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Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice – reviews and rating

Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice has an average rating of 75% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (8/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (3.5/5). The game was released on August 7, 2017 for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. Metacritic score is 83, players on RAWG rate the game 86%.

Updated Aug 27, 2017

What critics praise

„Ninja Theory surrounds players with uncertainty and doubt, creating a narrative-focused journey that is compelling even when it isn't traditionally entertaining.“

8/10 Game Informer

What critics criticize

„For all the warranted concern of AAA developers veering too far from gameplay into pure cinematic awe, there’s no denying Ninja Theory’s narrative depiction of mental health is an infectious one — the type of narrative…“

3,5/5 HardcoreGamer

Game info

Release date: Aug 7, 2017
Platforms: PCXbox OnePlayStation 4Nintendo Switch
Genres: IndieAdventureAction
Average playtime: 7 h
Reviews count: 2

Where to buy

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FAQ

What is the rating of Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice?

When was Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice released?

Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice was released on August 7, 2017.

What platforms is Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice available on?

Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice is available for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch.

How long does it take to beat Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice?

Players on RAWG spend on average 7 hours playing Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice.

Is Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice worth playing?

Mostly yes. Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice has an average rating of 75% – it is a good game, but with some flaws. Critics largely agree on the rating.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Critics agree

Spread of ratings: 10 percentage points
Standard deviation: ± 5,0
Best rating: 8/10 Game Informer
Worst rating: 3,5/5 HardcoreGamer

The distribution of rating

1 70

1 80

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

#131 of 711 games released in 2017 better than 82 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

Critics in this language2 reviews 75%
Foreign critics7 reviews 82%
MetacriticMetascore 83%
Players (RAWG)985 votes 86%

Local critics rate the game lower by 7 %.

How players rate it

Exceptional 52 %
Recommended 34 %
Meh 11 %
Skip 4 %

985 votes · RAWG

Reviews

3,5/5

HardcoreGamer Aug 27, 2017

For all the warranted concern of AAA developers veering too far from gameplay into pure cinematic awe, there’s no denying Ninja Theory’s narrative depiction of mental health is an infectious one — the type of narrative that has been long overdue in this industry. Helped significantly by the heights of its technical graphics and the emphatic performance of its cast. While the slower, methodical take...

8/10

Game Informer Aug 8, 2017

Ninja Theory surrounds players with uncertainty and doubt, creating a narrative-focused journey that is compelling even when it isn't traditionally entertaining.

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