Compelling rogue-lite structure, Intriguing and mysterious story, Thrilling bullet-hell combat, Incredible visuals and DualSense features
Overwhelming introduction, Lacks a save system
Returnal is a system-seller in its own right. While many of the game's best ideas come from other rogue-lites, Housemarque has blended together all of these different elements into one uniquely satisfying package.This remarkable game feels completely orig...
Published: 2021-04-29, Author: Kai , review by: wccftech.com
Third person shooting, roguelike loop, and enough combat depth to have the two systems overlap without friction, Dozens of artifacts and parasites to give Selene a fighting chance, Excellent implementation of all DualSense features, Each map is randomly g
Being struck by unseen enemies and losing half your life is a common occurrence, Half the weapon roster either underpowered or utterly useless for long range encounters, Story falls apart and fails to answer Selene's greatest mysteries in the second half,
Barring a sci-fi horror tale that doesn't quite nail the slow building reveal, Housemarque has absolutely succeeded with their fusion of third-person shooting and roguelike elements in Returnal, one of my personal favorite PlayStation 5 titles so far...
Published: 2021-04-29, Author: Mike , review by: gamespot.com
Mysterious story teases you with progress and spurs your journey forward, Scary cutscenes and spooky ambiance grab your attention and never let go, Tight platforming and shooting meets challenging randomized encounters that always feel fresh, even when th
Overabundance of projectiles from you and your opponents can make it hard to keep track of what's coming and going, Success on any given run depends, in part, on what upgrades the game randomly puts in front of you
Published: 2021-05-25, Author: Sean , review by: impulsegamer.com
The core gameplay loop is definitely not for everyone but the rewards for persisting are well worth pursuing here. The gunplay and movement feels absolutely divine and the “one more run” approach to the gameplay is certainly addictive and unique amongst...
Abstract: This is not the best year for a game about being stuck in an eternal time loop, where nothing much changes but things are always extremely difficult. Many people will find it hard to find the motivation to face down a punishingly challenging game about th...
Abstract: We always had the impression that this generation of console gaming would be a bit different – you only need to look at the PlayStation 5, with its massive body, towering blades and trick-laden DualSense controller. And, in Returnal, we have further evi...
Published: 2021-04-29, Author: Giovanni , review by: Digitaltrends.com
Fast combat, Great risk-reward systems, Engrossing story, Immersive DualSense features
Demanding difficulty, Limited build options
Yes. For PS5 owners, it's the best exclusive to hit the console since it launched and may remain unchallenged on that front until Horizon Forbidden West.Editors' RecommendationsReturnal takes the indie game revolution to the next level The best PSVR games...
Deep and involving storyline,Great life cycle premise,Superb shooter action,One of the first PS5 games to truly make use of haptics,Stunning visuals
Rock hard - maybe too much so for some
Returnal is a superb game that is well timed and gratefully received. It's not the first game to use the eat, sleep, rinse and repeat concept. It won't be the last either, with Deathloop coming later this year. However, it does it in a clever, interesting...
DualSense support is subtle but effective, Sounds amazing with headphones, Seamless loading times, Immersive storytelling, Environment changes keep gameplay fresh
Few persistent upgrades, Runs can feel needlessly long, Combat can feel repetitive
(Image credit: Sony)Returnal is the perfect game for those who love a challenge with a bit extra behind it. It's a game of risk, with its unpredictability defining the degree of challenge more than the enemies themselves. When Returnal is challenging, it'...
