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Senua's Saga: Hellblade II
Released On: May 21, 2024
81
7.4
All Platforms
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 95 Critic Reviews
81
73% Positive
69 Reviews
69 Reviews
21% Mixed
20 Reviews
20 Reviews
1% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 95 Critic Reviews
81
73% Positive
69 Reviews
69 Reviews
21% Mixed
20 Reviews
20 Reviews
1% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
There is a layer of kindness interwoven within the cruelty, implying that even the world’s greatest monsters were once human. In an increasingly divided age, this simple message of choosing empathy over hatred feels especially poignant. As monolithic megacorps shutter Bafta-winning studios, a game like Hellblade II deserves to be cherished. Who knows how many more such cerebral epics this risk-averse industry will produce.
Senua's Saga: Hellblade II is, at its core, a short game, but an excellent one. But it's not for everyone. It's a bloody and often disgusting experience based on strong emotions and immersion in a character that just won't let you go. It's more of an artistic experience than a traditional game.
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 1,988 User Ratings
7.4
66% Positive
1319 Ratings
1319 Ratings
13% Mixed
267 Ratings
267 Ratings
20% Negative
402 Ratings
402 Ratings
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 1,988 User Ratings
7.4
66% Positive
1319 Ratings
1319 Ratings
13% Mixed
267 Ratings
267 Ratings
20% Negative
402 Ratings
402 Ratings
Uma ótima experiência narrativa e cinematográfica, trazendo uma apresentação espetacular da Unreal Engine 5.
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Xbox Series X
Amazing visuals and superb audio. must wear headphones and it is a very immersive experience. Most complain about the game length but for what this game is going for is just the perfect length. Not every game need to be 100+ hours and that mentality has diluted most games now days. OLED HDR TV and great headphones are a must!
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Xbox Series X
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II’s conclusion ends on another strong note, and despite my initial reservations about continuing Senua’s story, I walked away happy to see her conquer new monsters, both literal and metaphorical. I’m pleased Ninja Theory avoided the temptation to blow up this formula into something far bigger than needed – this isn’t Xbox’s God of War; it’s a better Hellblade. The first game is a famous example of not needing to be fun in the traditional sense to be engaging. This sequel sprinkles more broadly appealing thrills while retaining the thoughtful storytelling and artistry few triple-A games possess.
Hellblade II is the absolute pinnacle of visual and audio design which in some part makes up for the lack of gameplay evolution. Depending on how you approach games, like me, you could easily spend 10 hours being fully immersed in its story and tracking down hidden collectibles. Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II knows what it is and that’s a cinematic experience with a rich story that will keep you engaged throughout that strives to not outdo its welcome and it will have you thinking about Senua’s journey long after its completion.
Though I initially worried that Hellblade 2's dark story about psychosis would trigger my anxiety, it's a surprisingly inspiring sequel about perseverance in the face of pain. It tells a story about overcoming what holds us down, and finding solace in others. It doesn't quite reach instant classic status due to uninspired gameplay that's much less creative and ambitious than its stunning presentation, but Ninja Theory's latest is still an absolute must-play for any Xbox Game Pass subscriber and an experience I certainly won't forget anytime soon.
While graphically Senua's Saga: Hellblade II offers memorable glimpses and moments, anything beyond the visual impact and the dark and fierce atmosphere is disappointing, especially for a sequel announced five years ago on which Microsoft bet big.
Until now, I’ve liked each new Ninja Theory game more than the last, and I can never deny the craft on display. Given that this is their first release since the Microsoft acquisition, I credit Hellblade II for not feeling compromised by corporate interests, but that only makes it more baffling that it lacks any real vision that I was able to discern. It’s not an offensively bad experience, and yet I can only offer one of the most damning criticisms imaginable – I have no idea why it was made.
Amazing game and especially on game pass I hope Microsoft doesn't do the same that did to high fire Rush I hope that this amazing studio will continue make great games like this
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Xbox Series X
J’avais joué au premier volet, et j’avoue avoir plutôt bien apprécié, l’originalité des voix qui nous chuchotent des vannes, des critiques, des insultes tout en essayant de résoudre une situation, c’était certes énervant, mais c’était le but, le reste du jeu était tout juste correct mais je me suis lancé avec enthousiasme dans cet épisode en imaginant qu’ils amélioreraient le concept mais aussi les lacunes de gameplay
Est que c’est réussi ? : Bah pas vraiment
Les mécaniques de combats sont toujours les mêmes, étant déjà à la limite du correct en 2018, esquive, attaque légère et forte, une “rage” à cumuler, bref, les standards, depuis, se sont relevés, et aujourd’hui, c’est très moyen voir mauvais et ça se prend même le culot d’allonger les combats un maximum, créant une frustration encore plus longue avec
Les énigmes sont toujours bateau et inintéressantes : trouver 3 symboles, dont le jeu te prend par la main tout le temps, il t’indique quand tu es proche, prend le contrôle pour te montrer le symbole, encore un soft où limite les phases “d’interaction” sont plus une pause malvenue pour l’avancement du récit, ce qui est assez ironique pour un jeu vidéo.
Il y a des longueurs partout, dans les combats, les moments où on doit longer/grimper une falaise, dans les dialogues de la voix off…
Alors oui ce qui faisait le succès du 1 est toujours là, une excellente bande-son, chaque petit bruit s’entend, les petites voix qui nous susurrent des choses tout le temps, créant cet atmosphère irritante très réussi
L’incroyable performance de Melina Juergens, qui incarne Senua, créant un personnage charismatique et attachant, on sent tout le long son passé douloureux, on à de la pitié quand on la voit essayer de réussir de belle choses mais que sa nature brise ses efforts, chaque cri qu’elle pousse à chaque coup d’épée, les cicatrices sur son visage, c’est plutôt fort d’impression
Mais ces deux qualités, rendait le 1er jeu “surprenant”, ici dans le second volet, on est content que c’est de retour mais on connait tout ça.
Alors là où je dois avouer qu’il y a une assez bonne upgrade, c’est la mise en scène, la rencontre avec le 1er géant est assez marquant, et le jeu à réussi à créer ce “moment”, un moment fort lors de l’affrontement de ce géant, la musique en rythme avec l’action, les cri effrayant du boss, l’incroyable visuel autour de tout cela, c’était assez incroyable bien que le boss final soit une énorme déception.
Le jeu garde cet immersion plutôt réussi, notamment avec l’absence d’HUD qui, malgré tout, reste compréhensible pour se repérer sur la map, les détails du visage des personnages principaux sont limite au dessus des standards actuels, c’est même plus possible de discerner une réel personne à de la CGI en fait ?
Petit malus quand même sur les bande noires en haut et bas de l’écran, très “cinéma”, mais on est dans un jeu vidéo donc c’est pas ouf, et une pauvreté de vie dans les villages du jeu, pourtant on m’a bien parlé de “peuple” mais y’a 3 pélots max dans la plus grande construction, bizarre
Conclusion : Un suite sans trop de surprises, qui reprend tous les éléments du premier volet, en améliorant légèrement certains aspect, pour finalement nous resservir une soupe pratiquement similaire, dont la différence est tellement minime qu’on finit par l’oublier, un bon jeu en 2018, un jeu proche du moyen en 2024.
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Xbox Series X
É um jogo lindo! Grafico espetacular. A experiência em 30fps não traz nenhum prejuízo a gameplay. Os combates são escassos e é basicamente andar para frente. O pouco combate que tem é bom, bonito e simples. Parece mais um filme. Não senti que estava jogando. Não me diverti. Não é um jogo. É uma experiência que agradará a poucas pessoas.
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Xbox Series X
On the lower spectrum of mid. Gameplay was uninspired and story wasn't nearly as good as Hellblade 1. The game isn't outright bad, just disappointing, short and boring.
And definitely not worth its full price with only a 5-6 hours of content.
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Xbox Series X
Mesmo jogo Hellblade com gráficos nova geração. Peca nos 30fps versão para console: que deveria ter versão 60fps como tem o PC. Cansativo e arrastado, dá sono de tanto que anda sem fazer quase nada. Puzzles simples e lutas com pouca variedade de ação, e adversários limitados. Só o gráfico salva esse jogo.
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Xbox Series X
Summary The sequel to the award winning Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, Senua returns in a brutal journey of survival through the myth and torment of Viking Iceland. Intent on saving those who have fallen victim to the horrors of tyranny, Senua faces a battle of overcoming the darkness within and without. Sink deep into the next chapter of Senua’s...
Rated M
for Mature
Platforms:
- Xbox Series X
- PC
Initial Release Date: May 21, 2024
Developer:
- Ninja Theory
Publisher: Xbox Game Studios
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