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Old 08-08-17, 08:46 AM
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Ninja's Theory "Hellblade" for PS4 & PC..Aug 8th

Thought there was a topic for this already but didn't see one and game was released today. Official and Game trailers with reviews.

Official Site - http://www.hellblade.com/

Official Trailer......




First look on PS4 Pro.....




10 Minutes of actual gameplay......




Reviews....

IGN - 9/10 - http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/08/...crifice-review

Pushsquare - 8/10 - http://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps...nuas_sacrifice

Playstationlifstyle - 9/10 - http://www.playstationlifestyle.net/...-ps4/#/slide/1

Gameinformer - 8/10 - http://www.gameinformer.com/games/he...er-review.aspx
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Re: Ninja's Theory "Hellblade" for PS4 & PC..Aug 8th

Look pretty good almost like God of War.
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Re: Ninja's Theory "Hellblade" for PS4 & PC..Aug 8th

It looks like you started a thread when it was under a different name. Looks like it's been tweaked since then.

http://forum.dvdtalk.com/video-game-...never-see.html
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Re: Ninja's Theory "Hellblade" for PS4 & PC..Aug 8th

It's also worth noting that it's $29.99 and digital only.
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Re: Ninja's Theory "Hellblade" for PS4 & PC..Aug 8th

I'll probably hop on this when I finish Pyre. Looks like something I'd enjoy.
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Re: Ninja's Theory "Hellblade" for PS4 & PC..Aug 8th

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It's also worth noting that it's $29.99 and digital only.
Both it and Lawbreakers, which also comes out today, are carving out a relatively new game marketing niche -- digital-only (or digital and Limited Run only) games with half the content of full games at half the price. I see the appeal, but for me it means no rentals, no GCU discount and too expensive to blind buy on impulse. I will wait for a sale.
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Re: Ninja's Theory "Hellblade" for PS4 & PC..Aug 8th

and both exclusive to PS4 (at least for now) and PC.
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Re: Ninja's Theory "Hellblade" for PS4 & PC..Aug 8th

I want to get in on this but not at that price.
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Re: Ninja's Theory "Hellblade" for PS4 & PC..Aug 8th

I am a bit over halfway into this..

The game is one of the best looking and easily the best sounding game I have ever played. (must be played with headset to fully enjoy the sound design)

The story has captured my attention...I usually find video games attempts to have deep subjects to be lame...but I find this journey into insanity fascinating.

Some of the puzzles are annoying, but others are brilliant. Combat is a much smaller piece of the game than I thought it would be...but the parts that are there are fun..with the boss fights being really fun.

Out of nowhere this budget title shoots into game of the year conversation...
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Re: Ninja's Theory "Hellblade" for PS4 & PC..Aug 8th

Interesting. I'm actually hearing quite a few polarizing opinions about it.
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Re: Ninja's Theory "Hellblade" for PS4 & PC..Aug 8th

It's 82 on Metacritic, there definitely are some mediocre reviews.

http://www.metacritic.com/game/plays...crifice?ref=hp
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Re: Ninja's Theory "Hellblade" for PS4 & PC..Aug 8th

The game has received ratings in Australia and Taiwan for Xbox, so it looks like this might release on Xbox soon. I've been so close to buying this on PS4 a couple times, but i'd probably get it on Xbox if it's X enhanced.

https://www.resetera.com/threads/hel...-taiwan.27892/
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Re: Ninja's Theory "Hellblade" for PS4 & PC..Aug 8th

And Xbox on April 11th. I'll probably get it, especially for the X enhancements.

https://www.gamespot.com/articles/xb.../1100-6457670/
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Re: Ninja's Theory "Hellblade" for PS4 & PC..Aug 8th

Just finished this today. Almost had a game breaking bug at the end. Senua kept getting stuck on the environment and dying. Burned through probably 7 deaths before getting through to Fenrir. It was getting kind of stressful since you are limited to the number of times before you have to start the game over. It's old school in that regard but it really amps up every encounter and forces you to make every fight count. No "going through the motions" here, gotta stay on your toes.

All that aside, this is easily my favorite game since Life is Strange. Just an amazing experience. Those looking to get in on the Xbox, DO NOT PLAY THIS GAME WITHOUT HEADPHONES!
I played most of it with and gave it 10-15 minutes without headphones just to check it out and it was totally different. Headphones really are the difference between playing a game and going through an experience. Senua is another amazing character from Ninja Theory (Nariko from Heavenly Sword was one of my favorites from last gen). Senua suffering from psychosis (thus the player experiencing it) is one of the coolest mindfucks since Eternal Darkness. Couple that with the dark and very heavy story steeped in Norse mythology, amazing soundtrack, killer mo-cap work, and beautiful design and you have a perfect blend for a great game.

A+
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Re: Ninja's Theory "Hellblade" for PS4 & PC..Aug 8th

You had me at “biggest mindfuck since Eternal Darkness”.
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Re: Ninja's Theory "Hellblade" for PS4 & PC..Aug 8th

Bought this on sale a couple of weeks ago with that last emailed digital coupon. I need to play this ASAP.
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Re: Ninja's Theory "Hellblade" for PS4 & PC..Aug 8th

Yeah, everything I've read about the game elsewhere was to play with headphones. Helps that I love story heavy games. I went ahead and preordered on Xbox since it's 10% off and I have a bunch of Xbox credit.
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Re: Ninja's Theory "Hellblade" for PS4 & PC..Aug 8th

Headphones are really a must with this one. The game is literally 5 times more tense with them on.
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Re: Ninja's Theory "Hellblade" for PS4 & PC..Aug 8th

VR Patch incoming for PC Version (Oculus and Vive) at the end of the month:

https://www.engadget.com/2018/07/26/...rift-htc-vive/
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Re: Ninja's Theory "Hellblade" for PS4 & PC..Aug 8th

Physical edition coming 12/4

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Re: Ninja's Theory "Hellblade" for PS4 & PC..Aug 8th

I spent a little time trying to play this and just couldn't get in to it. The puzzles just annoyed me and didn't click for me at all.
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Re: Ninja's Theory "Hellblade" for PS4 & PC..Aug 8th

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I spent a little time trying to play this and just couldn't get in to it. The puzzles just annoyed me and didn't click for me at all.
Felt the same way - puzzles weren't difficult, but far too laborious/arduous with all the back & forth walking around. And the fights were way too rudimentary hack & slash.
Honestly, the only thing the game had going for it was the atmosphere and sound design. Everything else was pretty lame.
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Re: Ninja's Theory "Hellblade" for PS4 & PC..Aug 8th

just got this free via XBOX Game pass. sounds like it's a winner. everything still holds up? what kind of style of play?
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Re: Ninja's Theory "Hellblade" for PS4 & PC..Aug 8th

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just got this free via XBOX Game pass. sounds like it's a winner. everything still holds up? what kind of style of play?
It came out barely a year ago what do you mean does it hold up?
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Re: Ninja's Theory "Hellblade" for PS4 & PC..Aug 8th

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It came out barely a year ago what do you mean does it hold up?
i really don't know anything about it. i thought it was an old XBOX 360 game or something, which why it was free on GP. my bad. sorry.

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