![]() Despite it all, she does.Īs I played Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice for the first time, I connected to Senua, a young Celtic warrior battling psychosis, in ways I didn’t expect. Developer Ninja Theory put great effort into making Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice an authentic experience by providing a nuanced portrayal of mental health with the help of experts and thorough research. She was weak, she was tired, she was pathetic. ![]() ![]() “Go on, feel sorry for yourself, because there is no one left to do that for you,” the unwanted visitor in Senua’s head sneers. It was as though I was living inside a body that had already decayed, but still required upkeep like a corpse being prettied by an embalmer. I couldn’t wash my own hair, and I barely managed to climb up and down the staircase. I took one glance in the mirror and my stomach turned. “Worthless,” a voice in her head criticizes. Senua stares in the dusty mirror with her face contorting into a look of disgust. I didn't see myself I only saw the sickness. Spoiler Warning: This article contains major plot developments for Hellblade.Īt 14 years old, my reflection was my enemy.
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