Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice Unveils Brutal New Combat Footage And A Photo Mode

Upcoming PS4 console-exclusive Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice is only a couple weeks away, so developer Ninja Theory (Heavenly Sword, DmC: Devil May Cry) are revving up the hype engines, with 10 minutes of new gameplay and information about the game's photo mode.

You can check out the gameplay, courtesy of IGN, above. Unlike previous Hellblade footage we've seen, which has mostly focused on the game's story and atmosphere, this new clip is all about the action. The game's combat looks somewhat like Dark Souls, with enemies being deliberate in their movements and difficult to take down, but Senua is much more agile and resourceful than the nameless protagonists in the Souls games. She can hack, slash, and dodge with the best of 'em, and can even slow down time to land extra blows. It definitely looks like Ninja Theory's action bonafides are intact.

Meanwhile, here's how Ninja Theory describes Hellblade's newly-announced photo mode:

We are very pleased to announce that Photo Mode will be available in Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice on launch day. The mode makes it easy to capture Senua in action and the breathtaking scenery of the Viking wildlands. We've also provided various filters and tools for you to add your own personal touches to your favorite Hellblade moments, including camera pan and roll, focal distance, color grading, and more. Photo Mode can be activated in-game at the simple press of a button once enabled in the main menu. We are looking forward to seeing all of your incredible shots, so be sure to share them with us on our social channels.

You can check out some images captured using Hellblade's photo mode in the gallery, below.

Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice slashes its way onto PC and PS4 on August 8.