Hellblade: Senuas Sacrifice 2017

Question 1

Which studio developed Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice?

Answer 1

Ninja Theory.

Question 2

What is unique about the game’s portrayal of mental illness?

Answer 2

It realistically depicts psychosis, developed in collaboration with neuroscientists and mental health experts.

Question 3

How did the game’s audio design enhance the experience of psychosis?

Answer 3

it uses binaural 3D audio to simulate voices in Senua’s head, creating an immersive and unsettling experience.

Question 4

What was innovative about the game’s performance capture technology?

Answer 4

It used real-time motion capture with a single actress (Melina Juergens) to deliver an emotionally authentic performance.

Question 5

How did Hellblade differ in its release model compared to AAA games?

Answer 5

It was a “AAA indie” title—high production values on an indie budget, sold at a lower price point with no publisher.

Question 6

Who is the target audience for Hellblade?

Answer 6

mature gamers interested in psychological narratives, emotional storytelling, and immersive single-player experiences.

Question 7

How has Hellblade been used to raise awareness about mental health?

Answer 7

The game partnered with mental health charities and has been praised for destigmatizing mental illness through media.

Question 8

On which platforms is Hellblade available?

Answer 8

Initially released on PS4 and PC; later expanded to Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and VR platforms.