The highly anticipated Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II has finally arrived on Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC, boasting stunning visuals and immersive gameplay. But the burning question on many gamers’ minds is: can it run on gaming handhelds?
Gaming handhelds like the Steam Deck, ASUS ROG Ally, and Lenovo Legion Go are all powerful devices capable of running modern PC games, but they do have their limitations. To put it to the test, a writer downloaded Hellblade 2 on the ASUS ROG Ally to see if it could handle the game and provide an enjoyable experience.
After some tweaking and adjustments, the writer was able to play Hellblade 2 at a stable 30 frames-per-second (FPS) on the ASUS ROG Ally. By optimizing settings, allocating more RAM for gaming, and enabling AMD-specific features like Radeon Super Resolution, the game ran smoothly on the handheld device.
While the graphics settings had to be lowered to achieve optimal performance, the visual fidelity was still impressive on the smaller screen of the ROG Ally. The writer concluded that they would be more than happy playing Hellblade 2 on the ASUS ROG Ally, showcasing the device’s capabilities for gaming on the go.
Overall, the experience may vary on other gaming handhelds, but the writer’s positive experience with the ASUS ROG Ally suggests that Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II is playable on select handheld devices. With the game now available on Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and Xbox Game Pass, gamers can dive into the immersive world of Hellblade 2 on their preferred platform.