Returnal excels in almost every category one would judge a game on. It's a technical marvel that showcases the PlayStation 5's capabilities. With a mysterious setting, challenging gameplay, and brilliant visuals; Returnal is Sony's first PS5 exclusive tha...
Abstract: With the Returnal launch this week it's safe to say that reviews should land soon enough. One early review has suggested that it could be a game of the year contender. You can check out our preview right here. IGN India's Shunal Doke claims it's one of t...
Being the first major PS5 exclusive to be released since the console's launch, Returnal is under a lot of pressure to perform. Thankfully, it succeeds in just about everything it sets out to do. Its clever use of roguelike gameplay intertwined in a mind-s...
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...
