Senua's Saga: Hellblade II

Senua's Saga: Hellblade II
IGN

Critic score: 8

Roboscore: 8

    Pros
  • Stunning Nordic-inspired locations
  • Impressive lighting and fog effects
  • First-class binaural audio design
  • Spellbinding adventure with cinematic spectacle
  • Persistent sense of forward momentum
    Cons
  • Streamlined swordfighting favors cinematic spectacle over substantial gameplay depth
  • Limited combat depth with the same basic two-button mix of light and heavy sword slashes
  • Combat encounters remain mostly unchanged from start to finish