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.
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.
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.
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.