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Hellblade II | The Game Awards 2023 Trailer (Releasing 2024)

In-game cinematics and gameplay captured by Ninja Theory on Xbox Series X, with music by Heilung.

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[TheShocker]

Hope it’s a firm release for next year. Loved the first one.

 

[adamsapple]

 

[TxKnight7]

No need for another thread

Hellblade II | The Game Awards 2023 Trailer (Releasing 2024)

In-game cinematics and gameplay captured by Ninja Theory on Xbox Series X, with music by Heilung.

www.neogaf.com

 

[Carmen Winstead]

Combat of the first one reminded me of a mobile game. This one does not look better.
If they don't step up on that, Microsoft won't have a single 90+ game this gen other than Forza LMAO.

 

[digoutyoursoul]

Not sure what to make of it now, the initial trailer with the monster in the cave had me excited about the game and Series X.

 

[VinnyMac]

"Sony only makes cinematic walking sims so boring"

Xbox announces the same "omg them visuals can you believe that"

Neogaf

 

[Represent.]

Chromatic aberration the game hopefully it’s a setting that can be turned off

are you kidding me

 

[NeonGhost]

are you kidding me

No looks like shit all that image out of focus like trying to watch a 3d movie without glasses

 

[Giallo Corsa]

"Sony only makes cinematic walking sims so boring"

Xbox announces the same "omg them visuals can you believe that"

Neogaf

it's either
A) double standards/fanboyism
B) The Xbox Sony tax®

 

[adamsapple]

"Sony only makes cinematic walking sims so boring"

Xbox announces the same "omg them visuals can you believe that"

Neogaf

it's either
A) double standards/fanboyism
B) The Xbox Sony tax®

The salt is strong tonight

 

[Giallo Corsa]

The salt is strong tonight

Adam, after the countless bans you received and after all the shit you've been getting from others for being a so-called Xbox stan, what do you do ? you double down by keep doing the same shit by being "cute" and everything.

Again, you know I'm right, RIGHT ?

 

[P:axMagellanic]

crap.

 

[adamsapple]

Adam


Adam, after the countless bans you received and after all the shit you've been getting from others for being a so-called Xbox stan, what do you do ? you double down by keep doing the same shit with being "cute" and everything.

Again, you know I'm right, RIGHT ?

 

[Three]

Combat of the first one reminded me of a mobile game. This one does not look better.

The combat in this one gives me Ryse vibes with the pauses.

 

[eNT1TY]

Game is still a good while away, they haven't hit the polish stage yet; there should be a good visual bump as release approaches. Some assets are still clearly placeholder or in a transient state. This footage is possibly even a few builds older than where they currently are.

 

[JusticeForAll]

Incredible how long this game is taking to release.

 

[mortal]

This latest build is not as technically impressive as that first teaser, but it’s still a great looking game with some great atmosphere.
Much more believable of what the final game will look like.

Although I’m still a little apprehensive about how scripted it will be.

 

[DaleinCalgary]

72 meta

 

[FinalBossWithTheMostPower]

Ok, Ninja Theory.

Had zero interest up until this point, but that's looking legitimate.

 

[salva]

One of the best looking things (graphically) coming I think.
But the longer it takes to release, the less hype.

 

[rhodesianshepard]

Combat looks the same as the first. I hope they actually have bigger areas to explore instead of just going from corridor to corridor

 

[CGNoire]

Looks pretty good just wish your camera lens wasn't covered in Vaseline.

 

[Three]

This latest build is not as technically impressive as that first teaser, but it’s still a great looking game with some great atmosphere.
Much more believable of what the final game will look like.

Although I’m still a little apprehensive about how scripted it will be.

I think the character models look significantly better than the giant demo but about on par with the first teaser which was clearly pre-rendered CGI at the time.

The salt is strong tonight

You've got to admit adam if this were god of war you'd get a million threads about "the gameplay", and how the close over the shoulder combat sucks, but I suspect that's mainly because far fewer people give a shit about hellblade and that generally means less of the hate from fanboys too.

 

[adamsapple]

You've got to admit adam if this were god of war you'd get a million threads about "the gameplay", and how the close over the shoulder combat sucks, but I suspect that's mainly because far fewer people give a shit about hellblade and that generally means less of the hate from fanboys too.

Well, I won't comment much on that but that was likely because of the way they changed genres.

Hellblade 2 looks like it plays the same as the first one just on a much higher production level.

 

[mortal]

I think the character models look significantly better than the giant demo but about on par with the first teaser which was clearly pre-rendered CGI at the time.

Nah. Still looks great, but definitely not on par with visual fidelity of that first teaser.

 

[adamsapple]

Nah. Still looks great, but definitely not on par with visual fidelity of that first teaser.

That trailer came out even before the new consoles, I think it might have been a target render.

 

[Humdinger]

Looks good. I really enjoyed (?) the first game.

 

[mortal]

That trailer came out even before the new consoles, I think it might have been a target render.

I'm aware.

 

[Poppyseed]

Visuals are crazy good.

I mean, the issue here isn't that the visuals aren't good, - it's that they're firmly in uncanny valley territory, here. The bulging eyes, the unnatural mouth etc. Ugh. For me, it's the opposite of realistic, and more like what an AI generator would come up with.

 

[Dragon_Rocks]

I'll watch someone play on youtube. This type of combat is not my cup of tea.

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

Game has a great “CG” look to it. Feels like this Gen’s Ryse or The Order.

Hope the gameplay is a little less confined though, glad it’s coming out finally in 2024.

 

[killatopak]

The gameplay reminds me of GOW but definitely a lot slower. The camera angle definitely plays a lot into it. It feels more deliberate like I feel like there are stances, parries and attack direction. I need to see a long gameplay trailer though and not just snippets.

 

[Punished Miku]

This type of combat is not my cup of tea.

Looks like Punchout. Forget not being able to see your feet in GoW Ragnarok. You cant even see your damn legs.

 

[Humdinger]

Yeah, this will be good.

 

[solidus12]

Finally something interesting on Xbox

 

[Gaiff]

The graphics are absolutely nuts. This and GTA 6 are currently the best looking games by far this gen.

Two games that aren't out are currently the best looking games?

 

[DavidGzz]

GTAVI will have plenty of competition by the time it comes out with this and Wukong. Who knows what else will be out by 2025. I guess late '24 is when this gen starts graphics-wise.

 

[Terenty]

You can tell it's going to be a boring walking sim once again.

And anything can look impressive visually if you put it in darkness with shadows. An old ass trick in gaming

 

[vaibhavpisal]

Graphics look good.

Hopefully they will make some intricate, interesting puzzles this time around. And don't depend entirely on graphics to carry the game.

Combat was fine last time. Don't understand the complaints. It was short game with few encounters. Wasn't deep or varied but didn't felt burnt out cause there was little of it.

 

[Gavon West]

This looked incredible! Probably the best looking game I've seen, lifetime.

 

[HighPoly]

JESUS, where is the amazing Playstation next gen graphics??

 

[WitchHunter]

In-game cinematics and gameplay captured by Ninja Theory on Xbox Series X, with music by Heilung.

Will she finally become full crazy? And talk gibberish 24/7?

 

[CRAIG667]

Absolutely LOVED the first game, hopefully this hits the same.
Graphics are the best I've ever seen.

 

[Mortisfacio]

This and Stalker 2 are my most anticipated games of 2024 (not including Elden Ring DLC since it's DLC). Hope this is as good as it looks. I played the first one taking edibles for each playthrough and using headphones. Was an amazing experience.

 

[Sacred]

This game completely blew me away with the graphics, atmosphere, and the combat seems to be way more dynamic and free-flowing. Great job Ninja Theory.

 

[Zuzu]

Incredible graphics. This may end up being the new graphics benchmark when it releases especially with regards to character models and facial animation. It still looks like it's strictly following the gameplay formula of the first game which does disappoint me. I was hoping for a bit more of "game" this time. Hopefully they've added some more depth and variety to the gameplay.

 

[Killjoy-NL]

Looks good. Finally Xbox has a game worthwile.

Ninja Theory is a great studio, they deserve the recognition.

 

[ikbalCO]

I am pretty excited for this one and the trailer looks great dont get me wrong but story-wise i do not get how will a sequel work.

So she is not schizophrenetic? Or if she still is, i mean she must be, would it be impactful like the first one.

i dont know, hope this exceed my expectations cuz its low.

 

[StueyDuck]

So much for all those wild claims of open worlds and improved combat.

Looks like it's gonna be more of the same face screaming cutscenes and tiny combat arenas again 1 or 2 foes