John Wick
Member
Your concern is concerning again and again but only in PS threads. Plenty of other previews
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Returnal Hands-On Impressions (PS5) – A Roguelike Of AAA Quality That Isn’t Pulling Any Punches
And somehow you also missed your character get's better after each run and you retain some of the skills/equipment you earn along the way. Also boss enemies just require to be defeated a single time.
Love to read the impressions at least!
Raonak
Banned
Always wanted to see what a AAA rougelike felt like. Really keen for this, the gameplay looks amazing and the dualsense features sound so fucking hype.
And I don't really understands the complaints about it being rougelike. It's just a natural evolution of the arcade games housemarque used to make.
This gonna have tons of replay value.
And I don't really understands the complaints about it being rougelike. It's just a natural evolution of the arcade games housemarque used to make.
This gonna have tons of replay value.
Bojanglez
The Amiga Brotherhood
It all sounds awesome, but this is what will probably stop me from getting it day 1. I have a kid that wakes up and switches on the PS5 to play first thing in the morning, if I'm on a long run late at night but can't get it done, I suspend the game, I could find it wiped the next day (if he boots another game). This is where a 'Quick Resume' feature like on XSX|S is great (if it works reliably). It might not be an issue, I'll have to see what people say about the loop when it comes out. The game looks incredible and I love every Housmarque game I've ever played so want to support it, but we will see.
Bittermich
Banned
There weren't any other reviews when he posted it though. lol
LectureMaster
Or is it just one of Adam's balls in my throat?
Sounds about as tough as their other games, curious about the platinum difficulty...
Holy shit feels unreal the game runs 4k 60fps with RT on..
Holy shit feels unreal the game runs 4k 60fps with RT on..
Shmunter
Member
The Control parallels are music to my ears. The Gigeresque environment is also highly appealing. The mystery and plot sound compelling, I do enjoy high concept sci-fi.
The procedural nature is a bit of an eyebrow raiser however, but I do understand this is central to the gameplay.
Not familiar with the genre, but am looking forward to partake at the next opportunity.
The procedural nature is a bit of an eyebrow raiser however, but I do understand this is central to the gameplay.
Not familiar with the genre, but am looking forward to partake at the next opportunity.
Ass of Can Whooping
Gold Member
Because he couldn't hold back his urge to shitpost
whattheduck
Banned
I think this is one of those games that looks fairly nice in a console's launch window but will look utterly dated by the time we are 3-4 years into the PS5's life. That doesn't matter much though - game looks cool.
Arun1910
Member
UMMHHH, just no, it looks like upscaled face from PS2, does not look 3D or how to put it, otherwise games looking good.
Lol, this looks like that last WWE games face models with the big heads.
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bender
What time is it?
UMMHHH, just no, it looks like upscaled face from PS2, does not look 3D or how to put it, otherwise games looking good.
Proportions are way off.
Spukc
always chasing the next thrill
JELLI
BEANS
BEANS
Kokoloko85
Member
Looking forward to some hardcore gameplay by House Marque
Shmunter
Member
Looks like Sony has a sizeable hit here.....Eurogamer
"Returnal shows that Sony can still be weird and daring"
"...brilliantly, deliriously video game-y"
"Like Death Stranding this is an indie that's epic in scope, and likewise it's not a game that comes up short when it comes to spectacle. Is it triple-A or isn't it? I'm not sure if there's a scientific way to determine that one way or another"
www.eurogamer.net
"Returnal shows that Sony can still be weird and daring"
"...brilliantly, deliriously video game-y"
"Like Death Stranding this is an indie that's epic in scope, and likewise it's not a game that comes up short when it comes to spectacle. Is it triple-A or isn't it? I'm not sure if there's a scientific way to determine that one way or another"
Returnal shows that Sony can still be weird and daring
There's been understandable concern recently about Sony's reported obsession with blockbusters that are too big to fail…
www.eurogamer.net
Thirty7ven
Banned
"The only way to get around this is to put your PS5 in rest mode while you do what you have to do and then turn it back on, resuming where you were, but this is a colossal waste of power."
This is hilarious.
This is hilarious.
Bo_Hazem
Banned
That is the best preview among all of them, very comprehensive and deep. I'm happy that it's not a rushy game and has so much exploration going on. Also I like the idea that although you respawn from the beginning you can easily transport to a shortcut to your last place. Also it looks to be decently balanced in terms of difficulty, I thought it would be overwhelmingly difficult. I think they could've pushed difficulty more without the respawn-from-the-beginning mechanic. Also great to see that older places are reshaping and there is a lot to explore and revisit them regularly. The square doors for main goal and the rest for optional are smart as well.
Overall looks like a wonderful game.
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Ass of Can Whooping
Gold Member
skit_data
Member
It is a roguelite, upgrades and weapons are permanent. The story progression is linear, and you unlock shortcuts.
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Klayzer
Member
A new Playstation release, always brings out the little green army men. Its expected.
Freeman76
Member
Its not as though its only one sided.....but nice try!
FunkMiller
Banned
I was out of this one as nothing was really doing it for me... but these previews are tempting me again. It sounds like a decent rogue lite and I'm interested to see one done on a triple AAA budget. Very pleased it looks to have a decent storyline, with some mystery and a good amount of exploration. Rogues can be a little shallow on those aspects, so pleased this one looks to have a bit more depth.
Still way too fucking expensive in the U.K. though. Seventy quid (or about 97 US dollars) is fucking obscene.
Still way too fucking expensive in the U.K. though. Seventy quid (or about 97 US dollars) is fucking obscene.
Papacheeks
Banned
Literally there is a thread that has GAME INFORMER playing the first 45 minutes, Ign has 17 minutes of it at 4k/60.
Interfectum
Member
Interfectum
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The Wheel of Fortune
Member
You need to learn to speak for yourself, mate. Saying that the game doesn't need a saving feature because you got rest mode is just completely missing the point. Not only is it socially irresponsible, but I personally like to turn my consoles off if I'm done using them so this is an issue for me whether you approve of it or not lol
That being said, the game itself looks quite good -- and I didn't now they included a sort of "shortcut" mechanic after you die. Perhaps that helps soften the blow a little bit, especially if the game is not that long? Either way, I'm waiting for more robust impressions from you lads (especially regarding mechanics) once it launches and everyone has a chance to give it a go.
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ethomaz
Banned
I do think the rest mode workaround seems to be a issue that they can fix later.
The game is suppose to not have savings at all.
It forces you to die and back to start every time you will play it.
You should start from beginning by design.
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azertydu91
Hard to Kill
And miss him stumbling with poorly thought points that are irrelevant at best in a pedantic tone?Why miss it, it's so funny, like a kid caught lying that dig deeper and deeper in its own confusion.
I've had more coherent discussions with seniors suffering from dementia.
GamesAreFun
Banned
The gameplay looks very solid, but the price for a rogue-like is absurd. Sony need to learn a harsh lesson, and I feel sorry that Housemarque will be the victims of this new policy.
They also missed a trick making the character unattractive - a pretty face & a bit of fan-service would have gained a bunch more sales.
They also missed a trick making the character unattractive - a pretty face & a bit of fan-service would have gained a bunch more sales.
tommib
Banned
reinking
Gold Member
It is starting to look like all of the
Concern
was for nothing?
I do wonder if they will patch an easier play mode once the masses gets their hands on it and complain that it is too hard. That worked for the Souls games but I am not sure the majority of people like getting abused by rogue-type games. Especially if they have amped up the difficulty.
Concern
was for nothing?I do wonder if they will patch an easier play mode once the masses gets their hands on it and complain that it is too hard. That worked for the Souls games but I am not sure the majority of people like getting abused by rogue-type games. Especially if they have amped up the difficulty.
GamesAreFun
Banned
Let's just wait for the sales figures. In the UK it's being outsold by both Nier & a Wireless headset... Not to mention, PS5 owners are starved for new releases so they'll buy literally anything right now.
SLB1904
Banned
there are other ways to get this game cheaper than 70 in uk...Let's just wait for the sales figures. In the UK it's being outsold by both Nier & a Wireless headset... Not to mention, PS5 owners are starved for new releases so they'll buy literally anything right now.
skit_data
Member
I'd say its very impressive considering the installed base of the other itemsLet's just wait for the sales figures. In the UK it's being outsold by both Nier & a Wireless headset... Not to mention, PS5 owners are starved for new releases so they'll buy literally anything right now.
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Reality Czar
Banned
It's like the 3rd person Alien shooter you always wanted X Metroid.
Mr Hyde
Member
Looks so fucking good. Can't wait. Was unsure about buying day one but this looks right up my alley. I also crave for more games utilizing the DualSense and Returnal looks like it does it perfectly. Every preview has been positive, and it seems to deliver that high concept, intense sci fi gameplay. I'm hoping for a challenging experience. PS5 is on fire with its launch, first Demon's Souls and now Returnal. Good times ahead.
Cockles & Whelks
Banned
Lose your inventory?
MasterCornholio
Member
Physiognomonics
Member
Some say it's a rogue lite (for light) because you keep important things like the weapon upgrades, the boss kills and some others stuff.Lose your inventory?
IntentionalPun
Ask me about my wife's perfect butthole
Reminds me of going for a walk in the rain, and the palms of my hands for some reason are getting rain drops on them but not the rest of me.
(I do think it's kinda neat lol)