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
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  1. Wut1234
    Aug 9, 2021
    10
    Tense combat system stunning enviornment, a technical masterpiece. What else i could ask for?
  2. rubensmiranda
    Dec 12, 2018
    10
    In spite of the mechanics of game a little cloying the story instigates us to continue. The character design is a show, Ninja Theory is to be congratulated, the facial expressions of Senua is unprecedented.
  3. Inuarcer
    Nov 23, 2020
    10
    It has been a long time since I was captured so much by a game. I can only recommend it. Truthfully.
  4. Byrne2020
    Jan 30, 2021
    10
    This is truly one of the most powerful games I have ever played. I think it is best experienced with ear phones on so you can really feel everything. A must play In my opinion.
  5. fedez
    Jun 30, 2018
    10
    Un juego excepcional, diferente, nuevo y con una historia genial. Es un juego que debes de jugar al menos una ves en tu vida.
  6. pcapinheiro
    Sep 24, 2018
    10
    An amazing tale about facing your internal darkness, self discovery and endurance. Fight your way until hell to save your beloved, and face your own fears on this psychological nightmare.
    Senua is an amazing and realistic character that showed me how the worst of the nightmares can be fought.
    Thanks Ninja Theory for this great experience. I thing EVERYONE should play this game.
  7. 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 and emotional tale of mental illness. It's more than a game, it is truly an experience.
  8. alejandra09
    Apr 16, 2018
    10
    Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice is a harrowing journey into the fragility fantastic
  9. Abhorrence
    Jun 10, 2018
    10
    This game does not need a review, it speaks for itself, but I will say this. take out 8-9 hours of your life and play this game in one sitting, don't forget to use headphones.
  10. Peito
    Jun 20, 2018
    10
    I'm amazed with the story telling of this game, and the way how they present the combat without any help, is simply intuitive and you really feel that you are inside of the character.
  11. Lodrian
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Imresive atmosphere!
    The history is captivating and the graphics amazing. Is a fresh air in narrative games, linear like a movie, but is a true inmersive experience!
  12. Beereal20
    Jan 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great experience and game... This game does not hold your hand so you have to use all your senes to beat the game...it will test you like nothing you ever played… Expand
  13. Wellbrasil
    Feb 16, 2019
    10
    História diferente e bons gráficos, o jogo é curto e tem muitos enigmas meio difíceis de decifrar, isso pode cansar e os chefes não são muito difíceis.
  14. Mehrab4K
    Aug 10, 2021
    10
    Story , sound , gameplay and graphic is amazing . I like this game so much
  15. Phael05
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ótimo Game da Minha Theory.
    Muitos Puzzles, História bem da Hora.
    Ansioso pela Continuação !!    … Expand
  16. DTester26
    Jun 23, 2019
    10
    The objective of the studio was to create an experience to understand psychosis and the people who suffer from it. This game fulfills that objective beautifully, presenting a surrounding atmosphere formed by amazing visuals, prominent audio, original storytelling, good and wisely used music and a terrific performance by Melina Juergens accompanied by great motion capture work. Although theThe objective of the studio was to create an experience to understand psychosis and the people who suffer from it. This game fulfills that objective beautifully, presenting a surrounding atmosphere formed by amazing visuals, prominent audio, original storytelling, good and wisely used music and a terrific performance by Melina Juergens accompanied by great motion capture work. Although the gameplay lacks complexity and it's based in simplistic mechanics for movement and fighting, it works well, doesn't hurt the sense of 'epicness' of certain sequences and even helps the horror of others. On the other hand, the puzzles are also basic, but it makes them tedious and repetitive because variety was needed. However, the overall experience is so good and special because of how emotional and nuanced this game is; causing an accurate range of feelings for the central theme, which is mental illness. it can go from epic and thrilling to depressing and terrifying to surreal and mysterious. All of this in a matter of seconds.

    The truth is that there are a lot of games that can offer what this game lacks, but what Hellblade offers is something unique and far from everything I ever thought videogames could be.    … Expand
  17. djevis94
    Jun 27, 2019
    10
    I started this game with doubts because I had been told that it was boring and overrated but no, it has been a whole narrative experience that few games have given me mixed action with survival horror zones and with puzzles in the first hours of the game.
    the combat is a hack and slash but without teaching you to fight you have to learn your attacks although it is not a very difficult    I started this game with doubts because I had been told that it was boring and overrated but no, it has been a whole narrative experience that few games have given me mixed action with survival horror zones and with puzzles in the first hours of the game.
    the combat is a hack and slash but without teaching you to fight you have to learn your attacks although it is not a very difficult thing but I have loved it. for me one of the best works of ninja theory.    … Expand
  18. Cifre
    Aug 7, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This title is, simply put, a master piece. The way it manages to create a whole world through the lenses of a main character that suffers from a mental disorder (psychosis) is INCREDIBLE.The storytelling is impecable. The acting and the motion capture of Senua is CRRRRRAZY! And while it’s true that it has some minor flaws regarding playability (sometimes the controls felt a bit rigid), overall the title is so good and refreshing that it barely made a difference for me. One of the best gaming experiences that I have had in the past years.… Expand
  19. 2run
    Apr 25, 2020
    10
    İst ein super game. Ein exzellentes Kampfsystem. Hoffe dass noch im nächsten Teil RPG elemente auch zu finden sind.
  20. Douglasuillians
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    História ótima, jogabilidade muito boa, a parte ruim e não ter dublagem , de resto o game e sensacional
  21. Jeremie198630
    Sep 30, 2019
    10
    - Ce jeux est veritablement "inspiré". - Les graphismes sont au top sur Xbox one X (mode graphismes enrichis ). - La direction artistique est extraordinaire - L'histoire est surprenante et dépaysante. - La fin du jeu est sensationnelle
    - La bande son est au top
    - Senua est superbe Ninja Theory? Un de me nouveaux studios favoris!
  22. Rub3n15
    Apr 25, 2020
    10
    What an amazing game it with amazing graphics The combat was good just wish there a bit more combos to do while fighting enemies ,can’t wait for the next game .
  23. xxFTWxxOregon
    Dec 20, 2020
    10
    This game has a great mix between, story, puzzles and combat. I almost put this game away before ever getting to the first boss. After the first boss I just got sucked into the story and visual master piece that is HellBlade.
  24. tom974
    Aug 23, 2020
    10
    I don't remember a game leaving such an impact on me. Amazing work, yes it's a short story but the experience is still powerful. The most beautiful game I've seen on xbox one x so far, the sound work is finely tuned. And most of all, the studio tries here to give a unique and original experience and that, opposed to the tyical annual assassin's creed like licences, is quite refreshing.
  25. Icoz
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    Excellent game, it is beatiful and game sound is amazing. We need more single player games like this one.
  26. Azat
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    I really liked the game. unusual plot, enticing. Excellent compared to other games.
  27. NovaXplosion
    Dec 14, 2019
    10
    Simply amazing, one of the best games I’ve ever played. The psychological aspect is really well done and I personally find the story good and enjoyable. Graphic is really good for what an Xbox one can offer and looks majestic on the Xbox one x. Played thanks to Xbox game pass, and if you have it, that’s the game I recommend you to play.
  28. Lejzros
    Dec 20, 2019
    10
    This game cannot be described.
    You have to play it. The story is masterpiece...
  29. Zentilo
    Feb 9, 2020
    10
    Gripping from start to finish. Audio is superb and believable. Enjoyed every aspect of this game.
  30. Antonis
    Mar 29, 2020
    10
    This game is perfect it has everything.. Good audio good music and addictive gameplay.. Also you learn so many things and you start care about many others.. A really good story!!
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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.
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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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