Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice

унылая малобюджетная игра. Возможно сюжет хороший, но геймплей ужасен.

9 de 10

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A glimpse into what mental illness is like. The gameplay is secondary and simple to a fault. It's a linear walking simulator with simple, yet tedious puzzles and combat that is too easy and forgiving (even on Hard). There are optional "Lorestones" that explain the story from Norse Mythology to collect throughout the game. With that said the story is beautiful though, but if you're looking for a fun game this isn't it. The game also has issues with the subtitles - they're misstimed (sometimes proceeding to the next line even before the first one is finished) and also a fair share of incorrect words that doesn't pair up with that is said. Another issue is you can take one of two paths early on, but one is actually the starting one as it's more simple and introduces the way the game works better, so if you took the "wrong" one, the second one will feel too easy and ruin the flow. Surtr is obviously the first intended starting path, but if you take it second it will be so easy and ruin the flow than if you did it second. Verdict: I would give it mixed as the game isn't that fun but the story is great.

Je suis novice dans ce genre de jeux, et j’ai toujours préféré regarder les autres jouer plutôt que de jouer moi-même. Ça a vraiment limité le choix des jeux auxquels je jouais. J’en ai eu marre, alors pendant les soldes, j’ai décidé de sortir de ma zone de confort et d’acheter un jeu qui m’intéressait, mais en espérant qu’il ne soit pas trop difficile pour moi. Eh bien, c'était délicat : j'ai passé des minutes à essayer de résoudre les énigmes tout en admirant les paysages époustouflants et les cinématiques. Les mécanismes du jeu m'ont aussi laissée perplexe, mais ils m'ont parfois vraiment émerveillée, comme quand elle utilise son pouvoir pour « voir » des choses invisibles à l'œil nu. Ou en touchant une certaine partie de la manette au moment d'un combat elle pouvait ralentir le temps et éliminer les ennemis plus facilement. Mais ce que j'ai préféré — même si ça m'a fait trembler d'adrénaline à plusieurs reprises —, c'était le combat. Je me suis arraché les cheveux de frustration après être morte plusieurs fois, mais je me suis concentrée et j’ai fait de mon mieux pour les tuer, et j’ai réussi à vaincre les ennemis sans mourir une seule fois. (La plupart du temps, haha.) C’était vraiment une expérience incroyable mais triste. Je ne sais pas si j’y rejouerai, mais j’ai vraiment apprécié ce jeu même si j’ai échoué et que j’ai eu du mal parce que j’ai du prendre le temps nécessaire pour comprendre les mécanismes. J’aurais aimé qu’il y ait un peu plus d’indications pour certaines énigmes, car j’ai perdu beaucoup de temps dessus et cela a un peu gâché le plaisir de l’expérience. L’histoire était assez captivante et j’envisage sérieusement d’acheter Senua’s Sacrifice et Hellblade 2.

This game teaches the player something special, and the moment you understand what the creators had in mind, even if it's just for a moment—those feelings—they're liberating and uplifting. "Do not mourn the waves, the leaves and clouds. Even in darkness, the wonder and the beauty of this world, never leaves us, it is always there, waiting to be seen again. Good bye."

From the very first minutes, Hellblade pulls you into its dark, unsettling world. Few games manage to blur the line between the player and the protagonist so effectively. The Audio Experience The sound design is a masterpiece. Playing with headphones is mandatory: the binaural audio creates an almost physical presence. The whispers and voices in Senua's head feel disturbingly close, keeping you in a constant state of tension. This is easily the game’s defining feature. Visuals and Style Hellblade still looks stunning. Its grim take on Norse mythology, haunting landscapes, and incredible facial animations make the world feel deeply alive. Some frames play so masterfully with light and fog that you just want to keep hitting the screenshot button. Story and Atmosphere The narrative handles trauma, loss, and psychosis with incredible care and respect. Instead of just showing Senua's struggles, the game forces you to live through them, creating a heavy but powerful emotional connection. Gameplay The combat is straightforward compared to modern action games, but it carries a nice weight and feels satisfying. While the environmental puzzles can occasionally slow down the pace, they fit naturally into the theme of Senua’s perception and never truly derail the journey. Everything here serves the immersion. Final Thoughts Hellblade is a deeply unique, artistic project. It won't satisfy those looking for complex combat combos or fast-paced action, but anyone who values pure atmosphere, storytelling, and groundbreaking audio design needs to experience it.