Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice 2017

Released: August 8, 2017
Genres: Simulator · Hack and slash/Beat 'em up · Adventure · Indie
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S · PlayStation 4 · PC · PlayStation 5 · Xbox One · Nintendo Switch
Developer: Ninja Theory
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Where to buy

Digital: GOG Steam Nintendo PlayStation Xbox
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Affiliate links: GOG, Fanatical, Green Man Gaming, ININ Games and Amazon

Is it still worth playing?

Ninja Theory's 2017 single player action adventure for the PlayStation 4 and Windows, later on Xbox One, Switch and PlayStation 5. Combat is hack and slash, with quick and heavy attacks, kicks to break blocks, parrying and dodging, and a focus ability that slows time or dissipates shadows. Puzzles involve finding hidden runes by perspective, and some require navigating by sound. There is no HUD and no tutorial: voices in Senua's head give guidance, sometimes unreliable. The audio is binaural, so headphones are recommended, and all cutscenes are shown as one long take. The campaign lasts about six hours. Play it now for sound that places voices around you and visuals that distort to convey the character's state.