Hellblade 2 is a highly anticipated game that will be released on Xbox Series X/S.
It follows in the footsteps of its predecessor, Senua's Saga: Hellblade II, which was also a digital-only and shorter experience. The new game is set to run about eight hours and cost only $50 compared to the $70 most AAA games cost on Xbox Series X/S.
Hellblade 2 is a highly anticipated game that will be released on Xbox Series X/S. It follows in the footsteps of its predecessor, Senua's Saga: Hellblade II, which was also a digital-only and shorter experience. The new game is set to run about eight hours and cost only $50 compared to the $70 most AAA games cost on Xbox Series X/S. While some may prefer longer experiences that clear the
. Senua's Saga: Hellblade II is set to follow in its predecessor's footsteps as a digital-only, shorter experience.
. Ninja Theory's follow-up to the 2017 psychological horror action game will run about eight hours and cost only $50 compared to the $70 most AAA games cost on the Xbox Series X/S.
Combat director Benoit Macon tells me that Battle of the Bastards from Game of Thrones was a reference from the beginning.
Accuracy
Hellblade 2's combat is inspired by one of Game of Thrones's most brutal battles: Battle of the Bastards
Deception
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The article is deceptive in that it presents a poll on whether or not people care about framerates in games like Hellblade 2 when the author's own opinion and bias are clearly evident. The author states that they believe performance modes are typically expected when considering an Xbox Series X|S exclusive, which isn't true as there will be no graphics modes on Xbox Series X|S for this game. Additionally, the article uses sensationalism by stating that Hellblade 2 is coming to Xbox Series X|S and will run at 30fps with a dynamic resolution when it is not clear if these are specifications or just an expectation.
The article uses sensationalism by stating 'Hellblade 2 is coming to Xbox Series X|S and will run at 30fps with a dynamic resolution' when it is not clear if these are specifications or just an expectation.
The author's statement 'On the one hand, Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice was a triumph and it’s likely that Hellblade 2 will reach its own level of excellence.' implies that they believe the game is good regardless of framerate.
Fallacies
(85%)
The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by stating that Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice was a triumph and it is likely that Hellblade 2 will reach its own level of excellence. This statement assumes the success of one game implies the success of another without providing any evidence or logical reasoning.
Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice was a triumph
It is likely that Hellblade 2 will reach its own level of excellence.
Bias
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The article is biased towards the opinion that framerates in games like Hellblade 2 are not as important as some people believe. The author uses language such as 'typically expected' and 'doubtless be wonderful either way' to suggest that a lower frame rate is acceptable, while also acknowledging that it may disappoint some players. Additionally, the article only presents one perspective on the issue without considering other viewpoints.
Hellblade 2 will doubtless be wonderful either way
The news about its performance might not be too off-putting for fans who have been waiting a long time to get their hands on the sequel
. Senua's Saga: Hellblade II is set to follow in its predecessor's footsteps as a digital-only, shorter experience.
. Ninja Theory says it believes that fans have become more open to shorter games.
Accuracy
No Contradictions at Time
Of
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Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it presents the previews as glowing and positive when they are not entirely accurate or representative of the final product. Secondly, it does not disclose that Tameem Antoniades has left Ninja Theory despite being involved in Hellblade 2's development. Lastly, there is no mention of any negative feedback from the previews.
The article states that 'almost no one has anything bad to say'. However, this statement is not accurate as some outlets have criticized certain aspects of the game such as its combat system and lack of variety in enemy types. For example, IGN stated that 'All of this occurred while all hell seemingly broke loose around me', which implies a level of violence and chaos that may be off-putting to some players.
The article mentions Tameem Antoniades' departure from Ninja Theory but does not provide any details about why he left or what his role was in the development of Hellblade 2. This lack of transparency is deceptive as it leaves readers with an unclear understanding of the circumstances surrounding Antoniades' exit.
The article presents a positive outlook on Hellblade 2 based solely on previews, without providing any context or comparison to other games in the same genre. This can be seen as misleading and potentially manipulative.
Fallacies
(80%)
The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the positive reviews of multiple outlets without providing any evidence or context for their credibility. Additionally, the author makes a false dilemma by stating that Hellblade 2 is either going to be a sales monster or not launch on Game Pass, which oversimplifies and misrepresents the potential success of the game.
The previews are glowing
almost no one has anything bad to say
I can't remember the last time a game preview left me so excited to dive into the full experience.
Bias
(80%)
The article is highly positive about the game and its previews. The author uses phrases like 'glowing', 'excited to dive into the full experience' and 'thoroughly exciting'. They also quote other outlets that are similarly positive about the game. Additionally, there is no mention of any negative aspects of the game or its preview.
It's not exactly clear what happened here.
Tameem Antoniades has left Ninja Theory
The previews broke almost at the same time another Ninja Theory story emerged
. Senua's Saga: Hellblade II is set to follow in its predecessor's footsteps as a digital-only, shorter experience.
. Ninja Theory believes that fans have become more open to shorter games.
Accuracy
. Ninja Theory says it believes that fans have become more open to shorter games.
Deception
(50%)
The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that people want shorter games and they are right. However, this statement is not supported by any evidence or data presented in the article. Secondly, the author states that Ninja Theory believes fans have become more open to shorter games which contradicts their own previous statements about wanting longer experiences as per dollar spent on a game. Thirdly, the author uses emotional manipulation by stating that people's time is valuable and they should be able to get as many hours out of a game as the dollars they pay for it.
Ninja Theory states in one part of the article that fans have become more open to shorter games, while in another part they state that their intention is not to make shorter experiences.
The article claims that people want shorter games but provides no evidence or data to support this statement.
The author uses emotional manipulation by stating that people's time is valuable and they should be able to get as many hours out of a game as the dollars they pay for it.
Fallacies
(100%)
None Found At Time Of
Publication
Bias
(85%)
The author has a clear bias towards shorter games and the idea that people want them. The article repeatedly mentions how Hellblade II will be shorter than most AAA games and how it is an intentional choice by Ninja Theory to tell their story in this way. The author also quotes Dom Matthews, studio head at Ninja Theory, who reinforces the idea that they believe fans have become more open to shorter games.
Image: Ninja Theory Senua's Saga: Hellblade II is set to follow in its predecessor’s footsteps as a digital-only, shorter experience.
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Ninja Theory says it believes that fans have become more open to shorter games.
Hellblade 2's combat is inspired by one of Game of Thrones' most brutal battles: Battle of the Bastards
Combat director Benoit Macon tells me that Battle of the Bastards from Game of Thrones was a reference from the beginning.
The reason we opted for one-on-one combat is because we want Senua to feel overwhelmed in every encounter.
Accuracy
Hellblade 2 is coming to Xbox Series X|S as one of the most anticipated upcoming Xbox exclusives.
The game looks stunning, with artists seeking an emotional connection with players through realism.
Deception
(100%)
None Found At Time Of
Publication
Fallacies
(85%)
The article contains an informal fallacy called 'appeals to authority' when it states that the combat in Hellblade 2 was inspired by one of Game of Thrones' most brutal battles. The author also uses a formal fallacy called 'false dilemma' when he says that Senua is overwhelmed in every encounter, implying there are only two options: being overwhelmed or not being overwhelmed.
]Battle of the Bastards from Game of Thrones was a reference from the beginning. If you aren't familiar with the penultimate episode of season six, it's an enthralling sequence where Jon Snow pushes his way through a whole slew of enemies taking foes on one at a time in amongst the carnage.
The reason we opted for one-on-one combat is because we want Senua to feel overwhelmed in every encounter.
Bias
(85%)
The article mentions that the combat in Hellblade 2 is inspired by one of Game of Thrones' most brutal battles: Battle of the Bastards. The author also states that Ninja Theory has been successful in recreating this battle with full control from the player. This suggests a bias towards violence and brutality, as well as an emphasis on creating immersive and engaging combat experiences.
The article mentions Battle of the Bastards specifically
The author states that Ninja Theory has been successful in recreating this battle with full control from the player.
