Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice

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  • Summary: An independent game from Ninja Theory - makers of Heavenly Sword, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West & DmC: Devil May Cry. Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice takes you on a journey into savage viking heartland with Senua, a Celtic warrior struggling with trauma & psychosis.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. XBLA Fans
    May 10, 2018
    100
    As a game, Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice is the cross between a puzzle-lite walking simulator and a brutal action-adventure. Despite some mild design and middling technical flaws, it balances both aspects rather well. As a narrative, this is one fantastic experience. It’s an honest, challenging look at battling mental illness that will stick with you long after the credits roll. It’s as beautiful as it is soul-crushing, making it a must play for anyone who still has a soul to crush.
  2. TrueAchievements
    Apr 18, 2018
    100
    Senua is fierce and imperfect in a way that will have you rooting for her like few characters ever garner. Her journey is pretty much unceasingly filthy, violent, tragic and horrific, yet it's not a story of suffering, but rather one of perseverance. Senua is a remarkable character who instills all of her energies into the player in such a way that will never be forgotten.
  3. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    May 26, 2018
    90
    A sensitive portrayal of mental illness and rigorous combat: Hellblade is almost perfect. [June 2018, p.84]
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  4. Xbox Achievements
    Apr 12, 2018
    88
    Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice is a harrowing journey into the fragility of the mind. It’s a masterpiece in storytelling, and while the game mechanics itself might not complement that throughout, they do a decent job of allowing Ninja Theory to deliver a mature story revolving around a sensitive subject matter. We hope that this opens up the door for more budget priced triple-A experiences, because this one was one hell of a ride!
  5. 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.
  6. Generación Xbox
    Apr 6, 2018
    83
    Hellblade is one of the best interactive experiences of this generation and a true technical show. However, the gameplay of the game is not equally calibrated and often loses pace in some areas.
  7. Video Chums
    Apr 19, 2018
    70
    As an interactive story, Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice is in a class of its own. However, as a video game, it merely provides basic puzzles and combat that both end up feeling far too repetitive and tedious.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 173 out of 228
  2. Mixed: 29 out of 228
  3. Negative: 26 out of 228
  1. Reipirata
    Aug 24, 2020
    10
    Hellblade é um jogo sensacional maravilhoso melhor jogo da história uma história amendrontatora
  2. Ciclope25
    Apr 2, 2022
    10
    Original, buen argumento, muy emotivo, gráficos muy logrados....un juego increíble, de principio a fin te mantiene atento
  4. moistcake123
    May 2, 2018
    10
    Hellblade is one of those games that demands to be played. With outstanding visuals, sound, and performances, it excels in telling a dark andHellblade is one of those games that demands to be played. With outstanding visuals, sound, and performances, it excels in telling a dark and emotional tale of mental illness. It's more than a game, it is truly an experience.… Expand
  5. MasterKent
    Aug 23, 2020
    9
    These are the games I love. The story is not original but the narrative is solid and convincing, a real odyssey. Senua makes you sorry, in theThese are the games I love. The story is not original but the narrative is solid and convincing, a real odyssey. Senua makes you sorry, in the positive sense of the word. You empathize with the character and suffer with her. In addition, technically the title is well structured: graphically solid and well-finished audio sector. Right longevity. Waiting for the sequel.… Expand
  6. d3uzZ
    Jan 28, 2023
    8
    Hellblade демонстрирует, что даже при крайне ограниченных средствах можно создавать великолепный визуал и проводить непревзойдённую работу соHellblade демонстрирует, что даже при крайне ограниченных средствах можно создавать великолепный визуал и проводить непревзойдённую работу со звуком, поднимая при этом крайне специфичную тему. Данная игра является очень комплексным опытом.… Expand
  7. kaiser998
    Feb 9, 2020
    8
    Good game! it brings a different experience about slashing mobs and enemies, the bad thing is that it has too little variations of enemies andGood game! it brings a different experience about slashing mobs and enemies, the bad thing is that it has too little variations of enemies and it has too much cinematic, it has a good gameplay and the puzzles are different from what we're used to get.… Expand
  8. 1Nine8Two
    Feb 4, 2022
    0
    Played 52 minutes of this game hoping it would get better, it didn’t. I’ve never been so bored playing a game in my life. Can I get my 52Played 52 minutes of this game hoping it would get better, it didn’t. I’ve never been so bored playing a game in my life. Can I get my 52 minutes refunded?… Expand

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#10 Best Xbox One Game of 2018
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#6 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2018
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#19 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2018