Returnal

 PlayStation 5
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7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 3997 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 926 out of 3997
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  1. adam30
    Aug 29, 2023
    10
    This game is great with PC cheat mods with one hit kills and no reloads unlimited health best for PC.
  2. ThatGuy007
    May 3, 2021
    10
    A superb game from Housemarque and a must have for fans of both Housemarque and rogue shooters. Superb graphics, sound design and brilliant intergration of the DuelSense controller make this game feel alive. Live,Die,Repeat.
  3. Casualplayer
    Oct 29, 2021
    9
    Returnal is another of those timeloop games but this time, done right.
    Hard and punishing but still fun to play.
    Story mistery keeps you engaged,
    Maps never feel painfuly repetitive.
    OMG the OST.
  4. Darthpibe
    May 12, 2021
    10
    Awesome and challenging game! I spent the whole weekend playing, learning which weapon to use, how to kill monsters, how to better use the artifacts, parasites, and everything the games give you to survive is a great experience and a really really difficult game to beat.
  5. vashkor
    Jun 9, 2021
    10
    38 hours and 17 deaths later I rolled the credits on Returnal : a sci-fi third person bullet-hell shooter rogue-lite metroidvania, where Alien 1979 meets Groundhog Day and breeds Edge of Tomorrow... exclusively on the unfortunately elusive land of PS5.

    I had an absolute blast. I generally see video games as a storytelling medium that adds interactivity to audio-visual. And Returnal adds    38 hours and 17 deaths later I rolled the credits on Returnal : a sci-fi third person bullet-hell shooter rogue-lite metroidvania, where Alien 1979 meets Groundhog Day and breeds Edge of Tomorrow... exclusively on the unfortunately elusive land of PS5.

    I had an absolute blast. I generally see video games as a storytelling medium that adds interactivity to audio-visual. And Returnal adds a few more technological layers such as PS5's Tempest 3D audio, and Dualsense controller's haptic feedback, but more impressively - it uses these technologies not as gimmicks or game "feel", but rather embedded into the actual game"play" experience.

    What is truly refreshing with Returnal though, is that underneath all these it's also a very video-gamey video game. Games often go so big on character development, deep dark stories, immersive worlds, etc, that they fall short on the primal video game fun - the fun of running gunning dashing jumping - and on that note Returnal absolutely delivers. Contrasting its dark premise and difficulty, Returnal is "fun" to play, and it's a breath of fresh air.

    There is quite a compelling story though - with Lovecraft style horror and ambiguity. But while it's ambiguous like a Souls game, and while nobody can be fully sure of the plot, it still gives you enough to come up with your own interpretation.

    The difficulty of this game is a controversial topic. Some say it's easy, some say it's harder than Souls games. My experience is that it offers different approaches, and you have the option to explore and build yourself to what makes it easier for you. In terms of "reflex" based difficulty, the game is easier than what you might hear. The real challenge is how punishing the game can feel due to having no save system. You can potentially play for hours and lose much of the progress on a sudden death. This can be a deal breaker for many. I have been putting my PS5 to rest mode and continued a run over days, and it worked fine for me.

    Great game. My only real complaint is luck based trophies. The game also does not have much cosmetic options or photo mode or merchandise - which is probably a good thing, that the devs are putting all their attention to the actual game.

    The rogue-lite nature brings replayability. I got a decent amount of gameplay hours out of it, but it may wildly vary based on the player's skill and play style. I finished 2 acts, that have 3 biomes each. A complete rerun of all 6 biomes is considered act 3, which leads to a new ending. That is what I will be working towards next.    … Expand
  6. rephl3x
    Jul 29, 2021
    4
    Performance **** the bed on act 3 and onwards. Terrible character and narration. Frustrating overall
  7. PanteraHouse
    Feb 21, 2023
    9
    Excellent roguelike. One of the most fluid games I've ever played. Looking forward to the next title by these devs for sure.
  8. Chopyhop
    Aug 15, 2021
    10
    Just finished this. 7.2 User score as of August 15 2021 is criminally underrated.

    There are some legitimate major issues with this game, for example, the lack of ability to save (although you can put your system to sleep, which is what I did) could be a problem or some people. The story telling, gameplay and combat, items, upgrades, permanent upgrade progression are on point. As    Just finished this. 7.2 User score as of August 15 2021 is criminally underrated.

    There are some legitimate major issues with this game, for example, the lack of ability to save (although you can put your system to sleep, which is what I did) could be a problem or some people.

    The story telling, gameplay and combat, items, upgrades, permanent upgrade progression are on point.

    As this game does not have a story mode as of today, the difficulty of this game could be a major drawback. Many of the great things about this game might not be experienced due to its unforgiving nature. But the thing is, although it has a fairly high difficulty, as you learn the game you will find that, similar to most rogue lite games, it becomes substantially easier once you know how the enemies and weapons act, what the different upgrades do and so on.

    Don't buy this if you break your controllers while playing games, PS5 controllers are expensive.

    The price point is controversial, I would argue it represents its genre fairly well for that amount of money compared with the other PS5 full price exclusives. I don't want you to go away with the impression that I am defending this game because I am overcompensating because I paid a lot for it. This is not the case. I am happy to admit that I was a **** tonne of money on expensive games that I end up hating.

    I don't know what happened in the story after playing the game. Similar to when I played Bloodbourne, I have had to read up about what the hell happened. Even then, nobody seems to know; there are many different theories and a consensus is lacking right now; hopefully this will be addressed in a sequel or DLC... or perhaps hopefully not (thinking the movie 'Cube').

    This game deserves at least an 8, and I would argue for closer to 9, regardless of the fact that many of the complaints are legitimate. As one of my favourite games of all time, I have given it a real 10, and not just a 'I'm mad about everyone giving it low votes, so I'm going to give it a compensatory 10'.

    I would recommend it to anyone who likes the rogue lite genre and who owns a PS5.    … Expand
  9. Metalheart
    Aug 2, 2021
    0
    Looks meh, playes meh, story is boring, full of glitches and bugs.
    No satisfying combat and saving is terrible
  10. USMC_CWO_Hunter
    May 3, 2021
    10
    Superb title to show off the power of the PS5.

    Fantastic move by Sony to make a new IP as one of the first few nex-gen titles. Fun shooter with a nice touch of difficulty. Encountered some bugs, but have been fortunate enough to not have any that have ruined my experience. A feature that would be great is an autosave assuming they can find a way to not ruin the rogue-like aspect of the    Superb title to show off the power of the PS5.

    Fantastic move by Sony to make a new IP as one of the first few nex-gen titles. Fun shooter with a nice touch of difficulty. Encountered some bugs, but have been fortunate enough to not have any that have ruined my experience. A feature that would be great is an autosave assuming they can find a way to not ruin the rogue-like aspect of the game. It is very deserving of a 10, Housemarque outdid themselves on this one.    … Expand
  11. tidus_g
    May 11, 2021
    10
    i have to give up after more than 20 hours plaiying and cant defeat the second boss, i fell sad because i enjoyed the first 10 hours a lot.
    i understand that sometimes the games are realy hard and im not a pro, ive never defat the final boss in Sekiro but anyway enjoyed the hole experience
  12. adrii9715
    May 2, 2021
    7
    El juego ha sido una gran sorpresa. Creía que sería un shooter genérico intentando justificar ser un rogue-like, pero la realidad es que está muy pulido, se ve increíble para su ambientación tenebrosa y similar a Alien y el "lore" o background que tiene se me hace muy interesante.
    Si tuviera que decir algo malo, el looteo de items es lento y muy poco ágil, espero que lo mejoren en un    El juego ha sido una gran sorpresa. Creía que sería un shooter genérico intentando justificar ser un rogue-like, pero la realidad es que está muy pulido, se ve increíble para su ambientación tenebrosa y similar a Alien y el "lore" o background que tiene se me hace muy interesante.
    Si tuviera que decir algo malo, el looteo de items es lento y muy poco ágil, espero que lo mejoren en un futuro.    … Expand
  13. willerkiller
    May 8, 2021
    1
    Don't waste your money on this. Probably the most bland game there is, and I say that as a PlayStation fan. Just play Vanquish instead which is far far superior compared to this schlock. Oh and the protagonist is an ugly Karen so don't go looking for eye candy if you end up getting this game for some reason.

    "I wanna speak to the alien manager!"
  14. Multipleman
    May 4, 2021
    10
    I was confident House Marque was gonna make a decent game. However I was not expecting something this GOOD. The game is challenging but fair. Players who take their time, READ and observe their surroundings will prosper. Sadly I think because of the casuals this game will not get the respect like it deserves right out the gate. Returnal reminds me of Demons Souls when it first came out onI was confident House Marque was gonna make a decent game. However I was not expecting something this GOOD. The game is challenging but fair. Players who take their time, READ and observe their surroundings will prosper. Sadly I think because of the casuals this game will not get the respect like it deserves right out the gate. Returnal reminds me of Demons Souls when it first came out on PS3. It wasn’t a huge success by my recollection. Because of the casuals. But it later grew into legend. This I feel will be Returnals fate… to be amongst pivotal games in history. I don’t want to spoil the game.. but the graphics are fantastic (crisp, creepy and rendered at godlike speeds). The audio… the audio is the best audio I’ve heard in a game to date. Using a headset is HIGHLY advised. The story is vague but very intriguing. The gameplay feels like a mix between a 3rd person Doom and Metroid. Nuff Said.… Expand
  15. Samyar91
    May 7, 2021
    10
    Well...I can gladly say that this game made my mind blowing...and now this is my top 3 game of all time..I can listen to it’s music for years I think..the atmosphere and gameplay..story and music..everything is like something very surreal and unique..which will attach to you for a long long time
  16. drmario311
    Dec 9, 2021
    1
    No vale los 80 dolares, mejor me espero a que lo regalen en psplus. Parece juego indi
  17. Belafonte
    May 17, 2021
    9
    I did not expect to purchase this game but the debate over save feature and difficulty just makes me buy it. This game is a true masterpiece from core gameplay to sound and musics. It gave me the same feeling when i started playing old Diablo and the Dark Souls series. The gameplay is phenomenal. The story loop is so cleverly intricated with gameplay. Hope Housemarque will not add a saveI did not expect to purchase this game but the debate over save feature and difficulty just makes me buy it. This game is a true masterpiece from core gameplay to sound and musics. It gave me the same feeling when i started playing old Diablo and the Dark Souls series. The gameplay is phenomenal. The story loop is so cleverly intricated with gameplay. Hope Housemarque will not add a save feature. I think it would ruin the feeling to always start from scratch. And it is so good that the fact this game plays differently if you have 15min or 2 hour-time of game ahead. The only problem is the online mode which seems not fonctional at launch and the price tag of $90 on the store fixed by Sony. Hope this game will have free content update and DLC. It has so much potential… Expand
  18. Shoguun
    Sep 3, 2021
    9
    Become from zero to hero. If you enjoy shooters and not a typical souls fan - go and get it. What a great game.
  19. ericlbiii
    May 2, 2021
    7
    Tanto gráfico, sensorial y auditivamente, es todo una joya. Si hubiera sido un metroidvania, hubiera sido un 10 total. Lamentablemente esta opción Roguelike lo vuelve muy de nicho.Y en realidad me encanta jugar, mi vida es los videojuegos, pero no soy muy bueno haciéndolo. Acabe Darksouls 1 con ayuda de otros jugadores, lo mismo hice con Monster Hunter World. Deberían darles opciones deTanto gráfico, sensorial y auditivamente, es todo una joya. Si hubiera sido un metroidvania, hubiera sido un 10 total. Lamentablemente esta opción Roguelike lo vuelve muy de nicho.Y en realidad me encanta jugar, mi vida es los videojuegos, pero no soy muy bueno haciéndolo. Acabe Darksouls 1 con ayuda de otros jugadores, lo mismo hice con Monster Hunter World. Deberían darles opciones de accesibilidad al jugador si quieren que sea un juego para las masas.… Expand
  20. Berrlett
    Jun 8, 2022
    8
    Ok, I stopped playing after about 8-10 hours just because i wanted to start smthn else but fully knwoing the game doesn't save and I have to start from the start of the last world I was in. this is the only put off for me otherwise this is a very good game. shooting, platforming, boss fights are all excellent.
  21. Cairnzy
    May 2, 2021
    9
    Fun, addictive game loop, best use of atmospheric sound I have experience this generation. Reason it loses a mark is at times luck is easily involved in loot drops, meaning if you get the perfect loot drops you can beast through 2 biomes easily. For those who have played souls games you will know what to expect for those who haven't expect a frustrating experience at first but after aFun, addictive game loop, best use of atmospheric sound I have experience this generation. Reason it loses a mark is at times luck is easily involved in loot drops, meaning if you get the perfect loot drops you can beast through 2 biomes easily. For those who have played souls games you will know what to expect for those who haven't expect a frustrating experience at first but after a while you learn to love the concept and the rewards it brings… Expand
  22. getsmelifted
    Apr 10, 2023
    8
    If you're one of the new breed of gamers who whine when a game doesn't hold your hand constantly then jog on. This isn't for you. You'll die a lot. But people who are decent at games will slowly get better until you are running riot through the levels. If you are a fan of rougelites then this is a 9/10
  23. Razgrez11
    May 6, 2021
    9
    This game is incredible. Very challenging though. If you go in understanding your stats are not set in stone and could lose the majority of your progress at a moment's notice, you will be fine. Be sure this game is right for you before purchasing, but try not to spoil the story for yourself! :)
  24. mrvertigo89
    Jul 25, 2021
    0
    I think this game really loses out because it's philosophy is solely based on difficulty. I've beaten all the soulsbournesekiro etc disclaimers but as is so often the case the designers here have based difficulty around 2 things: 1 - you have no health and die very quickly, you have a long journey to the bosses so rarely start a fight at full health 2 - the bosses have so much health. NotI think this game really loses out because it's philosophy is solely based on difficulty. I've beaten all the soulsbournesekiro etc disclaimers but as is so often the case the designers here have based difficulty around 2 things: 1 - you have no health and die very quickly, you have a long journey to the bosses so rarely start a fight at full health 2 - the bosses have so much health. Not hard because they have an interesting attack pattern, just because it takes 15-20 minutes of flawless play to kill them and if you make a mistake you're dead. Think it's pretty telling that only about 20% of people make it past the second boss, it's just not a fun use of time.… Expand
  25. Ed3r_Liv3
    Aug 1, 2021
    0
    Fraco, jogo sem personalidade… mais do mesmo, plágio de várias outras obras no mundo dos games
  26. machadobad
    May 2, 2021
    9
    O jogo tem um gameplay incrível. Apesar da dificuldade e ter que voltar do inicio quando morre, isso não é um problema, pois o gameplay faz o jogo não se tornar chato.
  27. aydinj
    May 8, 2021
    4
    Only if you want to wast 70$ For a game. Ilogicly hard and unplayable. The onoy good thing is the haptic feedback
  28. MrJmeister
    Sep 16, 2021
    9
    One of the most inventive games I’ve played, from a company that specialized in arcade titles and were forced to quit making them as they were no longer profitable. They were working on a battle royale and put it on pause to get Returnal done instead and I’m happy to say it’s a masterpiece. I’d give it a 10/10 if it had a save system, but as of now it’s my GOTY so far. I adore the artOne of the most inventive games I’ve played, from a company that specialized in arcade titles and were forced to quit making them as they were no longer profitable. They were working on a battle royale and put it on pause to get Returnal done instead and I’m happy to say it’s a masterpiece. I’d give it a 10/10 if it had a save system, but as of now it’s my GOTY so far. I adore the art style and sound design, how it interacts with the DualSense’s haptics and adaptive triggers, the enemy design, the weapons, and the level design. A brilliant game that deserves more people playing it.… Expand
  29. kevouly
    Dec 28, 2021
    9
    + Really fun gameplay
    + Atmosphere
    + Level Design
    + It could be frustating to repeat many times some biomes but it helps the player to improve it self

    +/- Graphics and sounds are ok

    - The story was not as great as expected
  30. haszek
    Jul 24, 2022
    1
    Boring story, enemies, maps, constantly the same thing repeating with crap weapon. With zero upgrades. For masochists only
  31. Russianator
    Sep 21, 2021
    9
    It's too bad that Returnal's difficulty will turn away so many people. The truly punishing nature of no saves will make this game repetitive for some. The unconventional narrative may seem confusing and off-putting. However, if you are willing to learn the game's mechanics and adapt to its hostile environments, you will experience more thrill than you have in a long time. This game is notIt's too bad that Returnal's difficulty will turn away so many people. The truly punishing nature of no saves will make this game repetitive for some. The unconventional narrative may seem confusing and off-putting. However, if you are willing to learn the game's mechanics and adapt to its hostile environments, you will experience more thrill than you have in a long time. This game is not perfect - the frames drop occasionally and there are crashes that may kill an hour or so of progress. These are valid criticisms that are hard to ignore because they break emersion. Otherwise, this is one of the more unique games I've ever played and certainly a great addition to the PS5's library.… Expand
  32. giorgosdelta
    Nov 5, 2022
    1
    Well, this is a great game, one of a kind, with a addictive gameplay. So it gets 1 out of 10.
    95% of players will never be able to finish - enjoy it.
    The developers just ruined it, by this stupid idea.
    Start all over again, if you loose??
    Let's be serious, The game is also very Difficult, for the average player, IMPOSSIBLE TO IMPROVE.
    Loss of time and money, avoid.
  33. IIIAHMIII
    Apr 18, 2023
    8
    The game has it all, quick combat good weapons nice special abilities good difficulty and even the free dlc was amazing. Loved the bosses which there was more content. By far my favorite ps5 title up to this point.
  34. danathayde
    Aug 19, 2021
    10
    Amazing game. Challenging, diverse, mysterious and beautiful. The gameplay is so addictive, that you will want to play even after the frustration of death. I do think $70 is too expensive for this kind of game, and it`s definitely not for everyone. You need to know what this game is about before buying it. But, once you get into it, it`s one of the best experiences in the next gen
  35. evildoomfoot
    May 5, 2021
    10
    This game is AMAZING! With one big caveat, if you don't like rouge like games or are not used to their generally demanding gameplay loop, this is not going to be the game for you. its tough, real tough, but that's exactly what i expect from this type of game. to balance the difficulty you have some amazingly tight controls and some persistent unlocks that make things a bit more manageableThis game is AMAZING! With one big caveat, if you don't like rouge like games or are not used to their generally demanding gameplay loop, this is not going to be the game for you. its tough, real tough, but that's exactly what i expect from this type of game. to balance the difficulty you have some amazingly tight controls and some persistent unlocks that make things a bit more manageable each go round. The current lack of a save option is a bummer but something that can easily be remedied by the devs. for those complaining about a lack of a check point system, that's never been a consistent feature of rouge like games, it runs contrary to the nature of roguelikes. This is not a game that caters to the casual gamer, but that's ok there are plenty of gams out there for people looking for something more approachable. i respect the hell out of the dev team for having the courage to drop a AAA title that caters to the more challenge focused gaming demographic. And there is nothing wrong with casual gaming, its just nice to see a game that knows what it is and doesn't try and please everyone.… Expand
  36. DragonMan85
    May 2, 2021
    10
    If this genra/type of game is to your liking, then you cannot fault this game. Great graphics considering that they have to prioritize lightning fast performance for this game to work, swift controls, engaging mechanics, intriguing story, multiple enemy types, and if you can manage to not break your controller with rage, the challenge is right up there at and even beyond Dark Souls level.If this genra/type of game is to your liking, then you cannot fault this game. Great graphics considering that they have to prioritize lightning fast performance for this game to work, swift controls, engaging mechanics, intriguing story, multiple enemy types, and if you can manage to not break your controller with rage, the challenge is right up there at and even beyond Dark Souls level.
    One thing I can't stand is brain dead numpties that buy a game without doing their research, get mad at why they are dying so much, and then give the game bad reviews. It is difficult, yes... but if you can be patient and not just run out guns blazing, it isn't going to give you too much trouble. All bosses only took no more than four tries.    … Expand
  37. countscotula
    May 2, 2021
    5
    Graphics are great, sound is immersive, story is fine, and the controls and haptics feel great. However, I hate the randomness element of this game. The luck portion of this game isn't too bad, but I could do without it for sure. I also do not have enough time to do the runs. I typically have like 30-45 minute to sit down for a little session and this definitely requires way more time thanGraphics are great, sound is immersive, story is fine, and the controls and haptics feel great. However, I hate the randomness element of this game. The luck portion of this game isn't too bad, but I could do without it for sure. I also do not have enough time to do the runs. I typically have like 30-45 minute to sit down for a little session and this definitely requires way more time than that. With no way to save, the luck element, and lengthy time for each run I just find myself avoiding it entirely. I can't switch to another app and switch back either without losing progress. This game is made for a very specific type and it's not me.… Expand
  38. TheManofXBOX
    May 7, 2021
    10
    Loving every second of it, amazing story, dark tone at 4k 60fps and hoping for a sequel.
  39. GutiGhost
    Jun 10, 2021
    10
    An ambitious and enthralling evolution of the mechanics Housemarque has been polishing since it's inception. Traversal, evasion, and gun-play are all enamoring, quite possibly the best shooter I've played in recent memory. The story is told similarly to a Souls-Borne title, item descriptions, enemy data, deciphering scriptures, and other points serve to flesh out the world of Atropos whileAn ambitious and enthralling evolution of the mechanics Housemarque has been polishing since it's inception. Traversal, evasion, and gun-play are all enamoring, quite possibly the best shooter I've played in recent memory. The story is told similarly to a Souls-Borne title, item descriptions, enemy data, deciphering scriptures, and other points serve to flesh out the world of Atropos while Selene's circumstances and backstory are mostly explored through tense first-person segments reminiscent of P.T. and other "Spooky Hallway" Horror games. There's a lot to dig into here from a gameplay perspective, a Frankenstein's monster comprised of bits and pieces from the genres of Bullet Hell, Metroidvania, Rogue-Like, and Arcade Shooters; making for the boldest, most head-turning experience in single-player gaming since the inception of FromSoft's Souls series.

    EDIT: There used to be a segment here criticizing the lack of a save and explaining how it's absence made the game a 9/10 for me. After finishing the game I gotta say I honestly wasn't at all bothered by the lack of a save feature. I found gaming publications that directed heavy criticism at this design choice greatly over-stated it's impact and failed to acknowledge the many positives it brings along with it. The looping nature is a blast both in terms of gameplay and storytelling. Though difficult and unforgiving in a sense, the game also REWARDS each death by tying both it's narrative and mechanical progression to the act of dying. Making each failure feel less soul crushing and more necessary than a truly PUNISHING game (Think Souls-borne). It checks all the right boxes for me and I'm pretty sure it's my game of the year. 10/10    … Expand
  40. GrandPachoZ
    May 5, 2021
    9
    El juego es al estilo arcade de vieja escuela pero en dentro de escenarios, es frenético, sube la adredalina y la sensación que te deja el mando háptico es de nueva generación. Si gustan de juegos con poca historia y más acción, si les encantan los retos tipo bloodborne pero en shooter, este tu juego! Eso si, no puedes salvar, es un solo viaje!
  41. amralchalati
    Oct 17, 2021
    10
    Returnal is great game for people who enjoys roguelike genre and very hard challenges, because defiantly it won't hold your hand. I wanted to deduct a some points for the items and weapons luck randomness system, also no check points in case you had to leave or stop in the middle of a long run like going to sleep, but no you lose everything and you have to start over. Hence, looking atReturnal is great game for people who enjoys roguelike genre and very hard challenges, because defiantly it won't hold your hand. I wanted to deduct a some points for the items and weapons luck randomness system, also no check points in case you had to leave or stop in the middle of a long run like going to sleep, but no you lose everything and you have to start over. Hence, looking at everything after beating the game twice it was overwhelming positive, I saw all the endings and I don't think I will every forget the story, music, environments, art and the fast base combat.

    No games without flows, so my 10/10 score is more for the impact this game had on me which is very positive with it purpose and what it is trying to achieve (Your struggle and frustration in repeating each loop is part to understand Selene's struggle).

    Goods
    - Dual sense experience is amazing.
    - The game fast base combat is great and responsive, so I never felt tiered from playing it.
    - Music is a top notch specially biome 4 with the right headphone is something else.
    - Environments are so beautifully crafted and designed and you can tell there is a heavy influence from the great Zdzislaw Beksinski.
    - Enemies design is very unique and diverse. Bosses are unique as well.
    - The story that been tolled by the audio logs and the house in first person is uniquely well tolled and keeps you on the edge of your seat and thirsty to find out more about why she is in this situation!

    Cons
    - The camera can go crazy on you sometimes.
    - No check points when quitting, for a game that requires at least 1 hour for each run.
    - What irritated me the most is the randomness of everything, I don't mind the difficulty and the challenge, it is just your run is determined by your luck in finding the correct set of weapons, items and other factures you run though each run.    … Expand
  42. Masanity24
    May 3, 2021
    10
    I just beat the game and wow it’s so damn amazing. I died about 20 time but every death was so rewarding in learning the game and improving. The gameplay is exhilarating and I particularly loved how it makes you strategize and think about risk and reward for pretty much everything. The reward for playing the game right and not getting hit is so worth it too as you can upgrade yourI just beat the game and wow it’s so damn amazing. I died about 20 time but every death was so rewarding in learning the game and improving. The gameplay is exhilarating and I particularly loved how it makes you strategize and think about risk and reward for pretty much everything. The reward for playing the game right and not getting hit is so worth it too as you can upgrade your integrity instead of heal with all health drops.

    I’m not a fan of Roguelikes or hard games like Soulsborne and I think now I know why and it’s cause they’re not fun for me gameplay wise enough to grind and keep dying to get better. Returnal is a different beast though where I’m completely okay with dying cause I get to play more of it. Definitely my GOTY so far this year.    … Expand
  43. RichiK
    May 2, 2021
    10
    Удивительный проект, можно сказать, штучный
  44. jln81
    Jan 7, 2022
    10
    If you don't like Roguelikes, then you're probably not going to enjoy this one much. It's a very hard experience, but highly playable, and one of the most addictive games i've played in years. Graphics, sound design and storytelling are top notch. I love it despite the feeling I have that i'm not good enough to ever beat the game, but we'll see!
  45. FabioLopes
    Jul 14, 2022
    10
    Jogo excelente, pra quem gosta do gênero. As funções do controle com os gatilhos adaptáveis deixa tudo mais imersivo e divertido.
  46. Derangedxzombie
    May 1, 2023
    10
    A unique game that combines AAA production values with classic shmup shooter gameplay. It has great sounds and music, visuals, and a solid lead character and story. It is a difficult game, similar to Souls/Borne/Ring in that you die a lot and lose items. The environments also change each time, but it's a good challenge. Some rated this low because there was no save feature, there's now aA unique game that combines AAA production values with classic shmup shooter gameplay. It has great sounds and music, visuals, and a solid lead character and story. It is a difficult game, similar to Souls/Borne/Ring in that you die a lot and lose items. The environments also change each time, but it's a good challenge. Some rated this low because there was no save feature, there's now a save feature until you next logon. I can understand this would've made the game near unplayable without, most people cannot sit down and master and play a difficult game through 6 consuming levels for 40 hours. Which is the time it'll take if you go to every side path and fully upgrade the character.… Expand
  47. Bikram
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Hidden behind what I can say as one of the most punishing games of all time is an absolute masterpiece of a story. The cosmic horror is on point, each biome feels different, the gunplay is very addictive and the House sequences are exceptional.
  48. Bakoluk
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    Graphics 8/10
    Playability 9/10
    Entertainment 9/10
    DualSense: 8/10
    Overall 9/10
  49. pA1N
    May 8, 2021
    3
    its trash mix metroid n rogue-like that doesnt work< good visuals, sound and animation, game director didnt know what he was doing obviusly
  50. fabiola1
    May 5, 2021
    2
    Me desespera que a cada rato crashea, y como no puedo guardar tengo que volverlo a hacer de nuevo, la ultima actualizacion se me trabo cuando lo puse en reposo. ademas cada vez que actualizo todo se me borra, no se que pasa. la jugabilidad esta bastante bien pero por todos los problemas no vale la pena.
  51. ThBBoy
    May 10, 2021
    9
    Vaya sorpresa me he llevado con este JUEGAZO!. No le presté mucha atención porque pensaba que sería un juego de acción más, pero cuando descubrí que era un roguelike me llamó la atención por el reto que suponen este tipo de juegos. Me ha tenido totalmente enganchado hasta terminarlo, el gunplay es buenísimo y adictivo y la ambientación es espectacular. La única pega es que no tenga unVaya sorpresa me he llevado con este JUEGAZO!. No le presté mucha atención porque pensaba que sería un juego de acción más, pero cuando descubrí que era un roguelike me llamó la atención por el reto que suponen este tipo de juegos. Me ha tenido totalmente enganchado hasta terminarlo, el gunplay es buenísimo y adictivo y la ambientación es espectacular. La única pega es que no tenga un “save burn” como el de Hades u otros roguelikes, obligándote a dejar la consola en reposo si no quieres perder una buena run, por lo demás, es un must have para cualquiera a quien me gusten los shooters y los juegos que supongan un auténtico reto.… Expand
  52. cohiba
    Mar 16, 2023
    10
    Such an atmospheric title. Stunning audio and visuals. A masterpiece. I haven't had this much fun since alien isolation.
  53. Pecone
    Jul 3, 2021
    4
    Boy, where do I begin?! The games makes a great first impression. I like the mystery and the execution, the environment reminds me of Prometheus and Alien and I love it.
    But then, after a few days playing you realize that you have been scammed. The game would barely give you any healing capabilities and it will randomly throw useless artifacts and extremely tough enemies wave after wave,    Boy, where do I begin?! The games makes a great first impression. I like the mystery and the execution, the environment reminds me of Prometheus and Alien and I love it.
    But then, after a few days playing you realize that you have been scammed. The game would barely give you any healing capabilities and it will randomly throw useless artifacts and extremely tough enemies wave after wave, just to piss you off. It is almost like it is made so you can lose.
    Also, add a **** SAVE feature you **** This is the biggest **** I have ever seen in a "AAA" game. To artificially extend their game the moment you die you lose everything and you start from the beginning, what a bull.
    I just had a run where I spent hours collecting artifacts and beating all but the final boss for the Bio and the last room locked me in and threw at me wave after wave of the green spewing **** and the orange big guys, I counted 4 greens and three orange as well as flying eye and other things, at the same **** time!!!! I had extra life and everything, still died and all progress was lost.
    Give us the option to save our stuff!!!!! I want to be able to play other games while I am still making progress on my run. What an idiotic idea to not save anything... This game is a $70 scam. This should have been $30 at the most. And it should have still had a save feature... Terrible player experience. Never, ever buying anything from these devs again.    … Expand
  54. JohnnyD2008
    May 6, 2021
    10
    Отличный рогалик, красивая графика, интересные механики и особенности геймпада Dualsence, делают эту игру абсолютным хитом среди игр этого жанра, жаль цена дороговата, а так всем советую.
  55. Jaykay99
    Aug 14, 2021
    0
    The game is the buggiest game I've ever played and on top of that it's boring as hell.
    Wtf are fans talking about when they recommend this game as one of the best on ps. I'd rather play Cyberpunk over this buggy mess. At least I'll be able to play without crashes.
  56. Empathic
    Aug 6, 2021
    3
    Not sure how people think this game is a masterpiece. It is such a lazily designed game. RNG shouldn't take over every aspect of the game. They made a short and fun game, then decided "nah. **** the players" and made everything rely on RNG. The game is fun, but it's no masterpiece. There are bugs everywhere. From game breaking to purely graphical. & can we talk about Drones? WhoeverNot sure how people think this game is a masterpiece. It is such a lazily designed game. RNG shouldn't take over every aspect of the game. They made a short and fun game, then decided "nah. **** the players" and made everything rely on RNG. The game is fun, but it's no masterpiece. There are bugs everywhere. From game breaking to purely graphical. & can we talk about Drones? Whoever designed and approved Drones to be the way they are is an **** Pure RNG isnt fun, and I won't buy another Housemarque game for as long as I live. This game could have been great but its just barely fun. If you get bad RNG, you can have a bad time for a long time. RNG around every aspect makes for a **** time when you're trying to accomplish a goal. Nerf drones. & I do not recommend. I platinumed this game, so it's not absolutely terrible. Design choices just create way too much frustration. Very small player-base that will actually enjoy this game. So many reviews are made without taking a good deal of time to play.… Expand
  57. giannis2001
    Sep 7, 2021
    8
    One of the best and most underrated games of PS5. It has it's downs but the overall experience is great.
  58. Sumbyv1
    Sep 16, 2021
    10
    Incredible game. Finished it, traded it in then i missed playing it so bought it again to get the platinum. Did that, now im passing it round friends that were on the fence about trying it and they all love it (after some guidance and proding)
  59. Mallakai
    May 4, 2021
    4
    For Casual Gamer way to hard. ( i ended darks souls 1-3 an demon souls but this game ist just stupid) this game dont give you any ressourection points if you die you die. think about before you buy
  60. Rurik
    May 2, 2021
    5
    En un comienzo, me gusto mucho la ambientacion... y esa vibra que tenia de titulos como metroid...
    luego se hizo demasiado repetitivo y poco pulido. en cuanto a experiencia para el usuario.
    la oscuridad del escenario esta bien para un rato... pero ya cuando llevas horas en los mismos escenarios, y tropiezas con precipicios por no ver por la niebla. es bastante frustrante... es un juego    En un comienzo, me gusto mucho la ambientacion... y esa vibra que tenia de titulos como metroid...
    luego se hizo demasiado repetitivo y poco pulido. en cuanto a experiencia para el usuario.
    la oscuridad del escenario esta bien para un rato... pero ya cuando llevas horas en los mismos escenarios, y tropiezas con precipicios por no ver por la niebla. es bastante frustrante... es un juego que amas un rato, y luego no quieres volver a jugar.    … Expand
  61. Vatsugt
    Jun 29, 2021
    2
    Overall a good game but very difficult to play, especially because of the drastic camera changes. Please fix that next time
  62. Thaksin
    Sep 5, 2022
    2
    Прикольная атмосфера , будто я в фильме "чужой" или "прометей".
    Жаль что они добавили туда свое желание быть Томом Крузом из фильма "Грань будущего".
    Поэтому я ненавижу эту игру, за подачу сюжета, за "рогалик" и каждый раз, я старался все меньше, потому что ненавидел игру все больше.    Прикольная атмосфера , будто я в фильме "чужой" или "прометей".
    Жаль что они добавили туда свое желание быть Томом Крузом из фильма "Грань будущего".
    Поэтому я ненавижу эту игру, за подачу сюжета, за "рогалик" и каждый раз, я старался все меньше, потому что ненавидел игру все больше.
  63. xxFTWxxOregon
    Feb 19, 2022
    2
    I wish I would have read reviews before buying this game. When I first saw this game it looked amazing all the great graphics and such. Then I realized how much I hate games that have permadeath. I love a challenge but man this game is not fun. I really wanted to like it but with the limited time I do have to play video games I wouldn’t wasted it playing this game. Also for 70 dollars, noI wish I would have read reviews before buying this game. When I first saw this game it looked amazing all the great graphics and such. Then I realized how much I hate games that have permadeath. I love a challenge but man this game is not fun. I really wanted to like it but with the limited time I do have to play video games I wouldn’t wasted it playing this game. Also for 70 dollars, no thank you.… Expand
  64. Andremolc
    Jul 11, 2021
    0
    Its not rogue like. This game "returnal" - piss of ****
    We want normal exclusives
  65. Frankie_Zima
    May 5, 2021
    10
    One of the most impressive games in this year. Housemarque made their best game!
  66. Curtmc
    Sep 22, 2021
    10
    Really enjoyed my time with returnal! I didnt encounter bugs but I'm aware people did. The gameplay was smooth but very challenging at times especially the first boss.
    I really enjoyed the mystery of the story too.
  67. ONEEX
    Feb 22, 2023
    10
    Рад, что без повестки!
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    I'm glad there's no subpoena!
  68. seba2212
    May 2, 2021
    5
    Buen juego lo malo que debes echarte una buena cantidad de horas para poder grabar El Progreso deberían arreglar eso, ya no me dan ganas de jugar
  69. zjunior
    May 5, 2021
    10
    Is this game challenging? Yes, but you will love to die. Graphics, sound, haptics, combat, variety, everything is fabulous. Housemarque made a game I have never imagined. They are making history. Please, if you have a PS5, this is the game to buy. FANTASTIC!
  70. Alberto4k
    May 4, 2021
    7
    El juego es muy adictivo. No es un triple A pero los gráficos son bastante buenos y la jugabilidad está bien implementada.No es un juego para costar 79.95€.A pesar del punto negativo del guardado, solo se lo recomiendo a gente que dedique 4 horas al dia sin parar
  71. DaVinGeek
    Feb 19, 2022
    3
    un juego de mierda que es repetitivo en todo momento me aburrio demasiado y sobretodo esta super facil el juego me lo termine muy rapido
  72. thx2208
    Jul 19, 2021
    0
    No quick resume...No point! Sony still haven't bothered to fix the sleep bug on the Playstation 5!
  73. Jtalk
    Jul 13, 2022
    2
    Waste of time. Very repetitive, combat is boring and shallow. Without checkpoints you spend 80% of your time shooting basic monsters with a starting weapon hoping the rRNG will finally give you a normal weapon in the next random room to go make another try on the boss. It’s not challenging, just excruciatingly boring.

    The idea is nice though, it could be developed into something good if    Waste of time. Very repetitive, combat is boring and shallow. Without checkpoints you spend 80% of your time shooting basic monsters with a starting weapon hoping the rRNG will finally give you a normal weapon in the next random room to go make another try on the boss. It’s not challenging, just excruciatingly boring.

    The idea is nice though, it could be developed into something good if better care was taken.    … Expand
  74. RanGom007
    May 3, 2021
    5
    I respect the technical characteristics. To implement the PS5 features, dualsense too. But this genre is incomprehensible to me. More precisely, the idea is clear, but it kills interest in the game on the root. What is the point of improving it, pumping it, if an unfamiliar creature just kills you with two blows, and you start the game again, running through once again annoying locations.I respect the technical characteristics. To implement the PS5 features, dualsense too. But this genre is incomprehensible to me. More precisely, the idea is clear, but it kills interest in the game on the root. What is the point of improving it, pumping it, if an unfamiliar creature just kills you with two blows, and you start the game again, running through once again annoying locations. A dubious game.. The action is very impressive in some places, but after 8 hours of play there is absolutely no motivation to continue. And it's a pity, there was a glimmer of hope for a potentially interesting game.… Expand
  75. Bladerunner505
    Nov 29, 2021
    10
    An absolutely phenomenal experience. It's a very challenging but fair horror/sci fi rougelike that is one of the most addictive games I've ever played.
  76. wasians
    May 3, 2021
    6
    Скучная, крайне однообразная и унылка игра. Авторы пытались в рогалик, да не смогли. Локации однотипные и пресные, оружие не отличается по ощущениям вообще. Графика - просто всплеск эффектов в глаза, но я не вижу ничего, что делало бы игру некстгеном, кроме быстрых загрузок и этих самых эффектов ради эффектов.Скучная, крайне однообразная и унылка игра. Авторы пытались в рогалик, да не смогли. Локации однотипные и пресные, оружие не отличается по ощущениям вообще. Графика - просто всплеск эффектов в глаза, но я не вижу ничего, что делало бы игру некстгеном, кроме быстрых загрузок и этих самых эффектов ради эффектов.
  77. last_of_us
    May 5, 2021
    10
    Sony always had haters who give sony games 0 1 2 3 somehting
    so user reivew maybe go yellow
    just dont care & go read 10 9 8 7 reviews
    & watch gameplay
    so u can decide buy game or not
  78. nicerdicer
    May 21, 2021
    10
    What a great mechanics and challenge. I love challenging games. It's not just how enemies are tough, its about you have only one try to complete the game and you always do your best and paying attention to details. Adding to this a great story, setting. And finally, we have descent PS5 Exclusive.
  79. AmierShohani
    May 8, 2021
    9
    This game is amazing, I beat it and this was my first rogue lite game. When you beat the bosses you end up feeling amazing.
  80. Gmanfreeman
    Aug 19, 2022
    1
    another critic masterpiece plus game of the year.. wtf?? they are trying to use The Mystery Box trope as a substitute for a good story and game.. you start the game crashing on a alien planet and you have to find what happen on that planet... see if you can break the cycle!!! the developers crossed the line between fun and entertaining to grinding, time wasting and frustration!
  81. Piesaresquared
    Jun 26, 2021
    0
    Terrible game. The game doesn’t tell you anything about how upgrades or permanent upgrades work. Progress is based on luck. Waste of time. Don’t bother.
  82. Tommycbs
    May 7, 2021
    10
    Incredible. I had no idea what type of game this was going to be when I bought it. I thought I had made a big mistake when I learned about the difficulty and dark souls death style. I am really bad at difficult games but I stuck with this one. I am so glad I did. Everything about this was incredible and whenever I did die I was so addicted I had to go again instantly! I did the entire gameIncredible. I had no idea what type of game this was going to be when I bought it. I thought I had made a big mistake when I learned about the difficulty and dark souls death style. I am really bad at difficult games but I stuck with this one. I am so glad I did. Everything about this was incredible and whenever I did die I was so addicted I had to go again instantly! I did the entire game with 8 deaths! So even for the average gamer this is a must play.… Expand
  83. xnaboo
    Aug 14, 2021
    0
    I'll try to keep it brief: to me, a videogame must provide fun, not angry. It's not difficult to reward all players (poor, good, great, pros, etc) and is to let the player choose his own level, like in any other recreational activities. In this game, the developers have deliberately chosen to prize only the best players but they have happily taken the money from the others as well. II'll try to keep it brief: to me, a videogame must provide fun, not angry. It's not difficult to reward all players (poor, good, great, pros, etc) and is to let the player choose his own level, like in any other recreational activities. In this game, the developers have deliberately chosen to prize only the best players but they have happily taken the money from the others as well. I found this choice extremely elitist and arrogant since it cuts out all the casual players, like myself. This is for sure the last time that I spend my money for a Housemarque game… Expand
  84. eth4
    May 12, 2021
    10
    The first PS5 title feels like a PS5 title. It's so smooth and satisfying to play.
  85. JontyS
    May 7, 2021
    5
    Bad rouge-like, bad metroid, descent graphic. Better play Risk of Rain 2
  86. neftegazrecords
    Oct 31, 2021
    10
    Невероятно сильно затянула трагическая история Селены. Очень крутой саспенс и гемплей.
  87. Theboss1723
    May 2, 2021
    5
    El juego tiene una buena jugabilidad pero carece de una buena historia sólo es tirar tiro por tirar tiros.
  88. DemonicRobots
    Sep 10, 2021
    8
    Returnal has quickly become one of my favorite games of all time. It is a third-person sci-shooter that borrows from and combines bullet hell shmups and rogue-lite mechanics to create a unique experience, wrapped in a fantastic sci-fi story to add to it. You play as Selene, an astronaut who ends up stranded on a mysterious, hostile, alien planet where every death she experiences brings herReturnal has quickly become one of my favorite games of all time. It is a third-person sci-shooter that borrows from and combines bullet hell shmups and rogue-lite mechanics to create a unique experience, wrapped in a fantastic sci-fi story to add to it. You play as Selene, an astronaut who ends up stranded on a mysterious, hostile, alien planet where every death she experiences brings her back to the initial crash, leaving her stuck effectively in a timeloop. This story also ties into the gameplay, as every death brings you back to the beginning. While this can sound tedious there are certain aspects of the game that make this tolerable but difficult, as you will need to pass through six biomes to complete the game. The game also removes a majority of your gear, and you will need to refind weapons, artifacts, and parasites once again. The enemies are designed off bullet-hell enemies which Housemarque is famous for, with colorful projectiles absolutely swarming your screen at times. Thankfully, the movement and shooting is fluid and fun, making it so you can navigate the world easily and dodge projectiles. A majority of the deaths feel like they are on you and not the game, which is important and borrows from other difficult games like Dark Souls. The setting is fantastic and could rival Alien in many ways. A big draw to the mystery is connecting the puzzle pieces together, and the house sequences you occasionally experience remind me of PT. It does a nice blend of many genres, but it does have some negatives. If you are a hardcore fan of rogue-likes you will be disappointed in build options, as this game doesn't really have that. You can't exactly find items to turn you into a slow, powerful tank or a dangerous glass cannon, and that is a key aspect that is missing from the game. It is also incredibly difficult for most and the difficulty is front-loaded on, meaning that as you progress it gets easier. I would say Biome 2 is the hardest one in the game for many reasons, and I feel many players will get stuck here and quit. Another issue is if you close the game at any time, your run gets reset, so you will be hesitant to join your buddy in another game if you're on a good run. But, these complaints I have are very dependent on your preferences, and for me, these weren't a bother. I would recommend if you play this to look up guides and tips, as many people have put out amazing tips on how to beat this game. I also want to praise the voice acting, with logs being on par with Andrew Ryan's from Bioshock. The voice actor for Selene, Jane Perry, does an excellent job of conveying a wide variety of emotions throughout both playing as her and the mysterious logs you will find as well. Another cool thing is the usage of the controller and 3D audio, making this feel like a game that only works on the PS5. With each weapon, you get an 'alt-fire which is activated by fully pressing down on the left trigger, where normal aiming is done by only pressing it down halfway. And with DualSense this feels very natural and rarely did I accidentally press down too hard when I didn't mean to. I would say this is a must-have for PS5 owners and I hope that the game's format allows for updates to introduce new DLC, new items and weapons, and much more. This isn't a casual experience of a game, unfortunately, but for people who are looking for a challenge and love games with excellent mechanics, this is it for you.… Expand
  89. BastianMerlo
    Dec 11, 2021
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Buen inicio, las primeras dos horas son excelentes, pero después el juego se hace tedioso y repetitivo… Expand
  90. Napolleon
    Jun 8, 2021
    0
    No save feature on a game with multiple hour runs. Ps5 crashes and lose your progress. A patch that deleted your entire hard save. HMQ is the most brain dead studio how they could launch this game without save features is baffling. They expect you to use rest mode as your save and hijack your console. Avoid at all costs
  91. Sir_Ismael
    Aug 24, 2021
    0
    Is **** Es una completa basura! Repetitivo, lleno de Bugs, muy oscuro! Es una caca empapelada !!!!
  92. ditrobix
    Nov 12, 2022
    1
    Te lo venden como juego TRIPLE A y no lo es.
    Si hubiese que hacer un resumen de este juego, sería "Berzerk" de atari arcade pero con mejores gráficos, muchas lucesitas como para que te de alguna epilepsia (no es broma, tengan cuidado al jugar a esto) y que al menos cumple como Rogue Like.
  93. mirakom
    May 3, 2021
    2
    Overrated. The game brings nothing new. It's just a combination of Doom, Alien, God of War and movie Edge of Tomorrow. It's awfully repetitive and boring. Zero story. Very simple difficulty (death means nothing in this game). Enemy attacks still the same and like from some bad mobile game.
  94. tonandon
    May 2, 2021
    5
    Videogame at it's finest. Everything I love about games. Mixing arcade like hardcore challenge with AAA graphics, detail, atmosphere, haptic feedback, sound feedback, soundtrack (wow), and a narrative and story a game this good didn't even needed. Perfection. I'll be looking forward to everything hausemarque from now on.
  95. azusa_nakano
    May 7, 2021
    2
    Bad roguelike with poor balance and level design. And the aesthetically unpleasant protagonist in the form of a manly woman
  96. bandesz
    Jul 5, 2022
    1
    I played probably 10 hours and up to 13-14 deaths. With the new PS Plus subscription I had the opportunity to try it "for free", and I'm happy I didn't pay for it.

    This game is exciting and fun to play in the first couple of hours, but quickly becomes a chore and quite boring at that. Restarting the whole game from almost scratch is taking away any fun really quickly. I played and    I played probably 10 hours and up to 13-14 deaths. With the new PS Plus subscription I had the opportunity to try it "for free", and I'm happy I didn't pay for it.

    This game is exciting and fun to play in the first couple of hours, but quickly becomes a chore and quite boring at that. Restarting the whole game from almost scratch is taking away any fun really quickly.

    I played and finished Elden Ring and Demon's Souls recently and although they very frustrating at times, you could still make good progress in them and enjoy that progress. This game is less frustrating as you won't die easily from one/two hits, but when you die multiple times at the first boss, you quickly lose interest in spending another hour to get back to it every time.    … Expand
  97. RolMustang
    Jul 5, 2023
    10
    Juego muy entretenido y dinámico, con muy buenos gráficos, jugabilidad y OST. He visto que varias reseñas negativas son porque no tiene checkpoint, lo cual es parte de la jugabilidad y, al rato, ya dejas de morir tan seguido. La historia es muy atrapante, no paraba de hablar con quién me encontraba de la trama y como evolucionaba. Una vez terminé el juego, entré a youtube para ver siJuego muy entretenido y dinámico, con muy buenos gráficos, jugabilidad y OST. He visto que varias reseñas negativas son porque no tiene checkpoint, lo cual es parte de la jugabilidad y, al rato, ya dejas de morir tan seguido. La historia es muy atrapante, no paraba de hablar con quién me encontraba de la trama y como evolucionaba. Una vez terminé el juego, entré a youtube para ver si había entendido bien la trama, y vi 3 teorías del desarrollo de la historia, las cuales eran todas lógicas, lo cual hace el juego aún más interesante.
    Personalmente lo único que no me gustó es lo casi imposible que se hace obtener el trofeo platino, ya que hay que obtener coleccionables en un mapa que se va generando aleatoriamente, los cuales (en mi caso) no aparecen (He dado la vuelta completa unas 10 veces y el primer bioma unas 25 y aun me falta uno). A pesar de lo anterior, cada vez que playstation star incluye un premio por jugar returnal, lo juego completo.    … Expand
  98. RedDragon1240
    Dec 23, 2021
    7
    The game has a great atmosphere, however it is extremely difficult. After finishing Act 3, I can say that too much difficulty doesn't pay off at the end of the game with a pretty inconclusive story.
    Gameplay is fast & frenetic and audio design is the best currently in PS5. Graphics are pretty solid too, but not totally next gen.
    DualSense continues to be a great experience with haptic    The game has a great atmosphere, however it is extremely difficult. After finishing Act 3, I can say that too much difficulty doesn't pay off at the end of the game with a pretty inconclusive story.
    Gameplay is fast & frenetic and audio design is the best currently in PS5. Graphics are pretty solid too, but not totally next gen.
    DualSense continues to be a great experience with haptic feedback and adaptative triggers.    … Expand
  99. andrey1718
    Dec 24, 2021
    10
    Um dos melhores jogos que já joguei, Desafiador e recompensador. Gameplay divertida e viciante. Tudo no jogo funciona muito bem. Deveria ter ganho o premio de jogo do ano em 2021.
  100. mima924
    Sep 9, 2023
    9
    SAVESTATES ARRIVED, now is perfect!

    Brilliant game! So so so funny, amazing shooting system, incredible dualsense implementation, incredible sound, 4k 60fps with raytracing. What else? This is not for everyone, is an old school game, based on trial and error, so please, don't buy it if you play only fortnite. BELOW MY OLD REVIEW UPDATE: I'm dropping my score from 9 to 2. It's    SAVESTATES ARRIVED, now is perfect!

    Brilliant game! So so so funny, amazing shooting system, incredible dualsense implementation, incredible sound, 4k 60fps with raytracing. What else? This is not for everyone, is an old school game, based on trial and error, so please, don't buy it if you play only fortnite.

    BELOW MY OLD REVIEW

    UPDATE: I'm dropping my score from 9 to 2. It's simple: RETURNAL is a roguelite, of course I'm ready to die and start all from the beginning, over and over again: But the problem is one: THIS GAME IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH LIFE! I got a brother, we are two and we can't buy two PS5. If i want just save and play after my bro I can't and I got to suicide and lost all of my progression. Why? This is so stupid! If I want to play returnal, I got to play ONLY returnal until the end, cause if you want to play with a friend to another game this is impossible to do.
    EVERY ROGUELITE/LITE got the savemode!! Of course, if i die i lost my progression, but deny this feature is so dumb!    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#16 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2021
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#1 Most Discussed PlayStation 5 Game of 2021

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
86

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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