Ep 30 (Part 2): Ninja Theory’s Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice – Collateral Gaming Video Game Podcast (SPOILERS)

***TW: depictions of psychosis, suicidal ideation***

Title: Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice [Wikipedia] [IMDb]

Developer(s): Ninja Theory, QLOC (Switch, XXS)

Publisher(s): Ninja Theory, Xbox Game Studios (XXS)

Designers: Tameem Antoniades (director), Rupert Brooker (producer), Joe Nelson, Juan Fernandez

Platforms: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X/S

Release date: August 8, 2017 (PC/PS4)

PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)

SHOWNOTES: Megan and Ash continue our deep dive into Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice from developer Ninja Theory (Heavenly Sword, DmC: Devil May Cry). In Part 2, we discuss gameplay aspects such as combat in more detail and share predictions for the upcoming sequel Hellblade II: Senua's Saga. If you haven't checked out Part 1, we recommend you listen to that first, and if you enjoy this episode, please leave us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or feedback on your platform of choice! Our next numbered episode will be our Season Finale on Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade; stay tuned!

On the topic of mental health, if you or someone you know is struggling, our friends over at Victims and Villains (@VctmsAndVillans) have some amazing resources at the link below:

https://www.victimsandvillains.net/hope

Also, don't hesitate to contact the suicide prevention hotline if you feel that you need to: 1-800-273-8255.

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