Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice

 PlayStation 4
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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1461 Ratings

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  1. Willverine
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    one of the best games i ever played !! nice story, sound, all of this game is exellent!
  2. Raios-Rogue
    Jan 14, 2022
    10
    Ninja theory poured their souls into this project knowing they dont have triple AAA budget yet they never stop fighting the darkness and created a triple AAA game experience with amazing graphics amazing sound immersive norse mythology story great puzzles great combat system good boss fights they showed that you can make a triple AAA game with less than a triple AAA budget the only costNinja theory poured their souls into this project knowing they dont have triple AAA budget yet they never stop fighting the darkness and created a triple AAA game experience with amazing graphics amazing sound immersive norse mythology story great puzzles great combat system good boss fights they showed that you can make a triple AAA game with less than a triple AAA budget the only cost that it was a short experience Phil spencer was smart to acquire Ninja Theory i hope Microsoft gives Ninja Theory a huge budget for Hellblade Senua Saga 2 because they deserve it i cant wait to play Hellblade 2… Expand
  3. davidthesloth
    Jan 24, 2022
    8
    Was not invested from the start, from the over narration and the boring beginning and cryptic lines I was very worried that I would hate this game. However, the more I progressed the more I loved the game. Puzzles are unique, implemented well and are quite the brain teaser. Combat is somehow immersive, like every strike you land and every blow your dealt is meet with a sort of realism andWas not invested from the start, from the over narration and the boring beginning and cryptic lines I was very worried that I would hate this game. However, the more I progressed the more I loved the game. Puzzles are unique, implemented well and are quite the brain teaser. Combat is somehow immersive, like every strike you land and every blow your dealt is meet with a sort of realism and engagement especially when you're in so invested in the boss battles. This is made possible through the adaptive difficulty and the threat of having your progression erased if you perish too many times in the game.

    The lore is deeply rooted to greek mythology and is woven seamlessly into the story. I found Senua's struggle and journey was very emotional, hard fought and rewarding. It is a fantastic and unique game with a beautiful art style and great graphics.

    Only complaint I guess is that the over narration sometimes overstays it welcome and confuses the narrative one too many times for me to keep up with (however there I understand the reasoning behind it) and the very lack of variety of enemies. Amazing game nonetheless.    … Expand
  4. thiagosrdg
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    O jogo é muito bom. A história e ambientação do jogo são muito bem construídas. Os gráficos ficaram excelentes. O jogo é curto porém a experiência é intensa e vale muito a pena jogar.
  5. lulu_belle
    Feb 16, 2021
    9
    This game is an underrated gem. The way they portray psychosis is very elegant and respectful to those that have to live with this view of the world. The story is simple, but very impactful. PLAY IT WITH HEADPHONES for a better immersion! You are living the story as Senua, a Celtic warrior, you live through not only her every day struggle but even through the grief and demons and theThis game is an underrated gem. The way they portray psychosis is very elegant and respectful to those that have to live with this view of the world. The story is simple, but very impactful. PLAY IT WITH HEADPHONES for a better immersion! You are living the story as Senua, a Celtic warrior, you live through not only her every day struggle but even through the grief and demons and the battle of accepting yourself as you are. Very beautify made. Amazing graphics, which I enjoyed on my basic non-4k tv, but still came through so I can just imagine the treat you are in for if you have 4K or Oled; the facial graphics are pristine, even better than naughty dog's if I must tell it as it is from my eye's point of view. I see it as an evolution of interactive story telling. The combat part was what leaves it shy of a perfect 10 (I would have rated this 9.5 personally), it feels odd and the movements are limited; this might be a creative decision to make you feel even more the weight on her shoulders and the need of moving forward, but some of it's limitations just took me out of it a little.… Expand
  6. strangebrew123
    Aug 27, 2021
    9
    Wow what an experience! Having just finished this game for the first time, I can honestly say that I've never experienced anything like that during gameplay. Whilst it's not the longest play through in the world, it's certainly one of the most unnerving, disconcerting and oppressive. A likeable mixture of puzzle solving in a horror atmosphere! Fighting dynamics can take time to masterWow what an experience! Having just finished this game for the first time, I can honestly say that I've never experienced anything like that during gameplay. Whilst it's not the longest play through in the world, it's certainly one of the most unnerving, disconcerting and oppressive. A likeable mixture of puzzle solving in a horror atmosphere! Fighting dynamics can take time to master which I also liked. All that said, at times I almost couldn't wait to finish it so as not to be experiencing Senua's life for lengthy periods of time!… Expand
  7. 102220447925018
    Jan 2, 2021
    8
    Un gran título , que se hace corto, pero la historia te absorberá y acabarás viendo el mundo de otra manera....
  8. TeaFan556
    Jan 4, 2023
    8
    [RU]
    Первая пройденная игра 2023 года и пока лучшая от Ninja Theory! Очень кинематографичная и геймплейно увлекающая. Жаль, правда, что камни трудно искать, символизм не до конца понятен и сюжет не сразу вводит в курс дела. Но это мелочи (правда). Игра все равно замечательная! А, ну и фишка касательно темноты конечно рофельная    [RU]
    Первая пройденная игра 2023 года и пока лучшая от Ninja Theory! Очень кинематографичная и геймплейно увлекающая. Жаль, правда, что камни трудно искать, символизм не до конца понятен и сюжет не сразу вводит в курс дела. Но это мелочи (правда). Игра все равно замечательная! А, ну и фишка касательно темноты конечно рофельная
  9. Averony
    May 4, 2021
    9
    Very atmospheric. Prefer to play in headphones and weed. Waiting Hellblade 2.
  10. Empidonax
    Apr 3, 2022
    10
    This game is absolutely beautiful, the story is really good, and the game-play is decent. It is the most immersive game I have ever played, and it makes a really powerful experience, though it may not be "fun".
  11. PilotoIrineuJr
    Feb 12, 2022
    10
    Jogo fantástico, uma das mais fantásticas experiências que já tive com videogame. Brutal e cultural. Recomendo para quem conhece um pouco da cultura Celta ou/e Nórdica e que entenda um pouco de doenças mentais, pois assim conseguirá ter o máximo da experiência que o jogo quer passar. Nota 10
  12. Badr90s
    Sep 24, 2021
    8
    Ninja theory did a really good job with such a game tells the story of many people around us suffering this kind of dark mental state, this game needs a 7.1 surround headphone otherwise you’ll lose half of what it wants to deliver, the nordic mythology has been shown perfectly that I was interested for a bit to get out of my greek one to this awesome one, bossfights and puzzels were fun too
  13. new_casual
    Sep 11, 2021
    9
    Beautiful personal story, that took me off my reality and made me watching Senua's path to the end, with eyes wide open. Although battles with enemies some times been a little too difficult for average casual player, that deffenetly i am.
  14. CAMHTRI
    Nov 4, 2021
    10
    Best game ever!! ❤️ The development of Senua as a character is just the best I have ever played. As simple as that.
  15. FluorescentJess
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    El juego más conmovedor que he podido jugar y disfrutar que me emociono y aterro por igual, Senua se transformó en mi segunda heroína favorita después de Aloy, aunque la historia y complejidad de Senua son inigualables, adoro a Dillion y adoro cada parte de la historia. Un juego altamente recomendable que te dejara con un vacío existencial y con ganas de más. Amo a Senua.
  16. GemKenneth
    Mar 6, 2023
    8
    It was a unique and exhilarating experience. The gameplay, atmosphere, graphics and art-style are all incredible. I must play for anyone looking to play something special.
  17. Conmanus
    Jan 9, 2023
    10
    Played this early 2023 on ps5 with 60hz turned on- this game still looks better than almost everything released in 2022. This game feels like it was made for me, the quest through hellheim being paired with this girl's madness makes for the coolest envioronments and design in any video game I've played. I just finished witcher 3 and thought whatever I played next would be disappointing-Played this early 2023 on ps5 with 60hz turned on- this game still looks better than almost everything released in 2022. This game feels like it was made for me, the quest through hellheim being paired with this girl's madness makes for the coolest envioronments and design in any video game I've played. I just finished witcher 3 and thought whatever I played next would be disappointing- Hellblade blew me away, I played the whole game over the course of one sunday and it was an experience I won't forget. Sure, the enemies can feel repetitious, but the combat feels awesome and the boss characters are really cool. They already killed it with the first installment, now I'm going to buy an xbox x just to play hellblade 2 because I'm that confident it will be a major event for me.… Expand
  18. Thameruy
    Jul 1, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
  19. squarefenix00
    Jan 18, 2023
    10
    ¿Un pequeño equipo de unas 20 personas creó esta maravilla de experiencia? GRACIAS. Un juego más que notable en todos sus aspectos. Deseando más de Senua.
  20. Adrianba
    Dec 19, 2022
    10
    Breathe of fresh air, an experience very different, i loved it from finish to end
  21. FangRu
    Feb 6, 2023
    8
    Really great immersive game. It really pushes you to think. Atmosphere which is created is really ominous and oppressive. Graphics are beautifull. Story is emotional. And narration really fits the game. Overall its beautifully depicted sad and tragic story of loss and heartbreak. 8/10
  22. Skeoch84
    May 1, 2023
    9
    This game is insane! Evem though When u turn the game on and it gives u a warning that it mimics psychosis it doesnt prepare u for what happens next! Put ur headset on and get ready to feel uncomfortable! controls are easy to understand and gameplay keeps u excited and busy. Highley rec to anyone looking for something different.
  23. Boborax1
    Aug 27, 2023
    8
    Score: 8.2/10

    Hellblade is a really unique game.I dropped this game for years for no reason at all and decided to restart it and complete it recently and I really do not regret this choice. It's a really good game with nice graphics and great presentation.The sound design is really what sets it apart from other games ,it's really one of the best ones I've met in a videogame.Moving on    Score: 8.2/10

    Hellblade is a really unique game.I dropped this game for years for no reason at all and decided to restart it and complete it recently and I really do not regret this choice.

    It's a really good game with nice graphics and great presentation.The sound design is really what sets it apart from other games ,it's really one of the best ones I've met in a videogame.Moving on to the gameplay ,I have to say that it's really good and responsive ,also giving you the idea of permadeath pushes you to actually try hard to do well.The story is also fantastically written with the ending being the cherry on top ,giving you an entire different view on things, I will not spoil it ,but it's a great reveal that pieces things together into a magnificent piece .The bossfights were fun and unique ,I can't say I enjoyed the last one though ,even if it made sense story wise.The puzzles were really good and interesting,I also enjoyed listening to the lorestones' stories about the Northmen.Oh and last ,but not least the voice acting is extraordinary,it really brings the characters to life.

    Now moving on to the negatives. There is little enemy variety making things kind of tiring by the end ,the game is short so that saves it kinda.Another thing is that I did not enjoy the first parts that much and I understood why I dropped it back in the day.

    Overall, Hellblade is a very good and intriguing game,much different than the average successful video game and definitely should be on ones backlog .    … Expand
  24. Warrior_of_Doom
    Jul 19, 2023
    8
    The overall score is based on how much fun I personally had with every component of the game
    and the overall experience.
  25. Eduardomattos
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    Muito lindo esse jogo e desafiador, é meio confuso no começo mas é uma delícia de gameplay
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 68 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 61 out of 68
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 68
  3. Negative: 1 out of 68
  1. Screen Rant
    Dec 20, 2018
    90
    Both proof that small development teams can make great games, and that video games can handle heavy themes in their own way.
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  2. Critical Hit
    Dec 20, 2018
    80
    Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice is a prime example for anyone making the case that video games are a powerful art form. Creatively ambitious, it’s exceptionally well-thought-out and implemented – making it striking at both a sensorial and psychological level as it delves deep into an exploration of life with psychosis. It has its gameplay flaws but remains must-experience for adult audiences. An instant classic for this generation.
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  3. 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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