MrS
Banned
One of them was straight out of Silent Hill. It was incredible!
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Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice |OT| The Mid-Tier, in Limbo
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So I'm trying to figure out how to set up my headphones for proper binaural audio. Right now I'm using a Sennheiser 363d headset so its got the Dolby Headphone function turned on. In my playback devices configuration it's set up as a 7.1 device and the dolby headphone feature is switched on. Do I need to turn that stuff off and set it to stereo or will the effect still work?
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Deleted member 471617
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After texting my friend back and forth who's currently playing the game and based on what he's told me, I just purchased a $50 PSN digital download card from Best Buy (I have a ton of gift cards) and will buy the game tonight or tomorrow. Just hoping that Best Buy doesn't cancel my order which for some odd reason, they have a habit of doing when it comes to PSN/XBL digital download currency purchases.
I loved Enslaved and Badass made me remember Eternal Darkness from the other Hellblade topic so I have to give this game a shot. Ninja Theory is basically taking a huge risk and I must admit that whether or not I end up liking the game, I want this concept to succeed.
All in baby!!!
I loved Enslaved and Badass made me remember Eternal Darkness from the other Hellblade topic so I have to give this game a shot. Ninja Theory is basically taking a huge risk and I must admit that whether or not I end up liking the game, I want this concept to succeed.
All in baby!!!
I would recommend turning it off. Just use pure stereo.
Melkezadek
Member
Just stopping in this thread to say this game is fucking radical. Been looking forward to it since they announced it and really happy with the product we got.
I also want a Senua's action figure/statue. Love her design.
I also want a Senua's action figure/statue. Love her design.
Phoenixazure
Member
This game has been something else. Aside from the story and portrayal of Mental Illness, the art direction and and general art style is just impeccable. I don't want to turn this into fanboy wars but I'd like to hear the thoughts/comparisons with Senua and Alloy as far as their asthetic designs.
Wow. I'm just a little ways in. But thus far ... No distracting HUD. No boring tutorial. Plot and atmosphere that you just kind of have to go with, but that work pretty darn well when you do. Crunchy combat. Interesting puzzles.
I really like this, and I would totally spend $30 to play other games that are similarly brave about making interesting choices, and cutting out distractions. Here's hoping this starts a trend
I really like this, and I would totally spend $30 to play other games that are similarly brave about making interesting choices, and cutting out distractions. Here's hoping this starts a trend
ChackanKun
Member
Ok guys, so far I'm at the
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How much into the game am I? I gather around half, maybe a bit more?
Also the use of audio in Hellblade is hand down the best audio ever in a videogame, imo.
And the atmosphere...ungh, perfect!
3rd trial to get the Odin sword
How much into the game am I? I gather around half, maybe a bit more?
Also the use of audio in Hellblade is hand down the best audio ever in a videogame, imo.
And the atmosphere...ungh, perfect!
MrS
Banned
Three fifths of the way through imo.
xeroborn55
Member
This game was not on my radar at all, but the positive reviews, subject matter, and word-of-mouth in this thread convinced me to pick it.
'Wow' is all I can say after an hour. I'm hooked. It looks great, sounds great, and just feels unique. I wish there were more games like this.
'Wow' is all I can say after an hour. I'm hooked. It looks great, sounds great, and just feels unique. I wish there were more games like this.
This game is fucking amazing.
It's very, very rare you see such a strong artistic vision come to life in such a complete way. You really notice that there's no publisher and no outside force compromising anything - this is a piece of art a group of people felt very passionate about. That's it. And boy, does it show.
Amazing work, NT.
It's very, very rare you see such a strong artistic vision come to life in such a complete way. You really notice that there's no publisher and no outside force compromising anything - this is a piece of art a group of people felt very passionate about. That's it. And boy, does it show.
Amazing work, NT.
Audio design is great. On the second boss and this game has already creeped me out in several ways not unlike a horror game would. All thanks to the audio.
I kind of dig the combat too as simplistic as it is, Senua's got some nice animations to go along with it.
I think they could have dropped the environment puzzles altogether. Maybe they get better further in but right now they just slow down the game way too much. Wouldn't have minded using the environments as more of a breather from combat and not a game of hide and seek for the hidden sign.
I kind of dig the combat too as simplistic as it is, Senua's got some nice animations to go along with it.
I think they could have dropped the environment puzzles altogether. Maybe they get better further in but right now they just slow down the game way too much. Wouldn't have minded using the environments as more of a breather from combat and not a game of hide and seek for the hidden sign.
Lee Chaolan
Member
Parrying feels sooooo good in this game!
Holy shit that fight with Valravn was amazing, I mean god damn.
Holy shit that fight with Valravn was amazing, I mean god damn.
Just played the first 40 minutes and all I can say is wow. I'm not gonna make any hyperbolic claims about how great this game is cause everyone will have their own opinions but I'm sure it will elicit some strong responses out of many. The audio is just perfection. The presentation is fantastic and unlike anything I've played before. This game is all about atmosphere and just letting yourself get immersed. If you don't have the time to just fully go in don't bother. The beginning is slow from a gameplay perspective but it just builds an amazing world right off the start. Really digging this so far.
IMACOMPUTA
Member
How good is the HDR implementation on ps4? HDR is the only thing causing me to lean towards ps4 vs 60fps on PC.
FrenchMovieTheme
Member
Hmm might try this out but the save erase "feature" doesn't make me want to :/
Tinúviel;245723562 said:
OC'd 6600k & 970 here, graphics settings defaulted to Very High (which is maximum). Played until I finished the first combat encounter. Looks great, 60FPS locked. Bluetooth XBO controller works perfect. You'll do just fine I'm sure.
Only stopped because kids are awake and it ain't dark yet! Audio seems to be a large part of the presentation too, I recommend headphones or 5.1/7.1 played loud!
MrS
Banned
It's a non-issue, honestly. You'll have to die a hell of a lot of times for it to kick in. Like, an unreal amount of times. Don't let it deter you from playing this amazing game.
Finally beat it. One of the best games this year without question. I didn't want it to end and I wish there was more of it.
FrenchMovieTheme
Member
Soul of the Beast
Member
They are both viking women with viking-ish hair and clothing, that's it.
Man, this game is intense. Just the gloomy atmosphere, fucking PHENOMENAL graphics, excellent sound design, the constant chatter of the voices (with headphones, of course)... color me impressed.
I'm not too worried about the permadeath at this point. I'm playing on Normal, and the combat so far (still early) seems pretty easy. Bosses aside, I guess it gets harder the further you go?
Excellent experience so far.
I'm not too worried about the permadeath at this point. I'm playing on Normal, and the combat so far (still early) seems pretty easy. Bosses aside, I guess it gets harder the further you go?
Excellent experience so far.
So I finished this just a short while ago. Took me about 7-8 hours to complete. Overall impressions are positive. Combat is surprisingly a strength to the game even though the previews made it seem like a negative. Puzzle solving was disappointing. Almost every single puzzle has you do the exact same thing, and the rest of the game is just a hallway simulator with well-acted cut-scenes and great sound design. Won't see the hallway design as too much of a negative however considering this is a $30 game. Story, as I said, is well-acted, but....uhhhhh.....I really don't have much to say about this yet considering most people are still playing the game.
SkyTurnsRed
Banned
You should read the PC Gamer article on it. It's a total non issue. Jump in!
FrenchMovieTheme
Member
Eh alright I'll buy it
Post-processing effects are a bit too much though, even makes 1440p look less sharp than otherwise. I get where they were going with these effects, but towards the end of the game they become an outright headache. Which, again, I get what they were aiming for, but still.
MrS
Banned
There is no HDR for this currently on the PS4. I believe they said they may add it in the future.
Demoskinos
Member
So is the 7-9 hour playtime accurate?
EVA UNIT 01
Member
valvyryn fight
damn. Parrying is so damn satisfying
damn. Parrying is so damn satisfying
Humdinger
Member
I'm just coming off playing Yakuza 0, so this is very different. With Yakuza, I'd sit down and just enjoy myself, beat up some clowns, watch the drama, and have some laughs. With Hellblade, it's more like I have to take a deep breath before submerging myself. It's more work. I can't just kick back, relax, and have fun. It's not a pleasant experience. It is an interesting and immersive one, though.
TGO
Hype Train conductor. Works harder than it steams.
Theres nothing wrong with the way she looks she's fine in cutscenes
ScientificPizza
Banned
i thought this was an fmv game 🤷🏽*♀️
T.Slothrop
Member
Not sure how this game can be better than the OT design and subtitle.
OriginalPoe
Banned
Full disclosure I'm a guy etc etc
Senua's character needs to be highlighted because of how accurately she is modeled and animated. Please don't kill me, but Senua seems like (at least one of) the most accurate representation of a female model in videogames right now.
OriginalPoe
Banned
Senua is far more realistic than Aloy IMO. Aloy is great, but she very much looks like someone from Horizon's "universe." Senua seems much more detailed to be lifelike from what I've played.
Also, this game makes the hair on my neck stand on end with the voices using headphones. It's possibly scarier than RE7 right now.
This should reduce film grain and eliminate CA.
C:\Users\your account\AppData\Local\HellbladeGame\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor
Open Scalability and drop in
Code:
[PostProcessQuality@2]
r.SceneColorFringeQuality=0
r.Tonemapper.Quality=5
[PostProcessQuality@3]
r.SceneColorFringeQuality=0
r.Tonemapper.Quality=5Set the file to read only.
Non-photomode screenshots.
4K Result
1440p Result
Also, at 1080p it eliminates it, but the screen is still a little fuzzy from the AA solution implemented on Very High settings.
Stealthcobra
Member
How so?
WoolyNinja
Member
I have to echo the praise this game is getting. About an hour in and it's great! Tried it with headphones and the voices are everywhere
Humdinger
Member
I'm having trouble understanding the game's language. I'm struggling with the puzzle bits. I'm doing lots of head-scratching and backtracking. I'm still early on (maybe 90 minutes in?), so maybe I'll get the hang of it as we go on, but at the moment I'm starting to dread these visual puzzles. Either I'm just not very good at this type of puzzle solving, or I'm having trouble understanding what the game is trying to tell me (re. where to go, what to do). I fumble and stumble to the solution, but it seems more frustrating than it should be.
Lee Chaolan
Member
I know, right?
Gotta say the fight with Valravn is probably one of my favorite boss fights in the past year easy.