A dark fantasy game that takes inspiration from Scandinavian and Celtic folklore, Hellblade is set in a gritty barbarian world full of weird wooden structures and creepily masked enemies.
The player assumes the role of Senua, a traumatized female warrior from the Pict tribe. She suffers from a growing psychosis after her lover Dillion was brutally murdered by Vikings. Carrying his severed head, Senua sets out to Helheim, the underworld of the dead, to bring her lover's soul back. Her grim and bloody journey mirrors her descent into madness. It becomes increasingly difficult for her (and, thus, the player) to tell fact from fantasy, as she hears voices in her head and sees hallucinations.
When not fighting her enemies, Senua has to solve puzzles to move forward. This is where her distorted perception actually comes out handy, enabling her to "focus" and see what regular people can not. The ghostly voices, recorded using the binaural method to create an eery effect, also help to guide Senua or to warn her about dangers. All of Senua movements, expressions and reactions were recorded through motion capture to make them more realistic and emotional.
Game Info
Release DateAugust 7, 2017
DeveloperNinja Theory
PlatformXbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PC
CategoryAction, Adventure, Indie
Average Playtime~6 Hours
System Requirements
Minimum
OSWindows 7, 8, 10
ProcessorIntel i5 3570K / AMD FX-8350
Memory8 GB RAM
GraphicsGTX 770 with 2GB VRAM / Radeon R9 280X 3GB
DirectXVersion 11
Storage30 GB available space
Additional Notes: Minimum spec screen resolution: 1280x720
Recommended
Not specified.
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How many GB is Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice?
Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice requires approximately 30 GB of storage space.
How long is Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice?
The average playtime for Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice is approximately 6 hours.