473:, and individuals experiencing the disorder. Melina Jürgens, the motion capture artist and voice actor for the protagonist, expressed her disapproval of the portrayal that her character had "overcome all her adversity and healed." She emphasized that individuals with psychosis typically never fully recover from their condition. Her intention was to depict Senua's transformation from a "victim of psychosis" to someone who can not only manage her condition but also utilize it as a tool to accomplish her objectives. Ninja Theory has described Senua as a "beacon of hope" in the sequel. To further embody Senua's character, Jürgens traveled to Iceland to experience the area's harsh climate firsthand. She studied martial arts and fencing techniques to develop a unique fighting style and recorded scenes while in full costume and makeup, a process that took almost eight hours to fully apply. Additionally, the animators underwent military training to accurately mimic the movements of opponent characters. Abby Greenland and Helen Golan reprised their roles as the Furies—the voices that Senua hears.
508:' MetaHuman framework for facial animations. Motion capture was conducted in Ninja Theory's new office, which was specially equipped for this purpose. The developers collaborated again with 3Lateral, a subsidiary of Epic Games that specializes in motion capture digitization. 3Lateral contributor Uroš Sikimić stated that the team aimed to make the end result "as photorealistic as possible, while also experimenting with new cinematic techniques". Additionally, Ninja Theory partnered with Ziva Dynamics, a company specializing in visual effects, and Altered AI, which creates voiceovers using artificial intelligence. Altered AI's technology was used to generate content during the early stages of development.
391:. He refuses to listen to Thórgestr, and Senua deduces that the goði needs the giants because their threat allows him to maintain control over his people. Learning the slaves were freed, and with the giant Tyrant approaching, the goði captures Senua and attempts to sacrifice her, but Thórgestr confronts him. Senua is drawn away by the Hiddenfolk who reveal that Tyrant was a noble leader dedicated to protecting his followers following Askja's eruption. However, he was corrupted by the power they instilled in him and, when things improved, he gave them something new to fear by creating the giants and blaming them for natural disasters.
461:. He was so impressed by the beauty of the place that it inspired him to have Iceland as the game's main setting. Attwell described the country as a "geological theme park", and Ninja Theory chairman Dom Matthews later called the game "a love letter to Iceland." Antoniades stated that the studio wanted to write a story that could be compared to ancient myths and sagas. Antoniades participated in the early stages of development before leaving the company. Following his departure, David Garcia, the director of sound, Mark Slater-Tunstill, and Dan Attwell, the director of environment art, took on the roles of primary project leaders.
379:, god-like beings who live underground, who may know the giants' weakness. After passing tests to prove her worth, the Hiddenfolk tell Senua that Askja blackened the sky and blighted the land, causing famine, conflict, and the emergence of new, crueller gods. A desperate woman, Ingunn, left her infant in the Hiddenfolk's caves, hoping they would protect it and, in her anger, sought power from Asjka to survive, turning her into Illtauga. Senua confronts Illtauga with her true name and returns the bones of her infant, turning Illtauga to stone. Seeing her victory, Thórgestr resolves to join Senua's journey.
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Borgarviki, Fargrímr, Thórgestr, and Ástríðr are stricken with fear and doubt, but Senua supports and leads them to safety. At Borgarviki, Ástríðr and Fargrímr free the restrained slave sacrifices left outside while Senua and Thórgestr
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for continuing Senua's story with "grace, confidence, surprising brutality, and thundering conviction." The review appreciated the shift in narrative focus from Senua's personal struggles to her interactions with others, stating that the game is less about battling mental illness and more about a
504:. This upgrade allowed for improved character models, animations, and other visual components, as well as better utilization of the Xbox Series X/S console. On the Series X/S, the developers capped the frame rate at 30 frames per second to achieve a more cinematic experience. The studio employed
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as a "six-hour tour across the human realm of
Midgard" with "action sequences, stunning Nordic-inspired locations, and encounters with towering terrors." The protagonist, Senua, portrayed by Melina Juergens, delivers a performance of determination to battle through fear and self-loathing. The
520:' directing techniques, namely his dedication to historical authenticity in the portrayal of diverse issues, served as an inspiration for the company. Similar to the prior experience, the creators replicated audio hallucinations using the binaural recording approach. The studio enlisted
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the goði and take his place, becoming like her father and controlling her people to keep them safe at any cost, in turn receiving power, love, and fear. She relents, however, embracing the supportive memories of those she has saved and the realization that she is not bound by destiny.
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Illtauga, who causes a rockslide which buries the camp. Senua and Fargrímr escape and return to the restrained Thórgestr, whom she decides to free because she senses good in him. The trio travel to Fargrímr's settlement which is on the brink of ruin due to
Illtauga's attacks.
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only she can hear that encourage or intimidate her, including the Shadow, the memory of her abusive father. Senua defeats the slave master, Thórgestr, taking him prisoner so he can lead her to his settlement of
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on 21 May 2024. The game received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its art direction, visuals and sound design, though some noted pacing issues and a combat system favoring spectacle over depth.
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on the soundtrack, believing that "their skill, depth and substantiveness in the music blends perfectly with our playing and gives it a special weight.
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1646:"Senua's Saga: Hellblade II Early Comparison Video Highlights Massive Character Models, Animations and Visual Improvements Over Its Predecessor"
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elements. Players grapple with Senua's psychosis, and the voices that accompany Senua on her journey serve both as a guide and a challenge.
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environments vary from "pits of blood and gristle" to "mountain treks beneath coral-colored skies and glimpses of aurora borealis."
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1217:"Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 - Release Date, Story So Far, & Gameplay Details"
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1874:"Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 review - a triumphant return to a challenging story"
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2160:"Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 review – it's the intrusive thought that counts"
1843:"Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 review: Xbox's new exclusive is a fierce sequel"
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2191:"Senua's Saga Hellblade 2 review - bleak, distressing, and unmissable"
1563:"Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2's Combat Looks Beautiful And Feels Badass"
2132:"Hellblade 2's Masterful Presentation Is Let Down By Dated Gameplay"
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1509:"Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 combat will be 'real and brutal'"
1902:"Senua's Saga: Hellblade II Review - Conquering Old Demons"
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2104:"Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 review: Maelstrom of the mind"
2076:"Hellblade 2 review - a profound exploration of healing"
1935:"Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 Review - Hell And High Water"
1815:"Senua's Saga: Hellblade II for Xbox Series X Reviews"
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1127:"Senua's Saga: Hellblade II | Preview Round Up"
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669:
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663:
647:
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636:
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631:
630:
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603:
576:
199:Action-adventure
36:
24:
2520:
2519:
2515:
2514:
2513:
2511:
2510:
2509:
2425:Microsoft games
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2261:
2256:
2219:
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2210:
2209:
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2096:
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2045:
2044:
2040:
2030:
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2017:
2016:
2012:
2002:
2000:
1991:
1990:
1986:
1976:
1974:
1963:
1962:
1955:
1945:
1943:
1932:
1931:
1927:
1917:
1915:
1899:
1898:
1894:
1884:
1882:
1871:
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1863:
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764:
743:
738:
733:
728:
681:
676:
671:
666:
643:
638:
633:
628:
593:
574:Aggregate score
571:
567:
541:Xbox Series X/S
530:
502:Unreal Engine 5
498:Unreal Engine 4
486:Game of Thrones
483:" episode from
401:
341:
298:
289:Xbox Series X/S
271:Unreal Engine 5
249:Norse mythology
180:
176:Xbox Series X/S
156:Unreal Engine 5
145:
124:
82:
22:
21:2024 video game
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2397:
2392:
2382:
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2356:
2354:Argonaut Games
2350:
2348:
2344:
2343:
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2333:
2326:
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2298:
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2284:
2281:Heavenly Sword
2277:
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2257:
2255:
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2240:
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2213:External links
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2208:
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2195:VideoGamer.com
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2150:
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2094:
2066:
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1914:on 21 May 2024
1892:
1861:
1848:Digital Trends
1833:
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1525:
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1264:
1233:
1207:
1174:
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1034:
1033:
1031:
1028:
1020:VideoGamer.com
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952:VideoGamer.com
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797:
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748:
719:
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707:
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686:
657:
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648:
619:
616:Digital Trends
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610:
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559:Xbox Game Pass
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491:motion capture
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294:
216:
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118:Loong Wei Ding
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115:Gavin Costello
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100:
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92:Rupert Brooker
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1540:GamesRadar+
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1276:Hellblade 2
1161:GamesRadar+
1047:Hellblade 2
1011:GamesRadar+
716:GamesRadar+
606:Publication
592:(PC) 81/100
399:Development
263:combo-based
188:21 May 2024
163:Platform(s)
137:Lara Derham
98:Designer(s)
88:Producer(s)
73:Dan Attwell
66:Director(s)
2384:Categories
1820:Metacritic
1790:Metacritic
1766:19 January
1595:FandomWire
1221:ScreenRant
1105:ScreenRant
1030:References
972:Metacritic
588:Metacritic
579:Aggregator
506:Epic Games
377:Hiddenfolk
373:Jötunheimr
225:is a 2024
2400:Art games
2302:Fightback
2109:Shacknews
1879:Eurogamer
1406:Eurogamer
1293:6 January
1058:6 January
1053:Game Rant
998:Eurogamer
865:Shacknews
654:Eurogamer
570:Reception
565:Reception
467:psychosis
422:Microsoft
275:psychosis
130:Writer(s)
2081:PCGamesN
2053:PC Gamer
1940:GameSpot
1650:Wccftech
1568:GameSpot
1486:GameSpot
1251:GameSpot
1015:sequel.
1001:praised
970:website
853:PCGamesN
840:PC Gamer
704:GameSpot
345:Orcadian
296:Gameplay
194:Genre(s)
2359:Jez San
2347:Related
1826:16 June
1317:Polygon
1131:XboxEra
1022:called
551:Windows
522:Heilung
459:Iceland
369:Midgard
353:draugar
285:Windows
267:puzzles
253:culture
245:Iceland
209:Mode(s)
185:Release
171:Windows
2200:21 May
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1226:21 May
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1167:16 May
1136:17 May
1110:17 May
1084:17 May
846:58/100
151:Engine
2364:Senua
2266:Games
2165:VG247
1729:VG247
1513:VG247
915:VG247
609:Score
582:Score
365:Askja
357:giant
311:is a
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