Ninja Theory released „Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2“, the long-awaited sequel to „Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice“, last week. Players are once again immersed in the dark world of the Celtic warrior Senua.
In the first part, „Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice“, the player accompanied Senua on her journey through a world characterized by darkness and madness. She fought not only against external enemies, but also against her inner demons. After a devastating Viking attack in which her lover Dillion was killed, Senua went to the Nordic underworld of Helheim to save his soul. The game was acclaimed for its authentic portrayal of mental illness and its dense atmosphere. It received an average rating of 81 on Metacritic and overwhelmingly positive reviews on Steam with 88% positive feedback from over 2600 users.
Expectations and reviews of Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2
„Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2“ builds on these strong foundations and promises an even darker and more immersive gaming experience. The first trailers show impressive graphics and a more intense atmosphere. The trade press is enthusiastic about the game’s attention to detail and dark aesthetic.IGNpraised the game for its impressive Nordic-inspired environments and strong performances, but awarded it 8 out of 10 points and noted that the combat system focuses more on visual spectacle than gameplay depth.
Eurogamercalled „Hellblade 2“ a sequel that continues Senua’s story with grace and overwhelming conviction. The development of Senua’s character and the new narrative direction were particularly highlighted.GamesRadar+praised the game’s technical and thematic maturity, describing it as a „terrifying, confrontational and deeply cathartic“ experience.
OnMetacriticSenua’s Saga: Hellblade 2″ holds a solid average rating of 81, based on 84 reviews, the majority of which are positive. The reviews emphasize the impressive graphics and immersive storytelling, while some criticism has been leveled at the combat system and puzzle structure. Nevertheless, the game is considered a worthy sequel that lives up to the high standards of the first installment.
In summary, „Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2“ seems to be a worthy successor. If you’re interested, you can get your hands on the title now for PC and Xbox Series X|S.
