Senuas experience and endurance of the world, her enemies, and herself is an intensely gripping one.

The supporting cast is an excellent addition too.

Fjord play

Combat is markedly improved from the first game - though remains a close relative.

Senua traipsing through a storm in Senuas Saga Hellblade 2

Timing is crucial and is the point at which youll find the most risk and satisfaction.

With the latter, enemies are quick to take advantage of such mistakes to beat you down.

For example, that excellent and detailed audio design can often go too far.

A landscape vista with a hut and rocky outcrops in Senuas Saga Hellblade 2

In these instances, letting some silence do the talking could have worked wonders.

Combat is lean to a fault too; mainly because it becomes repetitive.

However, this is slightly offset by the gruesome and slick animations and finishers.

A landscape vista with lake and sunset in Senuas Saga Hellblade 2

Accessibility

There are a number of accessibility features inSenua’s Saga: Hellblade 2.

Should I play Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2?

First reviewed May 2024.

Senua looking at a lore stone in Senuas Saga Hellblade 2

Senua battling a Draugar in Senuas Saga Hellblade 2

A swordfight encounter between Senua and a Draugar enemy in Senuas Saga Hellblade 2

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