Senua's saga, like Scorn is more an interactive showcase of visual mastery, than a traditional game. you can clearly sense the studios behind these games do not care about an advanced or flawless combat system, an intricate skill tree or microtransactions. These entries really start to blur the boundaries between videogames and movies, and I'm all for it. Granted, they being displayed right next to Call of Duty or Fortnite in the Game Stores is setting the wrong expectations.
Expectation plagues the modern gamer in my opinion. We need a revival of that old, innocent attitude when we just sat back and let the artists speak to us through their art. Now people will review-bomb a game because the main character doesn't meet their expectation of beauty.
@@DJ-wl5qo My point is that sometimes it's better to shut off one's expectations of what a game should be and just let it speak to you. Not every game is designed to meet 10 standards. Some take creative risks, i.e, they're trying to be something new. As in the case with Scorn. Some reviewers fail to understand that, hence the mixed reviews. As for review-bombing a game because the character isn't gay enough or beautiful enough, that's just taking expectation too far. Don't get met wrong, it's fine not to relate to something, but making too much fuss about it as if it's a serious metric by which a game should be rated is problematic in my opinion.
@massinirev2283 100% we absolutely do. Dragons Dogma 2 and Deathloop both suffered from this death by expectation, too. They were both fresh experiences, works of art, and got shit on by the general gaming public. Same as this game.
The fact that he doesn’t have on both earbuds on bare minimum is disrespect to the sound engineers faces as the main draw of the game are the voices nd amazing 3D audio the game has!
Seriously, he missed the equivalent of half the game. More than that even with mono audio. Like the 10-draugar-long fight is as much music video as it is game, and he missed all of the testosterone-full wicked track escalations with his mono audio. Man paid for a virtual concert and then just listened to the entire thing with one ear in the worst audio quality a person can manage. Overall he has such a antagonistic and nitpicky mindset going into the game that completely prevents him from engaging with it halfway. Like immediately when the game starts he starts running and never walks (except when the game absolutely forces him to walk). I think it comes from his image being a guy who is unfazed by things. He's like the dumbasses who walk thru a haunted house and laugh at everything and make jokes and makes sure everyone knows he's not scared (haunted house actors unanimously hate these people). I think that a similar mindset is probably why so many people hated this game (to be fair some people can't handle slow games for whatever reason, it's understandable).
@@thecaptain6520 I think Kojima is one of the most vindicated developers today, everyone gave him shit for he's games being like movies when Sony's games like Last of Us gets the most praise for it. At least Kojima's cutscenes are skippable and 90% of the Codec calls are optional.
@@SynthLizard8 he's literally developing a game exactly like hellblade 2 right now, with Jordan Peele helping him. An interactive movie, and it's mostly probably going to full price. Keep that same mentality when his game comes out. I want you to talk shit about it
Dude i legit don't get the hate for Rise of the ronin, it's legit an amazing game , and while it's nothing like Ghost of Tsushima graphic wise, I had Alot more fun in Ronin than Tsushima
I think youre forgetting he has millions of fans. The people who hate this game for lack of gameplay arent necessarily the same people who disliked ronin for graphics. Thats an assumption people with large fanbases keep making. "I do this and people complain, then i do that and people complain" as if theyre the SAME people.
Honestly pretty disappointed with this game. I don’t even care about the playtime I just hate games that don’t respect the medium and try too hard to be movies. Like just make a fucking movie atp if the cutscenes and “ultra immersive cinematic content” are all it has going for it.
I won't say I entirely disagree, and I haven't played the second. But the whole appeal of the first game was immersion in having the voices talking to me. A movie would absolutely not capture the essence of that, because we are a witness to movies. As the player, the voices are directed at you as much as they are the protagonist of the story. Even with weak gameplay, I became invested in Senua because I was walking in her shoes. All else aside, I think the price point might be the only real issue I have here. And unfortunately I think that's down to Microsoft.
We opened Pandora’s box by encouraging to prioritize graphics and cutscenes (Death Stranding, God Of War 2018, Spider-Man 2, etc). This made way for people who just to make movies to start working on video games.
@@tdarassp Yes but that’s regarding hellblade 1 which had way more going for it and was actually fun to play as opposed this triple A slopfest which is the gaming equivalent of walking down an empty hallway with pretty lights. Gameplay aside it’s just an aggressively mediocre game with nothing more to offer than its visuals. Even the story is incredibly boring and uninteresting. Just pure style over substance
I genuinely don’t understand how anyone can enjoy just walking around while a disembodied voice spews exposition and explains every single thing that happens on screen
Because people love haunted houses and esoteric movies. Is it really that hard to understand? Also this game has some of the best art direction and attention to detail I've seen in a game. Notice how the fight scenes are all very evocative of a well-choreographed stageplay fight? That's because the entirety of this game is a 5 hour long, beowulf style epic haunted house stageplay saga. I swear people don't care for innovation anymore they just want more of the same thing over and over and over again. Also walking sims have had an extremely loyal fanbase ever since Another World in 1991 so if you haven't tried any at this point or just don't like them idk what to tell you
idk why so many people are complaining, especially on sites that require you to have a copy to review the game are all insanely high. I feel like these are people who have never played the first game and were expecting some god of war dark souls type game for some reason whatsoever and did zero research ( playing the first game lol )
You obviously never played the first game then, its all about the story and exploring the minds and idea of people who suffer with psychosis while telling a recurring theme.
@@pilot.sergio4name it Psychosis then, not Hellblade. If I’m playing Hellblade I except either a flaming sword, a sword from hell, a sword that kills demons, or all of the above, not walking with prisoner simulator.
@@AwsOm3Fac3 brother she is literally in like old Celtic times they didn't even know what mental health was. that was the point and more or less double charm. She would see demons and horror because she is mentally ill and also experienced a break from reality after trauma.
It's hellish, but not Dark Souls kind of hellish. You feel the hell in the set piece, not in the difficulty of the game. Both the first and second games are cinematic showcases. They're not trying to be action games, and shouldn't be judged by such standards.
Idk if you've played the game or you just watched this play thru but the cave is most fans of this game's favorite part. Contrary to what people claim there is a *massive* difference between watching a walkthrough of this game and playing it yourself. As equal a difference as watching a recorded tour of a haunted house vs walking through one yourself. And headphones matter, a *lot* But if you watched this to get a feel for the game and didn't like it's vibe that's totally fair. If you're interested in trying a walking sim I'd personally recommend Another World, What Remains of Edith Finch, or the first Hellblade (senuas sacrifice).
@@glowerworm yeah, I just watched gameplay of it. You’re right. Playing is way different than just watching. The combat looks hella fun and very rewarding. Tbh I don’t care if it’s a walking simulator as long as the story is captivating
Could care less about graphics, most games I play currently are cheapo indies. But I enjoyed the first installment of Hellblade. Although the new one is passable, it was not very good. As an Xbox series X owner, (TBF mostly pc gamer, but I'm not a xbox hater) games go to Microsoft to die. I can't think of a studio Microsoft bought and made better.
I couldnt care less about graphics in games (my favorite game is Minecraft, and I only stopped using a CRT TV in 2017), but this game made me understand, finally, why production is a super important tool in game design. The choreography, acting, and set design all work together so well to create what feels like a specially designed concert/play/haunted house designed for you to play through. The realistic style of the game helps immerse you in that vibe. It really does feel like a haunted house with superb acting and production. I'm the opposite of you, I liked the first Senua game, but I wasn't crazy about it. But the game immediately became my second favorite game of all time and I will certainly be returning to it once a year around Halloween time, like a good movie marathon.
Seriously, he missed the equivalent of half the game with his one earbud. More than that even with mono audio. Like the 10-draugar-long fight is as much music video as it is game, and he missed all of the testosterone-full wicked track escalations with his mono audio. Man paid for a virtual concert and then just listened to the entire thing with one ear in the worst audio quality a person can manage. Overall he has such a antagonistic and nitpicky mindset going into the game that completely prevents him from engaging with it halfway. Like immediately when the game starts he starts running and never walks (except when the game absolutely forces him to walk). And he nitpicks about swords not being used and a guy being tied to a thin branch, even though these inconsistencies are purposely put in to make it more stageplay like. I think it comes from his image being a guy who is unfazed by things. He's like the dumbasses who walk thru a haunted house and laugh at everything and make jokes and make sure everyone knows they're not scared (haunted house actors unanimously hate these people). I think that a similar mindset is probably why so many people hated this game (to be fair some people can't handle slow games for whatever reason, it's understandable).
Game would work very well if tiktok wasnt around to be honest. Tiktok has ruined peoples ability to concentrate for more than 5 minutes. Thats why single player games struggle.
Tik tok is definitely not to blame for this games failure or lack of interest. Why tf would i buy this game when i can just watch it, it’s not like i can play it differently than charlie played it. Unless if i want to speed run it.
@@Cheet0Dusted The first hellblade was literally cinematic aswell. If people couldn’t figure out hellblade 2 wasn’t gonna be any different to 1 then they are dumb.
@@devilmanhero4735 thats true, idk if people were expecting anything different but they could have at least tried to add some gameplay cause this is a game that most people will play once and then move on to their next game
@@devilmanhero4735 The pacing is the issue, and it is so short you don't really get attached to the new characters. Also the story was eh. I just like we get more of this world and senua.
Although I haven't the slightest of clue about how well this game played, it has been absolutely incredible to watch. Probably one of my favorites. The puzzles really slowed it down to a crawl though. -4/10 for the puzzles.
I found the game to be amazing. For those who are looking for an open-world, RPG, shooter type of game where you have significant control over your character’s choices, you might need to look elsewhere. This game is more akin to a cinematic experience where you guide the character, explore the world, and immerse yourself in the story and environment. If that's not your cup of tea, then it’s best to find a game that suits your preferences rather than criticizing this one for not fitting into your preferred genre. It’s unfair and quite frankly pathetic to shame a game simply because it’s different and cinematic. The game is called "Senua's Saga," not just Hellblade 2, because it’s about experiencing Senua’s story. You are not Senua, and you cannot mold her into your own version; she is a pre-designed character. If you’re looking for a game that allows you to create and personalize your own character, consider playing BG3 or Skyrim.
1:47:08 You NPCs need to hear this. Wait you're telling me that a story driven game has long cutscenes? Wow. It's like the focus is on the story. At this point they might start making games with stories. Guys..... A story driven game..... Has a story and yapping. JK but in all seriousness it's messed up that Xbox didn't advertise this game just so they could get rid of the studio for a Tax Write Off.
The slavers took people to cuz they were trying to protect their people by sacrificing slaves to the Giants. They took slaves out of fear. And this is an actual thing Vikings did, they took slaves to serve them or sacrifice them to the Gods. Wtf are you on about?
@@Astartes-6969it's neat bc I never realized vikings did this. I knew aztecs did though. I find it kinda remarkable that humans took slaves as sacrifice not once, but twice, in isolation. Maybe it says something about us lol
100% not at all a storyline that is pushed. Just fitting for the setting. Y'know you *can* actually feature slaves for historical accuracy without making the entire story about them.
@@Astartes-6969 When every fucking game becomes about some kind of slavery or oppression it becomes fucking exhausting. Sorry people like you don't want to accept that.
Every comment pisses me off everyone is talking about gameplay this and gameplay that and mad that it has too many cutscenes. This is absolutely a work of art in every aspect from someone who works in the film industry and plays a shit ton of games. Charlie please for the love of God have an open mind and know how spectacular of a job they did on this game.
@@aishaahmad9653 yes I did. I’m an older guy. I’m not part of the younger generation who just wants action all the time and knew what I was getting into when I bought it. You have to appreciate art when you experience it not just gameplay action and high delivery expectations from a story game that won’t be like money hungry multiplayer games that most so called gamers enjoy more nowadays
@@TheMaskedJustice no but the reason people liked the first hellblade so much was the art it presented with a reasonable price and amazing story, but the second game is devoid of all that. idk abt the us but in the uk its £70 just for a 5 hour game? u can appreciate a game as a work of art while also acknowledging its a disappointing experience especially for the time it took and price
@@aishaahmad9653 nothing changed in the second one from the first one besides listening to the community on what they wanted for the second one and they did just that. And if you are complaining about the price then you shouldn’t be buying it that means you aren’t good with finances if you dislike the price of a game. There’s been plenty of other games that were way more shorter prices about the same it will never change. Go back to your COD and Fortnite
@@TheMaskedJustice u don’t understand people are willing to pay the price only if the quality of the game holds up to the first. i loved the first hellblade and id pay the same price for it but hellblade 2 is a big downgrade storywise, u dont buy a game just because it looks good and if thats ur thing u can do it but im just saying that the hate its getting is valid. imagine waiting 7 years just for 5 hours and its story and writing doesnt even begin to compare to the first one
Funny how all the Xbox fanboys always made fun of PlayStation for having movie games, yet now they got the most movie like game there ever was... An actual walking sim.
Honestly I really liked the game for the most part, but some of the stretches of walking needed to be cut WAY down and the ending was weak af ngl. Also it shouldn't have been so expensive.
when did it ever say they were focusing on combat?? The only people walking away disappointed from hellblade 2 are people that probably never bothered to play the first one
I’m sorry but this is not a real game. It’s a pseudo movie that focuses on everything but gameplay. A lot of games are slowly falling for this direction. Stop pushing for this on media that’s supposed to be fun and interactive. Edit: For those saying “This game is not for you. You have to appreciate it for what it is!” Read my reply down below. And no, I don’t have to. If you go to a restaurant, order food, and what they serve ends up being not that great, are you gonna appreciate it for what it is?
@@ryanemms I’m into narrative driven games like Telltale, but the difference is that they at least provide player choice and don’t act like a pretentious movie. Hellblade you walk from Point A to Point B, solve braindead puzzles, have maybe a few minutes of clunky combat in between, and you’re rewarded with a cutscene to a story that’s not even that great but the pretty visuals are supposed to make up for it. The only thing it’s got going for it is the headphones experience but that gets old after a while because the voices won’t STFU.
@@thecaptain6520 how are they not? Like movies they're a collaboration between just about every basic artistic discipline under the sun, often even moreso than movies
If you don’t enjoy the story, don’t play it, go play cod instead lol. It’s one of the best game in terms of storytelling imo and you’re mad because it doesn’t give you the adrenaline of COD? Not all games are for everyone lol
Definetly one of the best games of this year, the cutscenes are outstanding, the storytelling is great and the voices in her head really elevate the horror factor of the game. Its so full of love most game companies today just make a quick cash grab but this one really stands out
Its about 4-5 hours just as the first game and it is an immersive experience. It would be a cash grab if it had a battle pass or Shop, just like most of the single player games have today. Its just sad that new gen childs cant appreciate art for a fair price
Naah! Death Stranding lets you roleplay as an otter. That game is about travelsal first and foremost, but the array of options you have to try on your way is positively wild.
7 years in making for 5 hours of walking sim....this is absurd, games like these are the reason why single player games get hate. Wheres games like Zelda TOTK ,Elden Ring, Hades, Baldurs Gate 3 are constantly proving there's future for Single Player games....
i dunno what you guys are talking about, this game is awesome. 50 bucks for a 5 hour game is fine, people pay 20 bucks to see 1.5 hour long movies all the time and nobody bats an eye at that lol besides, if you don't have gamepass, you're kinda silly
I loved the game too. Rushed through and it still took me close to 8 hours. Yes that's still on the short side, but my point is the people claiming they did it in 3 to 5 hours are a little suspicious imo
You know, I was really disappointed, a part of me still is, but there are a few good scenes, powerful parts, a small glimpse at what this game could've been.
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Senua's saga, like Scorn is more an interactive showcase of visual mastery, than a traditional game. you can clearly sense the studios behind these games do not care about an advanced or flawless combat system, an intricate skill tree or microtransactions. These entries really start to blur the boundaries between videogames and movies, and I'm all for it. Granted, they being displayed right next to Call of Duty or Fortnite in the Game Stores is setting the wrong expectations.
Expectation plagues the modern gamer in my opinion. We need a revival of that old, innocent attitude when we just sat back and let the artists speak to us through their art. Now people will review-bomb a game because the main character doesn't meet their expectation of beauty.
@@massinirev2283and others will do the same if characters in a game aren’t gay enough, what’s your point?
@@DJ-wl5qo My point is that sometimes it's better to shut off one's expectations of what a game should be and just let it speak to you. Not every game is designed to meet 10 standards. Some take creative risks, i.e, they're trying to be something new. As in the case with Scorn. Some reviewers fail to understand that, hence the mixed reviews. As for review-bombing a game because the character isn't gay enough or beautiful enough, that's just taking expectation too far. Don't get met wrong, it's fine not to relate to something, but making too much fuss about it as if it's a serious metric by which a game should be rated is problematic in my opinion.
@massinirev2283 100% we absolutely do. Dragons Dogma 2 and Deathloop both suffered from this death by expectation, too. They were both fresh experiences, works of art, and got shit on by the general gaming public. Same as this game.
The fact that he doesn’t have on both earbuds on bare minimum is disrespect to the sound engineers faces as the main draw of the game are the voices nd amazing 3D audio the game has!
No its not. 😂
yes it is @@TheGuardianssorrow
No it's not @BridgeEntertainment2001
Seriously, he missed the equivalent of half the game. More than that even with mono audio. Like the 10-draugar-long fight is as much music video as it is game, and he missed all of the testosterone-full wicked track escalations with his mono audio.
Man paid for a virtual concert and then just listened to the entire thing with one ear in the worst audio quality a person can manage.
Overall he has such a antagonistic and nitpicky mindset going into the game that completely prevents him from engaging with it halfway. Like immediately when the game starts he starts running and never walks (except when the game absolutely forces him to walk). I think it comes from his image being a guy who is unfazed by things. He's like the dumbasses who walk thru a haunted house and laugh at everything and make jokes and makes sure everyone knows he's not scared (haunted house actors unanimously hate these people). I think that a similar mindset is probably why so many people hated this game (to be fair some people can't handle slow games for whatever reason, it's understandable).
12 minute opening cutscene is crazy
Kojima says hi
@@thecaptain6520 at least you get gameplay after that though lol
@@aur3nnnntf else is acceptable get after 12 minutes of a cutscene? The main menu? R u dumb
@@thecaptain6520 I think Kojima is one of the most vindicated developers today, everyone gave him shit for he's games being like movies when Sony's games like Last of Us gets the most praise for it.
At least Kojima's cutscenes are skippable and 90% of the Codec calls are optional.
@@SynthLizard8 he's literally developing a game exactly like hellblade 2 right now, with Jordan Peele helping him. An interactive movie, and it's mostly probably going to full price. Keep that same mentality when his game comes out. I want you to talk shit about it
Idk how people are disappointed in a game that everyone knew was more an interactive story. Did none of these people play the first game?
Some feel that the story is worse and there's less combat and puzzles then the first game had.
@@wood1066less but higher quality.
And I personally found the story to be much better. A perfect sequel. 10/10 from me
Also it's kinda funny, I wanted to see dark senua at one point, senua can be blood thirsty.
i must compliment the voice actres
senuas fighting screams are on point
1:47:08
Most of you need to hear this.
Dude i legit don't get the hate for Rise of the ronin, it's legit an amazing game , and while it's nothing like Ghost of Tsushima graphic wise, I had Alot more fun in Ronin than Tsushima
Death Stranding is more unique than this tech demo
I think youre forgetting he has millions of fans. The people who hate this game for lack of gameplay arent necessarily the same people who disliked ronin for graphics. Thats an assumption people with large fanbases keep making. "I do this and people complain, then i do that and people complain" as if theyre the SAME people.
@@denniiait’s no where near 2024 standards. It’s not what anyone wanted especially with dragons dogma 2 coming out at the same time.
Real. Ppl are just fucking goofballs
Honestly pretty disappointed with this game. I don’t even care about the playtime I just hate games that don’t respect the medium and try too hard to be movies. Like just make a fucking movie atp if the cutscenes and “ultra immersive cinematic content” are all it has going for it.
I won't say I entirely disagree, and I haven't played the second.
But the whole appeal of the first game was immersion in having the voices talking to me. A movie would absolutely not capture the essence of that, because we are a witness to movies.
As the player, the voices are directed at you as much as they are the protagonist of the story. Even with weak gameplay, I became invested in Senua because I was walking in her shoes.
All else aside, I think the price point might be the only real issue I have here. And unfortunately I think that's down to Microsoft.
We opened Pandora’s box by encouraging to prioritize graphics and cutscenes (Death Stranding, God Of War 2018, Spider-Man 2, etc). This made way for people who just to make movies to start working on video games.
@@tdarassp Yes but that’s regarding hellblade 1 which had way more going for it and was actually fun to play as opposed this triple A slopfest which is the gaming equivalent of walking down an empty hallway with pretty lights. Gameplay aside it’s just an aggressively mediocre game with nothing more to offer than its visuals. Even the story is incredibly boring and uninteresting. Just pure style over substance
I see we have the arbiter of taste here with us today. Let people enjoy what they want...
@@arscente3279 spider man 2? fr? LMFAOOOO
I genuinely don’t understand how anyone can enjoy just walking around while a disembodied voice spews exposition and explains every single thing that happens on screen
Because people love haunted houses and esoteric movies. Is it really that hard to understand? Also this game has some of the best art direction and attention to detail I've seen in a game. Notice how the fight scenes are all very evocative of a well-choreographed stageplay fight? That's because the entirety of this game is a 5 hour long, beowulf style epic haunted house stageplay saga.
I swear people don't care for innovation anymore they just want more of the same thing over and over and over again.
Also walking sims have had an extremely loyal fanbase ever since Another World in 1991 so if you haven't tried any at this point or just don't like them idk what to tell you
Its because it was a recap and then a opener to
idk why so many people are complaining, especially on sites that require you to have a copy to review the game are all insanely high. I feel like these are people who have never played the first game and were expecting some god of war dark souls type game for some reason whatsoever and did zero research ( playing the first game lol )
They either polite or liars
with a title like 'hellblade', you'll never expect it to be a walking simulator game.
You obviously never played the first game then, its all about the story and exploring the minds and idea of people who suffer with psychosis while telling a recurring theme.
@@pilot.sergio4name it Psychosis then, not Hellblade. If I’m playing Hellblade I except either a flaming sword, a sword from hell, a sword that kills demons, or all of the above, not walking with prisoner simulator.
@@AwsOm3Fac3 brother she is literally in like old Celtic times they didn't even know what mental health was. that was the point and more or less double charm. She would see demons and horror because she is mentally ill and also experienced a break from reality after trauma.
It's hellish, but not Dark Souls kind of hellish. You feel the hell in the set piece, not in the difficulty of the game. Both the first and second games are cinematic showcases. They're not trying to be action games, and shouldn't be judged by such standards.
@@AwsOm3Fac3 Wtf are you on about
I was intrigued with the game until the damn cave level. Most of this play through feels like the cave
Idk if you've played the game or you just watched this play thru but the cave is most fans of this game's favorite part.
Contrary to what people claim there is a *massive* difference between watching a walkthrough of this game and playing it yourself. As equal a difference as watching a recorded tour of a haunted house vs walking through one yourself. And headphones matter, a *lot*
But if you watched this to get a feel for the game and didn't like it's vibe that's totally fair. If you're interested in trying a walking sim I'd personally recommend Another World, What Remains of Edith Finch, or the first Hellblade (senuas sacrifice).
@@glowerworm yeah, I just watched gameplay of it. You’re right. Playing is way different than just watching. The combat looks hella fun and very rewarding. Tbh I don’t care if it’s a walking simulator as long as the story is captivating
They got greedy with this one.
Could care less about graphics, most games I play currently are cheapo indies. But I enjoyed the first installment of Hellblade. Although the new one is passable, it was not very good. As an Xbox series X owner, (TBF mostly pc gamer, but I'm not a xbox hater) games go to Microsoft to die. I can't think of a studio Microsoft bought and made better.
I couldnt care less about graphics in games (my favorite game is Minecraft, and I only stopped using a CRT TV in 2017), but this game made me understand, finally, why production is a super important tool in game design. The choreography, acting, and set design all work together so well to create what feels like a specially designed concert/play/haunted house designed for you to play through. The realistic style of the game helps immerse you in that vibe. It really does feel like a haunted house with superb acting and production.
I'm the opposite of you, I liked the first Senua game, but I wasn't crazy about it. But the game immediately became my second favorite game of all time and I will certainly be returning to it once a year around Halloween time, like a good movie marathon.
@@glowerworm Fair enough, to each his own my man.
Intro of the game sounds like old battlefront 2 cutscenes
Underrated comment lol
Pass
This is literally half the game lmao
At the intro I was like "please don't speak so close into my ears 😑"
Welcome to everyday life for ppl with psychosis lol
Damn Asuras Wrath got a spiritual successor
This isn't FF16
Top 10 baby
Hellblade 2 is certainly a game of all time.
Seriously, he missed the equivalent of half the game with his one earbud. More than that even with mono audio. Like the 10-draugar-long fight is as much music video as it is game, and he missed all of the testosterone-full wicked track escalations with his mono audio.
Man paid for a virtual concert and then just listened to the entire thing with one ear in the worst audio quality a person can manage.
Overall he has such a antagonistic and nitpicky mindset going into the game that completely prevents him from engaging with it halfway. Like immediately when the game starts he starts running and never walks (except when the game absolutely forces him to walk). And he nitpicks about swords not being used and a guy being tied to a thin branch, even though these inconsistencies are purposely put in to make it more stageplay like. I think it comes from his image being a guy who is unfazed by things. He's like the dumbasses who walk thru a haunted house and laugh at everything and make jokes and make sure everyone knows they're not scared (haunted house actors unanimously hate these people). I think that a similar mindset is probably why so many people hated this game (to be fair some people can't handle slow games for whatever reason, it's understandable).
Game would work very well if tiktok wasnt around to be honest. Tiktok has ruined peoples ability to concentrate for more than 5 minutes. Thats why single player games struggle.
Tik tok is definitely not to blame for this games failure or lack of interest. Why tf would i buy this game when i can just watch it, it’s not like i can play it differently than charlie played it. Unless if i want to speed run it.
@@Cheet0Dusted The first hellblade was literally cinematic aswell. If people couldn’t figure out hellblade 2 wasn’t gonna be any different to 1 then they are dumb.
@@devilmanhero4735 thats true, idk if people were expecting anything different but they could have at least tried to add some gameplay cause this is a game that most people will play once and then move on to their next game
B-but why would I play a slow cinematic video game when I could be getting constant dopamine hits from Fortnite amiright
@@devilmanhero4735 The pacing is the issue, and it is so short you don't really get attached to the new characters. Also the story was eh. I just like we get more of this world and senua.
I couldn’t even muster through the first one so I’m not surprised this is disappointing ngl.
Although I haven't the slightest of clue about how well this game played, it has been absolutely incredible to watch. Probably one of my favorites.
The puzzles really slowed it down to a crawl though. -4/10 for the puzzles.
I cannot wait to play!
Free on gamepass ❤
You have to pay for gamepass... thats not free lol
woo
@mementomori771 at least it's not $70 up front and you're not forced to keep it
$50 for this “game” is absurd.
Especially the fact that it's 5 hrs long too
Good thing you can play it for $1 then.
Just get it on game pass
Yea right they could easily charge 70 for a masterpiece like this
so paying 20 for a 90 minute movie is fine with you then?
It's crazy how many ppl in the comments miss the point of this game and expecting something different.
it is, but it's also not very surprising. probably the same people that like movies like Moonfall
people expect a game not a walking simulator
its immature children
I found the game to be amazing. For those who are looking for an open-world, RPG, shooter type of game where you have significant control over your character’s choices, you might need to look elsewhere. This game is more akin to a cinematic experience where you guide the character, explore the world, and immerse yourself in the story and environment. If that's not your cup of tea, then it’s best to find a game that suits your preferences rather than criticizing this one for not fitting into your preferred genre. It’s unfair and quite frankly pathetic to shame a game simply because it’s different and cinematic.
The game is called "Senua's Saga," not just Hellblade 2, because it’s about experiencing Senua’s story. You are not Senua, and you cannot mold her into your own version; she is a pre-designed character. If you’re looking for a game that allows you to create and personalize your own character, consider playing BG3 or Skyrim.
1:47:08 You NPCs need to hear this.
Wait you're telling me that a story driven game has long cutscenes?
Wow. It's like the focus is on the story.
At this point they might start making games with stories.
Guys..... A story driven game..... Has a story and yapping.
JK but in all seriousness it's messed up that Xbox didn't advertise this game just so they could get rid of the studio for a Tax Write Off.
this is just a tech demo. i loved the first one but quit this one within 30 minutes. so disappointing and RIP Ninja Theory
you are full of it
Tech demo that costs 50 dollars? You are kidding.
Too bad youre misisng out. Absolutely loved this game. Shorter but better than the first.
@@skullkraken_resurrected9857you can literally play this on game pass for like 10 bucks… 😂
@@fabledgames9695agreed. Wonderful work of art. My favorite game ever I think
Walking sim
1:47:08
So what do you call this game when there is combat. Is the combat a walking simulator?
Is this a strand-type game?
Edit: want your games to get easy accolades? Just add a “slavery bad” storyline for commentary!
The slavers took people to cuz they were trying to protect their people by sacrificing slaves to the Giants.
They took slaves out of fear.
And this is an actual thing Vikings did, they took slaves to serve them or sacrifice them to the Gods.
Wtf are you on about?
@@Astartes-6969it's neat bc I never realized vikings did this. I knew aztecs did though. I find it kinda remarkable that humans took slaves as sacrifice not once, but twice, in isolation. Maybe it says something about us lol
100% not at all a storyline that is pushed. Just fitting for the setting. Y'know you *can* actually feature slaves for historical accuracy without making the entire story about them.
@@Astartes-6969 When every fucking game becomes about some kind of slavery or oppression it becomes fucking exhausting. Sorry people like you don't want to accept that.
Every comment pisses me off everyone is talking about gameplay this and gameplay that and mad that it has too many cutscenes. This is absolutely a work of art in every aspect from someone who works in the film industry and plays a shit ton of games. Charlie please for the love of God have an open mind and know how spectacular of a job they did on this game.
did u even play the game?
@@aishaahmad9653 yes I did. I’m an older guy. I’m not part of the younger generation who just wants action all the time and knew what I was getting into when I bought it. You have to appreciate art when you experience it not just gameplay action and high delivery expectations from a story game that won’t be like money hungry multiplayer games that most so called gamers enjoy more nowadays
@@TheMaskedJustice no but the reason people liked the first hellblade so much was the art it presented with a reasonable price and amazing story, but the second game is devoid of all that. idk abt the us but in the uk its £70 just for a 5 hour game? u can appreciate a game as a work of art while also acknowledging its a disappointing experience especially for the time it took and price
@@aishaahmad9653 nothing changed in the second one from the first one besides listening to the community on what they wanted for the second one and they did just that. And if you are complaining about the price then you shouldn’t be buying it that means you aren’t good with finances if you dislike the price of a game. There’s been plenty of other games that were way more shorter prices about the same it will never change. Go back to your COD and Fortnite
@@TheMaskedJustice u don’t understand people are willing to pay the price only if the quality of the game holds up to the first. i loved the first hellblade and id pay the same price for it but hellblade 2 is a big downgrade storywise, u dont buy a game just because it looks good and if thats ur thing u can do it but im just saying that the hate its getting is valid. imagine waiting 7 years just for 5 hours and its story and writing doesnt even begin to compare to the first one
This game is boring for noncasual players, like scorn level boring but for people with patience, It’s great.
I don’t care what the comments say. Play Senuas sacrifice on acid and tell me it doesn’t change your life.
I’ll wait.
I've played games that have changed my life and i was completely sober. If i have to trip on acid for a game to be good then fuck that game.
Nope.
@@MistaCUNextTuesday Was most likely a joke..
Ok he’s on to something here 😂
@@MistaCUNextTuesdayno shot you took that literally. Go to therapy
50 dollar interactive movie. no thanks
Funny how all the Xbox fanboys always made fun of PlayStation for having movie games, yet now they got the most movie like game there ever was... An actual walking sim.
@@musicimpact7120no one made fun of anyone. Console wars have been dead since the end of the PS3 and Xbox 360 generation
@@Stogiewise you haven't been on twitter... Charlie literally made a video on Xbox fanboys a couple months ago.
@@musicimpact7120yes and the PlayStation Fanboys haven't been smug assholes ever
Cry😊
9hrs
Incredibly boring. Thanks charlie for playing so i dont have to.
Honestly I really liked the game for the most part, but some of the stretches of walking needed to be cut WAY down and the ending was weak af ngl. Also it shouldn't have been so expensive.
For a game that has focus in the combat, there's not much focus on the combat. For the first at least.
when did it ever say they were focusing on combat?? The only people walking away disappointed from hellblade 2 are people that probably never bothered to play the first one
I’m sorry but this is not a real game. It’s a pseudo movie that focuses on everything but gameplay. A lot of games are slowly falling for this direction. Stop pushing for this on media that’s supposed to be fun and interactive.
Edit: For those saying “This game is not for you. You have to appreciate it for what it is!” Read my reply down below. And no, I don’t have to. If you go to a restaurant, order food, and what they serve ends up being not that great, are you gonna appreciate it for what it is?
“It’s not my kind of game so it’s not a real game.” Is basically what you just said.
@@ryanemms I’m into narrative driven games like Telltale, but the difference is that they at least provide player choice and don’t act like a pretentious movie. Hellblade you walk from Point A to Point B, solve braindead puzzles, have maybe a few minutes of clunky combat in between, and you’re rewarded with a cutscene to a story that’s not even that great but the pretty visuals are supposed to make up for it. The only thing it’s got going for it is the headphones experience but that gets old after a while because the voices won’t STFU.
"Video Games are art" and its consequences have been a disaster for the games industry.
@@thecaptain6520 how are they not? Like movies they're a collaboration between just about every basic artistic discipline under the sun, often even moreso than movies
If you don’t enjoy the story, don’t play it, go play cod instead lol. It’s one of the best game in terms of storytelling imo and you’re mad because it doesn’t give you the adrenaline of COD? Not all games are for everyone lol
The doubles mind voices are so anoying.
Womp womp
I’ve played 40 minutes so far
Pros- Great graphics
Unique dialogue
On game pass
Cons- bland fighting
Walking too much
Too much cutscenes
Not even 3 hours 💀
He haven't finish it yet, but yea. Is pretty bad that in 3hours is already pass half of the game
@@RomnysGonzalezOh yeah I see, but he’s very close to the end, like gahdamn
it took me 8.8 hours to finish and i wasnt really searching for any extras
Definetly one of the best games of this year, the cutscenes are outstanding, the storytelling is great and the voices in her head really elevate the horror factor of the game. Its so full of love most game companies today just make a quick cash grab but this one really stands out
Movie*
50 bucks for 3 hours of game is absolutely a cash crab
Its about 4-5 hours just as the first game and it is an immersive experience. It would be a cash grab if it had a battle pass or Shop, just like most of the single player games have today. Its just sad that new gen childs cant appreciate art for a fair price
@@leiderkeinnamevorhanden5621 kids will think a game for $50 bucks is alot when they'll play a free game and drop $200 on it yearly
Still better than Death Stranding
Based
Naah! Death Stranding lets you roleplay as an otter. That game is about travelsal first and foremost, but the array of options you have to try on your way is positively wild.
2nd my dude
1st baby
2ndbaby
3rdbaby
What y'all naming your baby
@@zakomimi4185 I was thinking James Corden
@@BuungeeGum straight to hell with you.
Next one.
Guess I’m third
Yeah 3rd wheeling
This game looked so boring on stream
Wow that was terrible
i played it for 5 hours with gamepass, thank god I didn't pay for it! this was THE most boring game I've played in a long time!
Glad it's on game pass 🤣
This game is a work of art and the point of it was to tell a story, you can play other games if what you wanted was just straight gameplay 🤨
a boring one
7 years in making for 5 hours of walking sim....this is absurd, games like these are the reason why single player games get hate.
Wheres games like Zelda TOTK ,Elden Ring, Hades, Baldurs Gate 3 are constantly proving there's future for Single Player games....
when do single player games get hate?
Bad experience. 😅
i dunno what you guys are talking about, this game is awesome. 50 bucks for a 5 hour game is fine, people pay 20 bucks to see 1.5 hour long movies all the time and nobody bats an eye at that lol
besides, if you don't have gamepass, you're kinda silly
What a brain rotted take. 👎
People like you are why modern gaming is in the toilet
@@michaelsauer3064 no no no you don’t understand because you dont have gamepass like us actual hardcore gamers
I loved the game too. Rushed through and it still took me close to 8 hours. Yes that's still on the short side, but my point is the people claiming they did it in 3 to 5 hours are a little suspicious imo
You know, I was really disappointed, a part of me still is, but there are a few good scenes, powerful parts, a small glimpse at what this game could've been.
Snooze fest just like the first one
Both games were amazing
Yeah, sorry, I'm not paying for a single player game in 2024 🤣 Unless it has 15 battle passes I don't care
least obvious rage bait