You don't know how much I've been waiting for this game to come out and for you to play it. First game was, for a lack of better words, a work of art. Senua is such a badass!!!!!
as much as i love your videos and love senua's sacrifice, i have my own experiences with psychosis (PTSD/med induced) and i couldn't get through 20 minutes before a panic attack began. so i wish you good luck on this hellish journey and will let others experience it.
I'm very sorry for your struggle! I can see how this game could be hard or not possible to watch for those who have experience similar things to you. Even if it's not much, I wish you the best!!! 🫂
@@titansaint I enjoyed watching the first game and I can't remember how but I remember how good this game was. But like you, I can't get through 20 mins before it triggered something in me that I thought had gone away.
Been waiting for you to play this! Adored your first play through and was hoping that you would cover this one too. Excited to go on this journey with you again :)
Oh this is amazing! Please do the entire game! I've already watched the gameplay you have out twice, so far. SO happy you encouraged headphones... the sound design is flawless. This game isnt meant to be a God of War clone or anything. Its art, its story telling and world buiding... Not about the gameplay per se. What a title..Also, quick correction, this and the original game is not meant to simulate psychosis but schizophrenia; while the two have some overlap, they are two different things for sure
I remember in the original game, one of the first credits was to a mental health consultant. The developers had also done extensive interviews with several patients who suffer from schizophrenia so as to get Senua's character as accurate as possible! It was quite amazing for a game developer to have done that. I wonder if they talked to anyone again for this one?
that constant whispering in my ears is infuriating. makes me really hate these voices. its hard to watch because of how sensitive I am to sound. the sound design is incredible and I hate it lol
As someone who experiences auditory hallucinations it is unnerving to play this game but also so engrossing. When I finished the first one I just started sobbing because it did such a convincing job of conveying psychosis. This game takes it even further and more closely resembles what I experience. The disembodied voices that “feel” like they’re coming from somewhere other than inside my head is spot on. I can’t really say I enjoy playing this game but I’m so glad it exists and I applaud ninja theory for having the courage to build a gib budget game around such a challenging subject. I consider my own issues to be minor compared to what some people experience, especially those who lose their grip on what is real and what isn’t. My heart goes out to anybody that is struggling with mental illness of any sort.
I’ve got schizoaffective disorder (bipolar). I don’t even hear voices or see things, but it’s torture when I’m disorganized and delusional. I also feel bad for those who cannot decipher what’s real and what’s not.
@@mikopo88 People need to understand that "game" is a very broad term. Everything from Tetris to The Walking Dead classifies as a game. That also means that not everyone will enjoy everything. This might not be for you, but it might be the best game ever to someone else.
YT failed to notify me of your start of Hellblade II, but I vividly remember your playthrough of the first game and, among other things, your kindness and understanding the entire time. I'm glad you're picking up the second game.
I am so glad they came out with a second game! I started watching the first way back when, but it was at the height of my unmedicated OCD and it was too familiar so I had to stop. I just finished watching your play through now that I’m able and it was awesome getting to step right into the next chapter of the story!
It’s interesting that you’re playing this during Mental Health Awareness Month. I remember you playing the first one, and I was immediately drawn into the story.
Gosh I am SO excited for this! I looooved the first game So much! Can't wait to see what this one is like~! Keep on Keeping On, Odd, and thank you so much for doing what you do!
Wow, the cinematics, the voices, the story, the fights, the environment, the ... wow! For anyone NOT listening with headphones, please do! Noice cancelling if possible, and volume up.
I really liked "the Northman" as a 2 hours and change movie, but I'm not sure about 10-15 hours of this being fun to play. Then again it's probably not the point of this game, despite the shiny AAA presentation. Even if it's not my cup of tea, it's a good thing games like this can still be made, and I hope it will sell enough to prevent Microsoft from shutting the studio down (no guarantee even then if recent events are any indication).
So I've been diagnosed with what's called "simple type" schizophrenia. Which basically means it's all the negative symptoms of schizophrenia without the positive symptoms. The negative symptoms of schizophrenia are more akin to extreme treatment resistant depression whereas the positive symptoms are the symptoms schizophrenia is famous for such as the hallucinations, delusions, etc. What I can say is that the negative symptoms are hell. And if the negative symptoms are hell I can only imagine what they're like combined with the positive symptoms.
If I remember from the "making of" from the first part. They used multiple microphones in the center, and they walked in a circle around it. Coming closer and getting further away.
I watched your playthrough of the first game years ago and it really stuck with me. I opened steam today and saw this just released. Immediately went to your channel with high hopes and you didn't disappoint. Thanks Odd! < 3
man just wathcing the intro, mental illness is no joke. kinda puts some things into perspective. damn the voices in her head are also very disturbing and scary
As much as this looks amazing, I just can't stand the verbal thoughts, and all the inner monologue, it reminds me of the game "Corvus", it just kept saying what I wanted to do before I did it, it completely takes out the immersion, just before you make a decision to go do a task, a voice tells you "Go do that task" so now it feels like it was not me who did it. Imagine a game where there are zombies and when you see a zombie, a game voice says, kill that zombie..... and then another zombie comes out, and the voice says, kill that zombie!... over and over
That's because this game demands more than you just beat it. It demands that you understand more fully the character you are performing. How do you hold on to yourself when you are never alone, and when the voices are like a labyrinth, where your hopes and fears, your weaknesses and strengths exist to be found? Look at the combat. Have you ever had to fight like that? Probably not. So, you will, if you stay the course, become more knowledgeable and more wiser than before.
To be fair Hellblade I and II are games made as educational tools more than entertainment. Tired of those voices annoying you whilst playing the game? Congratulations, you just experienced what someone with major disorders such as Schizophrenia, goes through on a daily basis. It's brilliant and does exactly what it was designed to do.
@@CuriousCrow-mp4cx I think you missed my point, its not that the player needs to understand, its that the player already understands and does not need to be told what to understand. Here is an example, the player falls into an icy lake and gets out, you see the breath in the wind, the clothes are dripping wet, the player shivers... Why would I need a voice over saying, "-I'm so cold, I need warmth" . Subtlety is the language of understanding
@@cactusjackNV If the game is trying to make you feel what is like to have Schizophrenia, I think they succeeded, I think its safe to say I don't like it, its terrible.
there never was a "permadeath" mechanic in the first game, they only wanted to up your anxiety and make you believe in something that doesn´t exist... just like senua
Hi I like this series too. The narrative is really emotional as well and to watch someone actually going through something like that is very hard and also challenging too. Good luck with your playthrough of Part 2 of Senua's Saga too Chris.
I watched your playthrough about a year ago. I decided to buy the game, it was available on GOG and I followed your advice about the headphones and so. You were exactly right; just awesome. Unfortunately, the combat difficulty was almost too much. I was able to finish, but decided any sequel may be beyond may ability to finish. So I’ll have to see if that’s the case watching your playthrough.
So many voices at onces that I understan id Odd's commentary isn't as usual as always. That said, this looks really interesting. I'm intrigued to watch as it continues. Many thanks for sharing Odd!!! 😁
hye man, it looks like your balance of white / black is quite a bit skewed towards light. it'd be great if you could make it a little darker :) this series will be great :) So happy to see you play story led games again
While I was watching the beginning of this game, I realized how much the voices actually affect me. They build up my anxiety a bit. I don't know why. It's uncomfortable for sure. Maybe because I'm not used to it or because there's so much stress, pressure, and other things going on in Senua's head. Sometimes, at the end of the day, I feel like I did something wrong, and I wonder how I could change it or what would make me feel better during that day, etc. It's not the same as Senua, who hears voices all the time. I will be watching this walkthrough because the game it self is amazing.
Oh my deities. Senua II. The game which displayed psychosis detailed enough to make non-psychotic people understand it. I hope once there will be a positive representation of psychosis in gaming as well, but the first Senua is already a masterpiece.
Once heard of a theory about the first one was like an experimental "product" to test can the market(audience/player) withstand this unique but beautiful style of gameplay, glad they succeeded.
This was a delicious surprise before my daily feats of XCOM. This is the first time I seen this. I'm very impressed, because to take players into Senua's inner state, is not only enlightening, but testing the player on another level. And the combat is so realistic and truly visceral. If the rest of the episodes are like this one, it might be a candidate for Game of the Year. It's something very different, but in a good way. Thanks. I'll be watching.
Amazing game. Thanks a lot for playing, I'll be watching this for sure. This is one of the games that makes me so thankful for streamers like you because I'm a too bad player to play it myself, lol. Fighting looks super hard!
Awesome. The vibes of this one similar to the original are great. Looks like the combat in this one might feel even heavier than it did in the original. Really liking it so far!
No way it's already out?? Wow. I've been looking forward to this one. UPD: Christopher, is there a way to make subtitles bigger? They're so so small, especially when watching on mobile.
Oh poor Senua! Has she not been through enough already? What a strong woman, even with all these voices in her head! Thank you so much for playing this, Chris! ❤
You don't know how much I've been waiting for this game to come out and for you to play it. First game was, for a lack of better words, a work of art.
Senua is such a badass!!!!!
as much as i love your videos and love senua's sacrifice, i have my own experiences with psychosis (PTSD/med induced) and i couldn't get through 20 minutes before a panic attack began. so i wish you good luck on this hellish journey and will let others experience it.
I'm very sorry for your struggle! I can see how this game could be hard or not possible to watch for those who have experience similar things to you. Even if it's not much, I wish you the best!!! 🫂
@@titansaint I enjoyed watching the first game and I can't remember how but I remember how good this game was. But like you, I can't get through 20 mins before it triggered something in me that I thought had gone away.
I like how the voices have kind of become a monstrous cheerleading squad. Interesting to see a psychotic person with that much confidence.
Ive been waiting SOOO long for this. and specifically, your playthroughs
Holy shit, that fight with the slaver was so intense, I don't normally get that into watching videos but my heart was pounding.
This is incredible. Thanks Christopher.
"I can do this all day!" Okay, thanks Steve Rogers!
Yeah, except Steve would never and he hated nazis. But yeah, the reference is clear.
Been waiting for you to play this! Adored your first play through and was hoping that you would cover this one too. Excited to go on this journey with you again :)
Oh this is amazing! Please do the entire game! I've already watched the gameplay you have out twice, so far. SO happy you encouraged headphones... the sound design is flawless. This game isnt meant to be a God of War clone or anything. Its art, its story telling and world buiding... Not about the gameplay per se. What a title..Also, quick correction, this and the original game is not meant to simulate psychosis but schizophrenia; while the two have some overlap, they are two different things for sure
I remember in the original game, one of the first credits was to a mental health consultant. The developers had also done extensive interviews with several patients who suffer from schizophrenia so as to get Senua's character as accurate as possible! It was quite amazing for a game developer to have done that. I wonder if they talked to anyone again for this one?
Damn that boss was toying with her. She lost 10 lives in 1 fight. She beats him once, now he owes her?:D
First time I saw the tittle I couldn't believe it ! It is actually here !
People keep saying this game sucks. If kotaku likes it then it probably does blow
I first discovered odd from senua hellblade...hopefully this will be a good one ❤
Cool game, you don't even need backseat gamers with this one, haha.
I used to know a woman who was struggling with paranoid schizophrenia, this is basically what the inside of her head was.
Well that was a cheery one! ;)
Gives me Alan wake vibes
Just wanted to recommend a game called Drill Core, I suspect you may like it.
Gotta assume this was meant to go up in the afternoon lol
think it dropped the moment the embargo lifted, bunch of stuff went up at release time
Nope, embargo time
Well that is disturbing
👍
that constant whispering in my ears is infuriating. makes me really hate these voices. its hard to watch because of how sensitive I am to sound.
the sound design is incredible and I hate it lol
As someone who experiences auditory hallucinations it is unnerving to play this game but also so engrossing. When I finished the first one I just started sobbing because it did such a convincing job of conveying psychosis. This game takes it even further and more closely resembles what I experience. The disembodied voices that “feel” like they’re coming from somewhere other than inside my head is spot on. I can’t really say I enjoy playing this game but I’m so glad it exists and I applaud ninja theory for having the courage to build a gib budget game around such a challenging subject. I consider my own issues to be minor compared to what some people experience, especially those who lose their grip on what is real and what isn’t. My heart goes out to anybody that is struggling with mental illness of any sort.
Hold strong friend, the world is different for us with mental disabilities, we just have to take it one step at a time.
@@PackAddict thank you very much. Best wishes to you. It’s good to know there are people that can relate.
I’ve got schizoaffective disorder (bipolar). I don’t even hear voices or see things, but it’s torture when I’m disorganized and delusional. I also feel bad for those who cannot decipher what’s real and what’s not.
@@SethAcreman yeah man I feel like any form of the disorder has to be tough. It’s really difficult to treat and also difficult and costly to diagnose.
After watching for a while, I just realized this game has no UI. None of any kind. Thats wild for a game.
the game also has no content
No UI and no loading. Once you’re in you’re in.
@@mikopo88 People need to understand that "game" is a very broad term. Everything from Tetris to The Walking Dead classifies as a game. That also means that not everyone will enjoy everything. This might not be for you, but it might be the best game ever to someone else.
Ah the classic set the vibe intro, Man I missed this 🥲
YT failed to notify me of your start of Hellblade II, but I vividly remember your playthrough of the first game and, among other things, your kindness and understanding the entire time. I'm glad you're picking up the second game.
I do hope you're gonna continue this and not just leave it as a teaser, excited for more!
Hope you play more woke games odd
Yes! A headphones on, lights off classic coming up!
I am so glad they came out with a second game! I started watching the first way back when, but it was at the height of my unmedicated OCD and it was too familiar so I had to stop. I just finished watching your play through now that I’m able and it was awesome getting to step right into the next chapter of the story!
It’s interesting that you’re playing this during Mental Health Awareness Month. I remember you playing the first one, and I was immediately drawn into the story.
it seems some of your videos are out of order. hun
Super excited for this!!
Hellblade 2 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> stellar blade
Both are mid
Gosh I am SO excited for this! I looooved the first game So much! Can't wait to see what this one is like~! Keep on Keeping On, Odd, and thank you so much for doing what you do!
Wow, the cinematics, the voices, the story, the fights, the environment, the ... wow!
For anyone NOT listening with headphones, please do! Noice cancelling if possible, and volume up.
This is going to be an issue... I want to watch you play it but i also want to play it myself... WHAT SHOULD I DOOOOOOOO???????
I really liked "the Northman" as a 2 hours and change movie, but I'm not sure about 10-15 hours of this being fun to play. Then again it's probably not the point of this game, despite the shiny AAA presentation.
Even if it's not my cup of tea, it's a good thing games like this can still be made, and I hope it will sell enough to prevent Microsoft from shutting the studio down (no guarantee even then if recent events are any indication).
I was really looking forwards to you playing this game!! It's going to be brutally amazing!
So I've been diagnosed with what's called "simple type" schizophrenia. Which basically means it's all the negative symptoms of schizophrenia without the positive symptoms. The negative symptoms of schizophrenia are more akin to extreme treatment resistant depression whereas the positive symptoms are the symptoms schizophrenia is famous for such as the hallucinations, delusions, etc. What I can say is that the negative symptoms are hell. And if the negative symptoms are hell I can only imagine what they're like combined with the positive symptoms.
Jesus! Am in awe of Senua, since the first game. Just finished watching this fort part. I'm literally her. 😂😂😂
Thanks Odd for playing this. The sound design is amazing - does anyone know how they manage such spacing? 😊
If I remember from the "making of" from the first part. They used multiple microphones in the center, and they walked in a circle around it. Coming closer and getting further away.
I loved the first game so much. Still unsure we needed a second.
Graphics are amazing though.
I loved the first game and I'd love to watch you play this...
but the publisher leaves such a bad taste I'm not sure I can...
I'm in Maine right now, and that's pretty much what the ocean looks like. Damn amazing
Bro can you imagine the voice actors of this thing...they most probably went mad
So many good memories to part 1.
Daily or weekly schedule ?
The first game was the first game I watched Odd play. I'm excited to see where this one takes him.
I think your videos are out of order? I mean, you can still follow the story.
I watched your playthrough of the first game years ago and it really stuck with me. I opened steam today and saw this just released. Immediately went to your channel with high hopes and you didn't disappoint. Thanks Odd! < 3
I'm so happy you're playing second part, i really loved playthrough of first one back in 2017! 😊
man just wathcing the intro, mental illness is no joke. kinda puts some things into perspective. damn the voices in her head are also very disturbing and scary
Basically what I experience every single day :')
Thank you Christopher, this has blown me away.
which headset do you recommend? or anyone recommends?
Man those graphics are incredible
As much as this looks amazing, I just can't stand the verbal thoughts, and all the inner monologue, it reminds me of the game "Corvus", it just kept saying what I wanted to do before I did it, it completely takes out the immersion, just before you make a decision to go do a task, a voice tells you "Go do that task" so now it feels like it was not me who did it. Imagine a game where there are zombies and when you see a zombie, a game voice says, kill that zombie..... and then another zombie comes out, and the voice says, kill that zombie!... over and over
That's because this game demands more than you just beat it. It demands that you understand more fully the character you are performing. How do you hold on to yourself when you are never alone, and when the voices are like a labyrinth, where your hopes and fears, your weaknesses and strengths exist to be found? Look at the combat. Have you ever had to fight like that? Probably not. So, you will, if you stay the course, become more knowledgeable and more wiser than before.
To be fair Hellblade I and II are games made as educational tools more than entertainment. Tired of those voices annoying you whilst playing the game? Congratulations, you just experienced what someone with major disorders such as Schizophrenia, goes through on a daily basis. It's brilliant and does exactly what it was designed to do.
@@CuriousCrow-mp4cx I think you missed my point, its not that the player needs to understand, its that the player already understands and does not need to be told what to understand. Here is an example, the player falls into an icy lake and gets out, you see the breath in the wind, the clothes are dripping wet, the player shivers... Why would I need a voice over saying, "-I'm so cold, I need warmth" . Subtlety is the language of understanding
@@cactusjackNV If the game is trying to make you feel what is like to have Schizophrenia, I think they succeeded, I think its safe to say I don't like it, its terrible.
This is the First truly next Gen Game
Does the game still have the dumb permadeath mechanic from the first game?
there never was a "permadeath" mechanic in the first game, they only wanted to up your anxiety and make you believe in something that doesn´t exist... just like senua
awesome
Err. No thanks 🤨
Vibe is set. Let's gooo!
Had to go watch your playthrough of the original. Now I'm ready... I hope. Heavy stuff.
My wife is a forensic psychologist. It is amazing how many people who have suffered trauma here voices.
Hi
I like this series too. The narrative is really emotional as well and to watch someone actually going through something like that is very hard and also challenging too. Good luck with your playthrough of Part 2 of Senua's Saga too Chris.
I watched your playthrough about a year ago. I decided to buy the game, it was available on GOG and I followed your advice about the headphones and so. You were exactly right; just awesome. Unfortunately, the combat difficulty was almost too much. I was able to finish, but decided any sequel may be beyond may ability to finish. So I’ll have to see if that’s the case watching your playthrough.
So many voices at onces that I understan id Odd's commentary isn't as usual as always. That said, this looks really interesting. I'm intrigued to watch as it continues. Many thanks for sharing Odd!!! 😁
hye man, it looks like your balance of white / black is quite a bit skewed towards light. it'd be great if you could make it a little darker :) this series will be great :) So happy to see you play story led games again
While I was watching the beginning of this game, I realized how much the voices actually affect me. They build up my anxiety a bit. I don't know why. It's uncomfortable for sure. Maybe because I'm not used to it or because there's so much stress, pressure, and other things going on in Senua's head. Sometimes, at the end of the day, I feel like I did something wrong, and I wonder how I could change it or what would make me feel better during that day, etc. It's not the same as Senua, who hears voices all the time. I will be watching this walkthrough because the game it self is amazing.
Oh my deities. Senua II. The game which displayed psychosis detailed enough to make non-psychotic people understand it. I hope once there will be a positive representation of psychosis in gaming as well, but the first Senua is already a masterpiece.
Wow, that's intense !!! Thanks Chris and my thoughts go out to people who have psychosis and how brave they are to keep going with life. I admire you.
Once heard of a theory about the first one was like an experimental "product" to test can the market(audience/player) withstand this unique but beautiful style of gameplay, glad they succeeded.
This was a delicious surprise before my daily feats of XCOM. This is the first time I seen this. I'm very impressed, because to take players into Senua's inner state, is not only enlightening, but testing the player on another level. And the combat is so realistic and truly visceral. If the rest of the episodes are like this one, it might be a candidate for Game of the Year. It's something very different, but in a good way. Thanks. I'll be watching.
Amazing game. Thanks a lot for playing, I'll be watching this for sure.
This is one of the games that makes me so thankful for streamers like you because I'm a too bad player to play it myself, lol.
Fighting looks super hard!
I'm so pumped for this, Odd! I loved the playthrough in 2017.
I'm so excited! The only thing that's really bothering me is her hair, it's moving all wrong :/ But damn, the lighting in the game is next level!
A game that doesn't hold ypur hand through everything? I'll give it a shot.
the prequel of this is best indie game I've ever played for sure the story and boss fight and fight mechanic very unique also the puzzles
This looks absolutely amazing. I think I'll just watch the saga here tho :D
Awesome. The vibes of this one similar to the original are great. Looks like the combat in this one might feel even heavier than it did in the original. Really liking it so far!
whoa.
dark, intense and brutal... ticks all the boxes
Let’s go! I cannot wait for this series!! That fight was insane
Once again they delivered incredible sound design.
😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮 Let's Goooooooooo! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
No way it's already out?? Wow. I've been looking forward to this one.
UPD: Christopher, is there a way to make subtitles bigger? They're so so small, especially when watching on mobile.
I’ll check
Well a full playthrough wont take long.
Holy hell, what a first episode
holy shit... gonna like this one Odd
I hope that Hades II continues :)
Vibe very much set! Here we go!
Wow, this is looking fantastic!
3am drop 👀
SENUA GAMING!
So… no hades?
05:50 I SEE IT
Here we go
😱
Is this a strand type game 😂
Oh poor Senua! Has she not been through enough already? What a strong woman, even with all these voices in her head!
Thank you so much for playing this, Chris! ❤
What a strong imaginary character you mean...and how do you know Senua identifies as female?
@@ajc1482no one said she was real.
This isn't the place for forcing arguments to your subject.