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[J3nga]

You people are not helping not making me want to buy it. Wasn't even interested in it, haven't played returnal but have PS5 pro sitting idle since Yotei and also have free time these days.

 

[Mr. PlayStation]

Just freaking incredible, I ended up playing 5hours straight last night and defeated the first boss. Gosh the audio design and haptics from the getgo slaps, Housemarque has delivered big time.

 

[skit_data]

I like that they put the dash on one of the shoulder buttons but it's mildly annoying L1 is the default because I mapped it to R1 in Returnal xD
Don't know whether I should change it though, getting used to having the shield on R1 might be worth it in the end because I have a feeling the shield/melee will end up being at least as important in the long run.

I miss being able to adjust the size of the active reload bar. Now there's only the dot size, which feels a bit pointless. Kinda wierd because it was possible to adjust the whole central part of the HUD in Returnal. It was nice to be able to clearly see the bar filling up in the periphery, at least with new weapons/altered fire rate.
Would love to see that added via a patch, it made a pretty big difference in getting to grips with new weapons for me personally.

Edit: Pretty sure Returnal had a very useful opacity setting for the crosshair/reload bar as well IIRC. Might as well add that to the wishlist.

Edit2: I already feel i need an extra thumb on my right hand.
I loved the back button accessory for my DS4, wish they'd make one for the Dualsense as well. This game is probably gonna make me buy a Dualsense Edge solely for those back buttons. Well played, Sony.

 

[8BiTw0LF]

You people are not helping not making me want to buy it. Wasn't even interested in it, haven't played returnal but have PS5 pro sitting idle since Yotei and also have free time these days.

 

[Signalis]

Wanna elaborate on this? Most global surveys of all kinds of metrics suggest the opposite

They are terrible people. Finns, Swedes and Danes. No one likes them

 

[Grildon Tundy]

How is the meta-progession in this one?

I played and beat Returnal, but felt like the progression was too slow/there weren't enough fun, rewarding unlocks that carry over between runs.

Games like Megabonk, BallXpit, and Mewgenics have fast and furious unlocks, and that's half the fun of rogue-lites to me.

 

[engstra]

They are terrible people. Finns, Swedes and Danes. No one likes them

spoken like an absolute Norwegian

 

[Yeonhui]

Bought (ughh) the early access edition, played it 3 hours this morning. Although I played Returnal, I still find Saros pretty challenging. Visually on my Pro it looks and performs great, and sounds amazing with 3D audio on good headphones. Now to juggle this and Crimson Desert and Pragmata and Neverness to Everness. Yes, I can do it!

 

[Bartski]

I keep neglecting run modifiers, just playing at the default balance feels perfect. Huge congrats to Housemarque, they fkn did it.

The only downside I can think of is that I liked the narrative in Returnal much better. Perhaps because I know "king in yellow" and that's in no small part a spoiler

 

[8BiTw0LF]

spoken like an absolute Norwegian

Yup! Mountain aristocrats. The scum of Scandinavia

 

[balls of snow]

One more day for regular ass edition users. Fuck.

 

[MacReady13]

if you want to hear a more middle of the road perspective here's Jeff G.

here is Jeff's written review.

https://jeff.zone/posts/trip-report-156440483

I mean, does this fat fuck like ANY game? I am having the complete opposite experience he is having. I AM wanting to continuously play this game. The weirdness and brilliant gameplay is what is keeping me hooked as I'm curious as to what is going on, and the gameplay is top notch which, in a game like this, should be ALL that matters.

If you loved Returnal like I did with all its weird and creepy vibes along with its amazing gameplay, this is basically the same thing. Yes, there are characters at your "home" area but who gives a fuck? You play the game as a solo character and it's fucking awesome!

The game looks amazing and runs so well (playing it on Pro). Support games like this that focus on gameplay over everything else.

 

[J Required]

This game is pure blast, the 3D audio, the haptics, the immersion...absolutely fantastic.

 

[mckmas8808]

Bought (ughh) the early access edition, played it 3 hours this morning. Although I played Returnal, I still find Saros pretty challenging. Visually on my Pro it looks and performs great, and sounds amazing with 3D audio on good headphones. Now to juggle this and Crimson Desert and Pragmata and Neverness to Everness. Yes, I can do it!

I have no idea how you do it. I can only play 2 games at a time.

 

[Luipadre]

Why this game doesnt have an OT? If one game deserves it its this one

 

[ReBurn]

I don't want to want this, but I do want this. Not a roguelike fan but I really appreciate a great bullet hell game.

 

[saintjules]

One more day for regular ass edition users. Fuck.

You can do it!