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Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice is currently an absolute bargain at £2.49 on Steam


With a sequel now just months away, developer Ninja Theory has temporarily slashed the price of its acclaimed action-ad…

Its blend of punchy combat and light puzzling is entertaining enough, but it's true strength lies in its often remarkable presentation - its shifting, starkly beautiful vistas and swirling, engulfing soundscapes a reflection of Senua's psychosis. "Hellblade gives a sensitive depiction of psychosis without making any grand pronouncements about the nature of mental health," Eurogamer contributor Johnny Chiodini wrote in his Essential review back in 2017. It's also the perfect opportunity to either familiarise - or refamiliarise - yourself with Senua's original quest ahead of Ninja Theory's sequel, which was recently confirmed to be launching for Xbox Series X/S and PC on 21st May.

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