How Ninja Theory fuses narrative and technology for Senua's Saga: Hellblade II | BAFTA

It's all about the narrative... Take a dive into the narrative rich world of Ninja Theory; go behind the scenes of the Cambridge based studio to see how it comes together to create the incredible journey of Senua's Saga: Hellblade II; how motion capture was used to enhance Melina Juergens performance; how the studio sensitively approached mental health and psychosis; and what the future holds for the storied studio from Dom Matthews and the rest of the dev team.

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Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II - behind the scenes with Ninja Theory and BAFTA

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[bafta]

Are you looking forward to continuing Senua's saga?

[TheDJMTBizzle]

Hellblade 2 is the most immersive, cinematic experience i've ever played, thank you NT and Melina for her incredible performance

[cunus]

Most of the studio team are of a certain age which explains the mature feel it has. It's refreshing to have something that isn't made for a teenage audience, and I like the fact that they use mental health as a core part of the game. That's something everyone can relate to and was seen as taboo before, and still is to a certain extent. I'm glad Microsoft supported them and gave them the creative freedom to embark on that journey.

[Djaybird]

Painfully short, but a truly unforgettable experience. Thank you Ninja Theory ❤

[vulcand]

I love the story of how Melina ended up being Senua in the first place.

[MichaelNiles]

Just started playing; few hours in - such an amazing piece of interactive art and engineering; jaw dropping.

[jonathanmccullouch]

I love how happy and giddy Melina Juergens is during her tour, she has every reason to be proud, her performance (and editing) is epic! ❤‍🔥

[HAMMERFOOT]

Yes I've been anxiously awaiting I have a downloaded to my Xbox series X. I am now viewing this on YouTube, and I can't help but sit here and think to myself I wish there was a way that videos like this in detail of your art and craft and detailed creation could be attached to the game download.
I believe if you set and watch this you would have a greater appreciation for the amount of time and great detail that is put into all these games for those who don't see videos like this and choose to be critical, negative which truly can affect the experience before you even press start. I am an artist as well as a drummer for 45 years and a performer, although I really don't experience direct push back with my craft it would be very difficult to digest.
And the whole thing is you don't have to go searching for negativity. You can just have general interest in something and it comes your way across many feeds takes off like a wildfire.
Anyways, keep up the incredible work five stars Yes, passion, stay driven!

[icafed]

a masterpiece, I can't find other words to describe it

[kagevanwagoner]

Hellblade 2, just like its predecessor, was a delight to play. Powerfully moving and the greatest graphics I’ve ever seen. GOTY nominee in my book no matter what others are saying. Thank you for what you’ve created for us

[matthewtacticalgaming]

You can see that they had used binaural stereo microphones. Awesome! Best HRTF ever. Only 2 channels needed. If your brain need 2 channels to hear everything, why one would need more inside a headphone!?

[gamewojtek]

Just finished Hellblade 2, incredible achievement of an incredible studio!!!

[Rj_]

I am a PlayStation fan but I really hope this game gets all the success it deserves it looks so also a great fan of Melina she is one my fav actress along Ashley Johnson

[rometherevenant]

I honestly really liked their Devil May Cry game. Would love to see them take another crack at that kind of genre of hack snd slash. Maybe if EA gave them the greenlight to remake Dantes Inferno. That would be badass imo

[MrMisterkings]

You created an unbeatable piece of art that will go directly to the History of videogames

[ranger-yk]

hope, continue saga, feels like movie, game is perfectly made....great work done....launch movie, people will love that too....also continue saga in right direction in coming time....all the best

[razorback]

The quality of the animation, the VFX, the collision, the storytelling. Everything is crazy!!
The characters do not slide on the ground during the combats...the weapons doesn't get through the characters! THANKS FOR THIS!

[Yetanother]

It is an amazing game indeed.
It would be interesting if Ninja Theory got their hands on one of the franchises that belongs to XBOX but is from a studio that has been shut down, such as The Evil Within for a third installment from that franchise. Just a suggestion.

[Richard-sshr]

The most beautiful game I have ever seen.
From graphics to storyline.
Just one thing to pick on, is the combat system..
Other than that .
It's a true master piece 🎉❤

[ramsullivan]

Amazing job on hellblade 2 wish you all the success in the world on this game. Well deserved!