Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice - Before You Buy
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- Опубліковано 17 чер 2024
- Hellblade (PC, PS4) is Ninja Theory's latest game. Is this shorter, cheaper third person adventure worth your time? Let's talk.
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Amazing they didn't market this game very much at all. A lot of people didn't even know about it until now.
gameranx 1st
gameranx love your videos
gameranx I saw it a while ago and was interested, but the marketing might be it's downfall.
Do top 20 steam greenlight games lol
I heard about the game, but had 0 interest. Usaully games that get this little marketing, are shit. I'm incredibly to suprise to see the reception this is getting
Go watch ninja theory's diary on this game. They created it in 3 years with 13 people and a $300k budget, compared to other aaa games made in 2 years, $100 million dollar budget with hundreds of workers. Ninja theory had only one programmer. Imagine if they had the staff and money of other aaa games.
The main issue here is the deadline... developers tend to rush their deadlines because of the greedy companies that probably have nothing to do with the development of the game other than the transactions section. These companies rushed what was supposed to be another year of development and the result is a buggy game with stale and shitty progression system.
games sucks when publisher push deadline to their throats. this is the reason Ninja Blade make Hellblade, because they trying to prove all those indie games out there dont need publisher money to make a great game, it was self funded and the marketing was done by their own community. If they do, it might add some greedy moves at the end like No Man's Sky before all those patches. Hellblade could've been the next No Man's Sky case if Ninja Theory took huge money from Sony or some triple A publishers. and most importantly, No Man's Sky was indie game too, with little bit of Triple A look, similar to Ninja Theory's target on Hellblade, a game between Indie Genre and Triple A.
+Crankium What story?
SinteNørske fuck out of here with that. The entire game was story
Semper Fidelis No, I'll say what I want, when I want, why I want to whom I want. I've preserved that right from my time overseas. Don't like it? Tough shit. Secondly, what story did the game have? A crazy Celt tried to get into Helheim. Wow, that's called a "character's background", not a plot or a story.
Nice try, though.
I was engaged in a fight against one foe, and I was focused only on him, then a voice screamed: "Behind you!" and a second foe attacked me in the back. I dodged him, thank to this voice.
The voices also troll you. Several times a voice said "behind you" and I dodged out of the way only to find out there was no one there.
@@MegaSantaclaude i think thats a big thing in the whole game, half the voices seem to want to help, while half want to see you fail...they all sound the same and you never know who to trust.
@@gamerdad5363 I think it's very dependent on the quality of your headphones as well. In the Behind The Scenes they showed the recording sessions for the voices and they basically have a room microphone which picks up all the audio location inside the recording room while the voice actors moved. Now if you have headphones that can stay true to that level of detail, then the voices will be more helpful as well.
Also notice that the voice became calmer and more supportive as opposed to being panicked later in the game when alerting you to enemy attacks
You learn you listen to the voices. They drop hints and help you through the game. I was dizzy when I finished it and when illusions started playing at the end... I started crying lol
I pirated, I played it for 30 mins, I exited the game, I deleted it and bought it on Steam. Guess I can say i like it, heh.
Marius ktz awesome man. Props
People like you are real???
It's really a must buy game
They are, I do it too. In the past you would call something like that a "demo". When I pirate a game I consider it a demo, if I like I buy, if not I stop playing and also delete.
-CLM17- loser
Am I the only person who craves more linear games to re-enter the market?
Half-Life 2. Bioshock series. Wolfenstein games. New DOOM. etc??
James Kearle Doom already realised a while back and a new wolfenstien is coming soon
I know bro, just saying I'd like more shooters like 2016 DOOM as it was my GOTY
Also Prince Of Persia.
Yeah. Fuck open world games they've never not been boring.
Prince of Persia is dead and will stay dead for a pretty long while since they can just milk AC instead.
$30. Independently made, and self-funded.
Consequences if you die too often, combat, psychosis, moving story, puzzles, nice graphics.
Hell yeah I'm getting this.
The Chosen Shane Some groups helped fund it. My sister works for a group that helped fund it, and also lent them researchers from her company to help with the feel of the game.
The Chosen Shane - Is this game digital-ONLY?
The Chosen Shane f
So this game is it worth it?
@@stuartjohnson4499 Totally man, it´s a great game.
“Before you buy”: make sure you buy a nice headset first 😁
For those on a budget: Skullcandy earbuds are only 10-15 bucks and they've got great sound quality for the price. They last a while too
@captain thunderpants, yep, that’ll work too!
Does good surround sound work ok?
Yeah I played it with the hyper x cloud headset for the first time and this game absolutely blew me away
I just got it free on gamepass and when I started it said to play with a headset. Lol
I locked myself In a dark room and played the game in one sitting ( took me 8 hours and had only two toliet breaks) I give this game a 10/10 it really freaked and stressed me out In a good way I would say
Nice job. My life doesn't allow that kind of immersion, I have pets at home and am married lol! But I try my best :)
Shame you didnt play it how it was intended , its a VR release but since oculus was so , well limited and it still is , this game is a Diamond , and am quite sure you can imagine how it feels when you are in that world with all those whispers in your head .
Bro 💀💀
8.9/10 in my opinion
According to the Ninja Studio they actually brought in specialists on psychosis and actual afflicted people suffering from it, to help properly shape the experience of Senua's voices, and back flashes and stuff. Good on them. Great game.
I mean the first credit name to pop up was the mental health adviser
Fail
What a dummy lmao it’s says in on the beginning of the game
Is that a game to avoid if you suffer with psychosis? . As just seen the trailer for the new one and wanna check this out first.
They used every thing from body movement to even rinkles
Just completed the game and played with sound cancelling head phones the entire way. The most intense, surreal, deep and rewarding game I have ever had played in my life. Easily the best £25 I have ever spent. Period. If you haven't got it, get it.
I know this game came out last year. Gonna get it today!
Done with the game yesterday. Any similar suggestions?
@@dukesen98 I've played Soma before, it's first person horror sci-fi (meaning, no fight at all, but hiding and running) in an underwater research station but with a similar compelling world and questioning what actually is life and reality. Try it if you like an immersive world with story focus and an ulterior motive.
@@littlerave86 Sure will try that game out!
Duke Sen it’s free for PlayStation plus in December
Who here after the sequel announcement
It's a bad day to be a Sony fanboy sequel looks super cool and ps5 looks like shit :(
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Gotta find out why that trailer music is so badass
Me
yes.
I am not for "horror" games. But this game was absolutely incredible. I wish I could erase my memory and play it again
Hellblade 2 :)
Its not really a horror game
You didn't even stop to eat? Dang, the dedication.
@@user-ok4du7nj5n It's a school example of a horror game
Amazing AA game, not too big not too indie. Just right !
Tchitchouan Inouane tbh AA games are the best.
we need those middleground games! They were great in the PS2/360/PS3 era.
And compared to many AAA games it's more well put together plus I'm a fan of the design of the enemies.
I see you often
What the heck are you talking about?
A?
AA?
AAA?
p.s. ive heard about them but i dont know what they mean.
I really dislike the comparison with game length and price. It's all about the quality and not the quantity. 7 hours of pretty damn intense, well paced game with high quality content all the way is a bargain.
game length and price are very important. I wouldnt call one of my favourite games on steam, monster hunter world, worth its price if it was 7 hours long, and i wouldnt call zelda botw good if it was 7 hours long. Obviously there can be good short games, ( I loved hyper light drifter, and a few others) but a game being good and short is worse than a game being good and long, and i think it is absolutely an important factor when i'm looking to buy a game
@@Alterpexsis The price is fair though. Its half as long as other games and its half the price. If it was $60 at launch then it would be different.
When people are talking length of a game thr quality has already been deemed ok or less.
I personally feel that tis is a game you lose nothing by watching streamers play.
I agree. not everyone sits down to play a game to beat it in one sitting
@@Chron880 If 7 hours of playing a video game is one sitting, maybe reevaluate life choices. Go outside. Get a hobby.Besides, considering a story based game, its hard to craft a really good, intense story to last 60 hours without adding large amounts of filler.
This one of the best games I ever played...top 10 for sure
Totally my top 1
For me too it just sucks me in and won't let me free
Yeah man I just beat it, it's such a good time I was really impressed.
@@thewritermichaelis200 i had a really good time. I wish to forget the game just to play it again.
@@thewritermichaelis200 it’s so clever I had a good ass time ngl
If anyone’s concerned about the game length, in this kind of heavy intense story, with psychosis and voices in her head, you can’t really go much more than eight or nine hours. It’s very linear for a reason. I suspect more than that will turn off gamers.
It’s a great ride while you’re on it, but it doesn’t need to be longer. It is the perfect length for a great story
Wait... people are complaining about paying 30 bucks for a 7-8 hour game?
Oh wait, its only when its a niche title... when its a triple A game, they're more than willing to dish out 60 for a 4-5 hour game...
Kaze Vongola I guarantee the 4-5 hours games you are talking about are shooters that also have multiplayer that extend the playtime but no just leave that out like the duck you are.
Jude Ceant no Kaze is talking about Assassins Creed and such, quit being a dipshit.
Assassins Creed 4-5 hours? Not even the first one in 2007 was that short. Pull your head out of your ass uninformed maggot.
Raoul not 4-5 they were 6-7 like this game here, and uninformed? I would think not considering ive played all of them until unity, quit being a bitch.
Anthony Madden Then it just goes to show you don't know how to play and enjoy video games.
Imagine if skyrim looked like this
Skyrim can look nice with the right mods and a good pc, what I hate in skyrim is the awful combat mode that is very very simple and the animations that aren't good. Next TES will come for the next generation, I will pray for a new engine and new combat mechanics.
the only thing skyrim needed is a more mature and interesting story and a better combat, they better not bring back the minecraft combat that we have in skyrim to TES6
Imagine if they put in as much effort on skyrim as the devs did for this
Bethesda games (not talking Wolfenstein) have to look worse than the competition to allow you to do whatever you want
yeah, i think skyrim’s art style is really lacking
Not only one of the best games I've ever played, it was one of the best visual storytelling experiences I've had in my life. Truly a work of art.
Just finished this one. Visually stunning, dark and immersive. The game's intense af. Most of the time I felt like I was in a pressure cooker screaming through its whistle. It's not a pleasant game. The story is deep and sad - you are playing a person with advanced psychosis who had undergone terrible trauma and who is on the verge of losing their final marble. To me this game was so intense and sad that I kept wanting to quit, but the emotional connection you build with the character and the generally superb work they've done with this one kept pulling me back in
The graphics are pretty damn good. Not as good as Life of Black Tiger but still.....
I put nearly 12000 hours in Life of the Black Tiger and you know damn well there is no game that compares to it
I thought that was actually a good game I was missing out on lol.
Life of black tiger looks freaking amazing. It is by far the best game ever made. That is a fact. I have logged 21744 hours.
Ikr. Life of the black tiger will remain a legacy in our dumpsters, I mean hearts. In our Hearts. No game ever captured my attention like that game did. It is currently the only game I am playing and even steam has lost track of how many hours I have put into it.
Krondo 17 Dafuq is life of black tiger .
RE7 was roughly 7 hours long and it was incredible (and it retailed at $60). so, just remember length isnt always important.
+Timothy you managed to finish RE7 in 7 hours only? dayum.
Res 7 took me 11 hours probably cos I refused to go into Evelyns play room that section scared the PANTS off me.
Quality over quantity
I think demands for longer length are made by people who want the best bang for their buck as in a $1=1 hour approach.
Yes length isn’t always important, it’s how you use it that matters! Ive been trying to tell every girl that I’ve been with that, but no success so far :( Lolz
7-9 hours long? Time for an epic LSD trip
braunyamel537 did you end up going through with it?
@@BillyS4208 mayby he went, but never came back :0
Playing a game that focuses on mental demons and psychosis while tripping on lsd has to be the worst and most bravest idea I've ever heard
The best 9 hours you get after buying a game. 9 hours filled with extreme quality
@@ImmAaronn bro asf who in their right mind would play this kinda game on lsd
I actually felt emotional throughout most of the game like I had this connection with the character. It drove me forward and gave me this feeling like I was right with her in the struggle to save her loved one.
10/10 from me!
I didn't mind the permadeath. I died once at the start before I found out you can last stand. However when you get towards the end with that maze with the fire guy.. oh my fucking god I died like 8 times before I got the pattern down. I was so pissed and afraid that my 8 hours would've been wasted but I got through it.
Permadeath is a bluff
@@lyricalvideocompany2091 So you don't die permanently? You can continue, right? I watched the game like a film and now I really want to play it.
@bruno OM yeah you never die permanently. You dont have to restart the game at all. Its a very clever bluff
@@lyricalvideocompany2091 definitely added to the gameplay in such a big way psychologically
Bro, fucking same
This game is one of the best games i have ever played. It's so deep in it's philosophy about mental illness, it's also relatable to everyone since we all feel trapped in the darkness sometimes. With that being said, it's definitely not for those with fragile minds. The voices and the scenery are incredibly influential that even after playing it you feel like you're mentally Ill yourself. If you enjoy knowing and experiencing the human experience, you'll absolutely love this.
Would you agree or disagree that it’s more of an interactive movie than a game?
Jordan, thats a quick time event game, or better stated:a telltale game!(just kidding lol)
exzses cringe
@@Jerrongamereview excess?
Dude said “middle of the road” and I almost threw my phone
I hate myself for never playing this until now. I'm currently 2 hours in and am absolutely loving it.
I've only come across this game today because it's on sale on Xbox for £6.24. Just watching some reviews before deciding if it's worth buying.
this is the only game that made me scared to die, and whenever I did I had to pay even more attention to the game and try to do my best
I bought this game yesterday and you can really tell this game is made with alot of passion by the developers, not like Warners Bro's Shadow of war with their micro transactions can you say GREED ???
Nice numbers but are those hours also enjoyable? I am having a great time with Hellblade, so far I had no boring moment.
With the other games you get more hours, but how many of those hours are doing the same thing over and over again?
Infinity Hand shadow of mordor was a slogfest boring af doing the same shit over and over . Story sucked aswell
Infinity Hand
Shadow is not fun to play at all. I quit the last game twice, and I play a lot of that genre. Nemesis system can REALLY ruin a playthrough sometimes when they randomly spawn 4 bosses in the area where your main quest is located.
It is the principle of companies treading the grey area of what is acceptable and making premium experience available for quick cash , shameless money grabbing greed for the sake of greed while on the other side of the pond ? You got ninja theory trying to give people a premium tripple A experience for half the price of shadow of war, with no micro transactions that makes gameplay easy to make more money but simply cause they love making games for the joy of it, putting their games out there without being greedy pricks.
"Cough Cough" Game of the year "Cough Cough"
My grandmother suffered from schizophrenia and I am so happy that there finally a something in the media that represents these people as people instead of crazy monsters that will kill you at the drop of a hat. More often than not in the real world, those who suffer from a form of psychosis are VICTIMS of violence rather than the other way around. To them, what they're experiencing is real. It's the way the outside world treats them that makes them feel ostracized and crazy; which usually leads to the psychosis becoming worse. This game's price tag starts at $30 which means it's going to go down. At six hours that means you're paying $5 per hour. The average movie is 2 two hours and most theater tickets are $7-10. You can't put a price on art.
Matthew Davis I appreciate this perspective.
Matthew Davis you can put a price on art. Easily
Matthew Davis
Sadly this is the case with mental illness in general. People hear those words and immediately associate it with someone in a straight jacked locked up for everyone's safety. All the while someone close by, like a friend or relative, might be mentally ill without anyone even noticing.
And you're right. I, for example, have to keep quiet about my condition in fear of: not being able to find a job, getting fired, scaring away friends or simply not mentioning it to anybody because "everything you say,can and will be used against you"
I for one look forward to playing this game.
And if you like games that tackle these kinds of subjects, I highly recommend "Night In The Woods". it is also, imo, a piece of art.
IzzyHRC unfortunately trying to get health insurance in this country is next to impossible when you have a pre-existing condition such as this. That's another topic, though. I'm sorry for your hardships, it sucks that, when put in the position, you have to either use it to your advantage or completely hide it. It's never easy either way
Matthew Davis
Luckily health insurance here isn't that much of an issue. Which is good since medication/professional help isn't cheap. But in countries where this is an issue...
You have a condition => can't get health insurance because of that condition => can't get help due to lack of funds => condition doesn't change or gets worse => loop.
Can imagine, if something similar happened to your grandmother, that that is a terrible scenario. Luckily people like yourself can still be counted on to understand the situation and provide support.
Another topic indeed...
Ha, thanks, but the position I described, where a lot of people find themselves in, is nothing compared to the time before diagnosis and treatment. So no 'sorry' needed, especially not for someone like me, who has the benefit of good healthcare.
As an end note: Life is life, we can only try to make the best of it! ;)
Just recently picked this up and oh my god I absolutly love how they've done the voices in her head with the 3d sound, such a unique and amazing idea really adds to the atmosphere.
I appreciate these before you buys so much. Every time I go to buy a game I check these out😂 I think you guys gauge games really well without spoiling a bunch of plots. Thank you
Here before people make comparison's to horizon zero Dawn, Witcher 3 and Mario
Cuz I'm a wanderer wait mario
Cuz I'm a wanderer yeah a wanderer
Cuz I'm a wanderer Don't forget Battlefield because everything supposedly looks like battlefield
To tell you the truth, I'm supersized people don't compare it to Ryse: son of rome. A short, linear, very eye pleasing game, where you walk from battle to battle with small cutscenes feeding you the story. Not a bad thing, but Ryse got hate for what it did, and this game somehow gets a pass. Even the combat is very similar.
Glenn MacLean Wrong! Ryse got hate for the forced and numerous QTEs in combat
Most triple A games are $60 and roughly take around the same time to beat....... this is just $30...... Don't see why people are complaining.
Most of the triple A games have multiplayer and other modes which is why they cost so much more. Though not having multiplayer is obviously not a bad thing in this case
They're complaining because the game doesnt have battle royale, and it's a unique experience
Because people complain just to complain,especially if others complain.
@Kobe Durant there were 20 devs...
Just bought this for pc. Absolutely mesmerising. The voices are so well placed i actually missed them after quitting. Definitely well done.
I literally just started playing this, I used headphones as it was advised, and I gotta say. The whispered voices are like a really creepy ASMR, between that and the creepy scenes with bodies posed all over, I already love this
Wouldn't have picked this up if I didn't see you guys talking about it, and man, what an experience. I do have to say that the combat is surprisingly more nuanced than you give it credit for. There are a lot of combos and stylish chaining maneuvers hidden behind the scenes that of course the game isn't going to tell you about. It's still not perfect or a standout of technical achievement, but if or when you figure this out, the swordplay feels a LOT more satisfying.
Some people don't want to sink 100s of hours into a game, some people have jobs and disposable income meaning they don't have the time for long collect-a-thon drawn out sandboxes but have the money to buy and support development of a well crafted experience.
It is of course the kiddies that have the time to complain the most and therefore push the debate in the direction of 'we love spending very little and getting 100s of hours of dull repetititve 'content'' Thus we get the Ubisoft cookie cutter crap creeping over the whole medium
Couldn't agree more. This was one of the best experiences I've ever had with a video game. From start to finish... simply amazing.
Alex Buckenham Dude I work 10-12 hours most days, and yet I still found time for Witcher 3. :)
Alex Buckenham Maybe the problem is, that you waste your spare time on something other than your hobby?
It's not even a matter of Some people like this and some people like that. I play certain games for 100s of hours, but I also very much enjoy story driven shorter games, they both different categories of games that fill a different need and can entertain you in different ways. They are complementary rather then exclusive. As for the kiddies part, If I was a kid with limited funds I wouldn't get this game, unless I had a special interest in the mental Illness part (Apparently the game helped a lot of people who are suffering from psychosis), but I wouldn't bash this game either.
Alex Buckenham I agreed
I bought this game on Steam a few days ago and just started playing it today. I just needed to watch your walkthru to solve the first puzzle -- but now that I know what to look for and do, I can probably get through on my own the rest of the game. I'm impressed that they superimposed a live actress that you control into a game world. I have everything on Very High and it's just stunningly beautiful! I'm even impressed how easy it was to find the control options and to invert the Y axis :-)
I loved this game. Easily top 10 of my favorites. I think personally the length is very appropriate because, I’m sure a lot of people could agree when I say the amount of stress and just utter “get me out of here” feelings you get throughout the game makes it feel much longer and panic-like than 7-8 hours. It’s a really moving game that walks you through what someone with insane psychosis goes through when trying to not only beat their own demons, but also learn to let go of their loved one, all the while their mind, in some cases body, and even spirit are fighting against them. It’s honestly an underrated work of art
4:02 I love those Line Up Line of Sight Puzzles! They're one of my favorites. That's one of the reasons I love RIME!
It looks visually absolutely amazing!
All around, I love this game. The graphics are great, the story and concept is phenomenal, and I personally like that I never saw any button prompts. It made it that much more immersive that the voices would instruct you. The ending left me a bit confused, but I would absolutely love a sequel!
OUR SEQUEL IS COMING! HELLBLADE SENUA'S SAGA IS COMING🎶
Just finished this one yesterday. One of the best gaming experiences I have ever had!
Apparently what the developer was trying to develop was a sense of severely impacted mental health and schizophrenia. From what I've seen, It really does seem like they did a very good job even though that mental health is a very 'touchy' subject
didn't ever heard about this game till 2 days ago when a friend recommend it...
bought it for PC... one of the best games I've ever experienced.
It’s December 2022 and I just played it for the first time and OMG it’s actually the best experience of gaming I have felt this year. This is Epic and shout out to the developers doing their research on mental illness and putting this together. Every gamer should experience this awesome game. Looking forward to the sequel.
I finished this game a week ago and even if it's already 2019 , I think it's pure art ! Love this game and I wish they made more like this. Worth playing it 100%
Gonna put it down right here: for 30 bucks, it was a damn good game. Don't get me wrong, on average I want double in hours what I paid in dollars, but when the game is as interesting and unique as something like Hellblade with as much passion and story as this game delivers, I feel like I got my money's worth.
i can second that. This game is a frikking complete experience, i havent had my senses tingled like this since i played SOMA.
Story? What story?
@@BFagan I have a doubt... 10 moths later you'r still an asshole or you have medication now?
True to the core man!
Any suggestions on what I would want to play after this game?
SO TRUE. We talk about the quality of the game, not the time. And he really worth it
Just finished the game and I have to say this is one of the most immersive and captivating experiences I've had in a long time. To me, this game was disturbing and creepy on so many levels. The overall quantity of combat is on the lighter side when compared to most action/adventure (living nightmare) games, but very gratifying when you beat a section. The story, combat, and experience gets better and better as you play. Overall, 9/10 IMO. Note that you definitely must use headphones/earbuds to get the full experience. It's just not the same over speakers.
Short games are so appealing to me these days. I don’t have time to sink 40 - 50 hours into a game unless it is a masterpiece
Same here and I don't think most games are good enough for me to invest 40+ hours into them.
Jake Baldino: “I don’t think a game that you can play endlessly for $20 even exists.”
Hades: Exists.
Looks good, I love story driven games! Need to get this
After finishing this game in about 8 hours, I can highly recommend this title. The visual aspect of this game is remarkable, the story is deep and immersive and the voice acting is out of this world. Its not a game for everyone but at least it deserves a try, it represents a great effort from its development team and a group of several people associated with mental illness and its treatments. It's a great experience!
I really loved this game and it freaked me out quite a bit on some parts of it. I actually appreciated the runes after I've watched the documentary and learned it's not just some random tool to annoy the hell out of me at times, but actually was also constructed to show something that people with psychosis can actually suffer from. The whole making off process of this game is made me love it even more. I also plan on replaying it, probably several times - it's been too long already.
I played this with headphones and it really does immerse you in the game and make you feel like Senua herself. After finishing it, I can safely say that this is now in my top 15 favorite games of all time.
I dig what Ninja Theory did here. A single player experience for half the price of a content heavy title. It works for me because I never touch the multiplayer aspect of any of the games I buy... if only other developers sold MP and SP stand alone so people could choose if they wanted one or the other or both.
$30 SO FUCKING WORTH IS!!!!!!!!!!!!
With me is $15 haha
how you got 15?
Rabbizz1 totally free here cuz China u know
I live in Mexico
GoG platform dude, GoG platform...
jake love your videos u probably keep getting this but always check ur videos when playing a new game keep it up
Dude it’s been 2 years since this came out it feels like it’s been only 1 year
I've been following the game for about 3 years now, watching the dev diarys every now and then, mostly in the beginning when they were fleshing out their ideas, and I'm very happy its finally here. Im about halfway through the game and honestly I'm loving it. The combat is fun and reminds me of a Souls-like, which is my favorite series of games of all time. The sound is magnificent, the best in a game that I have played yet and visually the game is quite good for being made by such a small team (most triple A games can't even reach this level with a team 3 times the size).
I agree that the symbol puzzles get a bit tire-some after awhile but I also enjoy the fact that they force you to move around the environment, if they weren't in the game, a lot of people would just breeze through the sections without looking around since there isn't really any collectables in the game besides "story stones". I guess another gripe would be that the game follows sort of a pattern i.e. open gate to area, solve minor puzzle, fight some enemies, move to next area and repeat until boss (atleast up till where I am which is chapter 6)
All in all, the game is a master piece for the size of the team and amount of money it was made for (yes, budget should 100% go towards a games rating). They also made the fair marketing tactic of selling it for what they felt it was worth. They know its not a full budget game with a 20 hour story and a endless multiplayer, but the fact that it isn't but feels so close to one is what makes Hellblade a 10/10. It is an experience like no other, and tells the story of Senua very well and I hope Ninja Theory continues to produce these so-called "double A" games.
There's not a better feeling that watching a new gameranx video
The fact that this game is on steam right now for only $3 is insane. 100% going to buy it
This game is absolutely amazing.
To me, the length of a game does matter. I like long games because it gives me time to get to know the characters and the environments. Mostly, it just keeps me busy. Hellblade was short, but you connect with senua in such a deep and emotional way. What makes her so unique is the fact that she has psychosis and you see it in her eyes. You actually can see what it's like to have this disability. Everything about this game is amazing and OMG the end😍
the camera work is just amazing
i was the cameraman
quaque No I was the cameraman
With the announcement of Hellblade2, i picked this up. Cant wait to play through it.
Thank you so much for your review, this is exactly what I am looking for.
No regrets in buying and playing the game. It was amazing. That end credits song is so good.
I was spectating the development of this game ever since, i was SOOO HYPED... i you know what.. I wasnt let down ... I LOVE it just as much as you do and id give the same review. Combat tho gets pretty annoying later on when 15 of them come at you at once but at least some challenge and its really frustrating me.. The worst part was one puzzle (you prolly now which im talking about, in a house ) where i didnt know where to go and i died multiple times resulting the curse spread to my shoulder.. since then i never died and i hope i wont cause its rly close and frustrating BUT ! I love that feeling :) I think they did a much butter job with this game than any other so far and the Voice acting and face expressions + the movement of the character is AMAZING... for me this title is definitely 10/10 despite its minor faults BUT hey... it was done by a small developer Team alone, not like they are EA or whatever ;)
I love games like this that like to fuck with your interpretation of reality. Most games just have a small segment where this happens, but this is an entire game devoted to it.
Great game!! Love it so much..felt so good finishing it. Enjoyed the ride from start to finish. Also cool to see how they made the game in the bonus video included
The thing I like the most is 1:43 where you see hræsvelgr. The bird giant of helheim. That and the description of the world is definitely that realm. Fighting draugr and revenants. Even the voices are more part of realm than her mental state. This looks incredible!
This is an excellent game. Truly a masterpiece. The graphics are absolutely amazing. The character interaction is what makes this deeply phenominal. The psychosis along with the environment brings the reality and the depth of Senua's mind a millions steps beyond what Russell Crowe encountered in A Beautiful Mind. The whispers, the presence of Truth and the indescribable anquish this character exhudes is tremendous. I really hope that the developers have a sequal in store.
I got Witcher 3 with all the DLC for only $25. Played it for 300 hours
yes a great deal but in my mind that would also been worth $100 and i also think that this game is worth its prize, not every game should be valued only on the time spent playing, thogh i thinkthe witcher 3 is also one great fucking game, but comparing it directly to this one is just unfair lol, cant think of any game that comes even close to the witcher when compared directly
Mason Saunders cool story bro
i paid 5$ on csgo in 2015 and played it for two years and 2000 hours. wtf that witcher thingy is a steal.
no fair dude i got cs go for £5 last year
I got Witcher 3 and all DLC for $24.50. Beat that
Dude watching this video it sounds like voices are in my head I love it!!!
Found the game by an accident, have just finished it and I'm blown away - like you've said, it's gorgeous, plays cool, The fights are satisfying, especially during the finale, and the story itself and its meaning are just beatiful. I have to agree on the puzzle portions as well, have had to look up a walkthrough three or four times. One of the best games I've recently played.
Guy who makes the review "short game, 6 hours"; me playing the game: 20+ hours. xD
Been keeping an eye on this for a while. I would say, after you watch this video, and you're still interested in the game, but have doubts. Wait for a sale, it will be a must buy for you. It will be already for some (me included) and it definitely gives you a great experience overall.
Sam Harrington $30 already feels like a sale. Especially last gen, there are several 8-10 hr single player games that held a $60 price tag
It’s on sale 19€
Get it ,it's a great game worth playing ,plus ending promise sequel
This was the best Experience I have ever had in a game. This was a straight emotional trip of intense story telling that didn't let me off the hook at any point.
I love the game. I'm cool with it being short when the quality is so high. With many games being so long and open, a short and linear game that excels in storytelling is a breath of fresh air
Who's here after seeing the hellblade 2 trailer?
"The voices make you question yourself, like am I going around in circles" in a linear game.
Thanks to you guys I found this game, playyed it and finished it and omg it was amazing!! The puzzles can somewhat slow the pacing but other than that it was COMPLETELY AMAZING! Would highly recommend anyone to play this!
For some reason playing this game really reminds me of the feelings I got playing through Indigo Prophecy, which holds up as one of my favorite games of all time. The unease, the discomfort, yet being totally absorbed in the story. The game is beautiful...and it holds you in the moment at all times...not allowing you to blast through it...there isn't an escape, you need to see where the path leads. I personally think it's something you should at least play once.
Just finished it. What an amazing, emotional experience. Very satisfied with the risks and the care that went into portraying severe mental illness in a video game.
4K maxed graphics on PC with Dolby Atmos headphones makes this the best gaming experience i've ever had. RD2, BF4, and Shadow of War are all beautiful PC games, but this game right here is so underrated. You have to play this on PC with good headphones. It's like playing and watching a really good LOTR and Dark Souls game combined.
I loved this game, especially the Surtr battle. The music is amazing. David Garcia is a genius.
Looks amazing! Just knowing it was crafted by the team behind Enslaved makes me buy this. In this freaking shooter-era we're in, this feels very different and creative!
Damn its 2019 and I have not played the first one yet
Insanely worth the price
@GeorgeIsGettingUpset what's GOG ?
I want it
Played it for the first time today and safe to say it's one of my new favourite games
Is this like dark souls like u die ur done?
@@jamespatton3500 kinda
This game is INCREDIBLE, waiting for Hellblade 2
Great video. Very informative
the best things were the monologues and phrases loved it
There are probably *5* main aspects to the game _(very minor spoilers ahead)_ :
*The Story* - The story was amazing, definitely an unexpected ending, leaves you guessing. Great length, lets you choose a day to sit down and play it all the way through, love games like that. I love the way they merged film with game footage, it was an interesting art choice, though it worked. The beginning was a definite hook, straight away you're plunged in at the deep end, much like dark souls, the first thing you have to do is kill some bosses, fire guy was my fav. When you get in to Hel, I think the story did drag a little bit, but it was still nicely broken up by the tree sequence.
*The Combat* - The combat, although simplistic, is very satisfying overall, very hack-n-slash. One thing that got on my nerves, especially towards the end when you have to fight multiple enemies at once, was the dodge mechanic, it felt as though you didn't move much when you dodged, and the autolocking camera meant I would have to dodge sideways alot to line up enemies (so I wouldn't get hit by more than one) - however in single combat I love the dodging. The amount of enemies (towards the end) that you have to fight at once, combined with their health pool, means I could be fighting a single fight for near 15 minutes (think ocean of blood), and that was being careless and rushing in like a true viking. I can't comment on the blocking as somehow I managed to finish the entire game without blocking.
*The Puzzles* - The puzzles were quite simple, and really served as filler for filling in plot lines, as well as the runestones of course. They were an enjoyable pass time while I was caught up to speed. The puzzles that were not story, such as the beast puzzles, or crows, were very fun, utilising the voices to help you was a great idea. The face puzzle and the crow puzzles were my favourite. I didn't really get stuck on any, however at times there may have been some unnecessary walking around and backtracking.
*The Enemies* - Overall, they were very well designed, very cool looking - especially first boss fire man. My main qualm with them was that some of them were a bit hard to fight, mostly dual axe guys because of their high hp and fast movement/fast attacks, although being a souls lover, I wasn't really that phased (I just wasn't expecting any challenge). The fights only got me when there were multiple people (ocean of blood). The bosses I thought were overall really varied and great, some were a bit tanky but that's just my inner adc main wondering why I can't one shot things yet.
*The Voices* - Really, the best aspect of the game right here, there are some puzzles in the game that have audio to help, and at one point, the voices in senua's head were so loud, and masking the audio cues so much, that I actually caught myself saying "shut up" aloud. Yeah, the game got to me. These voices are what immerses you so fully in the story. Must be played with headphones, absolutely amazing feature.
The graphics were good on UE4, ran very smoothly for the most part, it seemed as though during some cutscenes the framerate struggled a bit, but that was a minor drop from 60 to 45, hardly noticeable had I not had a small green fps counter in the bottom corner. The design choices in having no HUD or minimap, combined with the voices and the great story meant I was fully immersed, and didn't want to stop playing from the minute I switched it on, to the minute I finished the game 9 hours later (I did watch an episode of GoT in the middle though during a break).
Overall amazing game, especially for the price.
9.5/10
$3 on steam until the January 25th 2024!
Just got it for 1 dollar 😂
They lowered it again??@@tituschhangte1217
@@tituschhangte1217same 1 dolar for me to ,here in sri lanka 😁
@@JuicyJSkater28different proces for different countries i think bro
I just discovered this game. I got it at an extreme discount discount on Steam. I can not believe I missed this when it came out. I love this game. Your "Before You Buy" video nails it. What I like is being stressed just to the breaking point and walking away from a fight like "DAMN". i am definitely interested in the sequel now.
Great review. Thank you.
Before you buy: don't expect an actio packed experience or a hack n slash, the greatest aspect about this game is the narrative and the protagonist's mental illness. Play it with headphones, it makes you as anxious as her. And the fact that it deletes your save file for dying too much makes you even more anxious. Great awesome experience so far, the bad guys are creepy as shit.
This is without doubt the best game I have played since The Last of Us. Hellblade is pure art both visually and audiably. Its story is a tale of intense love, loss of a persons very foundations for love and sanity and how to overcome that inner demon that will not die. It's absolutely brilliant. Buy it.
Abc 123 wow the last of us is my favorite game of all time, now im intrigued, i'm gonna buy it
@@JBLAKHH I cant recommend Hellblade enough tbh
Since the last of us? Ok I was already getting this game but I'm literally gonna get it right now
davon johnson what did you think
Thank you for loving my game 😎😀😀😂
At the beginning, the puzzles might get overwhelming but if you reach the end, all those annoying puzzles are worth your time.
It's an incredibly beautiful story of Senua's pain and suffering.
The narration, the story, the soundtrack, the final fight was great.
And a beautiful ending.
Great review. I loved the games and puzzles personally. Combat was brief but good. A nice change of pace, especially since there was no tutorial. Loved the music and visuals. Hope they release a 2.