- A vertical slice is a portion of a game which acts as a proof of concept for stakeholders before they agree to fund the rest. It is not the same thing as a prototype in that it is expected to look of final quality and play like the final game.

- Ninja Theory shared they had retired a vertical slice from the PS4/PC upcoming game.

- NT said in Twitter:

Retiring a vertical slice and moving on into full production is good news. It is not starting again, it is moving forward as expected.

— Ninja Theory (@NinjaTheory) September 10, 2015

1.Concept
2. Design
3. Prototyping
4. Vertical Slice
5. Production <---- we are here!
6. Polish & Balance
7.Release

— Ninja Theory (@NinjaTheory) September 10, 2015

@PS4Germany We are not starting the game development again. Production is a phase of dev that we are just moving into. Now we build the game

— Ninja Theory (@NinjaTheory) September 10, 2015

We are committed to the open development of #Hellblade from 1st playable (vertical slice) to last as the positives outweigh the risks.

— Ninja Theory (@NinjaTheory) September 10, 2015

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cH3DMUXpE3A

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1y-YsBhZUDQ

http://www.gamepur.com/news/20322-hellblade-ninja-theory-retiring-vertical-slice-showcased-gamescom-game-has.html

Apparently no one gives a fuck about Ninja Theory anymore.

Well, I do, but I'm sure there have been several reports about this already. This is like the 3rd time I see it confirmed. Anyway, good news.

I'm curious to see what else the game has to offer outside of the combat. Hoping for puzzles and some good platforming.

I really hope the changed the camera, or at least give you the option to change it.