ASMR | Senua's Saga: Hellblade II Is Beautiful, Disturbing...and Tingly?? 🤔 [soft-spoken]

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Hail, traveler! Join me for a first look at Senua's Saga: Hellblade II, the remarkable new game from Ninja Theory. A technological marvel, Senua's Saga presents visuals and soundscapes unlike anything I've seen or heard before. Of particular note is the game's use of binaural audio and HRTFs to simulate the auditory hallucinations of Senua's psychosis. In my opinion, these features make the game oddly well-suited to ASMR despite its intensity and dark subject matter. On that note, the game portrays heavy topics including loss, grief, guilt, trauma, mental illness, and intense violence. This is not your typical cozy ASMR experience, and some may find it disturbing. Viewer discretion is strongly advised.
ASMR triggers include up-close, binaural soft speaking and whispering from both myself and the many voices in Senua's head, as well as ambient environmental sounds like wind, rain, and waves. I recommend listening with headphones for the best experience 🎧
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My videos are designed to trigger a relaxing feeling called ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response). ASMR is a particular sensation that some people experience when they hear quiet sounds like whispering and soft speaking or watch certain actions like slow hand motions. ASMR is often described as a pleasant tingling on the head and neck, accompanied by a feeling of deep calm and mild euphoria. Many people watch ASMR videos to relax and manage anxiety, stress, or insomnia. To learn more about ASMR, check out asmruniversity.com/about-asmr/what-is-asmr.

[@theASMRnerd]

Hi friends! Thanks for watching. I hope you enjoy this look at the absolutely stunning (and oddly tingly) Senua's Saga: Hellblade II. It's easily the most technically incredible-looking game I've ever laid eyes on! 👁👄👁 And you know what else is technically incredible-looking?? YOU, after you get some beautiful and comfy new clothes from INTO THE AM for 30% off on their Memorial Day sale!! 👕 Save an additional 10% and support this channel at bit.ly/INTOTHEAM-theASMRnerd !

[@rainc4480]

I really love your asmr games the most! your whisper voice is very awesome for sleep : )

[@theASMRnerd]

I really appreciate the kind words, and I'm glad that what I do helps you!! Also, you're CERTIFIED FIRST!! 🥇

[@ImTheMan0fSteel]

The combat in this game, while far from deep, is immensely satisfying. The atmosphere and story and danger you feel in each encounter, combined with how weighty and brutal and responsive the melee combat is with its LITERALLY unmatched animations, is crazy. The game combat feels like its not even a traditional game, rhe animations are so good. It's like controlling a movie. As cliche as that sounds. Its that goal games have had for a while, actually achieved. Next to plagues tale 2, its imo the best story experience I've ever had in games. Plagues tale 2 is so underrated

[@xerxesmontes9828]

I remember watching your first Hellblade video in 2014, after Typhoon Haiyan just struck my country in the Philippines. Amazing to think how your content and production has improved so much over the years.

[@theASMRnerd]

Thank you for the kind word, Xerxes, and thank you for being a part of this community for all these years!!

[@KingStark815]

Interesting. It may not be an asmr game but I’ll definitely be looking for a play through

[@0r4n635lic3]

Yes, more please

[@BevinEG]

Oh yeah? I'd like more please.

[@Lennii10]

Are there any auditory spooks or jump scares?

[@theASMRnerd]

Yes, most definitely. Sorry!

[@Lennii10]

@@theASMRnerd that’s okay I actually fell asleep listening to this video and it was great, no jump scares woke me lol

[@theASMRnerd]

@@Lennii10 Oh good, I'm glad!

[@unchz]

hey! could you pls pls pls pls do a stroll through the world of uncharted. The visuals of the reworked version are literally magnificent. Also try lost legacy, simply beautiful...;

[@theASMRnerd]

I've actually never played an Uncharted game, but since there are some on PC now, I'll keep an eye out for a sale!

[@unchz]

@@theASMRnerd uncharted is truly perfect

[@subaru_outbacc]

You sure are shipping, and we are receiving 😉

[@blastard8980]

50 min to find the sword, and enemies are way slower than you and even in groups attack one by one. Disappointing.

[@ArnoldJudasRimmer..]

And combat looks absolutely abysmal...

[@theASMRnerd]

From what I've played, it's definitely more of a vibes and story experience, which it does very well, but if you're looking for rich combat, it's definitely not for you.

[@ImTheMan0fSteel]

​​@@ArnoldJudasRimmer..lmfao what? It's one of the best parts of the game. It's not exceptionally deep combat, but like metal gear games or uncharted to a degree, it's about what's surrounding the fights. The combat is also IMMENSELY satisfying. It was in the first game, and it's significantly better here. It's the most immersive one on one melee combat I've ever played or seen in my life.

[@ImTheMan0fSteel]

They literally did that on purpose to make all the fights one on one. You couldn't have the kind of combat it has and have it in these groups. It's NOTTT a power fantasy. You clearly haven't played it

[@ArnoldJudasRimmer..]

@@ImTheMan0fSteel No i have not. And I definately don't want to either. It is graphically, and setting wise stunning. But no, I do not want to play it. That is my opinion, don't come on youtube if other peoples opinions trigger you so much