manual option. You can change the difficulty setting at any time during play. There are 7 different graphics options as well as a Vsync option. The game recognizes and supports higher refresh rates even though there is no official option. Performance wise the game was usually pretty good but there were frequent drops that were noticeable. The game could go from 144 FPS to 85; back up to 144; down to 18; up to 85; etc. It was stable sometimes but when it wasn’t it would cause some lag that would last 1-3 seconds. When it was stable it was usually in the 80’s. I played using version 1.03 of the game from GOG.

    Disk Space Used: 22.9 GB
    GPU Usage: 67-99 %
    VRAM Usage: 2083-3822 MB
    CPU Usage: 12-37 %
    RAM Usage: 3.2-5.2 GB
    Frame Rate: 2-144 FPS

    While I didn’t enjoy the puzzles or the auto targeting in combat the rest of the game was so good that I still played through it and will recommend it. The story; atmosphere; voice acting; graphics; are all just worth playing and experiencing. I paid $11.29 CAD for Hellblade and feel that was a good price given my issues. Speaking about just the rest of the game though it was easily worth $50 had the puzzles been done differently. I finished the game in 8 hours 13 minutes on normal difficulty.

    My Score: 7/10

    My System:

    AMD Ryzen 5 2600X | 16GB DDR4-3000 CL15 | MSI RX 5700 XT 8GB Gaming X | Mesa 20.0.4 | Samsung 970 Evo Plus 500GB | Manjaro 19.0.2 | Mate 1.24 | Kernel 5.6.5-1-MANJARO | Lutris 0.5.6 | Wine 5.5 | DXVK 1.6    … Expand
  47. aljirik1992
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    С Хель не бахнешь эль... (Hellblade: Senuas Sacrifice)

    Чисто технически HSS выглядит так : "Доберись из точки A в точку B, между ними поочередно закликивай врагов, решай головоломки, клади на лопатки боссов. Будешь много умирать, начнёшь с самого начала."! И Фенрир меня раздери, запуская игру, я хотел проверить последний пункт, ой как хотел, но после первой же смерти это желание    С Хель не бахнешь эль... (Hellblade: Senuas Sacrifice)

    Чисто технически HSS выглядит так : "Доберись из точки A в точку B, между ними поочередно закликивай врагов, решай головоломки, клади на лопатки боссов. Будешь много умирать, начнёшь с самого начала."! И Фенрир меня раздери, запуская игру, я хотел проверить последний пункт, ой как хотел, но после первой же смерти это желание пропало. Если кончина героя в играх "from software" и им подобным, как раз таки схематичная, то в хождении по мукам "Мэла Гибсона без мотни" она - не показатель вашей неопытности, нет! Если Вы без зазрения совести позволяете умереть Сенуа, которой в отличии от охотников, нежити и прочих безжизненных болванчиков, больно от каждого пропущенного удара, то поздравляю, Вы - садист! А если Вы сможете пройти игру за один присест в наушниках и встать после неё, как ни в чём не бывало, то Богиня Хель явно пригласит такого стойкого человека на автепати попить эля из чаш в виде человеческих черепов.
    С виду может показаться, что я, дорогие мои читатели, в открытую оскорбляю вас, за то прошу простить. Однако на самом деле я подвожу к очень важной теме. К тому сколько серьёзных, ЧЕЛОВЕЧЕСКИХ вопросов поднимает игра...    … Expand
  48. muzmuz
    Apr 12, 2020
    7
    A quality game packaged in an affordable price range, with good cutscenes, impressive sound design and enjoyable combat/puzzles which all collectively brings you a distinctively unique experience. Hellblade Senua's Sacrifice is a single-player game that you don't want to miss. Unfortunately, I believe the writing in this game isn't very comprehensive, which embitters the experience forA quality game packaged in an affordable price range, with good cutscenes, impressive sound design and enjoyable combat/puzzles which all collectively brings you a distinctively unique experience. Hellblade Senua's Sacrifice is a single-player game that you don't want to miss. Unfortunately, I believe the writing in this game isn't very comprehensive, which embitters the experience for anyone looking at a game with a generally enjoyable story.… Expand
  49. CyperFly
    Apr 9, 2020
    10
    I love this game, sounds effects, story and graphics 10/10 Senua I LOVE YOU!
  50. JIATNSA
    Apr 4, 2020
    5
    Every great game has that moment where it all comes together to form an unforgettable experience that I will cherish forever. Unfortunately that moment never came with Hellblade and instead I question the priories of Ninja Theory when developing this game. It seems narrative and world building take a larger role in this game compared to others but unfortunately the world building was doneEvery great game has that moment where it all comes together to form an unforgettable experience that I will cherish forever. Unfortunately that moment never came with Hellblade and instead I question the priories of Ninja Theory when developing this game. It seems narrative and world building take a larger role in this game compared to others but unfortunately the world building was done in the most boring way possible. That being said the internal conflict of Senua is an interesting one and is handled fantastically throughout the game.

    Some of the puzzles reminded me of 90's PC puzzle games which would be nice if the puzzles reflected that mentality. Unfortunately most of them are about perspective and looking at a certain area of the environment and while a neat element at times the overuse of them made the gameplay become stale, fast.

    Combat was again, fun at first but doesn't develop into anything mechanically deep like Ninja Theory's previous works and instead resorts to spawning multiple enemies to give a cheap sense of difficulty. If there were more diverse enemy types along with multiple combo's and finishers maybe the combat would be more engaging.

    To conclude, I appreciate what Hellblade stands for in the games industry; it's very rare to see an independent game studio be so ambitious with it's presentation but it lacks in compelling puzzles, combat and at points story.

    5/10    … Expand
  51. JuliMumi
    Mar 8, 2020
    9
    Que juegazo. Lleno de matices, momentos tensos, puzzles sin respuesta aparente. Muy bien logrado, recomendadisimo.
  52. Antros
    Mar 6, 2020
    10
    Amazing Game, has a consistent story with amazing audio features and fantastic acting
  53. Xzenor
    Mar 4, 2020
    9
    Beautiful game. It's a fairly good 3rd person slasher until you put on headphones. With headphones it becomes an experience instead of just a game.
  54. mateusbatatais
    Mar 1, 2020
    4
    Juro que insisti nesse jogo... Aparentemente uma boa história e bom gráficos. Puzzles repetidos e jogabilidade travada. Na minha opinião, so isso nao faz um bom jogo.

    História: 9
    Som: 10
    Jogabilidade: 2
    Gráficos:10
    Diversão: 2
  55. PanMrkvicka
    Feb 12, 2020
    7
    It was an experience to say the least. It looks amazing and the facial animations are gorgeous. Story is great and well written and the voices in your head are amazing idea. Still the setting of north mythology doesnt really fit into this and ending was kind of meh. Story still told a deep message which I like in games you know because games are art. Combat was kind of meh tho, it can lookIt was an experience to say the least. It looks amazing and the facial animations are gorgeous. Story is great and well written and the voices in your head are amazing idea. Still the setting of north mythology doesnt really fit into this and ending was kind of meh. Story still told a deep message which I like in games you know because games are art. Combat was kind of meh tho, it can look cool at times when you know how to play it and it looks cinematic but is too simple and repetitive and not much variety in enemy types.… Expand
  56. gameking
    Feb 11, 2020
    9
    The atmosphere is amazing. You feel that they are living through the eyes of someone with psychosis. The sounds are very incredible. If you use headset you can feel coming inside your head. Mechanics are good. Puzzle is generally easy but sometimes they are pushing you. The fights are usually the same movements, but in such an interaction with the music it become impressing. And theThe atmosphere is amazing. You feel that they are living through the eyes of someone with psychosis. The sounds are very incredible. If you use headset you can feel coming inside your head. Mechanics are good. Puzzle is generally easy but sometimes they are pushing you. The fights are usually the same movements, but in such an interaction with the music it become impressing. And the graphics are very powerful. The textures, animations, character modelling etc. are amazing. In game Senua can be little slow but you can feel atmosphere because of this. Generally the game is amazing and deserves praise. If you are searching the different game with a good scenario you like that. If you can't like scenario and you want just adventure and action you can't like. The game focus the scenario and realistic experience.… Expand
  57. erdogfu96
    Feb 8, 2020
    10
    Graphics are amazing, sounds are amazing, story is amazing, gameplay is amazing and not like boring long time taking other games. It gets full mark from me because price is also very cheap and optimization is well.
  58. Nameless2131
    Feb 6, 2020
    9
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  59. CaspianRoach
    Feb 5, 2020
    2
    Do you enjoy watching a pretentious theatrical performance while five people are sitting near you constantly commenting on everything and whispering into your ears? Then congratulations, this is for you. It might hide an okay game underneath, but dear god I couldn't bear the constant nagging and noise following you everywhere. Sure, this might be the point the developers wanted to convey,Do you enjoy watching a pretentious theatrical performance while five people are sitting near you constantly commenting on everything and whispering into your ears? Then congratulations, this is for you. It might hide an okay game underneath, but dear god I couldn't bear the constant nagging and noise following you everywhere. Sure, this might be the point the developers wanted to convey, but it's like sticking your hand in a meat grinder to 'experience new emotions'. It's not pleasant and I'm baffled as to why would anybody want to subject themselves to this, let alone pay for the experience. It should have been paying me for putting up with this nonsense.… Expand
  60. patron11
    Jan 10, 2020
    9
    Looking for a bloody, schizophrenic, demon-hunting Viking-Game? This is it! Whilst the fighting can feel a bit boring after a while, pretty much everything else in this game is perfect. Interesting, easy to follow Story combined with a dark and scary atmosphere and a badass, strong woman as Main-Character who tries to defeat her inner demons and solve a sad plot. Graphics are stunning andLooking for a bloody, schizophrenic, demon-hunting Viking-Game? This is it! Whilst the fighting can feel a bit boring after a while, pretty much everything else in this game is perfect. Interesting, easy to follow Story combined with a dark and scary atmosphere and a badass, strong woman as Main-Character who tries to defeat her inner demons and solve a sad plot. Graphics are stunning and especially the cut-scenes make you fall in love with it. The last 30mins of the game are incredible and just thinking about playing this in VR really makes me shiver!

    8.5/10    … Expand
  61. Gamepolit
    Jan 2, 2020
    10
    Хорошая графика, отличная боевка, интересные головоломки и самое главное интересный и захватывающий сюжет. не вижу не какого смысла ставить балл ниже!
  62. Amber-kyou
    Dec 23, 2019
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As much as I'd love to give this game a positive review, I just can't. The game is ambitious and Ninja theory made something that has never been done before. But I just couldn't get into the game because confusion and getting lost in parts made it a undesirable experience. I could get over that and move on. The story telling and the visuals are amazing. The game hyped you up for a big ending, defeating Hela, which I understood was Senua's so called 'darkness'. I was so ready for it.. I fought through hordes and hordes, awaiting my turn to get my hands on Hela. I got confused yet again. I would not have understood for the live of me that you had to fail. The game hyped you up, the voices are liar's.. so why would you listen to them now? It gave me a bitter aftertaste and made me shut down the game before it even ended. It made me feel like a failure and betrayed. I would have loved to have more 'hints' to the idea of you having to fail to end it. It was just a never ending boss fight with voices that told you tell completely different things which are confusing at best.… Expand
  63. Jenne
    Dec 15, 2019
    3
    I'm all for immersion but this game doesn't just try to depict mental illness, it's actively trying to drive you crazy. The constant annoying voices, the cringey writing, the tedious puzzles....I couldn't get through the first hour. This is gaming for hipsters, emos and pseudointellectuals. Thanks but no thanks.
  64. VTL
    Dec 11, 2019
    10
    Perfecto. No puedo decirlo de otra manera... lo jugue al máximo y con cascos al maximo que podia sin perder la audicion y a oscuras, y la sensacion de agobio de querer morirse que te transmite el juego es demoledora. Sin dar miedo, sin sobresaltos, sin escenas de pura accion... Shenua viaja al interior de su mente en un mundo nordico/apocaliptico que la verdad es que lo unico malo es quePerfecto. No puedo decirlo de otra manera... lo jugue al máximo y con cascos al maximo que podia sin perder la audicion y a oscuras, y la sensacion de agobio de querer morirse que te transmite el juego es demoledora. Sin dar miedo, sin sobresaltos, sin escenas de pura accion... Shenua viaja al interior de su mente en un mundo nordico/apocaliptico que la verdad es que lo unico malo es que acaba... Y si alguien se lo pregunta el game play si es sencillo, pero es el que ha de tener este juego.… Expand
  65. Mazhi
    Dec 4, 2019
    5
    Una buena idea pero con una pésima ejecución. El gameplay es tremendamente aburrido, incluso teniendo en cuenta las mecánicas de combate. El ritmo de juego es lento, y la mecánica de la podredumbre algo tediosa, puesta con calzador.

    Lo mejor que tiene es su sonido 3D y la facilidad con la que te sumerges en el mundo de Senua, lástima que el resto no destaque tanto.
  66. Soloux
    Nov 28, 2019
    4
    Absolute bollocks of a game.
    This game is so pretentious that have all the things that 16 yo can dream of.
    - Serious subject that can be told by game. - Poetry/legends/myths/illness as narrative. - Walking sym and simple puzzles until next verse is told and part of the "serious" story... Above all, as a plus, voice logs! Developers, if your story is so complicated that you can't    Absolute bollocks of a game.
    This game is so pretentious that have all the things that 16 yo can dream of.
    - Serious subject that can be told by game.
    - Poetry/legends/myths/illness as narrative.
    - Walking sym and simple puzzles until next verse is told and part of the "serious" story...
    Above all, as a plus, voice logs!

    Developers, if your story is so complicated that you can't explain all the things trough game play, than, in a first place, do NOT put them in it.

    On a technical side, this game have all obnoxious effects possible:
    - Chromatic aberration
    - Motion blur
    - Depth of field
    - Ambient occlusion, (how this terrible effect even become so popular?!)...
    All this to "help" the narrative I guess... Without option to turn them off.

    Developers, do you know how much money film and camera industry spend to fix all this, so-called-effects, with a special lenses? I bet not. The 16 yo artist inside of you can't understand this "banal" thing.

    All that warnings before the game start and all the trailers and talk about this mediocre "game" was enough to trick me for a moment. But after 30 min of game play all felt apart. Just another walking pretentious crap.

    The only reason I give this "game" 4 is because of 2 very well atmospheric places with great lighting and some cute weather effects. That is it! That's why you got 4 from me. Be proud of yourself.

    And after all this my biggest wonder is how it is possible this game to have 200. (equally worthless and pretentious), awards.
    Ah, life is mystery.

    Seriously: do not buy this crap. Unless you enjoy "deep" "story telling" with "serious subjects" and want to brag how smart you are.
    Watch R&M or something.    … Expand
  67. eerpsd32
    Oct 4, 2019
    3
    this is the most boring game u can play, everything sucks, i come this game to find something interisting but its so boring only hear voices, find awful nonsens hints, and kill boring and awful enemys
  68. kamik
    Sep 8, 2019
    10
    There are no words to describe this game. It's a unique experience that stays with you forever.
  69. ningky
    Sep 3, 2019
    1
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    This game is totally bad!!!! Graphics, Story, Cut scenes and Game play are bad.
  70. Aifrait
    Sep 1, 2019
    7
    Los gráficos están muy bien hechos y logran junto a la música y el ambiente que han logrado crear, meterte en un mundo con tensión. La duración algo pequeña pero para este tipo de juegos lo veo bien dado que si el juego hubiera sido más largo podría llegar a cansar mucho.

    El sistema de combate es algo simple pero muy bueno.
  71. zNeverSleeping
    Jul 13, 2019
    2
    PuzzleBlade: Player's time sacrifice. Esse deveria ser o nome.

    Eu realmente não sei como um jogo desse recebe notas tão altas, mesmo falhando em aspectos tão bobos. Fiquei enjoado por toda gameplay, não pelas vozes, e sim pelo campo de visão extremamente fechado e um motion blur exagerado. Todo jopgo que se preze deveria ter as opçoes de personalização de ambas, mas aqui está essa    PuzzleBlade: Player's time sacrifice. Esse deveria ser o nome.

    Eu realmente não sei como um jogo desse recebe notas tão altas, mesmo falhando em aspectos tão bobos.

    Fiquei enjoado por toda gameplay, não pelas vozes, e sim pelo campo de visão extremamente fechado e um motion blur exagerado. Todo jopgo que se preze deveria ter as opçoes de personalização de ambas, mas aqui está essa maravilha.

    Os puzzles, que se mostram presentes na maior parte do jogo, são chatos, sem logica e são tão frequentes que da vontade de tacar o teclado na parede.

    A gameplay, alem dos puzzles, se resume a apertar um botão (andar) e escutar vozes, que não me incomodaram na maior parte do jogo - deveriam?!.

    Boa parte do mapa é linear, no sentido de que Senua trava em qualquer lugar onde os developers queriam que voce não fosse. Serio, o nivel de parede invisivel foi além nesse jogo. Já não bastasse a linearidade, Senua faz questão de passear por todo o game, o que faz perder a paciencia. Nem pra correr a mulher serve. Os combates são pobres, não há muito o que comentar.

    Sobre a OST, não me recordo dela. De duas, uma: Ou foi proposital, ou ela é completamente esquecivel.    … Expand
  72. Mizuiro
    Jul 13, 2019
    4
    Simulador de paseos (pasillero) con puzzles tocapelotas cada diez pasos adecerado con algun combate cada diez años super sencillo.

    A todo eso le sumamos la cantidad ingente de informacion y nombres de dioses nordicos y de la abuela de Odin que te dan de sopetón y que no te acuerdas ni de uno. Sonido guay, pero al final cansa tanta vocecita dando por saco a cada paso. Esperaba    Simulador de paseos (pasillero) con puzzles tocapelotas cada diez pasos adecerado con algun combate cada diez años super sencillo.

    A todo eso le sumamos la cantidad ingente de informacion y nombres de dioses nordicos y de la abuela de Odin que te dan de sopetón y que no te acuerdas ni de uno.

    Sonido guay, pero al final cansa tanta vocecita dando por saco a cada paso.

    Esperaba mucho más de este juego, en una palabra: Decepcionante.    … Expand
  73. Schinkmeister
    Jul 6, 2019
    4
    Sehr gute Story und Atmosphäre. Die Rätsel sind leider eher langweilige Such-die-Gegend-ab-Rätsel. Das Kampfsystem wirkt wie gewollt und nicht gekonnt. Eine schlechte Kopie von God of War. Musste das Spiel leider abbrechen, da die Story nicht über das langweilige bis nervige Gameplay hinweg trösten können.
  74. Grachechkovski
    Jun 29, 2019
    10
    Perfect game as a guide on Scandinavian mythology, fighting psychosis, the ability to accept yourself and fate, as well as the opportunity to kick the asses of all the gods and show who is here a mother. There will also be moments when your fart explodes, your computer crashes, but it's worth it.
    The soundtrack is magnificent, the last level and level in hell left a pleasant deep    Perfect game as a guide on Scandinavian mythology, fighting psychosis, the ability to accept yourself and fate, as well as the opportunity to kick the asses of all the gods and show who is here a mother. There will also be moments when your fart explodes, your computer crashes, but it's worth it.
    The soundtrack is magnificent, the last level and level in hell left a pleasant deep impression, as a result, the fight with the system of concentration on one enemy does not bother    … Expand
  75. RMDsilva
    Jun 12, 2019
    9
    This game is meant to make you feel. It's meant to make you feel desperation, fear, confusion and everything else that comes with real trauma.
    It's not a horror game meant to spook you and make you jump on your chair. It's about feeling your way to the path of the character.
    It mixes gameplay and storytelling immensely well - puzzles don't get boring, combat is always edgy - and you keep    This game is meant to make you feel. It's meant to make you feel desperation, fear, confusion and everything else that comes with real trauma.
    It's not a horror game meant to spook you and make you jump on your chair. It's about feeling your way to the path of the character.
    It mixes gameplay and storytelling immensely well - puzzles don't get boring, combat is always edgy - and you keep being afraid of the next trap the game sets for you.
    I found myself gasping in horror when I failed Senua - as her own despair got to me.

    Understanding why this game was made and how real it is - that's powerful by itself.

    If you can let yourself feel, surrender to it. It's worth it.

    If not, well, it's not a bad game either way.    … Expand
  76. BaroneLaViola
    Jun 4, 2019
    10
    This game is hands down one of the best videogames I've ever played in my life. I can count the numbers of games which left me this emotional after completing them with one hand, it's not perfect but it's an emotional roller coaster.

    The protagonist, story and atmosphere, all work together to bring in probably the best psychological horror/fantasy I've ever experienced. I'll probably    This game is hands down one of the best videogames I've ever played in my life. I can count the numbers of games which left me this emotional after completing them with one hand, it's not perfect but it's an emotional roller coaster.

    The protagonist, story and atmosphere, all work together to bring in probably the best psychological horror/fantasy I've ever experienced. I'll probably have to play it again to fully understand the nuance in the story, as it can be interpreted in two different ways both of which are equally as valid given the context matter.

    Normally I hate when authors leave open ended scenarios, and even in this case I don't like it, I would have preferred the author to choose a finite ending, but that's just personal preference. The story telling is unique and definitively unconventional, which normally I dislike however given the subject matter it just works.

    I don't know if we'll see a sequel to this game, but I'm at least happy there's still some developers who care about making quality content.

    I did say the game is not perfect, it has three flaws that I can think of, two of them aren't major ones, but the third one is (at least for me)

    1. Camera. The camera in the game is sometimes locked to the character, it makes it so that the transition between cutscenes and gameplay is seamless but it does hinder movability a bit. However this is a really minor issue, during combat it does add the extra challenge of always keeping the enemies in front of you, which makes sense because the last thing you'd want is to be surrounded. But anyway, nothing too important but just something to get used to.

    2. Movement: There is no jump button in the game, the only time you can jump or climb or crawl is if there's a part of the game in which you have to do that, in modern games we've grown used to a lot more freedom of movement, which should at this point be a given on any game. This also ties into gameplay, as a large portion of it (probably the largest) is spent solving puzzles, and whilst some can be somewhat hard (although I managed to solved all of them without ever looking on the internet for solutions) they more often than not are made easier by the simple fact that: there's only one possible way to go. Also you'll often find invisible walls which look like places where you really should be able to go through, especially in Valravn's levels. The combat definitively takes some getting used to, but playing on Hard straight on my first play through of the game didn't present too much of a challenge, I died a few times at the start of the game but after beating the first boss I was confident enough in the combat mechanics that I didn't die in combat for the rest of the game. There are some other minor issues concerning some platform-like segments of the game, mostly whenever you're walking on a ledge or going through a narrow wooden beam trying not to fall, it's a bit awkward because you're realistically only pressing one button and some of them are downright impossible to fail, so they don't really feel like challenges to overcome, most of them might as well not be in the game because they ultimately make no difference.

    3. Music: This was the biggest issue for me. It ranged from being gloriously awesome and perfectly tuned into the atmosphere the game creates, especially the combat music, it's just awesome, it perfectly fits in the world the developers crafted. To being incredibly out of place and mood, but really place. I guess the reason behind that is they hired 2 different composers, or maybe it was just the direction's fault, but there are some segments in which the music becomes this modern synth-dance-pop thing in which you can CLEARLY hear clean electric guitars with delay and reverb coupled with that typical god awful EDM soft kick-drum sound. On their own the music might be good if that's your cup of tea, but it objectively DOES NOT, fit the Celtic/Viking visuals and setting AT ALL. Even if they had chosen to put Heavy Metal music (which is my favourite genre of all) I would have harshly criticised it, because modern music does not fit in a medieval setting.

    The most noticeable problem was in the final boss of the game, everything else is extremely intense and emotional, the fight is hard and the stakes are high, everything ramped up to 11. But the **** EDM-like music just ruins the atmosphere.

    So I guess this is my "short review" of this game. Do I recommend it? Absolutely.    … Expand
  77. psylife
    Jun 2, 2019
    4
    Unfortunately, the puzzles, which mainly consists of revealing runes hidden throughout the environment and navigating your way through a maze-like sandbox, are boring, repetitive, and ultimately tedious. Because most of the game consists of solving these elementary puzzles, the game ends up feeling, well.. like tedium.

    The combat is surprisingly gratifying. Executing timed parries,    Unfortunately, the puzzles, which mainly consists of revealing runes hidden throughout the environment and navigating your way through a maze-like sandbox, are boring, repetitive, and ultimately tedious. Because most of the game consists of solving these elementary puzzles, the game ends up feeling, well.. like tedium.

    The combat is surprisingly gratifying. Executing timed parries, dodges, and combos charges a special ability that allows you to slow down time, which is vital when outnumbered. The animations and combos look good, and the combat has a nice up and personal feel to it. Enemy variety is poor, yet there is a descent eco-system of foes with strength and weaknesses to exploit and play with. The combat is by far Hellblade's strongest aspect, yet it will all come down to button mashing and mindlessly abusing the dodge button in order to overcome the ridiculous number of enemies the game will throw at you towards the end.

    The movement of the character outside of combat is sluggish, and the camera is too rigidly attached to the character on screen. In fact the whole game feels slow and sluggish. The walking sessions, establishing shots, and cut-scenes drag and yet tell very little story. If I wanted to be mean, I'd say the game is just full of itself.

    Half-way through the game I started having major frame rate issues, and no amount of low-settings could even remedy the problem. The environments don't look that great, though the game definitely has its moments. Towards the end, there was a strange after taste of instanced assets and botched job.

    Hellblade is an average to mediocre game, that is not without good ideas and potential, yet succumbs to its misguided priorities. I'd be willing to give it a pass if it was only capable of telling a compelling story - and no, the bitter-sweet ending and tear-jerking score in the end will not make me forget all the mediocrity I had to endure in order to get to that point.    … Expand
  78. T-Opel
    May 23, 2019
    10
    An absolute masterpiece! Never before have I ever felt this much connection to a character.
  79. Overwatcher
    Apr 27, 2019
    9
    Pros:
    + Brilliant voice acting and motion capture by Melina Juergens
    + Engaging story with a unique take on mental health issues
    + Fitting atmosphere and use of binaural audio enhances this (play while wearing a headset!)
    + Highly detailed graphics and environments

    Cons:
    - Combat feels satisfying at first but becomes repetitive as the game progresses
    - Repetitive puzzles
  80. StyxWitcher
    Apr 21, 2019
    6
    #Hellblade #RPG #action
    https://vk.com/adventurestocollapse
    Том II: "Приключения в Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice завершены". -Начинаем мы за кельтскую героиню Сенуа которая отправляется в Скандинавию в мир Мертвых...ради спасения своего возлюбленного Диллиона из рук Хель, носящая с собою его голову. -Спутниками путешествия возглавляют душераздирающие голоса до видений... проклятие    #Hellblade #RPG #action
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    Том II: "Приключения в Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice завершены".
    -Начинаем мы за кельтскую героиню Сенуа которая отправляется в Скандинавию в мир Мертвых...ради спасения своего возлюбленного Диллиона из рук Хель, носящая с собою его голову.
    -Спутниками путешествия возглавляют душераздирающие голоса до видений... проклятие охватившее ее под названием "Гниль" которая разрастается с каждой смертью, черная метка.
    -Брось вызов Богам.
    -Панические страхи до взгляни страху в лицо.
    -Путь закрыт Семью Печатями открывающими с помощью Рун, вашего бурного воображения.
    -Камни Воспоминаний поведают вам историю.
    -Взгляните Зрением найдя иллюзию для преображения в материю.
    Мысли в слух.
    -Наконец то завершилось путешествие.... Cенуа убивают мечем Грама...тьма, в которой она перерождается в Хель или Хель завладела душой Сенуа .... шестое чувство подсказывает мне что Сенуа является Хелью. В конце концов она сбрасывает голову Диллиона в бездну.
    -Сюжетная игра, которую я перепроходить не собираюсь, но ощущения от испытанного не безразличны.
    Я потратил два дня в разбирательствах ради прохождения, выскакивали ошибки мешающие прохождению которые решил изменениями в файлах, спас интернет. Пиратская версия GOG 1.03. Да у меня еще компьютер горяч, в этом наверняка еще заключалась проблемка, так или иначе после изменений в файлах, прошел за два дня.

    Оценка: 6 из 10.
    Жанр: action-adventure
    Год выхода: 2017 г.
    Платформы: Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
    Режим: Однопользовательская игра
    Разработчик: Ninja Theory
    Дизайнер: Ninja Theory
    Сценарий: Ninja Theory    … Expand
  81. Theros
    Mar 24, 2019
    9
    I gave it a minus one to the score only because of easy, yet repetitive combat and simplistic puzzles. Otherwise, this was an awesome experience! Kudos to NT!
  82. Brose
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    This game right here is the reason I still play PC games as an adult. From first trailer I saw I was really interested. Let's just say that there isn't too much coming out these days that I actually get excited about. But the atmosphere, graphics, sounds, the dark somber tone of the world, and especially character design were enough to hook me off one trailer. And the game didn'tThis game right here is the reason I still play PC games as an adult. From first trailer I saw I was really interested. Let's just say that there isn't too much coming out these days that I actually get excited about. But the atmosphere, graphics, sounds, the dark somber tone of the world, and especially character design were enough to hook me off one trailer. And the game didn't disappoint one bit. A good story with a great main character set in an extraordinary world. The pacing was good, the different locales were visually and emotionally stimulating, and the story actually was really good.

    Took me I think 6-8 hours to complete. Sure, I would've taken more but it was certainly enough game to end up being my favorite game of 2017, by a mile, just as Demon's Souls was far and away my number one game of 2008. I think I may start my second play through very soon. Writing about it has reminded me of just how enjoyable of an experience it was!    … Expand
  83. ComandanteCobra
    Feb 8, 2019
    8
    Good indie. Different. Fun to play and watch. I hope in a sequel.
    It's an cinematic action-adventure game: In some way It's remind me of 90's Another World games for it's mix of puzzles and action..but without platform and with less action (and a different setting and mood of course).
    Lots of puzzles (different that the usual pull-a-level-open-a door), some fighting (few enemies, few    Good indie. Different. Fun to play and watch. I hope in a sequel.
    It's an cinematic action-adventure game: In some way It's remind me of 90's Another World games for it's mix of puzzles and action..but without platform and with less action (and a different setting and mood of course).
    Lots of puzzles (different that the usual pull-a-level-open-a door), some fighting (few enemies, few moves, only one weapon but fun and adrenalinic nonetheless), story is revealed with level progression, permadeath if you fail too many times, very good acting.
    The is no inventory; no map; no tutorial; no multi-choices dialogues; no rpg elements; no platform sequences; no open world; no free save; ..and that It's part of it's beauty....Different and simple.
    About 10 hours of gameplay if you can avoid permadeath.
    Gamepad with force feedback it's almost mandatory .    … Expand
  84. Motive_sx
    Jan 30, 2019
    10
    It's a heart-wrenching and heart-breaking experience. A genuine work of art, both visually and as a piece of literature. I recommend this game to anyone who has even a drop of value to interesting stories in games. 10 out of 10 Ninja Theory you have created the best game of recent years!
  85. Mad-Marty
    Jan 14, 2019
    6
    The first part is too slow ... but later on its ok.

    Basically the game consists of illusional portals that change the world and and finding symbols.
    Little fighting.
  86. StoiaAlex
    Jan 9, 2019
    6
    I hate to give this game a low score...but my expectations were so high because of all the fuss surrounding It. Way too much positive review. It's like a very beautiful 3rd person walking simulator with a powerful, sensible story and a boring implementation.
    I can see why it's so acclaimed and if I hadn't expected perfection I would have probably enjoyd it...but the cycle of insipid    I hate to give this game a low score...but my expectations were so high because of all the fuss surrounding It. Way too much positive review. It's like a very beautiful 3rd person walking simulator with a powerful, sensible story and a boring implementation.
    I can see why it's so acclaimed and if I hadn't expected perfection I would have probably enjoyd it...but the cycle of insipid puzzles and unfocused-uninspired battles just frustrated me.

    Maybe after 2 hours it gets better.    … Expand
  87. izdwuut
    Jan 6, 2019
    8
    I have long awaited playing this title. I've been sure that it's going to be spectacular, I just haven't excepted being shattered to pieces. It has been one hel(l) of a journey. I'd wish that there were an option to erase this memoir, so I could experience Senua's story once again. I'd wish that I could use it indefinitely. It would be perfect if it came up with a clicker. I would push itI have long awaited playing this title. I've been sure that it's going to be spectacular, I just haven't excepted being shattered to pieces. It has been one hel(l) of a journey. I'd wish that there were an option to erase this memoir, so I could experience Senua's story once again. I'd wish that I could use it indefinitely. It would be perfect if it came up with a clicker. I would push it whenever I'm for some profound feelings of love intertwined with ferocity and fathomless solicitude.

    One, albeit gigantic caveat: the unfortunate mental health disclaimer at the game's start-up. Some of Hellblade's puzzles can really make you question your sanity. Because those who have designed them certainly are out of their minds and catatonia seems like the only rescue for their delusions. It would make them unable to spew allegedly "clever" ideas out of their limb-controlling devices. I haven't except Hellblade to be this immersive.

    + behind the scenes video
    + Melina Juergens performance
    + furies
    + Sea of Corpses
    + motion capture
    + no HUD
    + no loading screens
    + combat
    + slo-mo
    + a pretty decent horror
    + music
    + emotional loading
    + Odin's trials
    + the last boss fight
    + Norse mythology

    - typography
    - some puzzles are questionable at best    … Expand
  88. MeJu
    Dec 27, 2018
    0
    This game made me feel sick - like really sick! It started as soon as the game started. The whispering made my skin cringe and the constant change from ear to ear made me feel really sick. It should be warned before buying that this could happen. I can't play the game at all.
  89. Klewer
    Dec 27, 2018
    8
    A beautiful game with a great story and atmosphere. Great story keeps you thinking and enthralled until the end. Puzzles are good and action is solid, but fans of in depth action may be disappointed.
  90. ClarkKunt
    Dec 25, 2018
    9
    Truly unique game. Visuals, story telling, atmosphere and sound design are next level ****. Game suffers from occasional frame drops tho.
  91. JewDoctor
    Dec 19, 2018
    10
    Great story, great sounds, voice acting, animation, music, graphics, overall design. this game gave lots of emotions (in a good way). Of course this game isnt without problems (walking walking walking walking ...... MORE WALKING) but i just cannot deny that i loved this game. also, i do not really recommend to play this game if you are 14. this game is not about slashing enemies 24/7 andGreat story, great sounds, voice acting, animation, music, graphics, overall design. this game gave lots of emotions (in a good way). Of course this game isnt without problems (walking walking walking walking ...... MORE WALKING) but i just cannot deny that i loved this game. also, i do not really recommend to play this game if you are 14. this game is not about slashing enemies 24/7 and acting as a superhero. i am surprised to see this kind of game in the market where nearly everything is boring, or not working, or about YEAH DIE EVERYONE BI***ES AHAHHAHAHA FU*K YEAH. very pleased. thank you ninja for this present.… Expand
  92. MillersWeeb
    Nov 16, 2018
    2
    Кароч, игра сделана из говна и палок в стиле головоломок для дебилов. Тянка страшная и поехавшая. Боевка тоже ничего, чувствуется на кончиках пальцев. Отдельное внимание стоит уделить дерьмовой визуализации лестниц, врагов мало, локации похожи на последнего Бога войны, не понятно кто у кого спер. В целом не зашло. А глубокий смысл, о том, что ты сам корень своих проблем - оставьтеКароч, игра сделана из говна и палок в стиле головоломок для дебилов. Тянка страшная и поехавшая. Боевка тоже ничего, чувствуется на кончиках пальцев. Отдельное внимание стоит уделить дерьмовой визуализации лестниц, врагов мало, локации похожи на последнего Бога войны, не понятно кто у кого спер. В целом не зашло. А глубокий смысл, о том, что ты сам корень своих проблем - оставьте романтичным хипстерам. В целом игра своих денег не стоила и надо было покупать торрент эдишн от Васяна.… Expand
  93. auditbadger
    Nov 12, 2018
    9
    I think that this is truly a unique game and I would recommend that if you are a fan of this type of genre then I think you should give this game a try.
  94. johnstobbart
    Oct 16, 2018
    10
    this game is epic.most satisfiying hit sense I'ever felt.ultimate presentation and photo real visuality with magnificent story is make the game a top milestone for the video games and so that is written itself with golden letter to the game history.you definately play this game.
  95. GarethB
    Sep 30, 2018
    8
    Different from what I am used to playing, but this is a pretty epic story that throws you in with things you are not used to. A good price point and engaging visuals!
  96. Minhoca138
    Sep 26, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esse jogo é incrível! tem uma historia muito boa, e uma dificuldade que atrai, algumas mecânicas são repetitivas mas a historia compensa os pontos negativos!… Expand
  97. Rothron
    Sep 20, 2018
    10
    This game is a work of art. It's the best gaming experience I've had for years. The head-voices that are part psychosis and part game play mechanic work extremely well. Graphics is superb. Wonderful and moving performance from the lead actor. Some clever and varied mechanics. HUD-free interface deepens immersion. It kept me up in the wee hours.
  98. Lorribot
    Sep 16, 2018
    6
    This is not a story based game, it is a fighting game with bosses and puzzles that has an interesting plot line, if that is not really your thing, then look elsewhere.
    The visuals are good and the main character is interesting. there is some simple problem solving, but it the fight sequences that are the main feature so if you are in to key mashing fighting then you you should find it of    This is not a story based game, it is a fighting game with bosses and puzzles that has an interesting plot line, if that is not really your thing, then look elsewhere.
    The visuals are good and the main character is interesting. there is some simple problem solving, but it the fight sequences that are the main feature so if you are in to key mashing fighting then you you should find it of interest if a little short and a little slow or you may find it a little simple and teh puzzles boring. If you are an OK button masher then you may well find the combat boring, tedious or frustrating and teh puzzels simple and long winded.
    There also seems very little difference between any of the difficulty settings for combat so those looking for the story will be disappointed.
    Whilst concentrating on the visuals and the character the game play has been not had enough thought and it is neither a puzzler or a fighting game and will possible not please either audience and the engine does not allow either to tailor to their preference by making the puzzles harder or more interesting or the fighting simple enough for those who want to experience the story or rewarding enough for those that enjoy more complex or artistic fights.    … Expand
  99. georgio
    Sep 9, 2018
    0
    I purchased this game in sale expecting Ryse:Son of Rome or something similar. It was much worse. First 45 minutes I literally just watched the game play itself pressing arrow or some other button here and there. And that is when I stopped. The inner voices of the main character were annoying and I'd rather spend another hour watching a TV show on netflix or reading a book if I wantedI purchased this game in sale expecting Ryse:Son of Rome or something similar. It was much worse. First 45 minutes I literally just watched the game play itself pressing arrow or some other button here and there. And that is when I stopped. The inner voices of the main character were annoying and I'd rather spend another hour watching a TV show on netflix or reading a book if I wanted non-interactive entertainment.

    This game was not for me at all.    … Expand
  100. darksize
    Sep 5, 2018
    0
    After 30mins of playing i knew what is awaiting me for the next couple of hours after realising, that i am opening already 3th "fire" door after finishing a quest, for every one of them were the same with the same animations and same voices. You just walk doing repetitive stupid quests, some fights that feels like they are there just about nobody could say that there isnt any action. OnlyAfter 30mins of playing i knew what is awaiting me for the next couple of hours after realising, that i am opening already 3th "fire" door after finishing a quest, for every one of them were the same with the same animations and same voices. You just walk doing repetitive stupid quests, some fights that feels like they are there just about nobody could say that there isnt any action. Only thing thats nice about the game are graphics, and i wont even give one point for that because it wont save the game for me.… Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. Jeuxvideo.com
    Jun 3, 2018
    85
    Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice takes us on a long road to hell paved with contemplative yet stressful scenes, and an impressive respect for Norse myths and legends.
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  2. CD-Action
    Oct 30, 2017
    90
    Hellblade can disappoint you with repetitive puzzles, linear structure and the fact that it was stripped down to most basic, indispensable mechanics. But Hellblade is not about gameplay. It’s about darkness and fear and despair. The emotional weight of this game is unbearable. Forget about The Last of Us, To the Moon or Telltale’s The Walking Dead. Hellblade is soul-crushing in a way I never thought a game could be. Remember Requiem for a Dream? That’s what Hellblade does to you. I will NEVER forget Ninja Theory’s masterpiece. [10/2017, p.38]
  3. PLAY! Zine
    Oct 12, 2017
    75
    If Heavenly Sword had an opposite, it would without a doubt be Hellblade. A dark, gritty, psychotic, atmospheric hell-ride through the forest of insanity. It looks great but plays like a gloomy record. Not everyone will enjoy this dark adventure. But what it does, it does great. Maybe even too great, if I may say so.
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