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[Salz01]

I formed severe callus on my left thumb from constantly pushing forward on HB2.

 

[Represent.]

Then seems pretty ridiculous to be comparing Hellblade 2 to a game "aimed at 6 years olds" at all, doesn't it?

Why is "aimed at 6 year olds" in quotes lol, it is objectively aimed at a young child audience

 

[Hugare]

Oof

I knew Edge was going to tear it apart.

I've played my share of walking sims (Gone Home, Ethan Carther, Edith Finch and etc.). But man, Hellblade managed to be the most boring one, I'm not even joking.

Presentation is its saving grace. But even the visuals are ... boring. Same collor palete, same scenery, rocks everywhere.

Not saying this 'cause I'm Sony biased or anything. I look forward to Gears E-day.

 

[Topher]

Why is "aimed at 6 year olds" in quotes lol, it is objectively aimed at a young child audience

To emphasize that it is an entirely different type of game based on your own words and that it is absurd to compare it with Hellblade 2.

 

[Bumblebeetuna]

No surprise at that Hellblade score, same one they gave the original.

 

[Zheph]

I've played my share of walking sims (Days Gone, Ethan Carther, Edith Finch and etc.)

Days Gone?!

 

[hemo memo]

4 for Hellbalde 2? That’s harsh even by EDGE standards.

 

[[Sigma]]

You know I had for forgot about that Kemuri game by Ikumi Nakamura's studio. I look forward to seeing more from that.

 

[FewRope]

Imagine how much of a piece of shit Hellblade 2 really is when EDGE, know by loving every trash walking sim pretentious bullshit game, gave it a 4. Jesus

 

[DR3AM]

They should have lied on the review for Hellblade 2 and gave it a 8 to save the industry.

 

[Banjo64]

nah my take is pretty normal.

most grown men are not out here watching Bluey on their own, they watch with kids. fact

Good. But so what?

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

They should have lied on the review for Hellblade 2 and gave it a 8 to save the industry.

Oh, wait! You're the actual OP of that thread.

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

Hellblade II - 4

What it deserves. Surprises Edge went with the 4 since they’re usually kind to British studios…

Then again the game deserves a 2

adamsapple

 

[diffusionx]

None of the Xbox shills would play the schizo girlboss walking sim if it wasn't a Microsoft game and they know it.

 

[Banjo64]

Just to seriously address this point:

You can review something objectively regardless of its target market.

For example, the quality of a programme like Bluey may be far above something like The Real Housewives of LA from a writing and production viewpoint.

The people who read EDGE may also have children and will want to know the quality of the games they are buying for their children.

This is a bottom of the barrel argument: how dare Hellblade score less than a kid’s game! So what if it’s a kids game?

 

[hinch7]

At least there's one publication that isn't scared of telling it how it is. Eurogamer gave HB2 a 10, lol.

 

[Little Chicken]

Little Kitty, Big City - 7

Great game, very relaxing

 

[kingpotato]

Reviewer must have pulled out the 5 star scoring system for Hellblade 2.

The 5-star scoring system is infinitely superior to the clunky, overcomplicated 10-point system. Let's be real: the 5-star system is sleek, elegant, and effortlessly communicates quality. Each star in a 5-star system is loaded with meaning and significance, making every review punchy and impactful.

First off, simplicity is king! With 5 stars, you get a clear, concise, and immediate understanding of the quality. There's no need to debate whether a 6.5 is actually a 7 or argue about the nuances between a 7.2 and a 7.8. A 4-star rating? Great! A 2-star rating? Meh, avoid. It’s as straightforward as it gets. The 10-point system just muddies the waters with its excessive granularity, leading to over-analysis and confusion.

Moreover, the 5-star system aligns perfectly with our cognitive preferences. Human brains love simplicity and chunking information into manageable pieces. The 5-star system provides exactly that, fitting perfectly into our natural desire for quick, digestible information.

And let’s talk about the aesthetics! A row of stars is visually appealing and universally understood. It’s iconic. You instantly know what it means. In contrast, a 10-point score often needs context – is 7/10 good? Is 5/10 average? The ambiguity is maddening! With 5 stars, each increment is a leap in quality that’s unmistakable.

Additionally, the 5-star system has a storied legacy in reviews of everything from movies to hotels to products. It’s a trusted, time-tested method that has stood the test of time. People expect it and know how to interpret it. Switching to a 10-point system is like reinventing the wheel – unnecessary and confusing.

Lastly, let's not forget the emotional impact. There’s something deeply satisfying about awarding or receiving stars. It’s celebratory, it’s rewarding, and it carries an emotional weight that cold, clinical numbers simply can’t match.

In conclusion, the 5-star system is the pinnacle of rating methods: simple, effective, aesthetically pleasing, universally understood, and emotionally resonant. The 10-point system? A convoluted mess. Long live the 5-star system!

4/5 ain't bad.

I can't judge Hellblade because I haven't played it yet but I give this a 1 out of 10. You could have left out the chatgpt bit. Posts written by AI should be banned.

 

[yazenov]

One could say that Ninja theory's livelihood is on the edge ......

 

[AJUMP23]

Homeworld 3 should have been a 6/10... seven suggests it might be worth playing, it's not.

I was going to get it, but I heard it had some issues.

I wanted the collectors edition with the dumb ship.

 

[gerth666]

Oof

I knew Edge was going to tear it apart.

I've played my share of walking sims (Days Gone, Ethan Carther, Edith Finch and etc.). But man, Hellblade managed to be the most boring one, I'm not even joking.

Presentation is its saving grace. But even the visuals are ... boring. Same collor palete, same scenery, rocks everywhere.

Not saying this 'cause I'm Sony biased or anything. I look forward to Gears E-day.

Days gone? Really?

 

[STARSBarry]

I was going to get it, but I heard it had some issues.

I wanted the collectors edition with the dumb ship.

I have to admit it was a pretty cool CE, I ended up getting it on steam and playing through the early test (it was shit with terrible controls) I then preordered on steam and played the launch version (it was shit with better controls) and got to the 4th campaign mission and just switched it off during the cutscene where it kept on zooming in on our navigators mothership sized chin as she bitched about stuff I didn't care about. It's not homeworld.

I refunded from steam, got my money back fine. Fuck this game.

 

[HeWhoWalks]

Days gone? Really?

Indeed. Far from a walking sim and makes you wonder if they actually played it.

 

[DeepEnigma]

Where's Hogwarts?

 

[GHG]

Great game, very relaxing

 

[Team Andromeda]

EDGE Mag is a joke.

 

[Gamer_By_Proxy]

Tired of these pro xbox places pumping up hellblade 2's numbers.

 

[Represent.]

Good. But so what?

So my take was not "insecure", it was normal. it is weird to think my take is one of insecurity. its the normal take.

 

[Sushi_Combo]

"Hellblade 2 was a break out hit for us and our players in all key measurements and expectations. We couldn’t be happier with what the team at Ninja Theory delivered with this release." - Probably Aaron

 

[SmokedMeat]

Indies > AAA

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

So my take was not "insecure", it was normal. it is weird to think my take is one of insecurity. its the normal take.

A normal take is nobody wants to play a 4 hour slog simulator with screaming voices

The 4/10 score is being extremely generous

 

[lh032]

So this kiddy kitty trash is a 7

Press Y to drop bread!

while this cinematic masterpiece, with intense combat, the best visuals of all time, that dared to try something different, gets a 4.

Irrelevant, hipster magazine.

having good cinematic and visuals doesnt mean its a good game.
You aree not playing a game, you are playing a movie.

 

[Mossybrew]

Haha, Hellblade 2. Love how HYPED some console loyalists were for this game.

Anyway maybe I'm out of touch but I recognize three games on that list and the rest I've never even heard of. Guess it was a slow month.

 

[Maddoxswe]

A 4 seems a little high for hellblade 2 tbh

 

[CherryFalls]

Hellblade2.gif
cinematic masterpiece

 

[HeWhoWalks]

So this kiddy kitty trash is a 7

Press Y to drop bread!

while this cinematic masterpiece, with intense combat, the best visuals of all time, that dared to try something different, gets a 4.

Irrelevant, hipster magazine.

Be real - it’s only a “masterpiece” to you because of the graphics (and I’m a graphics nut calling that).

Gameplay has to matter. Hellblade II falls short there.

 

[Topher]

He didn't get that tag for nothing.

 

[gerth666]

Indeed. Far from a walking sim and makes you wonder if they actually played it.

Clearly never played the game mate. It's about as much as a walking simulator as gran turismo

 

[AJUMP23]

I have to admit it was a pretty cool CE, I ended up getting it on steam and playing through the early test (it was shit with terrible controls) I then preordered on steam and played the launch version (it was shit with better controls) and got to the 4th campaign mission and just switched it off during the cutscene where it kept on zooming in on our navigators mothership sized chin as she bitched about stuff I didn't care about. It's not homeworld.

I refunded from steam, got my money back fine. Fuck this game.

I think I will wait for a sale.

 

[STARSBarry]

I think I will wait for a sale.

indeed, at least 50% off her chin

 

[HeWhoWalks]

Clearly never played the game mate. It's about as much as a walking simulator as gran turismo

Agreed!

 

[TerribleAtThisGame]

Reviews

• Hellblade II - 4

Hey look, it's the one outlet that actually reviewed this as a game and not as My Experience With Mental Health.

 

[Represent.]

Be real - it’s only a “masterpiece” to you because of the graphics (and I’m a graphics nut calling that).

Gameplay has to matter. Hellblade II falls short there.

The final hour plus of the game has the most intense combat section I've played in half a decade.

 

[M1chl]

BASED

 

[Topher]

The final hour plus of the game has the most intense combat section I've played in half a decade.

 

[DeepEnigma]

The final hour plus of the game has the most intense combat section I've played in half a decade.

As the young folks say, bruh you cappin

 

[Mr Moose]

The final hour plus of the game has the most intense combat section I've played in half a decade.

 

[ChoosableOne]

Didn't they give the first Hellblade a 4 as well?

Yep

Then this score cannot be trusted. I think the first game was good. Many people are not satisfied with the second game, but these guys didn't even like the first one.

 

[Topher]

Then this score cannot be trusted. I think the first game was good. Many people are not satisfied with the second game, but these guys didn't even like the first one.

I never played the first game, but lots of folks here were saying if you liked the first then you would like the sequel. Seems the same would apply if someone didn't like the first game as well.

 

[DeepEnigma]

I never played the first game, but lots of folks here were saying if you liked the first then you would like the sequel. Seems the same would apply if someone didn't like the first game as well.

First game's combat was a monotonous and repetitive slog. I know almost all games are repetitive, but they at least try and make the gameplay encounters fun. The combat sheen wore off in mere minutes, where you were like, "ah shit, not again, sigh." It felt like a vehicle you could not wait to push through to progress the story along.