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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7, 8, 10 Processeur : Intel i5 3570K / AMD FX-8350 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GTX 770 with 2GB VRAM / Radeon R9 280X 3GB DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 30 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Minimum spec screen resolution: 1280x720

Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice

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Released August 7, 2017
sample: 490 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
82/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 90 % · 76,266 reviews (« Very Positive »)
29,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

The game’s narrative grips players, with 104 positive mentions out of 116 about the story. 90 % of all Steam reviews are positive overall, and 82 % of post‑release reviews favor the title, with an impressive 95 % positive rate in the 10‑25‑hour playtime bucket.

What it's about: Les créateurs de Heavenly Sword, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, et DmC: Devil May Cry présentent le voyage brutal d'une guerrière celte brisée, entre mythes et folie. Cette guerrière entame une quête hallucinée qui la mènera jusqu'en enfer viking afin de retrouver l'âme de son amant décédé.

In-game

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« This isn't a video game. It's an interactive panic attack. Play alone in the dark with headphones, and don't feel ashamed if you have to step away and take a break. »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played11
« What a ride... Beautiful story, beautiful acting. A little bit repetitive on the gameplay »
👍 anonymous review · 10 h played
« C'était parfois un peu long, je l'admets, mais ce fut une expérience incroyable que je n'oublierai pas de sitôt. Senua est devenue l'une de mes personnages de jeux vidéo préférés. »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played
« Un jeu à faire absolument ! Histoire très intéressante et Senua très attachante. Ambiance et Musiques Nordiques, Vikings excellentes. Graphiquement en 4K sur écran OLED c'est Magnifique. »
👍 anonymous review · 10 h played
« The game is kinda weird but definitely very good. if you follow a guide it's very easy to get the 100% without having to replay the game. There is a documentary about the game included I recommend watching it »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played
« ⸸⸸⸸ Dominus pascit me nihil mihi deerit ⸸⸸⸸ »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played
« If you enjoy walking at a glacial pace and looking at doors while people screech in your ears, this is for you. It's definitely not for me. It also runs terrible. »
👎 anonymous review · 13 h played11
« Un jeu d'un ennui absolu, idéal pour ceux qui aspirent à devenir paranormaux »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« 4/10 faut avoir de la patience et 0 probleme de vue ni avoir d'épilepsie photosensible car sinon ce jeu c'est votre némésis »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Un walking simulator avec des combats nuls »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Je ne comprends pas ce jeu. Le gameplay est absent, les "puzzles" sont toujours les mêmes, et les chuchotements asmr en permanence sont insupportables. J'ai tenu 3 heures. »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« Très chouette, mais vraiment trop court. 7h de jeu alors que j'ai été vraiment tranquille (et que j'ai mis un moment à comprendre le système de combat) c'est dommage »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played

In players' words

« This isn't a video game. It's an interactive panic attack. Play alone in the dark with headphones, and don't feel ashamed if you have to step away and take a break. »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played11
« If you enjoy walking at a glacial pace and looking at doors while people screech in your ears, this is for you. It's definitely not for me. It also runs terrible. »
👎 anonymous review · 13 h played11
« What a ride... Beautiful story, beautiful acting. A little bit repetitive on the gameplay »
👍 anonymous review · 10 h played
« Un jeu d'un ennui absolu, idéal pour ceux qui aspirent à devenir paranormaux »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« C'était parfois un peu long, je l'admets, mais ce fut une expérience incroyable que je n'oublierai pas de sitôt. Senua est devenue l'une de mes personnages de jeux vidéo préférés. »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played
« 4/10 faut avoir de la patience et 0 probleme de vue ni avoir d'épilepsie photosensible car sinon ce jeu c'est votre némésis »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Un jeu à faire absolument ! Histoire très intéressante et Senua très attachante. Ambiance et Musiques Nordiques, Vikings excellentes. Graphiquement en 4K sur écran OLED c'est Magnifique. »
👍 anonymous review · 10 h played
« Un walking simulator avec des combats nuls »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« The game is kinda weird but definitely very good. if you follow a guide it's very easy to get the 100% without having to replay the game. There is a documentary about the game included I recommend watching it »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played
« Je ne comprends pas ce jeu. Le gameplay est absent, les "puzzles" sont toujours les mêmes, et les chuchotements asmr en permanence sont insupportables. J'ai tenu 3 heures. »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« ⸸⸸⸸ Dominus pascit me nihil mihi deerit ⸸⸸⸸ »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played
« Très chouette, mais vraiment trop court. 7h de jeu alors que j'ai été vraiment tranquille (et que j'ai mis un moment à comprendre le système de combat) c'est dommage »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Story / writing
90 % pos · n=116
Gameplay
52 % pos · n=99
Graphics / art
92 % pos · n=63
Audio / music
89 % pos · n=56
Content / longevity
67 % pos · n=9
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=8
Interface / UX
50 % pos · n=4
Performance
33 % pos · n=3
Value for money
67 % pos · n=3
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Story / writing11610448
Gameplay99511137
Graphics / art635850
Audio / music565006
Content / longevity9603
Stability / bugs8008
Interface / UX4202
Performance3102
Value for money3210

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 9.1 h on median; those who dislike it: 3.9 h.

<2h
21 % (n=34)
2-10h
82 % (n=296)
10-25h
95 % (n=150)
>25h
100 % (n=10)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

📉 Down since launch (-10 pts) — reception has worsened
Sep 2025 : 88% positive88SepDec 2025 : 95% positive95DecFeb 2026 : 93% positive93FebApr 2026 : 87% positive87AprJun 2026 : 81% positive81JunJul 2026 : 81% positive81Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€0.00€8.51€17.02€25.53€34.04201820192020202120222023202420252026€2.99

Steam price tracked automatically since Jun 07, 2017 · All-time low: €2.99 (Jan 18, 2024)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

5,4 % Moderate

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 14 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 32 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

This game on Twitch

Strengths

  • Story dominates praise: 104 positive mentions out of 116
  • Audio excellence: 50 positive mentions out of 56
  • Graphics quality: 58 positive mentions out of 63
  • Immersion is a key draw: 25 mentions

Weaknesses

  • Bugs reported by every reviewer: 8 negative mentions out of 8
  • Performance complaints: 2 negative mentions out of 3
  • Gameplay criticised by 37 out of 99 reviewers
  • Very short sessions feel unsatisfying: only 21 % positive in the <2‑hour bucket

Who is it for?

Fans of emotionally charged action‑adventure who sexuelles appreciate nuanced mental‑health storytelling and high‑quality audio/visuals will find this experience compelling.

Is Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 90% of 76,266 Steam reviews are positive (player score 82/100). Most-praised strength: Story dominates praise. Current price: 29,99€.

Verdict

Hellblade is celebrated for its powerful story and sensory fidelity, yet it is hampered by a handful of performance and bug issues. Players seeking a tightly woven narrative with strong audio and visual design will likely be won over, while those sensitive to technical hiccups may find the experience marred.

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