Returnal

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  1. Vlad21
    May 28, 2023
    10
    Best PS5 exclusive I have played so far. Unforgettable emotions, boss fights, character, music, plot, 3d audio and visual presentation. Well done Housemarque, well done.
  2. sityoazzdown
    Feb 20, 2022
    9
    Wow, what a game. This game was like a drug to me, could not stop playing it. When I was not playing it , I was thinking about it, etc. Great gunplay, coupled with never seemingly unbeatable foes make the grind worth it to me.

    Pros: - Addicting - Enemy design, level design, loot design - Gameplay - Light Show - Getting good So-So: - As a rogue like game, it isnt as deep as    Wow, what a game. This game was like a drug to me, could not stop playing it. When I was not playing it , I was thinking about it, etc. Great gunplay, coupled with never seemingly unbeatable foes make the grind worth it to me.

    Pros:
    - Addicting
    - Enemy design, level design, loot design
    - Gameplay
    - Light Show
    - Getting good

    So-So:
    - As a rogue like game, it isnt as deep as others when it comes to synergizing playstyles.

    Returnal also has a decent open-ended story that is up to interpretation, with a fascinating presentation. Game is not for everyone, but if you like a challenging game, this game is worth full price. Even if you do not like hard games, I will still reccomend when it goes on sale. This would have been my goty for 2021 if I had a ps5 last year!    … Expand
  3. Davel33123
    May 4, 2021
    9
    I'm 12 hours in and have just beat the first boss ! I'm useless at this game but man I absolutely love it ! It's a visual and sound fast paced extravaganza that's totally original with some creepy Alien atmosphere mixed in Don't let the rogue element put you off it rocks
  4. alex82101
    Jun 1, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing game AMAZING GAMEPLAY AMAZING GUNPLAY AMAZING ATMOSPHERE AMAZING ENEMY DESIGN AND MOST OF ALL AMAZING MUSIC!… Expand
  5. LunaticInk
    Jul 4, 2023
    10
    This is one of the best games I have ever played. If you are a parent this will be especially meaningful. The gameplay is smooth and while the levels can be challenging the bosses are fairly straightforward. The only part I found frustrating was getting the three keys to unlock that one door, but if you strategize right even that isn’t too big a problem. This game left me feeling sad,This is one of the best games I have ever played. If you are a parent this will be especially meaningful. The gameplay is smooth and while the levels can be challenging the bosses are fairly straightforward. The only part I found frustrating was getting the three keys to unlock that one door, but if you strategize right even that isn’t too big a problem. This game left me feeling sad, a little haunted, and wanting more.… Expand
  6. mcoci
    May 6, 2021
    9
    Increíblemente divertido y frenético, en mecánicas no le falla nada, la historia es tan oscura como intrigante pero coherente con el gameplay y de la ambientación ni hablar, una locura digna de Hollywood.
    Un imperdible del Ps5, de esos juegos que se vuelven de culto instantáneamente
  7. Kamikazeshocki
    Apr 29, 2022
    9
    I never really got into rougelikes and really like don't like most indie game styles. BUT then my friend gave this as birthday present and it's actually an AA(A) title that looks and felt very good. I did not want to stop playing.
    The most astonishing part is how captivating the atmosphere is. You really feel like on an alien planet. Best play this with the playstation headset! Incredible    I never really got into rougelikes and really like don't like most indie game styles. BUT then my friend gave this as birthday present and it's actually an AA(A) title that looks and felt very good. I did not want to stop playing.
    The most astonishing part is how captivating the atmosphere is. You really feel like on an alien planet. Best play this with the playstation headset! Incredible sound. Also one if not the best Dual Shock implementation.
    I actually didn't die that much, I always played safe and took no risks and did like 14 runs in 20 hours until I beat act 2.
    I can really see why Sony bought that Studio and am curious what they'll do next.

    So in the end if you like shooting and are not afraid of dying/challenge this is surely worth it's money and is among the better, if not best PS5 Games.    … Expand
  8. TheLastPlay
    May 2, 2021
    9
    Esta es mi opinión tras unas 6 horas de juego.

    Puntos positivos desde mi punto de vista: La fluidez en la jugabilidad, se notan esos 60 fps bastante estables en todo momento,la ambientación siempre me da la impresión de estar en un mundo alienigena tipo la película prometeus y lo rápido que carga y reorganiza los escenarios cada vez que reinicia el ciclo. También destaco el uso del    Esta es mi opinión tras unas 6 horas de juego.

    Puntos positivos desde mi punto de vista: La fluidez en la jugabilidad, se notan esos 60 fps bastante estables en todo momento,la ambientación siempre me da la impresión de estar en un mundo alienigena tipo la película prometeus y lo rápido que carga y reorganiza los escenarios cada vez que reinicia el ciclo. También destaco el uso del sonido 3D con los pulse, en todo momento que te sitúa a los enemigos solo con sus rugidos, y su banda sonora simple pero inversiva. La mezcla de géneros como bullethell, rogue like y metroid vania y el uso casi completo que hace del dualsense. Puntos negativos según mi opinión:
    La historia, demasiado críptica, he llegado al segundo nivel y sigo sin entender el porque y las motivaciones de ir a ese lugar del personaje.
    Frustra bastante cada vez que mueres, aunque ese es su componente rogue like, pero cada vez que reinicias la especialidad de las armas se mantiene y eso te facilita la siguiente partida, pero no quita esa frustración. No obstante cuando matas al primer jefe y consigues la llave para ir al siguiente mundo ocurre como los souls, te da esa sensación de triunfo tras tanto luchar por conseguir algo. El componente online es meramente anecdótico, solo misiones diarias para conseguir éter compitiendo en puntuación contra otros usuarios.... La conclusión:
    Para ser una nueva ip y el primer juego en 3d que ha desarrollado housemark creo que es muy buen juego, no recuerdo ningún roguelike en 3d, de hecho pienso que ese el genero aún le queda mucho que ofrecer y pocos lo intentan llevar un paso más allá, al menos con esta ip se intenta y se logra desde mi opinión. Se agradece que saquen nuevas ips y más si son de esta calidad. El juego es desafiante, si, pero cuando lo tienes por mano se disfruta y mucho.    … Expand
  9. unico
    Mar 2, 2022
    9
    Gameplay - Excellent. Gunplay is awesome. Bullet hell elements are mind-blowing. It gets crazy. I love it.

    Temporary Progression - Resets after each cycle. There are 6 biomes. Each biome typically ends with a boss(except Biome 5). If you die anywhere during Biome 1,2,3 - you restart at the beginning of Biome 1 with most progression for that run lost. If you die anywhere during Biome    Gameplay - Excellent. Gunplay is awesome. Bullet hell elements are mind-blowing. It gets crazy. I love it.

    Temporary Progression - Resets after each cycle. There are 6 biomes. Each biome typically ends with a boss(except Biome 5). If you die anywhere during Biome 1,2,3 - you restart at the beginning of Biome 1 with most progression for that run lost. If you die anywhere during Biome 4,5,6 you restart at beginning of Biome 4. You only need to defeat each boss only once, not fight him again to progress to the next biome in your next run.

    Permanent progression - The more you play, the stronger you get by unlocking weapon perks and permanent upgrades like new traversal mechanics that make more areas from previous biomes accessible. So re-running through previous biomes has more value.

    Story - It's quite intriguing, but the ending doesn't really pay off the build-up. You shouldn't be playing this with a story focus.

    Difficulty - It's not easy. But I don't think it's as tough as people think(for reference, I hate tough games. Never played any Souls-borne for that reason.)
    But you also can't just blindly button mash. You have to think and adapt.

    Length - Took me 46 hours(53 deaths) to roll credits. Individual mileage may vary, if you die less, you progress faster. You may also take much more time than that.

    Overall, I would highly recommend this game. But you have to go in with the right expectations, and be prepared to die. Feels awful when you die when almost killing a boss, and for the same reason feels absolutely exhilarating when you do kill one off.

    Hope this helps someone.    … Expand
  10. Lemonade1408
    May 5, 2021
    9
    The game is very, very good, the world and its lore sucks you in, the sound design is up there with the best I have heard especially if you play with a headset, graphics are outstanding and the controller feedback is ace.

    I am around 8 or 9 runs in, so still learning the game and how to be effective, out of the runs I have had got to the first biome boss 4 times but yet to beat him,    The game is very, very good, the world and its lore sucks you in, the sound design is up there with the best I have heard especially if you play with a headset, graphics are outstanding and the controller feedback is ace.

    I am around 8 or 9 runs in, so still learning the game and how to be effective, out of the runs I have had got to the first biome boss 4 times but yet to beat him, each time I get a little closer as I learn the attack patterns, last run yesterday took me an hour to clear all the rooms to try to get more health and better weapons, I had Phrike down to around 20% of his last health but he caught me with a swipe and I died, extremely frustrating as I have nothing to show except 2 ether, but when I beat him... EDIT beat him last night, now on the next Biome, the game opens up and adds extra items, loving it

    I heard the difficulty spikes in the 3rd biome and then gets easier

    This game wont be for everyone, playing for a few hours and having nothing to show will put a lot of people off but I think it will also be GOTY for others.

    I am getting on a bit now, in my 40s and my reaction times are not what they were 20 years ago, so I may never finish the game, but thats ok

    I feel health is the key, always try to maximise your health bar and have pick ups which restore it and also just accept sometimes a run will just be unlucky and you will hit a mini boss or room that is above your level

    Overall I recommend this game, it is a little pricey and some people will have an hour and want to sell it, so it is a risky recommend    … Expand
  11. spens
    May 12, 2021
    9
    I like to make hardcore achievements, but Returnal have worst RNG ever, so 0/10
  12. zyphir77
    Feb 28, 2022
    9
    This game is fantastic. I didn't really know what to expect when I bought it because I haven't really played roguelites before but it sucked me in. I dumped 50+ hours into it and progressed to one of the final bosses right before I went on a vacation. For some reason when I got back from vacation I never picked it back up and ended up moving on to other games. I fully intend to revisit itThis game is fantastic. I didn't really know what to expect when I bought it because I haven't really played roguelites before but it sucked me in. I dumped 50+ hours into it and progressed to one of the final bosses right before I went on a vacation. For some reason when I got back from vacation I never picked it back up and ended up moving on to other games. I fully intend to revisit it and finish what I started but the game is beautifully done.

    Graphics 10/10
    Controls 9/10
    Gameplay 9/10
    Story 9/10

    It's a tough game but each play through builds your confidence, opens up new weapons/items/etc, and makes the rest of the game more accessible. Highly recommend this one.    … Expand
  13. stjDaniel
    May 10, 2021
    9
    I lved this game, but the lack of save feature is just killing me. I would give 9-10 if there was a a save feature at least at the end of every biome. But like this, replying every level again just for nothing, it’s becoming frustrating after some time.
  14. Naga4evr
    May 6, 2021
    9
    A truly immersing experience. Its about time The PS5 have a game mede for the ground up for the system.
  15. Akira85
    May 2, 2021
    9
    Gran gioco!
    Ottimo gameplay Ottima l'implementazione del DualSense e dell'audio 3D Trama interessante che ti spinge ad andare sempre a avanti.
    Se siete appassionati del genere roguelike o appassionati di film come Prometheus, Alien, La Guerra dei Mondi e Edge of Tomorrow, Returnal sarà un ottimo acquisto!
  16. Axwellls
    May 1, 2021
    10
    Świetna gra. Jestem pozytywnie zaskoczony grafika gameplay funkcje pada wszystko co najlepsze!
  17. salvadorpepe261
    May 1, 2021
    10
    Returnal es uno de los videojuegos que mejor aprovecha las características de la consola PlayStation 5 y de su mando Dualsense: la vibración háptica manifestándose en las gotas de lluvia y en cada disparo, así como la doble función de los gatillos al apuntar el arma hacen que el gameplay sea muy disfrutable. La posibilidad de cargar mundos nuevos con rapidez y la carga instantánea despuésReturnal es uno de los videojuegos que mejor aprovecha las características de la consola PlayStation 5 y de su mando Dualsense: la vibración háptica manifestándose en las gotas de lluvia y en cada disparo, así como la doble función de los gatillos al apuntar el arma hacen que el gameplay sea muy disfrutable. La posibilidad de cargar mundos nuevos con rapidez y la carga instantánea después de la muerte se logran gracias a la acción del SSD. Como juego de disparos es una experiencia desafiante pero esquisita. Aumentar la maestría en el manejo de armas, aumentar la adrenalina y recargar el arma son algunos mecanismos qué hacen del gameplay algo muy divertido. La obtención de objetos permanentes que se conservan a pesar de morir y reiniciar el ciclo permiten acceder a nuevas áreas en biomas que ya habían sido vencidos, lo cual agrega un interesante elemento metroidvania al título. Su ambientación y la manera en que el jugador se va acercando a la historia a través de grabaciones y objetos, así como su dinámica roguelike, hacen del juego una experiencia desafiante pero adictiva. Definitivamente una nueva obra maestra exclusiva de PlayStation.… Expand
  18. QRbot256
    May 1, 2021
    10
    Рогалик с по-настоящему АДРЕНАЛИНОВОЙ боевкой, в буквальном и переносном смыслах. Это не шедевр, просто отличная игра, но я все же рекомендую.
  19. admdel
    Mar 20, 2022
    8
    IP corajosa. Rogue like procedural com ambiente intrigante. Muito bonito, bem difícil e punitivo.
    espero ver uma continuação eum MP.
  20. BorjAngel88
    May 1, 2021
    10
    Ambientación espectacular, dificultad notable, BSO digna de una película de Alien, historia muy bien pensada, el juego es de 9 pero viendo el review bombing que le están haciendo los mamers llorones le voy a dar un 10….. a seguir llorando lamecalvas!!!
  21. Warpedvenus3
    May 2, 2021
    10
    This game is truly innovative, I've never been more excited to get my ass kicked by a game over and over again. The graphics and game play is truly next gen
  22. GhostKing
    May 2, 2021
    9
    Outstanding game. This ps5s exclusive has delivered and I’m looking forward to what exclusives are next.
  23. Marcelo-Daniel
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Um ótimo jogo de início de geração, muito bom para entreter por várias horas
  24. ynotsolrac
    May 2, 2021
    10
    Juego muy,muy Bueno en su proposta, rogue like mucho directo e difícil, housemarque és una Gran produtora
  25. Acerckley
    May 2, 2021
    10
    I didnt know what to expect from the game before I bought it, I just found out it was a roguelike game a couple days before launch but I loved hades and new I would like Returnal.
    I dont care it doesnt autosave or save in the middle, that’s the essence of roguelikes.
    It is visually mesmerizing and every cycle feels different. It takes advantage of the 3D tempest audio and the haptic    I didnt know what to expect from the game before I bought it, I just found out it was a roguelike game a couple days before launch but I loved hades and new I would like Returnal.
    I dont care it doesnt autosave or save in the middle, that’s the essence of roguelikes.
    It is visually mesmerizing and every cycle feels different.
    It takes advantage of the 3D tempest audio and the haptic feedback and adaptive trigers and makes it feel a lot more immersive.
    I cant give it less than a 10/10.    … Expand
  26. georgepaz
    May 2, 2021
    10
    Excellent game, what an unexpected but great surprise! I really enjoyed it.
  27. DaRiXx
    May 1, 2021
    10
    Im having the most fun time with Returnal im finally using my PS5 which was rare when their was really no good games to play besides Demons Souls. So far i havent come accross any bugs or glitches in my runs, but WARNING this game is extremely hard its not for everyone definitely do your research before you spend $70 on it. For me this game is worth my $70 and hopefully more games similarIm having the most fun time with Returnal im finally using my PS5 which was rare when their was really no good games to play besides Demons Souls. So far i havent come accross any bugs or glitches in my runs, but WARNING this game is extremely hard its not for everyone definitely do your research before you spend $70 on it. For me this game is worth my $70 and hopefully more games similar to Returnal will have its day on the PS5.… Expand
  28. GetSuckedd
    Mar 22, 2022
    10
    Excellent showcase of how PS5’s controller can really enhance the user experience. The story is confusing and vague, but that’s not what It’s meant for. It’s an amazing bullet hell shooter with great alien atmosphere and rewarding rougelike mechanics that offer endless replayability, especially after the most recent free update which lets there be co-op for story mode and and endless towerExcellent showcase of how PS5’s controller can really enhance the user experience. The story is confusing and vague, but that’s not what It’s meant for. It’s an amazing bullet hell shooter with great alien atmosphere and rewarding rougelike mechanics that offer endless replayability, especially after the most recent free update which lets there be co-op for story mode and and endless tower to climb through offering various threats along the way. Highly recommend!… Expand
  29. homebody2020
    Sep 9, 2022
    10
    It was very fun.
    Hopefully there will be a similar game or sequel.
    Highly recommended.
  30. Alixa2s
    May 1, 2021
    10
    A brilliant work of art. Amazing story with amazing gameplay. The best game of 2021 so far. Congratulations to housemarque and Sony.
  31. MeGameNow
    May 8, 2021
    9
    The gameplay is fantastic, responsive and very satisfying feed back. The game is hard, it’s no joke, and so is the story. It keeps you returning for more. Only criticisms is the occasional low level of detail at times, but to be honest I’m too engaged in surviving that it’s not noticeable. The other criticism is that I need to allocate a significant amount of time to play the game and hopeThe gameplay is fantastic, responsive and very satisfying feed back. The game is hard, it’s no joke, and so is the story. It keeps you returning for more. Only criticisms is the occasional low level of detail at times, but to be honest I’m too engaged in surviving that it’s not noticeable. The other criticism is that I need to allocate a significant amount of time to play the game and hope that rest mode keeps the progress while I tend to other things.… Expand
  32. Kindlar
    Mar 8, 2022
    9
    This is my first roguelike, but I really enjoyed it!

    I beat this game and went a little further, and this was without the save option later added, whatever that turned out to be. I thought the weapons and words where really cool. Had some issues with some monsters until I figured out what I was doing wrong. My only real complaint was that the first time I fought the final boss it    This is my first roguelike, but I really enjoyed it!

    I beat this game and went a little further, and this was without the save option later added, whatever that turned out to be.

    I thought the weapons and words where really cool. Had some issues with some monsters until I figured out what I was doing wrong.

    My only real complaint was that the first time I fought the final boss it glitched, and I didn't end up fighting it. But did beat it in other runs to make sure I had defeated it.

    I had a lot of fun, and really enjoyed the whole experiance!    … Expand
  33. felipemarrod
    May 7, 2021
    10
    What a blast of a game!
    Solid gameplay (as Housemarque always provides), challenging mechanics, learning curve and polishment. The game has not crashed a single time during my gameplay and the performance was smooth, considering the graphics aren't anything breathtaking yet pretty decent.
    I hope Housemarque gets the praise it deserves!
  34. andersonsilva
    May 4, 2021
    9
    Jogo extremamente punitivo, que não perdoa falhas. Tudo na medida certa. Incrível, maravilhoso!!!
  35. Carlosxd80
    May 1, 2021
    10
    El juego es excelente y hace muy buen uso del audio 3d junto al dualsense, el combate es emocionante y la jugabilidad hace que siempre quieras jugar más
  36. sequeirayeslin
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Why is the user rating 7.2??? It was such a cool game. The story is so intriguing, I loved trying to piece together the puzzle that is the plot. Combat is so satisfying when you play it right, makes you feel like a space ninja. It deserves 8.5 at the very least.
  37. Gwethan
    May 5, 2021
    9
    A very good game, excellent 3d sound and dualsense usage.
    Im not a rouge like games fan but this one got me good.
  38. GonSG
    May 2, 2021
    10
    De los mejores juegos que he jugado en los últimos años. Los gráficos, las animaciones, la jugabilidad frenética y ultra rejugable. Un exclusivo más de sony que pasará a la historia.
  39. tewatson715
    Jun 2, 2023
    10
    Holy hell, this game rocks. Returnal didn't initially appeal to me when it was announced because I'm generally not into roguelikes, but I gave this game a shot on PS Plus and after I put some time into it, I was hooked. The game doesn't let up from the very start, providing the player with a variety of challenges and obstacles to overcome in order to go deeper into the hostile planetHoly hell, this game rocks. Returnal didn't initially appeal to me when it was announced because I'm generally not into roguelikes, but I gave this game a shot on PS Plus and after I put some time into it, I was hooked. The game doesn't let up from the very start, providing the player with a variety of challenges and obstacles to overcome in order to go deeper into the hostile planet Atropos. It's really hard, and the challenge continues to ramp up the more you play with crazy aggressive enemies and bullet-hell style gameplay. There are various malfunctions you can obtain from malignant items like a scrambled map, reduced max health, the inability to pick up new items, and tons more. The bosses can be quite formidable and they all have 3 phases, doing their best to ensure you won't survive. But even with all of these things in mind, the game has multiple factors that can shift the odds in your favor. Killing enemies rewards you with obolites, which are a currency used to purchase various stat buffs and collectibles, and there's another currency called ether that stays with you after dying and can be used for other purposes. There are parasites to collect that provide an upside and downside, reconstructors that allow you to respawn without restarting from scratch, a healthy selection of guns that mostly get better the more you play, various forms of alt-fire that provide a much more powerful attack at the cost of a longer cooldown, a melee attack that's used for breaking shields, resins that can increase your maximum health, defensive options like shields, and various other great mechanics at play. The more enemies you kill without taking damage, the more your adrenaline increases, which grants abilities like enhanced vision of the area and a higher amount of obolites dropped from killed enemies. A minimap of the area is present in the bottom right of the corner, which does a great job of letting you know which way to go next, which is especially helpful in a game where the environments are changing all the time. You can find other active players who recently died and choose to avenge them by taking on the enemy they died to or to steal their equipment, and if a player avenges you it grants you with a collectible. Basically, there's a lot of things at play in Returnal, and the game becomes very addictive once you start getting a hang of things. The atmosphere in this game is easily one of its greatest strengths, with grotesque looking bosses, creepy music and audio, and some very interesting worldbuilding that I won't spoil here. This game definitely had problems with crashing at launch and you initially couldn't save your progress in the middle of a run, but both of those issues have since been addressed and this game has only crashed on me one time, and even when it did my progress was saved and I was able to continue with the run I had started when I jumped back into it. If those things scared you away from this game, I'd recommend giving it another chance. There's even an endless mode in addition to the story mode where you have to survive as many floors of the Tower of Sisyphus as you can, with some additional story elements and a very addicting gameplay loop of its own. There are some occasional performance issues when there are a lot of projectiles on screen, and the ending of the game leaves many questions unanswered, but overall, this is a must-play on PS5 in my opinion. I'm not sure if I would consider it worth $70, but it knocks it out of the park in so many areas and I would definitely recommend it to people who want to try their first roguelike or who just want an awesome game in general.… Expand
  40. Ozan12345
    May 2, 2021
    10
    Hayatımda oynadığım beni en deli eden ve bı o kadarda zevketen 4 köşe eden oyun
  41. Omar2
    May 2, 2021
    10
    love it
  42. AkiwiBoi
    May 2, 2021
    9
    It's a great game, the visuals, and the score are fantastic, the way housemarque used the dualsense controller is neatly satisfying. The story is interesting but the gameplay is soo good that you can play Till morning without even noticing! Definitely a must-play for all PS5 owners!
  43. iikroman
    May 1, 2021
    10
    The game is impressive on every level with a magnificent story. The implementation of dualsense and 3D audio gives an amazing immersion. I don't really like the rogue-like genre but this game makes me love every death. I look forward to a sequel from Housemarque.
  44. Dbrain21
    May 2, 2021
    9
    Muy buen juego,,,
  45. Nepto
    May 1, 2021
    8
    A challenging but fun experience. Smooth gameplay, great graphics, awesome music and atmosphere. I definitely recommend it to anyone who likes a challenge and a dark scifi universe.
  46. Jason20
    May 1, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. only here to counter xbots these salty ass **** aint got no games to play they wanna review bomb a playstation game **** em!… Expand
  47. MANFEDH1981
    May 1, 2021
    10
    Housemarque en PlayStation hebben een ongelooflijke game gemaakt. Returnal is een brute maar mooie roguelite in gameplay en design. Het verhaal van Selene grijpt je en de klassieke sci-fi-inspiraties zijn ongelooflijk. Laat het niet voorbijgaan
  48. SupaHacka
    May 1, 2021
    10
    Returnal es la sorpresa mas grata que he tenido en lo que va del 2021. Frenetico, con una historia atrapante y con la sensación de no querer dejar de jugarlo hasta vencerlo. El reto es grande pero superarlo es muy satisfactorio. Especialmente me encanto la inspiracion de la trama en clasicos de la “ciencia ficción de horror psicologico”. Finalmente el juego hace un magnífico uso delReturnal es la sorpresa mas grata que he tenido en lo que va del 2021. Frenetico, con una historia atrapante y con la sensación de no querer dejar de jugarlo hasta vencerlo. El reto es grande pero superarlo es muy satisfactorio. Especialmente me encanto la inspiracion de la trama en clasicos de la “ciencia ficción de horror psicologico”. Finalmente el juego hace un magnífico uso del Dualsense que lo hace sentir cómo un verdadero juego de nueva generación. Espero que este sea el inicio de muchos juegos geniales que traiga la PS5. Súper recomendable… Expand
  49. OutOfMyMind
    May 2, 2021
    10
    It's funny to see all the people complaining about the difficulty. Apparently they never played a game of this genre. Although it's a little brutal, the gameplay it's so fun and makes hours go by while you play. Returnal took off all my craving for the upcoming releases of this month. I'm really enjoying it and worth what it costs. Congratulations to Housemarque and Playstation for thisIt's funny to see all the people complaining about the difficulty. Apparently they never played a game of this genre. Although it's a little brutal, the gameplay it's so fun and makes hours go by while you play. Returnal took off all my craving for the upcoming releases of this month. I'm really enjoying it and worth what it costs. Congratulations to Housemarque and Playstation for this incredible job.… Expand
  50. SSSho
    May 2, 2021
    10
    Amazing fast paced shooter with lovely lighting and particle animation. It's like Vanquish which I played back in PS3 but darker and more into the worlds setting than ever. The lore is amazing and took me by surprise. The enemies actually look threatening and there's always a sense of danger. People saying you cant save is obviously clickbait and false, there are portals to use whenever uAmazing fast paced shooter with lovely lighting and particle animation. It's like Vanquish which I played back in PS3 but darker and more into the worlds setting than ever. The lore is amazing and took me by surprise. The enemies actually look threatening and there's always a sense of danger. People saying you cant save is obviously clickbait and false, there are portals to use whenever u die. The game is also based on luck, where you might find amazing gear that will allow you to breeze through enemies, or not so good ones that will require you to use your skill. It was a BIG gamble publishing this new IP for 70 bucks but absolutely worth it. The roguelike genre is very niche but maybe this will help the genre get its recognition.… Expand
  51. ErikDerRote
    May 2, 2021
    10
    As a lover of challenging games like Dark Souls, Sekiro, Bloodborne, etc, Returnal has fulfilled my expectations. A frenetic gameplay, an involving story, time paradoxes and not to mention that I'm a lover of science fiction. I'm happy that Sony is taking this path with its exclusives to give more variety and that it's implementing the features that make PS5 unique in this generation
  52. Mbreviews
    May 1, 2021
    9
    Not very far into the game but so far I am super impressed with the implementation of haptic feedback and 3D audio. Really enjoy the atmosphere of the game. It has a level of spookiness which definitely has vibes similar to the face huger sequence in the original alien film. The gameplay is much more twitchy and has been enjoyable so far trying to manage dodging projectiles and using theNot very far into the game but so far I am super impressed with the implementation of haptic feedback and 3D audio. Really enjoy the atmosphere of the game. It has a level of spookiness which definitely has vibes similar to the face huger sequence in the original alien film. The gameplay is much more twitchy and has been enjoyable so far trying to manage dodging projectiles and using the alt fire. Loving it so far .… Expand
  53. Pinkeye
    May 1, 2021
    8
    What a fantastic game. The design and aesthetics are a perfect setting for this psychological horror and Selene is an amazing lead character. The story sucks you in. It’s ominous and anxiety inducing with the world they have created. The gameplay is addictive and very satisfying. Great enemy variety with varying difficult. The use of the ps5 controller is impressive as well as the 3DWhat a fantastic game. The design and aesthetics are a perfect setting for this psychological horror and Selene is an amazing lead character. The story sucks you in. It’s ominous and anxiety inducing with the world they have created. The gameplay is addictive and very satisfying. Great enemy variety with varying difficult. The use of the ps5 controller is impressive as well as the 3D audio. Two things for me that hold this game back from being perfect are the inability to save mid run, that can sometimes lead to me not playing it as I don’t have the time, which is extra frustrating as I’m hooked at the moment and want to dive in when I can. The second is the risk/reward factor. I feel the risks usually outweigh the reward quite considerably. Other than that the game is great and definitely worth the £70 price tag.… Expand
  54. Zosimov
    May 2, 2021
    9
    Очень атмосферный, динамичный рогалик ! Освоить геймплэй может практически любой геймер. Очень серьезный минус это стоимость игры в РФ.
  55. Fausto22
    May 2, 2021
    9
    Muy buen juego, la estética burla la cabeza junto con su rápida acción se hace muy disfrutable
  56. mr_anthonyramos
    May 2, 2021
    10
    Finally a PlayStation 5 game that I am excited about. It’s addictive and amazingly immersive!
  57. Godierrague
    May 2, 2021
    10
    Juegazo! De lo mejor que ha salido en el año.
    Desafiante, graficos de maravilla, se siente realmente como nueva generación, ni se diga el uso del dualsense. .
  58. JorgeZL
    May 2, 2021
    10
    es un juego que vale la pena comprar para ser de los primeros exclusivos de ps5 es un titulo que tanto la historia como la misma jugabilidad te pondrán aprueba en saber moverte y dominar tus reflejos ya que cada combate es muy frenético y rápido, cada partida si es que llegas a morir cambiara toda la experiencia aparte el juego al parecer no cuenta con un punto o guardado de partida en sies un juego que vale la pena comprar para ser de los primeros exclusivos de ps5 es un titulo que tanto la historia como la misma jugabilidad te pondrán aprueba en saber moverte y dominar tus reflejos ya que cada combate es muy frenético y rápido, cada partida si es que llegas a morir cambiara toda la experiencia aparte el juego al parecer no cuenta con un punto o guardado de partida en si cuando mueres el mapa cambia y los enemigos cuentan con variedades muy diferentes también cuidado si te llegas a equipar unos bichos varios te darán ventajas pero otros F aparte las diferentes zonas del juego son muy interesante creo que lo mejor es que returnal es de los primeros juegos de ps5 que cuentan con todas las características y funciones del control desde las vibraciones y los gatillos al momento de disparar si eres amante de los juegos rápidos con una dificultad tremenda donde la muerte esta en cada momento es una muy buena opción de lo contrario no te lo recomiendo aparte si este titulo te encanto prueba nex machina es un juego muy bueno creado por los mismos de returnal,… Expand
  59. Machs22
    May 2, 2021
    10
    This game is amazing, good experience, nice graphics, nice history, without a doubt, this is how the new generation of consoles and games begins.
    The Dualsense is a marvel with the adaptive triggers, the combat mechanics, the movements, the colors, the AI ​​of the system, all together they make a great and beautiful game.
  60. William_Trigos
    May 6, 2022
    9
    Amazing game. Amazing gampleay, graphics
    The best game of the PS5 on this moment
  61. MCALCHEm
    May 3, 2021
    10
    Just beat the game today, simply incredible start to finish. The gameplay is insanely fun and this is the best PS5 game out hands down. Difficulty is way overblown, just find the secrets the game has and you'll be just fine.
  62. MattEcho13
    May 3, 2021
    10
    This game is definitely punishing. But with the right mindset going in, this game has plenty going for it to pull you in and keep you shooting. It's a difficult game but it is one of the few games that make me want to get better instead of giving up. A MUST BUY in my book.
  63. Fabianvanbakel
    May 4, 2021
    9
    Great game, amazing visuals. Hard AF though.
    Keep on trying and figuring out new stuff with every run.
    There are points available where you can restart after dying without going back to your ship.

    Finally a good game build for the PS5 architecture.
  64. MarioM4
    May 4, 2021
    9
    Returnal es un gran juego que toma mucho de distintos géneros y los acopla de manera increíble, tiene una gran ambientación y se ve genial, la jugabilidad es buena con buenas mecánicas de juego que te impulsan a intentarlo otra vez y seguir explorando para obtener mejores recompensas, armas y objetos que te ayuden a progresar. A pesar de esto el juego no es perfecto, tiene pequeños erroresReturnal es un gran juego que toma mucho de distintos géneros y los acopla de manera increíble, tiene una gran ambientación y se ve genial, la jugabilidad es buena con buenas mecánicas de juego que te impulsan a intentarlo otra vez y seguir explorando para obtener mejores recompensas, armas y objetos que te ayuden a progresar. A pesar de esto el juego no es perfecto, tiene pequeños errores que pueden arruinarte la experiencia, algunos bugs como puertas que no se abren después de recoger ciertos objetos, que cuando pasa te obliga a reiniciar el ciclo lo cual puede arruinarte la experiencia si te encuentras en un punto avanzado, aún así son errores casi nulos y el juego aprovecha muy bien las características de la Playstation 5 y las del mando. Returnal realmente merece la pena si tienes paciencia para esta clase de juegos donde tendrás que aceptar morir constantemente y volverlo a intentar.
    Se nota que era lo que necesitaba Housemarque para tener el reconocimiento que se merecen. NO HACER CASO A LAS REVIEWS NEGATIVAS !! Es un buen juego. Y no sé quejen del punto de guardado, el juego está diseñado con esa visión, sin puntos de guardado, para eso están algunos aspectos en el juego que tienen una función similar.    … Expand
  65. Koopa505
    May 4, 2021
    9
    I hate seeing amazing games review bombed for something as simple as a save feature. This game is an experience and one to truly get into. The story is amazing the graphics and gameplay along with the new controller are all truly next gen. This is the challenge I've been waiting for.
  66. Gr00m4sh
    May 7, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is something new on console, from my side it's really great. I won't say that graphic is showing next gen, but dual sens is giving total brilliant experience. 9 is fair review, sadly just few bosses didn't satisfy my appetite.… Expand
  67. Buque
    May 8, 2021
    9
    Never played Roguelike games. So I approached it with a little bit of risk in mind. But after watching the first 45 min of gameplay and the good reviews from the pros perspective I decided to pick it up (although 70 bucks is a little steep). It ended up being one of my favorites. Loved the gameplay, the fast paced dynamics, the challenge on every run, the way effort and time is rewardedNever played Roguelike games. So I approached it with a little bit of risk in mind. But after watching the first 45 min of gameplay and the good reviews from the pros perspective I decided to pick it up (although 70 bucks is a little steep). It ended up being one of my favorites. Loved the gameplay, the fast paced dynamics, the challenge on every run, the way effort and time is rewarded and the satisfaction of getting farther and farther away every time (well, almost). It is also worth mentioning that this game is not for everyone, you kind of need to like something like demons souls (less hard but with the frustration of every death), like doom eternal for the fast paced shooter and be very aware of the roguelike dynamics and ask yourself if you have the patience for it. The only reason because I don’t give it a 10 is for the update issues that housemarque had with patch 1.3.3 (which is supposedly solved).… Expand
  68. Oscar84
    May 12, 2021
    10
    Ok, let's be completely honest over here and the different reviews This games is just brilliant!, the level of frustration and adrenaline that you feel while playing it's something that I have never felt before with any game.
    This is a completely different game that I'm used to play.
    Yes you will die... A LOT! but that in the contrary doesn't mean that you aren't making any progress, on    Ok, let's be completely honest over here and the different reviews This games is just brilliant!, the level of frustration and adrenaline that you feel while playing it's something that I have never felt before with any game.
    This is a completely different game that I'm used to play.
    Yes you will die... A LOT! but that in the contrary doesn't mean that you aren't making any progress, on the contrary you are unlocking new upgrades for your weapons, If you you your ether at the beginning you are unlocking new Items and upgrades for coming runs making the next run more likely to succeed, you have to be patient.
    Over all do yourself a favor and don't listen those guys who didn't understood the mechanics and thinking they where loosing time with this game because there wasn't any progress, there is progress in dying, enjoy this game ASAP.    … Expand
  69. ChrizPeri
    May 29, 2021
    10
    Amazing in all aspects, need no more words,just play it guys,amazing graphic, amazing combat and boss fights.
  70. Lecromagnon
    May 5, 2022
    10
    Chef d'oeuvre absolu Univers incroyable
    Gameplay nerveux et fluide Bande son qui te transporte...
    Grosse durée de vie Difficulté bien dosée, du challenge
  71. Jignacionene
    Feb 21, 2022
    8
    Juego muy bueno, espectacular jugabilidad, y muy divertido y adictivo, pero no es un juego para cualquiera por su dificultad
  72. Mustafa973
    Mar 25, 2022
    10
    The graphics 9/10
    The gameplay 9/10
    The story 7/10
    The sounds 9/10 Great game for me and I didn’t regret buying it for 70$ This game didn’t disappoint me ❤️
  73. Dewie
    Feb 5, 2022
    10
    This game is haunting, in the best way. Keeps you wanting more and more. GOTY for me personally that has carried into 2022. Challenging in the best way.
  74. vda
    Feb 13, 2022
    10
    My GOTY for 2021 without a doubt! So many things to say, 170 hours played and still loving it. One thing though: it takes a bit of free time and perseverance to get the hang of it, but it's worth the effort.
  75. MOVIEGUY1983
    Feb 15, 2022
    10
    In a time where franchises are reused and remastered RETURNAL offers fresh ideas in both visuals and gameplay. The start of the game is extra challenging getting used to the loop mechanic but stick with it! The more you explore the 6 biomes the more you are rewarded! If I had to really nit-pick something from the game I’d say the game story ending is open to a little too muchIn a time where franchises are reused and remastered RETURNAL offers fresh ideas in both visuals and gameplay. The start of the game is extra challenging getting used to the loop mechanic but stick with it! The more you explore the 6 biomes the more you are rewarded! If I had to really nit-pick something from the game I’d say the game story ending is open to a little too much interpretation, but the addicting gameplay and beautiful designs of the characters, environments and sounds more than make up for that!… Expand
  76. pyotoru
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Wasn't expecting much, but it became my favourite game on PS5. Gameplay is top notch, once you start you get sucked in & can't stop thinking about this game until you finish it.
  77. Med_Ryan
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece
    From Well Written Story to the engaging Gameplay & Combat to the freedom of exploration & stunning world to the emotional music, what an excellent experience delivered by PlayStation Studios I think everyone should absolutely experience this gem
  78. Xvault
    Mar 9, 2022
    9
    Amazing game! Fluid controls, mysterious story, and addictive gameplay! Another classic game that in a way, is a genre on its own with a mix of rogue-like elements. Flashy physics and lighting, enhanced by the dualsense. A must play for sure!
  79. Diegames
    May 16, 2022
    10
    O jogo tem uma gameplay incrível e é tecnicamente perfeito na sua proposta. Infelizmente muitos não entendem a proposta e não seguem até o final, mas todos que completam o jogo reconhecem o quão bom ele é.
  80. KakashiM
    Feb 20, 2022
    9
    I finished Returnal a month ago, but felt like leave my thoughts here. Hard game with a really satisfying gameplay loop. VFX and sound are top notch.

    Recommended for those into hard game and roguelike
  81. Blackmolly98
    Mar 22, 2022
    9
    this game is very stressful but u know tht u can beat it and tht makes you try and try again. i got platinum for this game. i really like its story. housemarque are genius to make this game run without cheap ray tracing. i hate ray tracing on 30 fps. i wish them good luck on their next ip
  82. CJacksonLASD
    Feb 21, 2022
    8
    Pre patch, was not a good game due to lack of saves. Now that you can save, came back to Returnal, completed, and impressed with the underlying story of the game. Great combat, good story, not.many games like it, feels so rewarding once completed. Great game.
  83. Danmidt
    Apr 6, 2022
    10
    Everything about this game is amazing. Even if it is not your "type" of game play it anyway and you'll still love it. Truly a top tier game.
  84. guy_from_mars83
    May 4, 2022
    9
    Really addicting third-person shooter. 9.2/10.

    Pros:
    - Great, smooth gameplay
    - Extremely fun
    - Great bosses and enemies

    Cons:
    - Bugs, crashes, reset save data of entire 1 hour runs
    - Ending wasn't as satisfying
  85. Odjuret
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    This game blew me away! The dualsense haptics, visual stunning graphics and great gameplay. 10 of 10. It's hard and sometimes unforgiving but that is also a part of the thrilling story and the challenge. You'll have a great time with this!
  86. KorbenDallas89
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    One of the best games i've played in a while and one of the best rougelike's, i'm so happy the genre finally has a AAA game. So many unique elements have been introduced into this game that make the gameplay so fun and rewarding to play. Also the use of the PS5 controller Adaptive Triggers and Haptic Feedback is really good. Well done Housemarque! Cant wait to see what you release next
  87. the-av8r
    Mar 19, 2022
    9
    Best audio experience I've ever gad. I can tell the difference between raindrops on my helmet vs the ground. Fantastic graphics.

    I had to swap some controls to deal with the difficulty curve, but once I beat the first boss, the game was the perfect difficulty for the rest of the way.
  88. currymetaloxide
    Mar 22, 2022
    9
    I keep coming back to run it over and over without getting bored. This is my type of game.
    Its like playing a mixture of Metroid/Rouge Legacy/Space Harrier and the Movie edge of tomorrow.

    Excellent
  89. MattP1540
    Mar 25, 2022
    10
    We don’t deserve Returnal. Amazing and addictive gameplay, engaging narrative, and now with the addition of endless mode and COOP as a FREE UPDATE, Returnal is cemented in my top 10 games of all time. Thank you, Housemarque for this masterpiece!!!
  90. Nima1629
    Mar 24, 2022
    10
    Pros: Superb gameplay
    Great graphics
    Great story
    Great atmosphere
    Free DLC

    Cons: A little unbalanced. The first act is too hard to beat and then the other 2 acts are easy.
  91. Griz1776
    Mar 23, 2022
    10
    Brilliant gameplay, the most "Gamey" game you'll ever play with absolutely world class particle effects. Boss fights gave me an adrenaline rush no other game gave me in a long time.

    Now that its cheaper, with saving, co-op and a free dlc I absolutely recommend anyone who couldn't pass or get into it at launch to jump in now.
  92. Midwest_Gunslic
    Mar 24, 2022
    10
    Definitely 100% worth your time and money. I've enjoyed this one quite alot.
  93. GamerDadIsBad
    Mar 26, 2022
    9
    Playing with the Missus and we're getting our asses handed lmao!

    It's a brilliant game for co op or single player and a must buy!
  94. Miguelcampos51
    Apr 8, 2022
    10
    Excellent game I liked the mechanics that it has as much as the enemies, the weapons and the main character
  95. vsvpvlldvy
    Apr 21, 2022
    10
    One of the best games ever!!!

    10/10
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    Thank you Housemarque
  96. rexraptor23
    May 17, 2023
    10
    Wow. Simply Wow. I got Returnal by accident since it was free on the PS plus extra, and boy, has this surprised me. From a gameplay perspective, this is a fantastic rouge-lite. The graphics are incredible; the adaptive controller support is to the finest of details. And the story... oh, the story... A must-play game.
  97. ashvanden
    May 30, 2023
    10
    Best game of 2021 with more gameplay than story as it should be.

    Highly recommended
  98. maoliveirajr
    Jun 3, 2023
    10
    The best exclusive of the PS5. The game is very hard, sometimes I was very close to rage quit, but, in a magical moment I realized it was possible to mastering the game and after that, it was a Nice ride! I got the platinum trophy before the save state update, so I’m really proud to achieve it… The game mechanics are awesome, the sounds, graphics, everything… The only fault of the gameThe best exclusive of the PS5. The game is very hard, sometimes I was very close to rage quit, but, in a magical moment I realized it was possible to mastering the game and after that, it was a Nice ride! I got the platinum trophy before the save state update, so I’m really proud to achieve it… The game mechanics are awesome, the sounds, graphics, everything… The only fault of the game could be bigger with 2 savings points… the game could have 7-8-9 biomes with a second save after biome 6…… Expand
  99. M4ni4k
    May 1, 2021
    10
    Excellent game. Story is very good. Controls are easy. The difficulty is not hard.
  100. Galazar
    May 1, 2021
    10
    It's everything it needs to be.

    Don't get me wrong, it's unforgiving but the forced cycles force you into new weapon and gameplay variations so it just works. Some of the other reviews are insane! One guy gave it a zero because he thought it was alien isolation? Another guy said it was the best game he's played in 15 years but have it a 5/10?! Later on when you reach other biomes you'll    It's everything it needs to be.

    Don't get me wrong, it's unforgiving but the forced cycles force you into new weapon and gameplay variations so it just works.

    Some of the other reviews are insane!
    One guy gave it a zero because he thought it was alien isolation? Another guy said it was the best game he's played in 15 years but have it a 5/10?!

    Later on when you reach other biomes you'll be able to collect new weapons and items (via data cubes) which can unlock for future cycles, these are way more powerful. Also when you reach a certain point in the game you'll start with 15 proficiency by default, which boosts your starting point. The game is a struggle, no doubt and there are definitely a few bugs but they're free and far between.    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 115 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 107 out of 115
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 115
  3. Negative: 0 out of 115
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Feb 15, 2022
    100
    A perfect example of the performance of the PS5 and all its functions. Great gameplay and the music catches and won't let go until you get to the bottom of it all. But in the end, the final may surprise you unpleasantly.
  2. CD-Action
    Dec 7, 2021
    85
    An unobvious reinforcement of PlayStation’s range of exclusives. You can love Returnal, you can hate it, the feelings can even be simultaneous. Even though it’s tough love, there’s something about this game that makes you scream into a pillow and then try again. And again. And again. [07/2021, p.44]
  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Sep 3, 2021
    83
    Returnal has everything you’d expect from an exclusive that comes early in a console’s life-cycle. It shows off everything PS5 has to offer, while delivering a solid roguelike experience. [Issue#254, p.54]
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