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Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice
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In 2017, longtime console developer Ninja Theory decided to buck their normal trend of partnering with publishers and take a risk by self-publishing their upcoming project, Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice. The project was taking other risks as well: wading into the turbulent waters of portraying mental illness on screen, and taking big swings on new technology with their sound design. What emerged is a project that clearly shows great care in those areas of importance, but was perhaps a little threadbare in others (namely puzzle mechanics). Overall Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice is a unique and engaging title that deserves recognition for the places it succeeds. The team at Ninja Theory should be applauded for the effort spent on tackling tough topics like mental health and for driving material change for the treatment of those that suffer through fundraising and by shifting perspectives of their audience. Hellblade is far from a perfect game, but the intentionality and ambition on display have Bryan and Clint interested to see what comes next. Listen in for their discussion on the game and hear in their words what worked and what didn’t.
Three Word Reviews:
Bryan - Not Fun, Engaging
Clint - Am I Crazy?
Show Notes:
121 episodes
Manage episode 328518652 series 2561615
In 2017, longtime console developer Ninja Theory decided to buck their normal trend of partnering with publishers and take a risk by self-publishing their upcoming project, Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice. The project was taking other risks as well: wading into the turbulent waters of portraying mental illness on screen, and taking big swings on new technology with their sound design. What emerged is a project that clearly shows great care in those areas of importance, but was perhaps a little threadbare in others (namely puzzle mechanics). Overall Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice is a unique and engaging title that deserves recognition for the places it succeeds. The team at Ninja Theory should be applauded for the effort spent on tackling tough topics like mental health and for driving material change for the treatment of those that suffer through fundraising and by shifting perspectives of their audience. Hellblade is far from a perfect game, but the intentionality and ambition on display have Bryan and Clint interested to see what comes next. Listen in for their discussion on the game and hear in their words what worked and what didn’t.
Three Word Reviews:
Bryan - Not Fun, Engaging
Clint - Am I Crazy?
Show Notes:
121 episodes
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