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: Tom , review by: dailystar.co.uk
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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...
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'...
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...
Published: 2021-04-29, Author: Alan , review by: stuff.tv
Showcases every unique feature of PS5 to its fullest, Brilliant combination of bullet-hell shooting, exploration and roguelike, Epic memorable (and tough) bosses, Constantly surprising with its story and structure
Frighteningly difficult at first, Some runs can be down to luck
Returnal is an arthouse blockbuster, both a technical marvel that fully showcases every aspect of the PS5 that makes it features absolutely sing while providing a bold choice of structure, narrative twists and other leftfield moments that embrace the new...
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Published: 2021-04-29, Author: Alan , review by: stuff.tv
Showcases every unique feature of PS5 to its fullest, Brilliant combination of bullet-hell shooting, exploration and roguelike, Epic memorable (and tough) bosses, Constantly surprising with its story and structure
Frighteningly difficult at first, Some runs can be down to luck
Returnal is an arthouse blockbuster, both a technical marvel that fully showcases every aspect of the PS5 that makes it features absolutely sing while providing a bold choice of structure, narrative twists and other leftfield moments that embrace the new...
Published: 2023-02-15, 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
