Breaking Through - Psychosis and the Making of Hellblade

Explore the innovative approach taken by Ninja Theory's small team to create a AAA-quality game that pushes the boundaries of narrative in gaming, with a focus on their research and collaboration around psychosis. Delve into the development process of Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, including in-house performance capture techniques, the use of live-action to bring characters to life, and community building strategies. Discover how the team crafted a compelling and thoughtful depiction of psychosis through visual perception, camera viewpoints, flashbacks, and delusions. Learn about the mental health response to the game and gain insights into the creative process behind this groundbreaking title. Gain valuable knowledge on game design, programming, audio, visual arts, and production techniques used in creating a unique gaming experience that tackles sensitive subject matter.

Intro
About Ninja Theory
Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice
In-house Performance Capture
Using Live-action to Realise Characters
Building a Community
The Mind's Eye
Visual Perception
The Camera Viewpoint
Flashbacks
Delusions
The mental health response