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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.

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Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice
9/10
Top Critic Avg: 84/100 Critics Rec: 81%
Released
August 16, 2017
ESRB
M For Mature 17+ due to Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language
Developer(s)
Ninja Theory
Publisher(s)
Ninja Theory
Engine
Unreal Engine 4

Franchise
Hellblade
Platform(s)
PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Switch, PC
How Long To Beat
8 Hours

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