Hellblade II reviews roundup: If critics agree on anything, it’s visually impressive

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 launches on May 21, with Ninja Theory’s reviews of the Xbox Series Microsoft is considering this game Increase the price for its Xbox Game Pass subscription, That’s why Ninja Theory was one of the developers the company acquired in 2018 before focusing on bigger fish like Big Fish. bethesda softworks And Activision Blizzard,

Action-adventure set in the present, 9th century Iceland “Generally favorable” Metacritic review score of 81, That said, critics have cited the game’s comparatively short experience (about 10 hours long) as a major drawback, despite Hellblade 2’s unique setting and remarkable story.

Here is a summary of some of Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II reviews. Scores are normalized on a 10-point scale:

Washington Post

Gene Park called Hellblade II “An eye-popping, mesmerizing experience,” which left him wanting more, though that wasn’t necessarily a compliment. “I just wish it had more to say, and more for us to do.” The Post gave it a 6.3 (2.5 out of four stars).

ign

Tristan Ogilvie, writing for IGN gave the game an 8, praising its “hardware pushing visuals”, calling it “another Viking-worthy feast for the senses” that properly carried on the legacy of its 2017 predecessor. Ogilvy wrote, “Its combat is capable of feeling consistently intimidating and immediate despite its mechanical simplicity.” But the reviewer also noted that it took him about six hours to finish the game.

pc magazine

Jordan Minor of PC Magazine Similarly the game was given 8 points, particularly praising Melina Jurgens’ portrayal of the deeply troubled Senua. The game’s length was not a drawback in the reviewer’s opinion, calling it a “tight-paced game”, clocking in at around five or six hours.

sports informer

Game Informer’s Marcus Stewart gives Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II the Game Informer Must-Play Badge Overall 9 points. Stewart wrote, “I’m glad Ninja Theory avoided the temptation to make this formula any bigger than it needed to be.” “This is not Xbox’s God of War; It’s a better Hellblade.”

eurogamer

eurogamer hellblade ii given A perfect five stars out of five (so 10). Reviewer Johnny Chiodini wrote, “Ninja Theory has not only proven that it can read the changing landscape, but Hellblade and Senua still deserve a place of prominence in that space.” Eurogamer called the game “nothing short of phenomenal”. A thoughtful and non-exploitative approach to mental illness.

the gamer

In contrast, TheGamer’s Stacey Henley found Hellblade 2 “confused about who it is, what it wants, and where it’s going.” […] Is this even a game, or is it an interactive art piece?” Henley scored 6 in the gameNoting that the game features no traditional heads-up display as the player guides the character, Henley said the bold choice falls apart in the highly choreographed combat set pieces.

Kotaku

Finally, Kotaku didn’t give their reviews, but reviewer Claire Jackson did His writings are largely praiseworthy, Jackson said, “The only way to experience Hellblade II, in my estimation, is to devote as much of your attention and sensory abilities as possible.” “Saga is a game that exists on a big screen in a dark room, and you must remove all possible distractions.”

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 is available for Xbox Series X and PC with Xbox Game Pass, and is priced at $49.99 for either platform.