Returnal - PlayStation 5

I don't think I've ever played a game where I was so immersed in it's gameplay in such a way. The unbelievably tight controls, the incredible use of 3D audio, the fluidity in Selene's movement and the macabre atmosphere all around you. It's the kind of game I decide to put down after a long session and just keep thinking about it for the rest of my day until the next session. It's honestly the only game that genuinely feels "next gen" to me as well, with how much haptic feedback and adaptive triggers shine here. combine that with what I think is the best use of 3D audio in any game, ever, and when the game finally clicks for you, you find yourself in that Returnal zone, like a special state of mind where you're suddenly aware of everything happening around you in the game, even when it turns to an absolute bullet fireworkfest you get confident enough that you can get through this if you just stay calm and concentrate, read all the cues, listen to the sounds and react accordingly. And you eventually do react accordingly. It's like you as the player do level up along with the character. Not often do you get past that boss fight you've been stuck at for so long because you've entered that arena dozens of times and memorised every single one of his attacks, or because you found that super ultra mega rare piece of equipment that immediately trivialises him, but because you eventually got better, your reactions are faster, you're better at reading the situation and you're much more aware of your surroundings. The game certainly moves you in a way, not to mention the feeling of beating a hard area or a boss for the first time with how hard they can be could not be any more satisfying. Overall, despite there being some missed opportunities, like the lack of an adequate synergy system, it's still an absolute 10/10 for me.

I really like this game. Returnal fully utilizes the duelsense controller's feature set. I thought this game would not have Much of a story but it really pulls you in. On top of a being a running gun shooter, it doesn't disappoint In the graphics department. I like how the PS5 Has a performance mode that bumps up the fps to 120. Once you switch the feature on, you wont want to turn it off. Highly recommended. I think I might buy the pc version as well.

I like these type or rogue games. Play, die, restart, try again. The problem with this game you don't get many power ups that you can take into the next run. It is limited so you are really building your playing skill to not die the next time. That is ok, but it can get frustrating sometimes so you really have to be ok with that. I felt it needed at least more ways to power yourself up for each run so you can get a little farther. IT does look amazing and plays smoothly.

Never played any sort of Rogue-Like game before and honestly, I’ve had a complete blast with Returnal, barring the infinite amount of times I have died on so many runs, haha! Amazing visuals, haptic feedback, gameplay! Selene is a pretty cool character too, nice to have a heroine protagonist to play through a vast Sci-Fi and monster filled planet. PlayStation and Housemarque continue to deliver!

Great third person action game. Fast pace with some cool power ups.