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Senua's Saga: Hellblade II
2024 · PC · Xbox Series X|S · PlayStation 5 · Action-adventure · Cinematic adventure · Psychological horror
4 scored sources · 3 countries contributing scores
Review consensus
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II is an audiovisual showcase built around extraordinary facial animation, photorealistic environments, performances, music, and binaural sound. Critics consistently praised its atmosphere and presentation, especially its giant-scale set pieces and Melina Juergens’s performance. However, the sequel’s eight-hour campaign offers extremely limited interaction: linear exploration, elementary puzzles, and simplified one-on-one combat. Its story and treatment of Senua’s psychosis were also viewed as less focused and emotionally resonant than the original, with some reviewers finding the exposition repetitive and the narrative muddled. It is a striking cinematic experience, but a mechanically thin and uneven sequel.
Limited geographic coverage. Treat this score as an early indication.
Last researched: 2026-09-19
Pros
- Exceptional visuals, facial animation, and environmental fidelity
- Outstanding binaural sound design, music, and performances
- Memorable cinematic set pieces and atmosphere
Cons
- Very limited combat and simplistic puzzles
- Repetitive, linear gameplay with little player agency
- Narrative and allegory can feel muddled, overexplained, or less personal than the original
Review sources
4 sources found across 3 countries. This is not exhaustive worldwide coverage.
- Press Start · Australia · 90/100
- WellPlayed · Australia · 60/100
- PC Gamer · United Kingdom · 58/100
- GameSpot · United States · 60/100