If you haven’t played Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II before, you have a great opportunity to catch up right now – even if you don’t know the first part. The PS5 version runs nice and steady in Performance Mode, and the haptics level things up. However, keep in mind that this series has already let down many players – just because the stress is put more on the introspective narrative and artistic presentation than on the actual gameplay. But probably all of this is what makes Senua’s Saga so memorable and exceptional.

Ninja Theory remains faithful to its vision by delivering a game that focuses far more on narrative and technical achievement than on action. The result is an experience that must be analyzed in parts: technically outstanding, yet lacking on the gameplay side.The Enhanced version could have introduced the improvements the game truly needed, without altering its identity. Instead, the additions feel more like secondary elements that add little to the overall experience. What remains for the player is a powerful story, rich in emotions and excellently told, guiding them from start to finish, now enhanced with a new permadeath mode and the option to play at 60 FPS. The confirmation of the same score given to the version released a year ago should not be seen as a strength of the title.As such, the game is recommended for those who have not yet played Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, while those who already experienced Senua’s second journey will find nothing new in the Enhanced version.

Now that Hellblade II has arrived on PS5, there's no excuse not to play it. Especially since once you've finished the game, you can start again by activating developer commentary, which is also added for free on Xbox and PC, along with Photo Mode and the other improvements in this Enhanced Edition.