Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrificeis one of the best games of 2017, combining a fantasy adventure with the reality of mental illness. The game has raked in positive critical reviews and lead to an evenbetter sequel inHellblade 2. It’s a dark and atmospheric game, and it’s available for an extremely low price for a brief time.
Hellbladeis available for just $3on theHumble Bundlestore.The game is normally priced at $29.99, making this a whopping 90% discount from its retail price. Humble Choice members might be able to get it for even cheaper, earning a potential additional $0.60 off the already ridiculously low price. The deal will run until Monday, September 2, so players who want to give the gem a try will have to hurry to snag this price.
As Hellblade 2 Releases, Ninja Theory Reportedly Has 2 New Games In Development
Before the release of Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II, it’s been confirmed that Ninja Theory has another game approved on top of Project Mara.
Hellblade Is Ninja Theory’s Take On Mental Health
Sale Version Includes Accessibility Updates
Hellbladewas developed by Ninja Theory, the team behindDmC: Devil May Cry, Bleeding Edge,Heavenly Sword,and other action-heavy games.Senua’s Sacrificemarks a departure from the studio’s usual action fare. Although it has its share of battles and adventures, the story is firmly cemented in the mental space. The game gives players the perspective of Senua, a warrior who embarks on a journey to rescue her lover from the Norse version of Hell. As she travels through Helheim,Senua has to fight her way through enemies and landscapes inspired by Celtic and Norse mythologyand history.
Her journey is made more difficult by her struggle with symptoms of psychosis, depicted as whispers and voices in her head. To Senua, the voices that haunt her are a curse, though modern players may recognize them as an accurate depiction of mental illness. Ninja Theory made sure to get the facts right,working alongside neuroscientists and people who experience psychosis to ensure their depiction is true to life.Hellbladetells a compelling story through the point of view of an incredibly strong female protagonist.
The version ofHellbladethat’s on sale includes the 2021 update, whichupgraded the game’s graphicsand visuals. It also includes accessibility features like the option to completely remap controls and options for colorblind players.Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrificewas followed up by a sequel,Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2,whichcontinued Senua’s storywith upgraded graphics. A third game is currently in development from Ninja Theory, with no release date confirmed yet.
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Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice
Ninja Theory’s Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice follows the eponymous character as she descends into Helheim in search of her deceased lover. While not lacking in puzzles or combat sequences, the action-adventure game also explores Senua’s psyche as she battles with her psychosis.
