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Senua's Saga: Hellblade II
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.
Details
- Released
- May 20, 2024
- Developer
- Ninja Theory
- Publisher
- Xbox Game Studios
- Platforms
- PC · PS5 · Xbox Series X|S
How it plays
Time to beat · 9 player times (IGDB)
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Senua's Saga: Hellblade II Reviews
Professional reviews from gaming critics
Hellblade 2 continues Senua's story with grace, confidence, surprising brutality and thundering conviction.
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II is yet another arresting, artful chapter in an adventure now two games long. Though it might approach iteration with a very safe hand, only going so far as to correct the original’s shortcomings, Ninja Theory’s clear strengths in story craft, audiovisual design, as well as their care for the dark subject matter manage to shine through brighter than ever before.
Senua's Saga: Hellblade II is one of only a handful of games I’ve played all generation which has made me think that the new consoles were worth forking out
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II won’t be for everyone. But if you are looking for a brutal continuation of a fantastic story that feels like you’re actually playing a movie, you’ll have a great time here.
Hellblade 2 remains the most technically impressive experience I’ve ever played through. Through the chosen medium of games, Ninja Theory tells a compelling narrative that, if you can put up with some rather archaic gameplay, will leave you deeply satisfied - and maybe just a little traumatised.
When the issues of a game are rolled and stomped by its greatness, then it’s something to invest on if you have some spare.
Senua's Saga: Hellblade II showcases a level of visual prowess that blows anything we've seen so far out of the water and uses it to present a journey that, while short, excites from beginning to end.
A decent follow-up to the previous game but not enough flair and novelties to keep you engaged enough. Senua's Saga is playing it safe when it comes to sequels coupled with some pretty formulaic combat.
We were all there, watching that 2019 Game Awards showcase. From out of nowhere, Microsoft decides to unveil their brand new console, the horrendously-named Xbox Series X, as well as a trailer for an upcoming game. That game was the sequel to Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, the “independent AAA” darling that captivated us with its amazing visuals, brutality, and take on mental struggles. It’s wild to believe that initial unveil happened five years ago. Since then, we’ve seen it all. P...
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II features intense audio, beautiful graphics, and wonderful camera work, creating a powerful presentation that’s worth experiencing. However, the narrative doesn’t quite stick the landing.
When it comes to cinematic gaming experiences, you're in for quite a ride with Senua's Saga: Hellblade II so let's get to it.
Much like how a terrific performance can elevate a so-so movie, the technological achievements of Hellblade II are just enough to take the game to an above-average recommendation. The digital-only game being priced at $49.99 and also being available on Xbox Game Pass make it easier to recommend Hellblade II, despite its faults and short length. Even if there are only a few thrills, everyone deserves to go on a rollercoaster ride once in their life. Just remember that any ride, no matter how t...