Returnal

It's a very well crafted game with some welcomed historical influences and brilliant combat.

If you like rogue-like games, like myself, then you'll find it has a lot to offer in the genre, but it misses the mark by being too punishing in the wrong ways.

All rogue-like games require some kind of grind, but this is brutal and very unrewarding at times with very little, to no guidance. Other rogue-like games shine a light on what is expected, Returnal is just a closed book which can be exhausting to play after some time, it isn't a good thing. Games should be welcoming, not stubborn. Encouraging but challenging is the way.

The balance is a little out, and this game is set out to hurt you, but I do still recommend it a due to its overall design and bullet-hell combat. 7/10.

I bought this game for the PS5 because I wanted to try and diversify the type of games I played.

This game delivered in amazing ways such as the haptic feedback and sensations you feel on the dual sense 5 which is very reminiscent to what your character is doing in the game. There is also lots of unique and entertaining horror/sci-fi visuals and for that it deserves an 8.

The story is very mediocre and the fact that you have to respawn every time you die and it feels like you're not really advancing anywhere specific makes the game hard to enjoy for such a high price. However if the price does come down, it definitely is worth trying out.

How did this pathetic trash game even make it to green lite ? This game doesn't even tell you what to do nor does it have a quest item . This game got awards how ? Guaranteed boys are praising this game. Do not play or buy it. It's rogue like and you lose your weapons when you die, so the game is not worth it. Only way I'll play it is free on ps extra. Not worth $69.99. Avoid this garbage. Returnal is returned.

Look this game is great it looks nice and shows what the ps5 is capable of but if you are easily annoyed and not a fan of Groundhog Day style games when you die and have to start over again then this isn't for you! But if you like a challenge give this game a go, lots of action also has a mysterious/creepy vibe 10/10.

After reading some reviews on here I felt obligated to leave one of my own. This game is so misunderstood. Most people that gave this game low ratings are bad at the game and are mad they have to start over after every death. Just because you're not good at a game doesn't mean it's bad. On the contrary, this game is incredible. Great combat that gets more rewarding the more you play and adapt. Weapons become better the more you play and you unlock more powerful consumable as well. The story is up for interpretation, but the difficulty is that way for a reason. The main character is locked in a personal hell that she can never leave.

Give this game a chance and I promise you won't regret it.