Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice

 Xbox One
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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 811 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 99 out of 811
  3. Negative: 87 out of 811
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  1. danderso
    Jul 30, 2018
    6
    I love the atmosphere and graphically and sonically Hellblade is astonishing, especially on the XBOX X.
    However, I am puzzled to understand the love that this game gets from a pure gameplay perspective.
    Senua is plodding. Creeping across the landscape at a snails rate, even with the run button depressed. It is extremely obtuse. It is often extremely unclear what you have to do    I love the atmosphere and graphically and sonically Hellblade is astonishing, especially on the XBOX X.
    However, I am puzzled to understand the love that this game gets from a pure gameplay perspective.

    Senua is plodding. Creeping across the landscape at a snails rate, even with the run button depressed.

    It is extremely obtuse. It is often extremely unclear what you have to do and where you have to go. Lining up shapes to progress through gates? Who thought that was a good idea?

    I honestly do not understand the logic behind this poor gameplay mechanic. It makes no sense in the framework of the game. It's tedious and repetitive. If you compare these "puzzles" to games created with a similar structure such as Rise of the Tomb Raider, it makes Hellblade even more difficult to like.

    My esteemed fellow reviewers have extolled the virtues of many of the better elements of the game but I cannot agree with many of the scores given, as much as I have tried to love this game I actually find the puzzles are terrible and the combat rather dull.

    I have tried to persevere with this game on several occasions and I just cannot see past its flaws and enjoy the narrative, regardless of how much I admire the strong characterisation.    … Expand
  2. jeffbizloc
    Aug 2, 2018
    5
    Got half way through before I was tired of walking and watching. Just was a hard to play game and not my type of game. We really need a new category for games that are more interactive videos. I watch TV for that sort of activity.

    Pros: - Looked really good - The puzzles and combat at there core were not bad Cons: - Tough game to play, just not a fun game based on its theme -    Got half way through before I was tired of walking and watching. Just was a hard to play game and not my type of game. We really need a new category for games that are more interactive videos. I watch TV for that sort of activity.

    Pros:
    - Looked really good
    - The puzzles and combat at there core were not bad

    Cons:
    - Tough game to play, just not a fun game based on its theme
    - Lots of tedious walking
    - Not much gameplay overall    … Expand
  3. guywithbeer
    Feb 2, 2019
    7
    I played this interesting game for a couple of hours only and definitely did not get anywhere near the end.

    The graphics are very atmospheric as is the audio. The game seems to be fairly linear but with some open world design. Not sure if this is it how it plays all throughout though. The story and narrative was very interesting, definitely for mature audiences. I personally    I played this interesting game for a couple of hours only and definitely did not get anywhere near the end.

    The graphics are very atmospheric as is the audio.

    The game seems to be fairly linear but with some open world design. Not sure if this is it how it plays all throughout though.

    The story and narrative was very interesting, definitely for mature audiences.

    I personally found the combat too difficult on the normal setting, but my preference is for shooters so those who play more melee based games will likely not have much problem with the combat here.

    I would have liked to see some helpful hints for the player at least in the first few minutes of the game even if this would break the immersion level that is otherwise generated by the overall experience.

    Overall worth trying out if you are a mature gamer and enjoy third person action games with a very high element on the narrative.

    Well done Ninja Theory.    … Expand
  4. tobivv
    Jul 2, 2020
    7
    + Visually stunning, satisfying combat, original story, unique environments.
    - Slow movement, tedious puzzles
  5. Slckaer
    Jan 7, 2021
    7
    Nice visuals, no HUD and a 60fps option makes this game nice to play. That being said, the game is linear and has multiple non-logic puzzles. You must do action A before you can do action B... combat also didn't feel fair a some points and 6 hours is on the short hand. Final verdict: mediocre game
  6. kuiony
    Apr 27, 2018
    7
    Really great game except for repetitive game play. Only people who love story driven games should play this game
  7. Magma17
    Apr 13, 2018
    7
    Gráficos de qualidade, atmosfera e áudio incrível,mas infelizmente não tem uma jogabilidade digna,inimigos são os mesmos do início ao fim,com pequenas variações de escudos dano e resistência.
    Os quebra-cabeças são repetitivos,é legal apenas nas primeiras duas vezes,mas ao avançar se torna uma tortura,já que os cenários vão ficando mais abertos,e o pior de tudo,isso é o melhor que o jogo    Gráficos de qualidade, atmosfera e áudio incrível,mas infelizmente não tem uma jogabilidade digna,inimigos são os mesmos do início ao fim,com pequenas variações de escudos dano e resistência.
    Os quebra-cabeças são repetitivos,é legal apenas nas primeiras duas vezes,mas ao avançar se torna uma tortura,já que os cenários vão ficando mais abertos,e o pior de tudo,isso é o melhor que o jogo consegue trazer em relação a jogabilidade,já que os combates são lentos,simples e chatos.
    A estimulação auditiva e visual com um bom conjunto de fones de ouvido é a principal razão pela qual este jogo não foi completamente ruim para mim,Boa atmosfera e narrativa assustadora. Um dos melhores nessa categoria. Eu não me arrependo de jogar, mas eu tive que me forçar a cada quebra-cabeça e horda de inimigos que encontrava.
    Outro jogo com foco na narrativa,nada além disso.    … Expand
  8. emporio2866
    Feb 15, 2019
    7
    Игра очень понравилась, хоть и короткая!
    Великолепная графика - Ninja Theory умеют работать с движком Unreal на уровне Epic Games, только в прошлой игре Endlaved была третья версия, а тут уже четвёртая.
    Художественная составляющая на таком же высоком уровне, как и качество текстур! Игра просто оргазм для глаз. Звук - тут не рассказать, это надо слышать... он бесподобен!!! Актёрская    Игра очень понравилась, хоть и короткая!
    Великолепная графика - Ninja Theory умеют работать с движком Unreal на уровне Epic Games, только в прошлой игре Endlaved была третья версия, а тут уже четвёртая.
    Художественная составляющая на таком же высоком уровне, как и качество текстур! Игра просто оргазм для глаз.
    Звук - тут не рассказать, это надо слышать... он бесподобен!!!
    Актёрская игра главной героини также выше всяких похвал, за что актриса и получила заслуженный приз.
    Графика, звук и актёрская игра создают потрясающую атмосферу безысходности.
    Геймплей представляет собой симулятор ходьбы с решением головоломок, разбавленный несложной, но зрелищной боёвкой.
    Сюжет простой и всё, что я о нём могу сказать будет спойлером, но он неплохой.
    Игра проходится за 10 часов, но она и не корчит из себя AAA-проект и стоила на старте 2200 кажется, а не 4к, так что претензий ноль, чего не скажешь о Last Guardian!
    Платина простейшая, так как сложность не влияет ни на что и можно играть на лёгком, хотя я прошёл на харде и в боях даже был челлендж ближе к концу.
    Очень советую купить, ведь это очень необычный проект, созданный независимой студией и изданный ей же, а не под крылом крупного издателя. Поддержите, она того стоит!
    Оценка не 10 и 10, потому что 10 из 10 - это Last of Us и Witcher 3, а эта игра просто хорошая... не раздавать же всем десятки, как это делает один "худощавый непродажный блоггер", у которого чуть ли не каждая Call of Duty 12 из 10:)

    PS
    Игру дали на Xbox по подписке Game Pass, который по акции стоил всего 30 рублей на месяц и я с удовольствием ещё разок пробежал. Оценку поднял на один балл, ибо графику для One X очень заметно подтянули и сделали аж 3 варианта выбора: лучше графика в 30 кадров и 1080p; такая же графика, как на PS4, но в 4К и 30 кадров; такая же графика в 1080p, но в 60 кадров. То есть работу провели очень хорошую и обновили игру под более мощную консоль, за что респект разработчикам и + 1 балл в оценке!    … Expand
  9. 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
    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 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
  10. Cristiancs100
    Jul 19, 2020
    6
    No es mal juego pero el sistema de combate es malo y los puzzles se hacen repetitivos
  11. arunscript
    Apr 22, 2018
    7
    Amazing combat, puzzles, challenges, story and music. Fantastic graphics. But... way too short.
  12. CenkAlp
    Sep 21, 2019
    7
    Hikaye = 8
    Oynanış = 6
    Grafikler = 8
    Sesler = 7
    Keyif = 6
    Atmosfer = 7
    Süre = 6
  13. Hopwin
    Mar 22, 2021
    6
    Super mushy combat controls and motion feels like a sloggy chore. Tremendously well written and acted but the game play itself is just horrendous.
  14. Metayerju
    Aug 30, 2019
    7
    Good especially the start. But some moments are boring. Happy to have finished it
  15. ZeoN
    Nov 30, 2022
    5
    Combate: 5/10
    Diseño de escenarios: 6/10
    Diseño de niveles: 5/10 Muy repetitivo
    Historia 5/10 Repetitiva y redundante
    Apartado técnico: 9/10
  16. AnasDh
    Jun 24, 2020
    7
    Hellblade is a beautifully made, emotional, and intense game.

    I'm not a fan of Horror in any medium, so I had my hesitations. For a 'scary' game, Hellblade's world is extremely beautiful. I used the Photo Mode a lot. Hellblade's story is simply amazing, the lore and mythology were sublime. I even enjoyed listening to the stories in stones more than playing the game. The game is very    Hellblade is a beautifully made, emotional, and intense game.

    I'm not a fan of Horror in any medium, so I had my hesitations. For a 'scary' game, Hellblade's world is extremely beautiful. I used the Photo Mode a lot. Hellblade's story is simply amazing, the lore and mythology were sublime. I even enjoyed listening to the stories in stones more than playing the game. The game is very intense and will have you focused and engaged almost all the time. The game, thankfully, had exactly ZERO jump scares which made a huge difference to me. This doesn't mean you're not going to sweat from the intensity and fear while playing the game like I did.

    The first hour or so of the game (before opening Hela's door) was almost perfect, it really had my hopes way up. Then the game got very puzzly and turned into this weird mix of puzzle-fight monsters-puzzle. Almost half of all the puzzles I couldn't solve on my own, this is the most I had help from youtube in any game ever. I mean I'd like to think of myself as fairly intelligent (so do most people) but even the Youtuber that I had help from was struggling, a lot. Another point is that I had to almost sync my gameplay with the Youtuber to avoid dying and have my game reset, which is an extremely stupid thing; awful choice from the creators. I'm still unsure about the ending, to be honest. I understood something else from what is acceptable among fans and I felt stupid.    … Expand
  17. VaaskyVeldt
    Feb 7, 2023
    7
    It knows what it is and at no point pretends to be something it's not. If you're into solving environmental puzzles, light combat and a world that immerse you into the delusions of a woman going through psychosis, than this game is worth playing it. If you'll be annoyed at slow walking speeds, running around in circles finding the right trigger to move on and voices that won't stopIt knows what it is and at no point pretends to be something it's not. If you're into solving environmental puzzles, light combat and a world that immerse you into the delusions of a woman going through psychosis, than this game is worth playing it. If you'll be annoyed at slow walking speeds, running around in circles finding the right trigger to move on and voices that won't stop talking, do yourself a favor and skip this one. In my case, I really got sick of running in circles and on top of that the game was visually very intense. Despite my problems with it, I can't in good conscience give it a low score.… Expand
  18. KlaatuHorror
    Apr 5, 2020
    6
    Tiene elementos muy interesantes, una historia intensa y mitológica. Gráficos muy bonitos y unas animaciones que deján en pañales a los mejores títulos. Quizás baja un poco en su planteamiento. Los puzzles es siempre lo mismo y las peleas, que van ganando a medida que avanza, no dejan de ser algo anecdótico. Aún así un juego muy interesante.
  19. Beks_N
    Jul 2, 2020
    7
    Graphics, sound design, and atmosphere in this are really immersive and absolutely superb, but I personally struggled with the repetitive nature of the combat. I can definitely see how people could love it, but me personally... I wasn't a huge fan. Would have preferred to watch instead of play.
  20. churros
    May 1, 2022
    5
    Pros:
    + beautiful graphics
    + great voice acting
    + interesting premise

    Cons:
    - bad combat
    - bad exploration
    - boring puzzles
    - easy to get stuck
  21. Bato
    Aug 13, 2021
    7
    Story: 9/10
    Gameplay: 6/10
    Graphics: 7/10
    Enjoyability: 6/10
    Overall: 7/10
  22. Eierpilot07
    Sep 10, 2023
    7
    Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice is a gripping game that courageously tackles mental illness, trauma, and Norse mythology, unfolding an intense and thought-provoking story. Players delve into Senua's emotional journey, where the intricate narrative dives into her struggles. Yet, the game isn't flawless. The combat system, while engaging at first, can become repetitive and tiring as you play.Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice is a gripping game that courageously tackles mental illness, trauma, and Norse mythology, unfolding an intense and thought-provoking story. Players delve into Senua's emotional journey, where the intricate narrative dives into her struggles. Yet, the game isn't flawless. The combat system, while engaging at first, can become repetitive and tiring as you play. The linear nature and lack of branching paths limit replay value since the story follows a clear path without much variation. It's an experience best suited for those who want to explore its emotional and psychological depths.… Expand
  23. RiseofPalpatine
    Jun 25, 2021
    5
    The game is just not good. It looks beautiful, some of the cutscenes look really pretty and have a lot of creativity in them. The gameplay however is abhorrent. The movement is horrible in this game, Senua moves like an old grandma. Her running speed is reduced to jogging and her walking speed is reduced to plodding. The combat in this game starts off okay, but then you realise the restThe game is just not good. It looks beautiful, some of the cutscenes look really pretty and have a lot of creativity in them. The gameplay however is abhorrent. The movement is horrible in this game, Senua moves like an old grandma. Her running speed is reduced to jogging and her walking speed is reduced to plodding. The combat in this game starts off okay, but then you realise the rest of the game is going to revolve around the same attacks and defenses. It never evolves, it just stays the game which makes the combat segments super easy. The puzzles for this game are pretty boring and unbearable a lot of the time. You’ll spend like 15 minutes just trailing around looking to open a gate and it never changes. Just run around using your focus ability to find the right pieces to open a gate, how clever. As for the story, well it’s fine. It’s not even that great and I don’t understand why it’s getting so much praise. Senua is a really bland protagonist who was never likeable or interesting. The story was quite interesting, especially in the first hour of the game. I think it mostly comes down to good voice acting and really great visuals and set pieces. I think it kind if misses the mark on it’s premise to befin with. I never really understood what the story was going for. I never felt like I was eye opened to mental illness at any point. It was so deeply convoluted that it didn’t make much sense. There’s a lot of exposition which isn’t ever good, when your protagonist is almost silent with little dialogue. I don’t think Hellblade is bad but it’s nothing short of mediocre. It’s just an okay game with really bad gameplay in my opinion. 5/10… Expand
  24. Mike_Zulu
    Feb 2, 2022
    6
    A joyless, if artful, slog.

    Looks good, the combat grows on you, and I respect the lack of hand holding. But the dreary sub-hellraiser dialogue gets extremely boring. As do the long unskippable cutscenes, forced walking portions, and constant un-jump-overable rocks that force you long way round every f-ing obstacle. Also, how about some levity? I remember when video games were fun.    A joyless, if artful, slog.

    Looks good, the combat grows on you, and I respect the lack of hand holding. But the dreary sub-hellraiser dialogue gets extremely boring. As do the long unskippable cutscenes, forced walking portions, and constant un-jump-overable rocks that force you long way round every f-ing obstacle. Also, how about some levity? I remember when video games were fun. Break up the misery a little, please!    … Expand
  25. Jattaman
    Sep 1, 2022
    7
    Avventura in terza persona molto "story driven".
    Animazioni e grafica buone (grande espressività della protagonista), comparto audio di ottimo livello, narrazione interessante.
    Abbastanza breve, com'è giusto che sia, in quanto il gameplay è molto limitato (percorsi guidati, sistema di combattimento superficiale ed enigmi ripetitivi), e un'eccessiva lunghezza avrebbe annoiato. Nel    Avventura in terza persona molto "story driven".
    Animazioni e grafica buone (grande espressività della protagonista), comparto audio di ottimo livello, narrazione interessante.
    Abbastanza breve, com'è giusto che sia, in quanto il gameplay è molto limitato (percorsi guidati, sistema di combattimento superficiale ed enigmi ripetitivi), e un'eccessiva lunghezza avrebbe annoiato.
    Nel complesso un discreto titolo.    … Expand
  26. Slinus43
    May 11, 2022
    6
    Good game if you are into puzzles. Otherwise better of playing elden ring. No map is quite frustrating not many drops from environment. Not my kinda game since i dislike puzzles.
  27. goodgriff33
    Jan 27, 2023
    7
    Answer: 75 characters is between 10 words and 19 words with spaces included in the character count. If spaces are not included in the character count, then 75 characters is between 12 words and 25 words.
  28. CharonIV
    Jun 14, 2023
    7
    bu tarz psikoz gib psikolojık fıolmlerı izlemeyı zaten sevıyorum bu da oyun olarak tam benlık hıkaye acısından baya ıyı ama mekanık olarak begenemedım eksıktı
  29. RGames2k
    Sep 8, 2023
    7
    اللعبه جيده فيها غموض ورعب نفسي
    العالم رائع وسوداوي
    اعطيها7 - 10

Awards & Rankings

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

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88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  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. 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]
  3. 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.
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