I'm right there with you guys. Won't say where I am because I don't want to spoil the game for anyone else but my expectations have been blown away. I think I'm almost done. Should finish it some time today. I don't want to overhype the game, though.
This is one of the, if not the, single most beautiful looking games I've ever played. There's usually never a lot going on in the backgrounds. No crumbling buildings or crazy physics or much interactivity but the world always feels alive.
The character models and their animation are a sight to behold and have to be seen to be believed. In my opinion, ever since Heavenly Sword, Ninja Theory has been amongst the best in the business when it comes to character models and facial expressions and with this game, I think they've taken the crown. In terms of details, I think Senua is in a class by herself.
Gameplay consists mostly of walking and looking. Can't recommend it to everyone. Then, there's the combat. Spectacular to look at and really engaging but really forgiving. Repetitive, too.
The draw of the game is the emotions it creates. The views you see. The things it does to your mind. This one was a pleasant surprise.
8/10 for now, unless the ending pushed it over the top.
