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[DragoonKain]

Would you recommend it? The opinions I've seen say it is even more cinematic based than the first and the opinions of some friends I trust said they were disappointed in it and it didn't quite capture the spirit of the first Hellblade. But the reviews are pretty strong, so maybe those are outlier opinions and most people like it. The Deluxe is on sale on PSN for 50% off, but not sure if I should wait for lower.

I enjoyed Hellblade 1. It wasn't my favorite game ever, but I enjoyed it. I loved the soundtrack, and I thought the gameplay was pretty simple, so I thought that aspect of it was just ok, but the game made me feel something. However, I also got the game brand new for like 10 bucks so I think that factored into my feelings on it as well. I'm usually not into games that aren't as gameplay based.

Thoughts on Hellblade 2?

 

[kevboard]

exact same type of game, combat is worse I'd say, and it's drawn out longer.

looks nice tho I guess...

 

[Gaiff]

Boring as hell, but if you liked the first, you'll probably like the second.

 

[diffusionx]

Stunning and brave

 

[Dr Bass]

It's not good.

 

[Mr Moose]

Boring as fuck, but nice to look at.

 

[adamsapple]

 

[Superposition]

While It's a absolute mastercraft visual feast, It offers a limited experience the story and gameplay wise. Even weaker than the first game. But you won't be disappointed unless you expect too much improvement.

 

[Banjo64]

I'd love it if someone could pull up the post. A long time ago someone mimicked the inner monologue on here in a hilarious post, wish I'd bookmarked it.

 

[DragoonKain]

Hmmm, opinions here are consistent with what I heard from friends. I think this is a wait for under $20 game given the sentiments.

 

[Braag]

I'd say it's more of the same, but way prettier.

 

[Represent.]

I loved it. Visual masterpiece. If you have any interest in gaming visuals at all its a must play.

Also, the combat clicked for me because it was visceral as FUCK.

There's nothing else like it. One long combat sequence in particular had my fucking jaw on the floor.

It's not a game, it's more of a visual experience.

Dont go in expecting a video gamey ass game.

Everyone who hated it went in expecting goddamn Ninja Gaiden or something. Dont do that.

 

[DenchDeckard]

More of the same, worth a play through I'd say. I think the combat is very tense if you play with headphones on the volume pumped a bit, oh and a good display.

 

[DForce]

5/10

It was ok.
It's something that I would never go back to.

 

[Dr. Samuel Hayden]

Massively disappointing after all the hype it got.

 

[Alex11]

Would you recommend it? The opinions I've seen say it is even more cinematic based than the first and the opinions of some friends I trust said they were disappointed in it and it didn't quite capture the spirit of the first Hellblade. But the reviews are pretty strong, so maybe those are outlier opinions and most people like it. The Deluxe is on sale on PSN for 50% off, but not sure if I should wait for lower.

I enjoyed Hellblade 1. It wasn't my favorite game ever, but I enjoyed it. I loved the soundtrack, and I thought the gameplay was pretty simple, so I thought that aspect of it was just ok, but the game made me feel something. However, I also got the game brand new for like 10 bucks so I think that factored into my feelings on it as well. I'm usually not into games that aren't as gameplay based.

Thoughts on Hellblade 2?

In short, if you enjoyed the 1st one, yeah. It's an experience and yeah, visually a masterpiece, I think it's worth it just for this.

Don't fall for the bad word of mouth or listen to all the negativity towards the game, not all games need to be a certain way, for everyone and all the same liked by everyone.

Gameplay/combat is the same, minimalistic, but it's intense, visceral, very punchy, you feel it through the animations-movement-visuals.

 

[Seraphym]

Never finished the 1st but finished this and enjoyed it.
Criticism in the above posts is fair, didn't stop me enjoying it.
Play with a decent set of headphones for the full "personalities" effect, really added to the atmosphere.

 

[damidu]

somehow they managed to create less of a game than the frickin hellblade.
take it however you like

 

[analog_future]

It's really fucking good. Loved the story, the gameplay was light but engaging, and the visuals are still unmatched. Acting performances were phenomenal as well.

 

[RedC]

If you can enjoy it for what it is, then play it.

If you can't enjoy it for what it is, then don't play it, otherwise you will likely whine and bitch for what it's not.

 

[Zarak]

Unadulterated beautiful trash. Complete waste of time.

 

[MrJangles]

I liked it, then again I really liked the original. Nice relaxing game.