Returnal

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6.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 180 Ratings

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  1. TavorX95
    Feb 18, 2023
    8
    I really like this game, video game stories are so boring and not well thought out almost all of the time, being short and vague really helps this one. Akin to Dark Souls "lore". If you don't care about the story it's quick to get through or even skip most of it. If you care it's at least mysterious, has some serious end of Inception vibes of the "what is really happening" sort. TheI really like this game, video game stories are so boring and not well thought out almost all of the time, being short and vague really helps this one. Akin to Dark Souls "lore". If you don't care about the story it's quick to get through or even skip most of it. If you care it's at least mysterious, has some serious end of Inception vibes of the "what is really happening" sort. The gameplay is smooth, the action is fun, it doesn't have a lot of weapons but each weapon is so different it is enough that I never feel like I want more. There are certainly a few I prefer and some I very much dislike but that's to be expected. A Returnal 2 could definitely improve on this.

    This is not going to be a game for everyone. It does have elements where you have to decide to challenge yourself (like a pistol run) or not. The visuals are great, the framerate is smooth. It's a good PC port. Don't know what else to say. Not the best game I've played but I really enjoyed beating this one and going back and doing some challenge runs. Being able to use a mouse and keyboard does make this game much easier (for me at least) than the PS5 version due to the increased accuracy and movements from mouse and keyboard.    … Expand
  2. PMG-Writer
    Feb 19, 2023
    9
    Thus, "Returnal" is simply a joy on the home PC from the first to the last second. The storyline is interesting and has its special moments. You'll also get your money's worth right away in terms of gameplay. You'll have to settle into the game a bit first, but once you get the hang of it, you'll be offered a lot. Not only in terms of gameplay, but also technically. The game looks greatThus, "Returnal" is simply a joy on the home PC from the first to the last second. The storyline is interesting and has its special moments. You'll also get your money's worth right away in terms of gameplay. You'll have to settle into the game a bit first, but once you get the hang of it, you'll be offered a lot. Not only in terms of gameplay, but also technically. The game looks great and the fantastic soundscape creates a very intense and exciting atmosphere. The new features are also successful and have simply become good. If you want to experience a great and interesting title on your PC, you should urgently get "Returnal".… Expand
  3. Sholva
    Feb 26, 2023
    9
    This game is incredibly good.

    Now that I have achieved the true/secret ending, I have many question still, but I believe I’ve also understood a big part of what is happening in this game, and these are the types of games I enjoy the most: those which don’t tell me everything to the last letter, and leave me filling in the gaps with my own theories and stuff. The PC port is is    This game is incredibly good.

    Now that I have achieved the true/secret ending, I have many question still, but I believe I’ve also understood a big part of what is happening in this game, and these are the types of games I enjoy the most: those which don’t tell me everything to the last letter, and leave me filling in the gaps with my own theories and stuff.

    The PC port is is absolutely what I love to see in my fast paced action games, it controls pretty well with Mouse and Keyboard.

    FPS wise, it can run at pretty good FPS on my R5 3600 and RTX 3060, easily above 80-90 FPS from 1080p to 1440p with a mix of High and Epic Settings and with the help of DLSS (mostly on Quality DLSS).

    It just so happen to be another Unreal Engine 4 release suffering from some Stutters and hiccups (not shader cache/compilation related), which get accentuated when Ray Tracing is enabled, much more manageable with RT OFF, but still needs a patch or two to get those stutters smoothed out, and then it will feel even better, this game deserves to run as smoothly as possible, I have hopes for it to be improved.

    No story spoilers here but...it's just fantastic all around, this game feels like DOOM Eternal and Control mixed together, gameplay wise, almost as if the story was written by the likes of Remedy (another studio I love), with so many mysterious developments to find out and so many questions to be asked and theories to formulate.

    Also very Aliens vibes all around too, in the visual design and setting especially (let alone how Selene speaks and her mannerisms, very Ripley like), and funnily enough I'd even say Metroid as well (especially Prime), but with a super-fast paced combat but...yeah, the exploration and the way things are unlocked and gated after achieving better gear is very much so Metroid, and it's great.
    I wouldn’t call this game a complete “roguelike”, it has some small elements found in other famous roguelike games, but this game is more than that, to me at least.
    It’s so hard talking about this game but not mentioning spoilers or my own take on what I think it’s going on…but yeah, I am satisfied, greatly.

    Replayability is off the charts also in this game, I love exploring every corner of each biome every single time, because it never gets tiring or repetitive, since the combat is great and it looks amazing at the same time.

    A fantastic game all around which hopefully gets those stutters patched out soon. Definitely one of my favorite PlayStation games ported to PC.

    I give it the 9/10 until they release a patch that hopefully improves the slight stuttering issues, then it's getting that 10/10 for sure : )    … Expand
  4. Jt0429
    Feb 18, 2023
    9
    Good-
    Excellent PC optimisation; Plenty of options to tinker with.
    Bad- Not really the game’s fault but it can’t maintain a stable frame rate on the Steam Deck. Thoughts- I’ve long maintained that Returnal is, by itself, enough of a reason to justify owning a PS5 ever since I first played it when the console launched. And now that it’s no longer stuck on the console, the reason to    Good-
    Excellent PC optimisation; Plenty of options to tinker with.

    Bad-
    Not really the game’s fault but it can’t maintain a stable frame rate on the Steam Deck.

    Thoughts-
    I’ve long maintained that Returnal is, by itself, enough of a reason to justify owning a PS5 ever since I first played it when the console launched. And now that it’s no longer stuck on the console, the reason to buy the console has been significantly diminished—at least for someone like me who doesn’t find Sony’s other first-party output particularly interesting. Returnal is a gorgeous game that sounds excellent, plays incredibly well, and most importantly for the sake of this review, has made the jump from PS5 to PC in a grace that few other titles still seem to be capable of. Despite two years since the initial release of Returnal, our thoughts on the game haven’t really changed. Returnal is still an incredibly fun, gorgeous game that runs great on PCs.    … Expand
  5. Shiftcontrol
    Feb 19, 2023
    9
    Despite Returnal's cryptic story, the game's biggest paradox lies outside of the game - in it's price.
    For a game that's worth every penny, it's really hard to justify paying full price for it without knowing what you're getting into.
    It's extremely difficult to define Returnal and fit it into a single box, as the game borrows ideas and mechanics from a myriad of different genres. You    Despite Returnal's cryptic story, the game's biggest paradox lies outside of the game - in it's price.
    For a game that's worth every penny, it's really hard to justify paying full price for it without knowing what you're getting into.

    It's extremely difficult to define Returnal and fit it into a single box, as the game borrows ideas and mechanics from a myriad of different genres. You could say Returnal is a Roguelike, Bullet Hell, Third-Person Shooter and Horror game. While all the above would be correct, they still do not define the game well, and this is the game's paradox - You'll never know what Returnal feels like without playing it.

    Returnal has a lot of Hades in it - It tells you it's story in a fractured way and it's up to you, the player, to assemble the puzzle. Each cycle is the same, but also very different from the previous one and that's one of it's beauties.

    While it's not a Horror game, it has this disorienting, disconcerting feeling to it that makes you feel uneasy at every change in the biome, every comment from the main character and every bit of lore you discover. In a world full of creatures trying to kill you, it's amazing how the game makes you anxious at those who aren't.

    All in all, Returnal is an amalgam of multiple genres that fit very well together and make for an amazing experience. If you don't like it's Roguelike aspect, it's hard to recommend the game since it might get a bit too repetitive for your liking, but if you can stomach games like Hades, Furi or even Dark Souls/Elden Ring in their Trial-and-Error styles then Returnal is a nearly-perfect game that's worth every penny.    … Expand
  6. TheDude222
    Feb 22, 2023
    10
    One of the best games ever. Super glad it's on PC now. The combat can be challenging but exploring the world and unlocking new gear makes each run feel great and like your making progress. Would love to see a sequel or even more dlc. Either way can't wait to see what's next from Housemarque.
  7. dziubaty
    Feb 19, 2023
    10
    Excellent title, the truth is that I was hooked on the game, recommended. Very good landscape, enemies, it has some jerks in the cinematics, which will surely be fixed with a patch
  8. Bitek
    May 27, 2023
    10
    Great game ported from Playstation. Returnal is a rouge like game comparable to popular titles Hades and Dead Cell. The game gas interesting story, exceptionally immersive gameplay and beautiful visuals. I play the game with headphones on, 3D audio enabled, HDR on, on an ultrawide monitor and I want to tell you that it is I easy to lose track of time in this game. I kept playing the gameGreat game ported from Playstation. Returnal is a rouge like game comparable to popular titles Hades and Dead Cell. The game gas interesting story, exceptionally immersive gameplay and beautiful visuals. I play the game with headphones on, 3D audio enabled, HDR on, on an ultrawide monitor and I want to tell you that it is I easy to lose track of time in this game. I kept playing the game and 3 hours have passed without me noticing it. The port runs well on PC and it looks great in ultra-wide. I have seen YouTube videos of the game recorded on 49” super ultrawide monitors in 32:9 aspect ratio and OMG that games looks stunning on those displays. The game is addictive because each time you die, a new world is generated so the game does not get boring. Please do not listen to those idiots who give the game zero because of Epic Online Services. Those morons don't understand that EOS is in the game only to enables cross-play between Steam and Epic Games Store players. It has zero effect on the actual game. The game also has a suspend mode so you don't need to worry that you will lose progress if you don't have time to complete entire cycle. Read PS5 reviews. Another great port from Sony.… Expand
  9. ONEEX
    Feb 22, 2023
    10
    Рад, что без повестки!
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    I'm glad there's no subpoena!
  10. Kramer96
    Feb 22, 2023
    9
    Bella grafica,bel sonoro,storia quasi inesistente e decisamente poco chiara almeno per me ma Gameplay meraviglioso,forse solo per gli amanti del genere visto la difficoltà
  11. objplayer
    Feb 16, 2023
    9
    One of the most exhilarating sci-fi shooters you will ever play. Its greatness starts by nailing the controls: moving, running, jumping, dashing, grappling, aiming, shooting and melee. They're all perfect! They feel so good and it's fun just navigating around the environment.

    Next you have the immersive RT Audio system with dark ambient tracks that dynamically match the action. Each gun    One of the most exhilarating sci-fi shooters you will ever play. Its greatness starts by nailing the controls: moving, running, jumping, dashing, grappling, aiming, shooting and melee. They're all perfect! They feel so good and it's fun just navigating around the environment.

    Next you have the immersive RT Audio system with dark ambient tracks that dynamically match the action. Each gun POPS with every shot, each with unique firing modes, ranges, projectile types, and elemental effects, and lots of mods. Focusing on a different weapon almost makes the game feel new again.

    The graphics. The developers Housemarque made their name as elite graphical wizards. I would even say their entire business starts with their amazing tech and built out from there. It's visually stunning animation wows you with the striking colors and unmatched particle effects. An incredible treat for the senses.

    So why a 9/10? Basically the rouge-like parts, the randomness of the map, the story, they're all kind of pointless and crappy. It stutters when Ray Tracing is enabled. It doesn't play well on the Steam Deck.

    In spite of these issues it's STILL one of the greatest 3D shooters ever made. It all comes together as this brilliant 3D shooter that plays like a SHUMP. It's almost like magical how well it plays.    … Expand
  12. Gurranq
    Feb 16, 2023
    10
    This game slaps. so. incredibly. hard. What did I just play? This Fast Kinetic shtuff is made for me.
  13. vladiSPIt
    Feb 16, 2023
    10
    amazing game what a shame this game have 5.2 and hogwarts legacy 9.2 poor gamers
  14. Kaijoshin
    Feb 17, 2023
    9
    As on the Playstaion, there are great graphics, first-class shooter gameplay, and an interesting loop. Recommended.
  15. SemmelMerlin
    Feb 21, 2023
    10
    people who give a 0 point rating here want to see gaming burn and don't care about it. unnecessary hate brings no joy to your sad lives.
  16. PanteraHouse
    Feb 17, 2023
    10
    Game is a solid 9/10 but I'll give it 10/10 cuz of some of the babies who didn't look into what type of game it is before playing. "Waaahhh too hard 0/10"
  17. PMS_Jordan
    Feb 17, 2023
    10
    Super fun and challenging. Nothing better than finally beating something that’s been beating you up for awhile. Plus the port is very well optimized!
  18. infraRecon
    Feb 20, 2023
    8
    I heard terrible things about this game, but after playing for a few hours I am already satisfied, and I saw only a few story beats. For most Players that don't like Souls games, and die a lot I wouldn't recommend this game unless you are willing to suffer and Unlock your love for Difficult games, it is again like Elden Ring an Acquired Taste for difficulty.

    This game is Difficult and    I heard terrible things about this game, but after playing for a few hours I am already satisfied, and I saw only a few story beats. For most Players that don't like Souls games, and die a lot I wouldn't recommend this game unless you are willing to suffer and Unlock your love for Difficult games, it is again like Elden Ring an Acquired Taste for difficulty.

    This game is Difficult and is basically Space Souls the Video game, it reminds me a little about space Invaders and PT, surprisingly.

    I did not find any performance Issues like crashing or stuttering (If I do I will update this), and I rarely encountered FPS dips Playing on Ultra, 1080p (I will try 1440p and 4K) with or without DLSS with my 3060, and I'm running on a USB 3.1 with an HDD, not even an SDD, that is impressive work with the shader cache and the overall port.

    In terms of graphics, it looks like a PS4 going-to-PS5 game, meaning it looks great, it's a dark gritty planet, with glowing enemies and looter shooter mechanics.
    it's often that I'm afraid to fight the enemies in fear of death in a game, which is a good thing.

    While I can't rate this game fully because it might take a while to finish, I am enjoying it very much, Maybe I wish that it was a little forgiving, but I guess that is the purpose of Permanent skill unlocks.

    If I were to nitpick, the game doesn't have a mode for all players (It's meant to be difficult, understandable).
    I wish there was some variation of effects, visuals and animations, not that it lacks animation, it just needs to be presented with more visual appeal, it is meant to be a next-gen game, thankfully it's cheaper on PC than on PlayStation.

    And as always more spectacle, developers like FromSoftware and now HouseMarque that make these types of Soulsborne and Roguelike games should use cinematography to their advantage, it makes your game look even better.

    And finally, the enemies, are probably a little too aggressive, I feel that when I'm running away or about to dodge there is always an enemy in my path that's going to hit me. Again Understandable, pressure, but these enemies have projectiles so that makes it incredibly difficult to find a path of least resistance.

    So if you're looking for a difficult game to play before Armored Core or the next Souls game, Then Returnal is your best bet. Just be ready to die. I don't understand the hate for this game, It's probably some PC gamers that hate Sony or don't know how games are actually made, I get it Sony Exclusives blah blah blah its meant to be a game, not a movie, or it's a Souls rip-off.

    Look at the moment Sony is starting to do some weird business practices (I'm definitely not happy about that), but thankfully they are still attempting to make and publish well-made games, unlike XBOX, Ubisoft and Square Enix.

    We should all be happy that this game was ported to PC and that PlayStation realises that they can get in on the PC market with Quality games, If Ratchet and Clank, and Demon Souls get ported, that is gonna sell a lot.

    I will continue to support and Enjoy playing these games, but I'll always remember to actually hate games that deserve it *cough: Forspoken.    … Expand
  19. Exlee3000
    Feb 17, 2023
    10
    Everything about this game is top notch. The graphics, 3D sound, music but most importantly the gameplay. The risk reward mechanic of deciding which items to take a chance on is executed flawlessly. The story is mysterious and compelling and giving just enough story to keep you pushing forward and feeling satisfied. It's hard at first but very fair in my opinion. By the end you willEverything about this game is top notch. The graphics, 3D sound, music but most importantly the gameplay. The risk reward mechanic of deciding which items to take a chance on is executed flawlessly. The story is mysterious and compelling and giving just enough story to keep you pushing forward and feeling satisfied. It's hard at first but very fair in my opinion. By the end you will be a badass. This game is in my top 20 all time games easily. And with the Tower of Ascention dlc is infinitely playable. Don't sleep on this masterpiece.… Expand
  20. odysseuscm
    Feb 22, 2023
    10
    Fantastic game that runs great on PC (despite a few crashes which might be related to the online functions) while looking very good. It's been a long time since a game felt so intense and exciting to me. The controls (a DualSense controller is highly recommended) are pitch perfect and the sensual feedback provides a whole new layer to the game. I also love the music which has a certainFantastic game that runs great on PC (despite a few crashes which might be related to the online functions) while looking very good. It's been a long time since a game felt so intense and exciting to me. The controls (a DualSense controller is highly recommended) are pitch perfect and the sensual feedback provides a whole new layer to the game. I also love the music which has a certain Nolan/Zimmer vibe to it. A great and quite unique mix of sci-fi, rogue like, metroidvania, exploration and bullet hell. Don't miss it!… Expand
  21. p2ska
    Feb 24, 2023
    9
    cool setting and beautiful graphics, interesting lore + good mechanics = hooked.
  22. jackinvestor
    Feb 22, 2023
    10
    I played over 100 hours on PS5 and it was my GOY 2021. Now I have played fir 20 hours on PC. Its a fantastic PC port. Play it without RT if you have any stutters, Its a smooth experience on my PC at native 4K, ultra settings and 120 fps (without RT. It looks and runs much better than on PS5.
  23. SchnozBott
    Jul 2, 2023
    10
    A brilliant mashup of games like Risk of Rain 2 and Metroid Prime, Returnal brings the wild bullet hell action while telling a story of futility, guilt, pain, loss, horror, and trauma. It's a gorgeous ruined world to explore, filled with creatively designed monsters and robots that like to fill your screen with glowy stuff. The progression is all about risk/reward mechanics, but once youA brilliant mashup of games like Risk of Rain 2 and Metroid Prime, Returnal brings the wild bullet hell action while telling a story of futility, guilt, pain, loss, horror, and trauma. It's a gorgeous ruined world to explore, filled with creatively designed monsters and robots that like to fill your screen with glowy stuff. The progression is all about risk/reward mechanics, but once you master the gameplay, you'll find the occasional handicap a refreshing challenge that may pay off in the long run.

    The house/hospital segments can be a little slow and the interface doesn't always communicate the nuances of certain things perfectly (such as how the health pickups can work to increase your maximum if you're already full), but such minor issues don't detract much from this very replayable (Returnable? Eternaplayability? Okay no more puns) action/adventure roguelite.    … Expand
  24. Mog_3825
    Feb 21, 2023
    10
    Awesome Game. I'm so glad is doesn't offer POC, anyone from the LG TV+ community and I get to watch a woman get abused. 10/10 will reccomend to everyone
  25. KatanaJoe89
    Feb 21, 2023
    10
    Intense fast action, great spooky atmosphere and crisp graphics with a surreal storyline
  26. pheonixx74
    Feb 21, 2023
    10
    great game gameplay extra pure pleasure the feeling is crazy when you master the title and the coop mode a real treat graphically superb the keyboard/mouse controls well managed the sound is top notch.
  27. george_bondo
    Mar 1, 2023
    8
    the game is very good, shooting, dynamics, visuals and graphics are all on the level, but everything is spoiled by a bad reward for your good game
  28. SiegwardZwiebel
    Jul 24, 2023
    9
    Edit:
    After the last Update i had no more crashes and its a thoroughly enjoyable game
    I ts still buggy on PC Edit: After a couple of patches, everything is great now So first of all, its a good game and i enjoy playing it. There are some mechanics i don´t enjoy, like a level reset, if you play a daily challenge, or that you are stuck with artifacts and can´t switch them up once    Edit:
    After the last Update i had no more crashes and its a thoroughly enjoyable game
    I

    ts still buggy on PC

    Edit: After a couple of patches, everything is great now

    So first of all, its a good game and i enjoy playing it. There are some mechanics i don´t enjoy, like a level reset, if you play a daily challenge, or that you are stuck with artifacts and can´t switch them up once you met the limit, but i could live with that.

    The bugs make it unplayable though.

    If you didn´t install VP9 codec manually on some windows versions, the game could not be started (i mean who does not provide all codecs for their own game in the installation?)

    Game crashes with a fatal error notification in DX12, runs terribly if you force dx11 in Steam, but at least doesn´t crash

    Multiplayer sessions work as often as they don´t

    Game starts with the wrong resolution ( i use an uw monitor)

    some rooms have dramatic fps drops, down to 5 fps (1660 super)

    Thats just a selection, but like this the game is no fun at all. Will avoid developer and the guys responsible for the port    … Expand
  29. Striker007
    Feb 22, 2023
    10
    Returnal is a technical showpiece on the PS5, with remarkably rich art direction making each of the six distinct biomes a pleasure to explore. Its bright, neon particles and large, deadly projectiles flood environments and bathe them in a variety of colors, accentuating the exhilarating, fast-paced gunplay. On PC, it's action that's still best enjoyed with the controller it was ultimatelyReturnal is a technical showpiece on the PS5, with remarkably rich art direction making each of the six distinct biomes a pleasure to explore. Its bright, neon particles and large, deadly projectiles flood environments and bathe them in a variety of colors, accentuating the exhilarating, fast-paced gunplay. On PC, it's action that's still best enjoyed with the controller it was ultimately designed for, the DualSense.… Expand
  30. Jaidenbrkl1
    May 4, 2023
    9
    If Returnal is already a great game, the PC version is just as good as the PS5 version. With great hardware and gameplay, the difficulty, the quality, and overall, a great game that great for a PC port.
  31. Sole13
    Apr 11, 2023
    9
    Great game, really enjoyed it altho not very hard. I died 5 times on the first boss but after that 0 deaths on bosses whatsoever. Reviews say it has good story but i didnt understand it at all. Gonna have to google some summary. But ill be going it through again in a few years definetely again!
  32. krzr
    May 6, 2023
    10
    Unfortunately (since it's a port) it's GOTY for me. I love rogue-lites, action and deep, complex story/lore. Also, this game is very well optimised, has dualsense support, very nice controls and movement. I was entertained all the way through. The only thing I didn't like were the unbalanced weapons.
  33. TurboCotton
    May 31, 2023
    9
    I wish the game was harder though. I can see how it can be hard using a controller, but with keyboard and mouse, enemies can be easily dispatched quickly. The sound design is amazing, especially with 3D raytraced audio enabled. Good sound design is very underappreciated in most games.

    Selene is soo fine. I wouldn't let her leave either
  34. UnKidreal
    Aug 28, 2023
    8
    Игра пройдена на уровне сложности – Нет уровня сложности.

    На удивление неплохой roguelike шутер, да, далеко не шедевр, но, садясь играть совсем не думал, что получу столько удовольствия. Вызов, который предоставила игра, особенно во второй главе …… разработчикам RESPECT, погибая в очередной и рассуждая мысленно, что из экипировки подобрал не правильно, в этот раз, ловил себя на мысли,    Игра пройдена на уровне сложности – Нет уровня сложности.

    На удивление неплохой roguelike шутер, да, далеко не шедевр, но, садясь играть совсем не думал, что получу столько удовольствия. Вызов, который предоставила игра, особенно во второй главе …… разработчикам RESPECT, погибая в очередной и рассуждая мысленно, что из экипировки подобрал не правильно, в этот раз, ловил себя на мысли, что возможно это путешествие мне не по зубам, но, читая финальные титры …., вердикт, но того стоило, приятная, в меру технологичная графика и история, хоть и предсказуемая, но всё же порождающая сомнения до определённого момента времени, к чему всё идет, лишь добавили приятных ощущений от игры.
    p.s. Одно, но, зачем было делать такой страшной главную героиню? Порой возникало ощущение, что играешь за саму смерть, а это не очень приятно если честно.

    Оценка: 8/10
    Оценка: с RTX 9/10    … Expand

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 45 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 42 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 45
  3. Negative: 0 out of 45
  1. GameSpace
    Apr 14, 2026
    80
    Returnal is the first game in a long time to bring back that sense of excitement for gaming for me. When you wake up in the morning, you can't wait to jump into the game for a couple of hours. The ability to pause a run and save your progress at any moment intensifies that feeling threefold. After all, whenever you get the chance, you can fire up Returnal again and enjoy the shooting and exploring the world for an hour, two hours, or even the whole evening, all while burning with frustration over yet another ridiculous defeat. I’m even a little upset that I didn’t play it sooner.
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  2. XGN
    May 1, 2023
    95
    The PC-port of Returnal fixes one of the biggest issues of the Playstation-version; not being able to safely quit the game without losing progress. In keeps its smooth combat, even with a mouse and keyboard and allows the graphics too be even better on modern hardware. An amazing roguelike with just a few minor complaints.
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  3. Movies Games and Tech
    Mar 27, 2023
    80
    Returnal is an interesting game and for those who want a roguelike that keeps the story hidden behind a challenging gameplay loop, this is a wonderful place to start. Astropos is full of mystery and danger but with enough runs, any player has the ability to master the tight combat offered up here.
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