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[Ass of Can Whooping]

They've proper fucked the combat. Feels nothing like the first. Don't think i've seen a game regress in gameplay quite like this

 

[rodrigolfp]

That does require an ultra wide monitor? Yes or yes?

Yes.

 

[adamsapple]

Where are how long to beat getting their data from?

Probably different sample sizes? Also that link is for Games Radar, I don't thik HLTB has any samples yet.

This is a much better / reliable source, the guys who actually do completionist stuff.

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 Achievement Guide & Roadmap

Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 Achievement Guide & Roadmap (Trophy Guide). A guide on how to get all achievements in Hellblade II.

www.powerpyx.com

• Approximate amount of time to 100%: 8-10 hours

 

[Varteras]

Reviews say its about 5 hours and this full playthrough is 5.5:




Where are how long to beat getting their data from?

The extra 3 to 7 hours they spent figuring out which parts of the barren landscape were at in Iceland

 

[Hrk69]

 

[AV]

Reviews say its about 5 hours and this full playthrough is 5.5:




Where are how long to beat getting their data from?

They're not, it's a GamesRadar estimate. HLTB lists nothing yet https://howlongtobeat.com/game/72854

 

[scoobidoo112]

They've proper fucked the combat. Feels nothing like the first. Don't think i've seen a game regress in gameplay quite like this

I absolutely loved the first game, but the puzzles and combat in that was barebones.

Very concerning to hear that the sequel is a step backwards in both those regards.

 

[Loope]

apparently this game is more shallow than the first one, first one had even more gameplay and puzzles some reviewers said.

ooofff not for me then. But there is a space for every game.

 

[Eiknarf]

They've proper fucked the combat. Feels nothing like the first. Don't think I've seen a game regress in gameplay quite like this

Oh really?
I have to see what changed... but I cant because its not on PS like the first.

So when will it port to the PS? 2024 or 2025?

 

[Gambit2483]

When the dust settles I can't see this getting the same Metacritic as StellarBlade (a game with actual depth and mechanics)

Will pick up on Gamepass eventually.

 

[Dusktildawn48]

Game runs surprisingly well for me. 4070 super 5800x3d, 4k dlss balanced frame gen on, everything else maxed. Getting between 85-90fps. Game is beautiful and the audio is crazy good.

 

[rodrigolfp]

Uhm, thats not very much.

Insane numbers. It's Hellblade and is on gamepass so those numbers should be around 0.

 

[sloppyjoe_gamer]

Are the graphics actual game graphics.


Let's let that sentence breath for a second.

It wasnt a compliment.....they are very good at making FMV look like actual game graphics so thats why i mentioned it. Carry on...

 

[hououinkyouma00]

The Series S version is one of the most blurry games I've seen in years lol. What is this? 640p? 540p?

It's interesting to me that games like A Plague Tale 1&2 are incredibly similar to Hellblade 2. They're both cinematic story driven games, walking simulators, great visuals, female protagonist, etc. The biggest differences is that A Plague Tale is twice the length, better puzzle design, and is far more creative with it's gameplay, emphasizing stealth. Yet all these games have almost identical MC scores.

I imagine Hellblade gets some extra points because it's about mental illness. Like don't get me wrong mental health is important and as somebody that suffers from depression and really bad anxiety I find it the franchise and direction intriguing, but I think a lot of the liberal gaming press (not trying to be overly political but it's well know that the gaming space is very liberal at least in the west) are giving it more recognition then it deserves because of the progressiveness of the characters.

I haven't played the game yet (I will download it on PC to at least try it), but everything Matty says here seems to make a lot of sense. I'm all for a gritty, dark, and depressing experience but this doesn't seem to work as a video game. I'm glad to hear it's short though.

 

[Lionel Richie]

When the dust settles I can't see this getting the same Metacritic as StellarBlade (a game with actual depth and mechanics)

Will pick up on Gamepass eventually.

Completely different games, this one is more like an EXPERIENCE thing and shit. It's truly not for me and in fact I fucking hate games like this, but they are not in the same genre at all.

 

[gow3isben]

So the biggest complaint that is consistent is that it is simply boring lol

I don't know how I feel about that.

If it comes to PS5 I will give it a whirl as the first game was decent.

 

[R3claimer117]

When the dust settles I can't see this getting the same Metacritic as StellarBlade (a game with actual depth and mechanics)

Will pick up on Gamepass eventually.

lol so now metacritic scores are aligned on games based on what other games are doing? Hellblade is not intended to be a character action game. I can argue the character action game NT did with dmc has more depth than stellar blade but that was 2 generations ago. This game is about mental health not about how man combos you can string together. If anything if more people saw it through that lens's instead of the way you’re viewing it should definitely rate higher than 83.

 

[graywolf323]

some first impressions from Jaffe

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

It's a story driven game obviously, is it filled with amazing gameplay? No, but it's got amazing atmosphere and art direction and in all fairness the combat is quite challenging and very satisfying. I love a powerful story driven game so this is right up my street.

It's not going to be for everyone but I'd encourage anyone to give it a go just if only to experience the level of technical excellence on display.

“Linear over shoulder cinematic experience? No thanks, give me open areas with emergent gameplay.“

You said this about a game with far more gameplay and far less linearity than the one you are currently stanning for

 

[gerth666]

I want to know what's wrong with her face?

 

[rodrigolfp]

Yet all these games have almost identical MC scores.

Another proof that scores are useless.

 

[Varteras]

“Linear over shoulder cinematic experience? No thanks, give me open areas with emergent gameplay.“

You said this about a game with far more gameplay and far less linearity than the one you are currently stanning for

 

[zapper]

the internal reviews of xbox expected a 90 average title, just as they expected a 70 for redfall, how is it possible that they are always so wrong, it makes you think that they are totally disconnected

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

They've proper fucked the combat. Feels nothing like the first. Don't think i've seen a game regress in gameplay quite like this

They went full QTE

 

[Romulus]

I started reading comments in the thread before seeing the review scores. The thread reads like the game is a 5/10. However it definitely looks better than expected and worth a shot on gamepass. There are a good amount of respectable sites that loved it.

 

[vaibhavpisal]

Considering the complaints, I wish game had gotten Redfall type scores.

That 81 metascore is a bit of a hinderance.

Anyways, I will play today and see for myself. Worse combat and puzzles don’t sound appealing. Part 1 had its issues but I was hoping for this stuff be more fleshed out.

 

[Varteras]

I want to know what's wrong with her face?

Klobrille sold his soul a long time ago. What you're seeing is him siphoning hers.

 

[CherryFalls]

I want to know what's wrong with her face?

 

[Jaybe]

the internal reviews of xbox expected a 90 average title, just as they expected a 70 for redfall, how is it possible that they are always so wrong, it makes you think that they are totally disconnected

Xbox’s internal reviewers:

 

[clarky]

Looks great but thats about it for me. Either you love these types of things or you don't. I'm in the latter camp. I think Karak said something similar in his review, if your the type of person who is looking for the skip/fastforward button during dialogue and cut scenes in games then this is not the game for you.

Does look amazing mind you.

 

[GymWolf]

When your warhammer addiction get in the way of optimal settings.

 

[Negotiator101]

“Linear over shoulder cinematic experience? No thanks, give me open areas with emergent gameplay.“

You said this about a game with far more gameplay and far less linearity than the one you are currently stanning for

Coming from James "Shill" Ford that's funny. I finished and enjoyed Hellblade 1 also, what's the problem? Just because I like more than one type of game?

 

[demigod]

the internal reviews of xbox expected a 90 average title,

From where?

 

[GymWolf]

They've proper fucked the combat. Feels nothing like the first. Don't think i've seen a game regress in gameplay quite like this

So my impression that it feels more like a choreographed "fake" dance instead of something like tlou2 was spot on?

Or you mean mechanically?

 

[SEGAvangelist]

From where?

Probably Dodd's old source who loves to share that kind of stuff. Not the most reputable of leakers, IMO, but people seem to like him here.

 

[LordBritish]

RTX 4080 laptop opening sequence xbox gamepass pc..

FATAL ERROR crash

downloading new GEFORCE drivers that just dropped.

 

[King Dazzar]

Damn, if this thread isn't the mutts nuts, the dogs danglies!

 

[dorkimoe]

time to boot this up, lets go!!!

 

[Negotiator101]

I started reading comments in the thread before seeing the review scores. The thread reads like the game is a 5/10. However it definitely looks better than expected and worth a shot on gamepass. There are a good amount of respectable sites that loved it.

The usual suspects are out in force over this one. It's really hurting them that it's reviewing well and is a real next-gen technical showcase.

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

Coming from James "Shill" Ford that's funny. I finished and enjoyed Hellblade 1 also, what's the problem? Just because I like more than one type of game?

 

[Ass of Can Whooping]

So my impression that it feels more like a choreographed "fake" dance instead of something like tlou2 was spot on?

Or you mean mechanically?

Nope spot on.

 

[GymWolf]

It's interesting to me that games like A Plague Tale 1&2 are incredibly similar to Hellblade 2. They're both cinematic story driven games, walking simulators, great visuals, female protagonist, etc. The biggest differences is that A Plague Tale is twice the length, better puzzle design, and is far more creative with it's gameplay, emphasizing stealth. Yet all these games have almost identical MC scores.

How crazy is Amicia tho?

 

[Negotiator101]

Double post.

 

[Negotiator101]

Witless response from a halfwit, expected.

 

[gerth666]

Klobrille sold his soul a long time ago. What you're seeing is him siphoning hers.

 

[zapper]

From where?

I read it a few months ago, it started from natethehate which is pretty reliable imo. here (I hope it was true because I didn't go straight to the source, I read it from the sites)

 

[nowhat]

Looks neat. I'll play it when it's in PS+.

 

[AV]

I read it a few months ago, it started from natethehate which is pretty reliable imo. here (I hope it was true because I didn't go straight to the source, I read it from the sites)

Funnily enough, low 90s is what you get when you aggregate the 8 Xbox-specific outlet scores. Not that they're the only brand who do that, of course.

 

[demigod]

The usual suspects are out in force over this one. It's really hurting them that it's reviewing well and is a real next-gen technical showcase.

Sir AI, you posted this twice.

 

[Ass of Can Whooping]

Sir AI, you posted this twice.

copilot already be bugging