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I played Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice a few months ago, and forgot to do a review on it. Ah, the joys of getting older … LOL! So I suppose now is as good a time as any to do my review. You know, before I forget again. 🙂
About The Game
Developer: Ninja Theory
Publisher: Ninja Theory
Director: Tameem Antoniades
Producer: Rupert Brooker
Designers: Joe Nelson, Juan Fernandez
Programmers: Gavin Costello, Loong Wei Ding, Melanie Hall, Stefano Prosperi
Engine: Unreal Engine 4
Platforms: PS4, Windows, XBox One, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X/S
Release: PS4, Windows 8 August 2017, XBox One 11 April 2018, Nintendo Switch 11 April 2019, Xbox Series X/S 9 August 2021
Genres: Psychological thriller, action, puzzle
Mode: Single-player
Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice (hereafter referred to as Senua’s Sacrifice) is a 2017 psychological thriller, that is action filled, and has puzzles. Senua’s Sacrifice is set in a dark world based on Norse mythology and Celtic culture, and follows Senua, a pict warrior, on a journey to Helheim to save the soul of her dead husband.
Senua hears voices that she believes to be that of the Furies. These voices give advice to Senua, they also tear her down, challenge her decisions, and help her at the worst. She also believes she is haunted by an entity known as “The Darkness”, and memories from her past. To accurately represent this psychosis, the developers worked with neuroscientists, mental health patients, and those suffering from the condition.
Game Review
Senua’s Sacrifice has to be one of my favorite games because it has challenging adversaries, puzzles, and lore. I love the way Senua battles the voices in her head, and manages to overcome their s
