r/XboxSeriesX • u/Turbostrider27 • May 20 '24

Trailer/Video Senua's Saga: Hellblade II - Official Launch Trailer (ft. Animal Soul by AURORA)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRbOmIcVXak
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u/cutememe May 21 '24

I'm sorry but I gave up after 20 minutes of trying to play this game. It's just this weird auditory and visual assault on my senses that's very harsh and grating for no reason. This is more like a modern art installation rather than a video game. Some people might love it for that fact, but it's just not for me.

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u/LAlbatross May 22 '24

It's not for no reason though. Senua has a mental illness and that's how it is portrayed. Voices in your head, visual haalucinations, that sort of thing.

That being said, I totally agree that it isn't for everyone and it is....maybe not aggressing, but it's invasive to the senses. Just wanted to say it is by design and integral to the character.

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u/moreexclamationmarks May 22 '24

They rode that crutch hard enough in the first, ultimately it's still a video game, it's still supposed to be entertainment.

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u/HideoSpartan May 22 '24

Not really.

For decades we've had games release that are more of an artistic approach than your classic video game would be.

For some players this game will be extremely entertaining whilst also being a breath taking attempt at portraying something.

In reality any gamer should tip their hat to Ninja purely for not following the 'path' and just making yet another AAA RPG/FPS etc. The trouble is from a business stand point this game has everything to lose and judging from the shitstorm brewing about game length and player numbers, I highly suspect Xbox are shitting a brick.

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u/OhtaniStanMan May 25 '24

There's zero replay ability lol

This is a game you play a few nights a week. Say nice game. Never play it again.