Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice

 Xbox One
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 811 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 625 out of 811
  2. Mixed: 99 out of 811
  3. Negative: 87 out of 811
Buy Now
Buy on

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. Erick666
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    Hellblade es una hermosa experiencia que todo jugador debería vivir, una historia completamente inmersiva.
  2. tannskaya
    Sep 11, 2023
    8
    A very good game with a very good story! No UI and crazy voices made the whole experience very immersive. Combats were fun in my opinion. I would have gave it a better score if it didn't took me so many time understanding the puzzle part, with the bone arches... but maybe it's me who is too dumb! ;-)
  3. nemix3d
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    So fcking beautiful, the best history of the games ever. The music is 11/10
  4. 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
  5. RGames2k
    Sep 8, 2023
    7
    اللعبه جيده فيها غموض ورعب نفسي
    العالم رائع وسوداوي
    اعطيها7 - 10
  6. Nyxblade
    Sep 8, 2023
    8
    The game bored me a lot at the beginning. I didn't like it in terms of puzzles and storytelling. But after about 2 hours it started to open. Fighting mechanics are quite sufficient. The story he told was very deep and meaningful. When I got to the end, I found myself satisfied and impressed.
  7. apant
    Aug 28, 2023
    10
    I have played almost all games in Xbox and I can say: Hellblade is the best game I have played in all my life! Thank you Ninja Theory to develop this amazing and wonderful game.
  8. tatakae
    Aug 19, 2023
    8
    Öncelikle tüm korkularımı tekrar tekrar yaşattığı için ayrı bir deneyim yaşattı. Sesler ve grafikler bence aşırı iyi. 3 can mevzusunu çok net hissettiriyor. Elbette ki eksi yönleri vardır ama yaşattığı duygulardan fark edemedim.
  9. Lemortjoyeux
    Jun 28, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Même si certains aspects de la résolution d’énigmes m’ont semblé parfois laborieux, j’ai adoré bien des choses dans ce jeu que j’ai fini hier soir :

    - je ne sais pas si c’est valable pour toutes les versions, mais dans la mienne je me suis débrouillé du début à la fin.

    Personne ne t’explique ni les contrôles ni les mécaniques de jeu. J’ai beaucoup aimé ce point de difficulté / stress complémentaire. Comme dans la vraie vie, tu apprends par toi-même et tu fais des erreurs stupides.

    - le fait que tu puisses être en Game Over quand la corruption atteint la tête de Senua. Ho lala comment j’ai stressé à cause de ça. Merveilleux. Tu sais pas combien de morts sont permises. Et tu as l’impression que ça monte très vite au début. (J’ai fini le jeu en une seule fois, la fierté de gamer est sauve)

    - les combats : je les ai trouvés très aboutis et intelligents. Tu comprends vite que le placement de ton perso est capital. Ainsi quand tu te retrouves dans des espaces clos en combat tu stresses d’autant plus que les ennemis sont nombreux. Le combat final et la fin : j’aurais apprécié une fin plus brutale. Celle qui lui était destinée depuis le départ.
    Maaaais je comprends ce que vous avez voulu dire quant au deuil et au chemin mental emprunté par Senua.

    Ce jeu raconte l’histoire d’un deuil, vécu par une femme ayant un lien spécial avec les Dieux (surtout avec l’au-delà si on écoute sa mère). J’ai beaucoup aimé vivre cette expérience. On lui prête une malédiction, ce que nous soupçonnons souvent être une maladie mentale.

    Parlons-en justement : cet aspect du jeu et de la psychologie du personnage est capital dans sa qualité. Et la production/réalisation de cette ambition a été largement à la hauteur à mon avis.
    Rien que les petites voix intérieures constantes, qui peuvent autant te guider que te tromper, parfois. Magnifiquement réalisées dans le jeu. J’ai été sincèrement heureux de les retrouver à l’issue de l’arbre. Pour la durée limitée et certains aspects de la résolution d’énigmes… 8/10 « seulement ».
    Je vous aurais bien mis 8,5    … Expand
  10. FemboyGaming
    Jun 28, 2023
    9
    "Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice" is a refreshing indie horror game with exciting combat, unique puzzles, and an ambitious story. It breaks away from the typical walking simulator format, offering engaging gameplay in the Norse realm of Hel. The combat strikes a balance between accessibility and depth, while the puzzles involve finding shapes in the environment. The story is a standout,"Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice" is a refreshing indie horror game with exciting combat, unique puzzles, and an ambitious story. It breaks away from the typical walking simulator format, offering engaging gameplay in the Norse realm of Hel. The combat strikes a balance between accessibility and depth, while the puzzles involve finding shapes in the environment. The story is a standout, skillfully exploring Norse mythology, mental health, and grief through superb voice acting and impressive animation. The only drawbacks are the lack of initial explanation for the mechanics, and a few instances of poor pacing. However, looking past all that, Hellblade offers a rewarding gaming experience with a unique story.
    Give it a try, you won't be disappointed!    … Expand
  11. notifycritic
    Jun 22, 2023
    8
    Loucuras e mais loucuras na cabeça dessa pobre garota. Ansioso pela continuação
  12. Gusta27
    Jun 15, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very promising game mainly because it is such a well made indie game, it has some texture errors among other graphical problems but that go unnoticed by its incredible narrative that so seriously addresses Schizophrenia, Anxiety and among other mental illnesses.… Expand
  13. 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
  14. Motichoor420
    Jun 9, 2023
    4
    I hate to admit it but, after many attempts to try and fall in love with this game, I just cant love it any more. It has given me more migraines thanks to a combination of misguided puzzles, aimless wandering around, and genuinely somber/depressing sounds and environments. Sure, it may be aimed at psychosis, its experiences and its overcoming (and most would relate to it very much) butI hate to admit it but, after many attempts to try and fall in love with this game, I just cant love it any more. It has given me more migraines thanks to a combination of misguided puzzles, aimless wandering around, and genuinely somber/depressing sounds and environments. Sure, it may be aimed at psychosis, its experiences and its overcoming (and most would relate to it very much) but for a guy like me who has suffered depression for more than 20 years, it was a completely different experience. Something akin to Silent Hill 2 (though not as chillingly spooky). The only praise I have for this game is the graphics and sound effects, which are simply outstanding. Otherwise it is quite a massive letdown for me. I was eager to play this in the hope Ninja Theory made classics like Enslaved and Heavenly Sword. But boy was I let down afterwards.… Expand
  15. Umjogador
    Jun 5, 2023
    10
    This game is amazing, captivating story, perfect gameplay, every detail is unique. Thank you Microsoft for buying this company. I only ask you one thing; add options in the chart, remove the Motion Blur and the chromatic aberration effect in the same way that Capcom has done with Resident Evil is very important, many people get sick with the Motion Blur effect, you need to look more atThis game is amazing, captivating story, perfect gameplay, every detail is unique. Thank you Microsoft for buying this company. I only ask you one thing; add options in the chart, remove the Motion Blur and the chromatic aberration effect in the same way that Capcom has done with Resident Evil is very important, many people get sick with the Motion Blur effect, you need to look more at that side, this is also inclusion… Expand
  16. GameYork
    May 31, 2023
    9
    Questo è un capolavoro, gameplay fantastico molto intuitivo pure il combattimentoe molto divertente e piacevole da padroneggiare, storia memorabile con varie letture che può percepire il videogiocatore scritta incredibilmente bene, il comparto audio è davvero eccezionale voci suoni trasmessi alla grande enigmi mai troppo difficili ma nemmeno troppo facili sono di giusto livello, devo direQuesto è un capolavoro, gameplay fantastico molto intuitivo pure il combattimentoe molto divertente e piacevole da padroneggiare, storia memorabile con varie letture che può percepire il videogiocatore scritta incredibilmente bene, il comparto audio è davvero eccezionale voci suoni trasmessi alla grande enigmi mai troppo difficili ma nemmeno troppo facili sono di giusto livello, devo dire che mi ha fatto appassionare la itologia norrenna un gioco da non perdere per nessuno motivo da giocare!… Expand
  17. LilitNefara
    May 27, 2023
    4
    Задумка с тьмой невероятная. Видимо были завышенные ожидания, 50/50
  18. Deodato
    May 27, 2023
    8
    Direção de Arte e som: incríveis , a Ninja entregou algo perfeito para as limitações atuais da época ,o cenário combina perfeitamente com a narrativa , as vozes na cabeça da Senua , auxiliando ela até nos combate , é uma boa sacada . Gostei muito Nota:10
    Gráficos : hellblade senua's sacrifice lançou em 8 de agosto de 2017 , para época e para limitações do estúdio a Ninja entregou    Direção de Arte e som: incríveis , a Ninja entregou algo perfeito para as limitações atuais da época ,o cenário combina perfeitamente com a narrativa , as vozes na cabeça da Senua , auxiliando ela até nos combate , é uma boa sacada . Gostei muito Nota:10
    Gráficos : hellblade senua's sacrifice lançou em 8 de agosto de 2017 , para época e para limitações do estúdio a Ninja entregou gráficos acima da média Nota:8,5
    Narrativa: hellblade senua's sacrifice tem uma narrativa encaixada , uma trama sustentável mas me pareceu confusa nota: 7
    Performance: tive pequenas quedas de FPS , totalmente aceitável pra época e pro tamanho do estúdio , bugs , apenas objetos flutuando pra época. Nota 8.5
    Gameplay: hellblade senua's sacrifice tem uma gameplay , fraca , combate , fraco , porem aceitável , o jogo é focado na narrativa da Senua o combate é a parte mais fraca do jogo Nota 7
    Media final: 8.2
    Conclusão: o senua's Sacrifice não me empolgou tanto eu senti o game arrastado , o combate é OK , os Puzzels são legais, as vozes na cabeça dela é a melhor coisa que o game pode entregar .    … Expand
  19. TokyoGangR
    May 21, 2023
    9
    Madre mía este juego es hermoso en cuanto al diseño artístico, sus actores de voz y el soundtrack hacen que el ambiente se ponga totalmente en otro nivel, me encantan los puzzles está bien balanceada la cantidad de puzzles y de combates que hay en el juego muy recomendado
  20. huginodensen
    Apr 22, 2023
    10
    Juegazo, de mis favoritos, excelentes graficas en xbox, mecanicas de lujo y la historia impresionante!!
  21. neomoonsevin
    Apr 8, 2023
    10
    I'm a fan of hellblade love the graphics aswell cannot wait for hellblade 2
  22. Outdoorz
    Mar 31, 2023
    10
    Um jogo desse acredito que todos deveriam jogar, causa sensações únicas, que nenhum outro jogo me causou, uma espécie de medo com vontade de continuar e ver oque vem pela frente.
    Jogo muito mais muito bom que merece total atenção e apoio da galera.
  23. DarkArcanin3
    Feb 26, 2023
    0
    Chapter 10 fight **** dog **** Overall this game is the biggest hype train
  24. 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
  25. Aqafarshad
    Jan 31, 2023
    9
    I love this game so deep and emotional with a good graphic I'll wish they keep making good games like this one
  26. Howp3
    Jan 28, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Incridble game, graphics and jogability Amazings, can't wait for the sequel… Expand
  27. d3uzZ
    Jan 28, 2023
    8
    Hellblade 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.Hellblade 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.
  28. 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.
  29. Limpdurst
    Dec 27, 2022
    4
    This game totally turned me off after a couple of hours. The visuals and sound design is stunning, but the gameplay mechanic is boring and frustrating. The protagonist is very slow, puzzles are boring and feel like a chore. Combat is easy, repetitive and all the enemies are the same. Such a shame, because the desingn and overall feel is so immersive and amazing. I uninstalled it and iThis game totally turned me off after a couple of hours. The visuals and sound design is stunning, but the gameplay mechanic is boring and frustrating. The protagonist is very slow, puzzles are boring and feel like a chore. Combat is easy, repetitive and all the enemies are the same. Such a shame, because the desingn and overall feel is so immersive and amazing. I uninstalled it and i don't think I'm coming back.… Expand
  30. cchenders40
    Dec 6, 2022
    9
    This game blew me away. Everyone told me it would but wow, what a story!

    Here are my positives right off the bat. - The narrative is amazing. - Senua is an amazing character with an amazing arc in this game. - The exploration of psychosis in gaming is very interesting, the game feels hypnotic at times. You feel her confusion and frantic feelings throughout the story. - The    This game blew me away. Everyone told me it would but wow, what a story!

    Here are my positives right off the bat.

    - The narrative is amazing.

    - Senua is an amazing character with an amazing arc in this game.

    - The exploration of psychosis in gaming is very interesting, the game feels hypnotic at times. You feel her confusion and frantic feelings throughout the story.

    - The sound design is amazing. Play with headphones!

    - The puzzles are so cool and clever, very different from many other games.

    - The setting and lore is fun and deep.

    - The style and artistic expression of the story telling is crazy good.

    Here are my negatives
    - The combat's camera and arena. People like to dunk on this games combat, and I agree that it is rough to a degree but not for the reasons people give. Let me explain. The combat itself is fine, it is simple, feels weighty, and has a good rhythm to it. It makes sense in a narrative game about mental health and grief. The problem is the camera, the arena sizes, the poor lock on system, and the amount of enemies in these small arenas. Those issues combined makes a decent combat system feel clunky and bad. I like the combat, there are just other factors that bog it down. I am hopeful the combat in the sequel will be better.

    I only have one negative, and it was frustrating enough to bring it down a point. If the issues with combat sequences were fixed this game would be an easy 10. Play it on gamepass now!    … Expand
prev
Page:

Awards & Rankings

10
#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

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
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.
    Read full review
  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.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »