Hellblade, just like Journey, isn't just a game for me.
It's pure art, in every aspect possible:
The story is compelling and you'll soon find yourself compassionate for Senua.
The enactment is outstanding with an authentic actress as lead.
Sound and music are equally beautiful and disturbing.

But most importantly I feel like I learned something about life itself, it changed my perception of Schizophrenia and I do believe that it helped me understand people suffering from mental illness.

I hope that Hellblade also helps people ease their suffering and let's them realize that they are NOT alone.

But like every piece of art, there will be people who won't understand it or just simply won't care and that is okay.
And yes as game (mechanicaly speaking) it has some issues like the reoccuring Rune-riddles, some fighting-camera problems and some more. But for me it is so much more and I am truly thankful for this wonderful journey full of despair, hope and self acceptance.

Hellblade, just like Journey, isn't just a game for me. It's pure art, in every aspect possible: The story is compelling and you'll soon find yourself compassionate for Senua. The enactment is outstanding with an authentic actress as lead. Sound and music are equally beautiful and disturbing. But most importantly I feel like I learned something about life itself, it changed my perception of Schizophrenia and I do believe that it helped me understand people suffering from mental illness. I hope that Hellblade also helps people ease their suffering and let's them realize that they are NOT alone. But like every piece of art, there will be people who won't understand it or just simply won't care and that is okay. And yes as game (mechanicaly speaking) it has some issues like the reoccuring Rune-riddles, some fighting-camera problems and some more. But for me it is so much more and I am truly thankful for this wonderful journey full of despair, hope and self acceptance.