90
Vic Hood
TechRadar
“While players are often at the mercy of Returnal’s unpredictability – for better or worse – the immersive storytelling and the utilization of Sony’s latest hardware makes it feel like a true PS5 exclusive.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Fast frantic combat
- Roguelike structure
- Dazzling bullet displays
- Rich atmospheric environments
- Great risk-reward systems
- Engrossing story
Points of Contention
- Lacks mid‑run save option
- Demanding difficulty
- Limited build options
- Few Persistent Upgrades
- Long Runs
Professional Reviews
3 reviews from 3 critics80
Mitchell Saltzman
IGN
“Its roguelike runs are too long and it needs a way to save in the middle of them, but Returnal's third‑person shooter action, clever story, and atmosphere are excellent.”
80
Giovanni Colantonio
Digital Trends
“Returnal takes full advantage of the PS5's features to give players a fast and furious sci‑fi spectacle.”
