The action-adventure game Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice was officially released to the public, receiving critical acclaim for its portrayal of mental health issues.
Ninja Theory announced Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, highlighting its focus on psychosis and mental health themes, and its goal to create an immersive and realistic experience.
Senua experiences early psychological trauma in her village, contributing to the development of her psychosis and hallucinations.
Senua's mother dies, worsening Senua's mental health and contributing to her psychological struggles.
Senua's father dies in battle, deepening her feelings of loss and isolation.
Senua forms a bond with Dillion, who becomes a significant person in her life.
Dillion is killed by Norse warriors; his death becomes the catalyst for Senua's journey to Helheim to save his soul.
Senua begins her perilous journey into the Norse underworld to rescue Dillion's soul and confront her own inner demons.
Senua battles manifestations of her psychosis, symbolized as a dark entity she must overcome to proceed.
Senua encounters the Trickster and her deceased father Glen, who guide and challenge her on her path.
Senua crosses into Helheim through ritualistic caves and trials, facing symbolic and physical challenges.
Senua solves puzzles representing mental struggles and unlocks deeper parts of her psyche.
Senua faces Hela, goddess of death, confronting the truth about Dillion and her own trauma.
Senua embraces her trauma and psychosis, recognizing them as part of her identity and strength.
