Returnal Reviews
Even with the classic problems of a PC version, Returnal has robust graphics and gameplay options that make it a pleasure to experience it again.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Unforgiving roguelike gameplay of Returnal is not for everyone, but this is another good PC port of PlayStation exclusive game with loads of options and visual improvements.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
There's been a succession of great roguelike games coming up this year and I'm not complaining.
Review in Turkish | Read full review
Returnal was Housemarque’s first crack at a AAA game and they’ve pretty much nailed the execution on all fronts. The game looks and runs like a dream on the PlayStation 5 and is one of the best reasons to own one yet. The game is tough and because of that it won’t be for everyone but for those who do enjoy these kinds of games you’ll quickly get addicted to the fast-paced and super smooth gameplay.
Review based on a copy of the game purchased by Softpedia.
A wonderful and engaging rogue-lite that always has surprises up its sleeve, despite not offering any big innovations or super original ideas.
Review in Russian | Read full review
Returnal is not a product for everyone. But its clever exploitation of PlayStation 5 capabilities, heavy atmosphere, high detail sounding, and narrative of a thoughtful and profound story does not make us regret giving it a chance even if we fear its considerable difficulty.
Review in Persian | Read full review
Due to it's Rogue-like structure, Returnal is a hard game to get into as it requires a lot of trial and error to get comfortable with. But thanks to its mysterious setting, fun gameplay, fantastic use of DualSense technology and superb audio and visual design, you will be satisfied when you finally tackle all the challenges.
Review in Persian | Read full review
Returnal is a tightly designed roguelike with some of the best gameplay the genre can provide, and it's the first game since Demon's Souls to provide a reason to own a PS5.
Returnal is a brutally tough but satisfying roguelike journey that is buoyed by its addictive combat and myriad of weapons, items and upgrades that ensure the journey doesn't get stale. Its narrative is gripping and unsettling, its visual aesthetic is arresting and despite a high level of difficulty, it's a damn joy to play.
If you enjoy hard titles, we have nothing to say to you and we know that the Returnal experience is on your list, but if you are one of the users for whom hard titles are annoying, we should warn that if you refuse to change your taste, you will lose one of the best games on the market and from the first completely ninth generation titles.
Review in Persian | Read full review
Returnal is a fairly forgiving roguelike that quickly shows its true size and scale. It offers an excellent atmosphere and combat systems, with an intelligently woven plot. A solid recommendation for PlayStation 5 owners.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Returnal is a challenging game. If you like to get tired and want to know an interesting story, the atmosphere of which can delight – do not wonder. However, if you are not part of this group, you will throw the controller after a few attempts. This is another exclusive Sony title aimed at a narrow audience.
Review in Polish | Read full review
Returnal is a game unlike any other. But with flaws and bugs like many other games.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
Scratch beneath that surface and the game doesn’t say much to justify its existence, and it is going to be far too challenging for a lot of players, but within its fairly narrow scope, for the audience that it was made for, Returnal is going to be a vividly entertaining ride.
If there's a sticking point to Returnal, it's that it's a big PS5 exclusive that is most definitely not for everyone. It's next-gen beautiful all the way, but if you've never played a game like this before, even all that beauty and amazing design might not be worth the sense of dejection you might feel as the body count starts mounting. Returnal and other games like it will force newer players to ask questions about what kind of games they want to experience. It takes a little bit of weird thinking to relish the prospect of repeated punishment. I recommend it, just for the experience of it. If you're part of that wider audience who wants to give a next-gen roguelike a shot, then be prepared for an awakening. And another one. And … another one.
Playing Returnal, it feels like next-gen has truly begun.
Returnal is an engaging and intriguing game from the start till the very last second
Review in Arabic | Read full review
A fast paced and intense shooter true to the developer's pedigree, with an intriguing and mysterious world, marred only slightly by some control issues and its brevity
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Returnal is beautiful, extremely addictive and has an intriguing story. Even if you're not a fan of the genre, give it a try, I'm sure your experience here will be worth every minute of your time.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review