Don't let the indie label fool you. -Huuuuge- also refers to the texture resolution. The game has moved from a stylized low-poly look to a hyper-detailed cel-shaded hybrid that rivals Guilty Gear Strive. Particle effects for "Sena’s Rage" mechanic now feature dynamic lighting that reacts to your monitor’s color temperature. It is, frankly, excessive. And glorious.
For the uninitiated, Project Sena began as a love letter to the action RPG genre, borrowing fluid combat mechanics from character-action games (think Bayonetta or Devil May Cry) while injecting a narrative weight reminiscent of late 90s JRPGs. Centered around the titular character, Sena (a wandering "Forgeheart" with the ability to absorb the weapons of fallen foes), the game has spent 18 months in early access. Project Sena -v1.301- -Huuuuge-
The community has always praised its tight parry windows and expressive combo system. However, the consistent complaint was "lack of endgame." That complaint dies today. Don't let the indie label fool you
Upon the release of Project Sena -v1.301- -Huuuuge-, the official Discord server crashed within 14 minutes. Player reviews are pouring in: “I have 30 hours in the old version
“I have 30 hours in the old version. I have 2 hours in this version and I haven’t even left the tutorial zone because there are 50 new mechanics to learn. 10/10.” – xX_SenaMain_Xx
“The -Huuuuge- tag is not a joke. I installed this at 9 PM. I looked at the clock and it was 5 AM. I fought a giant sentient teacup and it dropped a minigun that shoots spoons. Game of the year.” – Raidens_Rage
However, not all feedback is glowing. The performance demand is steep. Players with GTX 1060s or lower are reporting that the "-Huuuuge-" refers to their frame time spikes. The developers have acknowledged this and promised a "Performance Diet" patch next week, but for now, this build is for those with high-end rigs only.