- Publisher: PlayStation Studios
- Release Date: Apr 30, 2021
- Also On: PC
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Mixed or average reviews- based on 3997 Ratings
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Positive: 2,738 out of 3997
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Mixed: 333 out of 3997
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Negative: 926 out of 3997
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Jun 23, 2023Pros:
+ amazing combat
+ great use of dual sense controller
+ great sound effects
+ boss designs
Cons:
- roguelite structure
- water section
- boring level design
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May 9, 2021This game terrible. It’s basically Temple Run but without any purpose, game design or direction. It’s not worth the $70 you’ll spend for feels more like a kitbashed Unreal Engine render demo with bad lighting.
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May 12, 2021Неожиданно хорошая игра с интригующим сюжетом, заманчивым, хорошим и разнообразным геймплеем.
Очень доволен игрой. Прошел где-то за 25 часов. -
Jul 25, 2021mindblowing, atmospheric sci-fi experience! 10 out of 10! a game I've been waiting for many years!
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May 23, 2022I honestly think this game's a masterpiece. So much fun to overcome the challenges it throws at you.
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Jul 4, 2022Gameplay perfeito, bem desafiador, os gráficos tão ótimos. Os 60 FPS com ray tracing no PS5 está ótimo de jogar
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May 6, 2021
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May 2, 2021
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Feb 17, 2023just amazing gameplay and ................................................
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Sep 17, 2021One of the best Playstation game for years.
Gameplay and Immersion are outstanding.
Might be very difficult for non-hardcore gamers who better avoid it.
For us - it is a pure gem. -
Jun 24, 2021Juego mediocre este juego es una copia de ReCore y se nota muy bien y eso es decepcionante talvez sea bueno en algunos aspectos pero decepciona por eso dicen que el juego es muy repetitivo, tedioso solo graficos buenos y le doy 0 por no copiar a otro juego
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Jun 25, 2021This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Dec 12, 2021
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Sep 16, 2021
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May 14, 2023One of the best games I have ever played. Unreal atmosphere, addictive gameplay, for me this is one of the best shooters ever made. A true masterpiece. Can’t understand how this hasn’t got higher ratings, perhaps it’s too hard for modern gamers. Anyway, now to get the platinum!
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May 5, 2021Destiny and binding of Isaac is what im getting from this but still stands on its own very well. The rush and the feeling when finally beating a boss or such is also in comparison like the dark souls games. Simply amazing an game!
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Aug 14, 2022Repetitive, time consuming, trying to complete platinum trophy gave me brain damage. If you want to rush in biome 6, I recommend you a good amount of pain killers.
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May 3, 2021
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May 8, 2021This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Dec 18, 2021I Just beat the game. 10/10 from me hands down. Those locations are mind blowing. Oozing atmosphere.
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May 4, 2021Скучно играть, баги, которые не дают дальше пройти. Локации выглядят скучно
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Aug 16, 2023Beautiful but so annoying. You feel no progress by dying again and again in randomly generated locations
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May 13, 2021This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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May 25, 2021This game is amazing and it really takes advantage of all the cool tech inside the PlayStation. It’s a shame that some Xbox fans seem to be reviewbombing this game just like they review bombed the last of us 2.
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Jan 31, 2022
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Jan 10, 2022Amazing! I finished this game and I really like the new, save game feature. The gameplay for me, makes this the best shooter out there. The bosses are amazing! Sadly not everyone likes rouge like games, so I hope developers make a returnal game but with a more traditional shooter structure, so everyone can experience the returnal world.
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May 2, 2021Don't buy! This is a rent. It's not fun . It's either very boring or retarded hard and cheap. The pacing is off. Really the story isn't that great either. People are over hyping this because the only other game out for ps5 is...... Nothing. There's a boring times demo for resident evil and there is outriders which is also broken.
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May 1, 2021The game is beautiful and challenging Great story and how good the sound is with the 3D headset and the PS5 controller.
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May 2, 2021
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May 1, 2021What a amazing game it was, I have never played a rogue like before and it was my first experience which was beautiful. HMQ really made a True ps5 exclusive.
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May 1, 2021A mixture of roguelite with metroidvania dyes for the new generation. I've been fan of Housemarque during several years. This time they have surprised me with Returnal that shows a great evolution for the studio and their way of making games, they have kept me glued to my PS5 since Friday
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May 2, 2021Great game!! The story and the gameplay is engaging, plus the visual is beautiful. If you are looking for a game where you just relax and follow the story (like Uncharted) this is NOT the game for you.
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May 2, 2021Al fin un estudio consigue sacar el primer roguelite indie. El rendimiento en ps5 es excepcional. Una banda sonora excelente con el compositor de Midsommar, así como un diseño artístico a la altura de pocos. El gun play se siente fresco e innovador y supone un desafío en una época en la que carecemos de ellos. Uno de los mejores juegos del año
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May 2, 2021Amazing game, graphics and gameplay are the best I’ve seen and played in awhile
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May 2, 2021
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May 2, 2021Old school game, a game like this hadn't come out for years, It Is Simply awesome!
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May 2, 2021Loving this game replay value is so worth it and it’s a good challenge wasn’t to sure when I first started but I’m absolutely loving it just got to the fourth biome and I’m loving the fast paced shooter
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May 2, 2021The best game to ever exist. This game is the Zenith of the medium, a masterpiece in storytelling. Steelers gameplay and so much more.
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May 2, 2021Einfach ein geiles Spiel! Danke für das Meisterwerk!
Von Anfang an ist man einfach gefesselt und kann nicht einfach aufhören.
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May 2, 2021Good, but not great:) Graphic ok. Dualsense is amazing:) Gamepaly 25 hours. Price? Toooo much... 6/10
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May 2, 2021The user score would be much higher if it wasn’t for review bombers, ignore them. This is one of the best games in recent years and definitely a contender for GOTY. Highly recommend.
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May 2, 2021
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May 2, 2021This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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May 2, 2021
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May 2, 2021
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May 2, 2021
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May 2, 2021Nice and difficult!!!! Not for the average gamer. Love the sounds the dialogue data entry. Getting stronger and stronger with each boss fight.
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May 2, 2021
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May 2, 2021Fantastic game. From game mechanics to storytelling its an amazing game. I highly recommend to all the fans of action games
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May 2, 2021Phenomenal game, ignore the review bombing from Xbox fanboys and others who are playing without thumbs. Immense graphics, tight af gameplay, atmospheric world, super super interesting narative. Just keep playing and git gud.
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May 2, 2021Excelente juego, lo recomiendo! Su dificultad la principio de hará obstinar pero a medida que vas avanzando y agarrando experiencia (ensayo error) te va enganchando! Cool
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May 2, 2021
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May 2, 2021Brutal but in the best way. Feels fairly balanced and rooted in skill.
Permanent unlocks and faster routes after bosses means the lost progress isn't as bad as you might've thought.
Probably one of the more interesting games I've played recently and to top it off, the graphics are magnificent! -
May 2, 2021
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May 3, 2021Es divertido al principio, cansa los ojos un poco despues de horas de juego, despues se vuelve un poco repetitivo y empieza a aburrir, la historia no es de mi agrado, saludos
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May 3, 2021Gameplay is fun but the game needs a save option maybe even let you pick the difficulty because the game can be extremely brutal to the player
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May 3, 2021
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May 21, 2021I cant believe how people could give 10 on this game, full of fog and smoke...
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May 3, 2021An awesome game that takes the roguelike style to another level. Good effects and replayability!!
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May 3, 2021So expensive, after 10 hours playing get nothing because I can save my process, black hole and wasting of time
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May 3, 2021This game has so much potential. In my honest opinion a triple a rogue-like doesnt work as well as sonething like binding of isaac. As a physician who plays games in my very little spare time, beating my head against this wall takes all the fun out of it for me. What a waste of my time and money. Pissed off I soend 70 bucks here.
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May 3, 2021This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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May 3, 2021
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May 3, 2021
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May 25, 2023Game is not hard don't worry.
Very satisfying gameplay. Very satisfying visuals. There isn't much of a story but this is obviously not what we expect from this game.
10/10 for the originality, there is no other game like it. This is a must play. -
May 5, 2021Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece
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May 5, 2021This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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May 5, 2021This is how the modern rogue-like games should look like. We all love the genre for the gameplay and if there is the modern graphics instead of traditional pixel art, I’m the first taker.
Returnal keeps most of traditional rogue like features and excels in visuals, providing an incredible and immersive experience. -
May 5, 2021
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May 5, 2021
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May 7, 2021This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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May 7, 2021This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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May 7, 2021
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May 7, 2021Un jeu incroyable, une pépite parmis tous ces jeux génériques, sans âmes et sans challenge.
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May 8, 2021
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May 11, 2021Song and PlayStation done it again!! Releasing top notch titles that are no short of being categorized as masterpieces non stop and this one is absolutely part of the list. I really have no words to describe this game. The graphics, gameplay mechanics, features...etc, are all phenomenal. Absolute masterpiece
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May 13, 2021This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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May 26, 2021This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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May 26, 2021
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May 28, 2021This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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May 29, 2021A save function for when I need to go IRL would be a welcome addition.
So would 100 expansions. This game rocks.
Art design is amazing, derivative of Alien Prometheus but that's a good thing. Clever mechanics and progress.
Healthy variations in guns, enemies and mechanics.
Probably the best game I've played since Bloodborne, and could even be better. -
Sep 16, 2021Un gran videojuego. Me ha encantado. Lo juego todos los días. La jugabilidad es sólida, su atmósfera es atrapante, etc.
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Jun 26, 2021
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Jun 28, 2021
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Jun 29, 2021Having no progression whatsoever is simply a bad design to make the game feel longer. I love rogue like games but Returnal is simply too much. Frustrating, repetitive and as rigged as an EA Sports game. If Microsoft had made that game for Xbox, this would have been getting one low score after another. Don't waste your hard earned money on this crap.
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Jun 30, 2021Only frustration because no save option. Its just stupid dont by it. No point in playing for ouhers and than just start over from zero.
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Jul 18, 2021
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Jul 24, 2021Jogo com gráficos bons e jogabilidade mas não tem como salvar o jogo. e Também a travamentos em alguns lugares pelo preço aqui no brasil é um jogo caro.
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Aug 3, 2021Gráficos lindos, jogabilidade fluida, batalhas incríveis. Porém um jogo difícil, não que seja um problema. Mas não estamos mais nos anis 80 ou 90 que jogos viviam sem save. Necessário que implementem save dentro do jogo.
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Aug 11, 2021Frustratingly great and adictive game if you give it a fair chance. Buy this one!
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Aug 20, 2021
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Nov 16, 2021Wow what a challenge, graphics are beautiful, gameplay is a lesson for industry, a great contender for GOTY!
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Aug 29, 2021this game deserves 110 for reviews you can play 500 time and getting 501 different results in each time worth even more than 70 $
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Aug 30, 2021This is truly a masterpiece. The gameplay-loop is super addicting and fun. The game encourages push-forward combat similar to Doom Eternal. The story requires a bit of digging to understand but is deep and makes sense. A lot of metaphores and symbolism in this one!
Going for the platinum!! -
Sep 1, 2021
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Sep 2, 2021This game has too many crashes and bags. it ruins the entire game experience.
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Sep 16, 2021An absolutely fantastic experience. The graphics are beautiful, gameplay is amazing, and the duelsense and audio really add a lot to the experience. My GOTY for sure
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Sep 28, 2021Returnal is a gaming addiction. One of the most intense and adrenaline rush-filled gameplay sessions ever, incredible atmosphere, tight gameplay, great soundtrack, mysterious story, Housemarque really did an incredible job with the first AAA Roguelike game. Returnal is my 2021 GOTY by FAR. I highly recommend it.
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Sep 30, 2021
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Awards & Rankings
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LEVEL (Czech Republic)Feb 15, 2022A 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.
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CD-ActionDec 7, 2021An 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]
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Game World Navigator MagazineSep 3, 2021Returnal 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]