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Returnal is a 2021 roguelike third-person shooter video game developed by Housemarque and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment.
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Game RantCameron CorlissApr 20215/5 starsHousemarque's Returnal is a shining example of what the studio is capable of, packing tight gameplay together with an interesting world.
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PlayStation LifeStyleChandler WoodApr 202110/10Returnal is an essential PS5 title, now and throughout the console's life. Housemarque took the rogue-like bullet-hell formula and applied it to a AAA experience in a way that creates something exceptionally unique yet wholly familiar. Returnal is an engaging experience in narrative, gameplay, and player discovery, consistently surprising on every level. Utilizing the PS5 technology in a way that most other developers are barely tapping into, Returnal feels like one of the first truly next-gen experiences, letting Housemarque set the stage for the new console. And like Housemarque games before it, it's the kind of game that will withstand the test of time, begging for additional cycles well into the future.
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GuardianKeza MacDonaldMay 20215/5 starsExceptionally hostile creatures are round every corner on a glorious, punishing quest through the perilous landscapes of another planet
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GamesBeatJeff GrubbApr 20213/5 starsThis lack of variety in the style of play makes every run feel samey, and they begin to blur together. That leads to a roteness that made me want to put down the game when I was struggling with the difficulty. I like challenging games, but roguelites need to walk a fine line between familiarity and routine. Familiarity is the warm embrace of something that feels like home. Routine is boredom, and it is poison for a game like this.
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Attack of the FanboyMatthew Kevin MitchellFeb 20233/5 starsYou won't want to break the cycle because Returnal offers an immersive experience that sucks you in for hours. However, when you finally break the cycle and reach the end of Selene's journey, you will realize just how much of a masterpiece Returnal is.
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IGDB rating 8.6/10 from 210 ratings.
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