Ninja Theory has released the first gameplay trailer for its "independent AAA" game Hellblade, and revealed its key themes are mental health and psychosis.
Inspired by historical events, Hellblade will follow the tale of Senua, a Celtic warrior left traumatised by a Viking invasion. The events of the third-person action game will follow Senua's journey into a vision of Hell that's a manifestation of her own mental illness.
With such a sensitive subject at the core of the game, the studio has enlisted the help of a Psychiatrist and Professor of Health Neuroscience from the University of Cambridge, Paul Fletcher, as well as individuals who have experienced mental health issues themselves. The team hopes the stigma surrounding mental illness can be challenged with Hellblade, encouraging more people to seek help if they need it.
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Inspired by historical events, Hellblade will follow the tale of Senua, a Celtic warrior left traumatised by a Viking invasion. The events of the third-person action game will follow Senua's journey into a vision of Hell that's a manifestation of her own mental illness.
With such a sensitive subject at the core of the game, the studio has enlisted the help of a Psychiatrist and Professor of Health Neuroscience from the University of Cambridge, Paul Fletcher, as well as individuals who have experienced mental health issues themselves. The team hopes the stigma surrounding mental illness can be challenged with Hellblade, encouraging more people to seek help if they need it.
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