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Published: 2021-04-29, Author: Eric , review by: Gamingnexus.com
Abstract: Hello. My name is Eric Hauter, and I am a mediocre gamer. I'm not saying that to be self-deprecating, I'm saying it because it is true. My twitch skills are not great. I'm pushing 50, and I would like to blame my slow hands on my age, but in truth, I've a...
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...
Top-tier audiovisual presentation Story twists and turns more than the world More AAA roguelikes, please,
Aiming mechanics take some getting used to Enemy and encounter variety lacks depth Possibly tough for beginners
Returnal is an outstanding demonstration of the roguelike genre getting the AAA treatment, making for a fresh and interesting experience for a console that desperately needs some unconventional experiences. A massive W for Housemarque, a stellar roguelike...
Returnal is an unrelenting and unforgiving challenge for the ages, but it still captures the magic of what makes Housemarque so special. It has a weirdly unique style and substance, every level is an unpredictable white-knuckle ride and it fully commits t...
Visually appealing, especially for a next gen game, Highly replayable, Beginner-friendly but doesn't cut down on challenges, Packed with plenty of hours worth of gameplay, The storyline will keep you hooked after clearing the first biome, Has an online ch
Needs a bigger variety of weapons, Melee combat could be further fleshed out, Co-op multiplayer would make the game more enjoyable, Takes a bit of time to get invested in the game
Returnal is a great game to mark the beginning of a new generation of gaming, and it's worth getting on the PlayStation 5 if you enjoy this genre of games...
