Very cinematic and atmospheric (good) with on-rails gameplay (not an issue with me personally). The way the story is executed is somewhat disjointed and confusing though.

How to separate hand from heartbreak? Phenomenal and masterful storytelling experience that'll resonate especially with those who have diasporic backgrounds.

[Based on 1st hour] "Crab soulslike" that doesn't seem too fixated on difficulty. Very fun tone.

[Early Access] Packed with content in EA. Missing some sprites and artwork so far but the usual Supergiant quality is already here.

Bizarre, experimental title that doesn't overstay its welcome. Some interesting cinematography and food for thought on faith and religion.

A cinematic experience to the core. Narrative and presentation are still very enjoyable but gameplay has been streamlined even more compared to Hellblade 1.

Themes of the game are still relevant 2 decades later. Master Collection version is serviceable, but needs mods to enable HD resolutions and fix compressed audio. Controls are also not modernized.

[Based on demo] Life is Strange meets the Sims - a small town deals with tragedy and the grieving process. Lots of interactivity focusing on the relationships between the townsfolk.

Engaging & immersive story, but gameplay is extremely linear and on-rails. Would recommend for narrative lovers, but not those chasing a deeply scary experience.

A timeless classic that still holds up well in 2024. Master Collection version is OK - perfectly playable without issue, but port itself is barebones with no QOL features.