

The overriding role in the game is played by the exploration of vast levels. MechanicsĮvents presented in Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice are observed from the third person perspective (TPP). In the course of the adventure she has to face fantastic, terrifying creatures inhabiting this ghastly land and her own weaknesses - the latter resulting in the visions and hallucinations she experiences. The main heroine of Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice is the title Senua - Celtic warrior who goes on a dangerous journey to the Vikings' hell to fight for her dead lover's soul. The portfolio of this experienced team includes the warmly received Heavenly Sword, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West and DmC: Devil May Cry. It was rough for me in spots, but overall, incredibly rewarding and a one of a kind ride.Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice is an action game developed by Ninja Theory, an independent studio. People who don't suffer from these types of conditions can gain an light understanding of what people who do go through on a daily basis. Constant whispers, doubt, mania, self hate, and misleading thoughts plague you the majority of the game. I had to take breaks from the game because it really nailed these conditions in the game. I live with Bi-Polar Depression, Severe Anxiety, and mild Schizophrenia. The main character suffers from several forms of mental instability, but since its back in the Celt days, it all becomes swept into a blanket description of "The Darkness." This is where this game really hit me personally. The main reward comes in the story and the emotional ride. The puzzles are cool, not terribly challenging, but enough to give you some good "AHA!" moments. The fights are not deep, but they are fun and very tense with hints of permadeath and save wipes cropping up if you suffer too many defeats. You are playing a story, more a passenger than a pilot. However, as a memorable experience that was like nothing I ever played before? Worth it.

Now as a game, especially for 29.99, those are not great numbers. Whew, where to start? I just finished the game, and it clocked in at 6 hours.
