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Returnal Review Thread (PS5)
- Thread starter DonJorginho
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BoxFresh123
Member
The 30-50 hours of playtime surprised me.
I didn't expect a single sitting play through but that's a good chunk of time to play.
I didn't expect a single sitting play through but that's a good chunk of time to play.
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Thirty7ven
Banned
Lolygon you say?
Never forget.
Oh my god, was a dog playing the game? The hell....
DeepEnigma
Gold Member
Dick Jones
Gold Member
Only 30-50 hours? Indie game length amirite. Not paying full price, $15 bucks...something fire Jim Ryan.
Fun fact: In addition to the reviewer, the guide dog was also blind
S0ULZB0URNE
Member
You will support $70 games as well cause if you want to own your games this is where we are with AAA games now.
ToadMan
Member
Its all part of the marketing cycle though. I understand why companies do it.
They’re doing it for me! I haven’t bought this yet but if the reviews hold up, well .... maybe a purchase. Maybe
Dick Jones
Gold Member
My guess is high 80s and low 90s scores with one outlier Stevinator (or whatever) with a score in the 60s
Entroyp
Member
Edge will probably give it a 50
Markio128
Member
Lol - I don’t think anybody can second guess Edge to be honest - if I was a gambling man, I wouldn’t place any bets on any of their scores haha
GymWolf
Member
GhostOfTsu
Banned
REAL Next-gen starts with this game!!! I was not expecting this much hype but now I can't wait until Friday. I feel sorry for people without a PS5 yet. It's gonna be even harder to find now with Returnal and Ratchet ☹
And finally people will shut up about the damn price and buy the first ever hardcore AAA roguelite. This game is special, it's not a subscription service game.
And finally people will shut up about the damn price and buy the first ever hardcore AAA roguelite. This game is special, it's not a subscription service game.
Punished Miku
Gold Member
Definitely a lot higher than I predicted so far.
GymWolf
Member
Well tbf the majority of roguelite games are in that completition time range or more.Only 30-50 hours? Indie game length amirite. Not paying full price, $15 bucks...something fire Jim Ryan.
Fun fact: In addition to the reviewer, the guide dog was also blind
Less than that would be pretty bad for a roguelite.
Salmon Snake
Member
I had to change my preorder from being delivered by the post to a pick up from the store.
The hype got me so I don't trust the Finnish Post to deliver it to me for the weekend
The hype got me so I don't trust the Finnish Post to deliver it to me for the weekend
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Punished Miku
Gold Member
Yeah, 30-50 hours of what exactly is the real question. There's very limited permanent growth from what I read, so it's a lot of repetition with story on top for 50 hours? I guess we'll see. I'm surprised it's reviewing this well so far. Must be pretty good.
Fredrik
Member
Oh my this is like music to my ears! Housemarque always deliver!
saintjules
Member
I'm day 1, but curious on the other reviewers from the bigger sites. I'm not familiar with wccftech or Fextralife's by way of reviews.
TKOFromTokyo
Member
I’m open to buying this game day 1 to support a new IP. I wish her face wasn’t so ugly though.
tmlDan
Member
don't worry, you spend most of the game looking at her from behind.....
DeepEnigma
Gold Member
don't worry, you spend most of the game looking at her from behind.....
balls of snow
Member
Yep got to finish Disco Elysium by next week before starting this. Sony is putting out hits after hits the first 7 months in. I really wonder which game will be the first dud and when.
TKOFromTokyo
Member
don't worry, you spend most of the game looking at her from behind.....
lol, can I skip the cutscenes?
Dick Jones
Gold Member
Where have you been? Posters on GAF said Demon's Souls Remake is just a PS3 game and Miles Morales is just DLC. Two duds apparently. If they are duds this gen, long may this gen reign.
GymWolf
Member
Well usually the completion time is related to unlocking all the weapons\skills etc. Or the story bits, or both (and completing the game a fixed number of times to see the real finale etc.)
I have like 120 hours in hades...
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DonJorginho
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Any links that have been taken down by me/have gone down will be added back when the official embargo is lifted!
TKOFromTokyo
Member
I have nothing against long games, but I’m all for the industry offering more really good short games that are high in production value.
Manwithoutfear
Member
negative. this is where Sony wants us to be. i'll wait a month or two and get it half the price. other AAA games i get on PC and usually 20% off at release and then the rest i would play will be on gamepass. so no, i will not support $70 games.
Majima Everywhere System
Member
It will be an E3 sale June 12th if you even wanted to know the timing.
akaFullmetal
Member
Good for you, I have no problem with people not wanting to pay higher prices, just against using it as a dig for some reason.
I personally don't want to see $70 games, but the market will decide if this works. If everyone does buy it at $70 then it will be here to stay.
Demon souls is not new...
Unknown?
Member
The market, despite people like who you quoted, couldn't stop DLC and microtransactions. Remember the horse armor stink? Seems like forever ago, now everyone is ok with stuff like that. There are bigger things we should be against like GAAS games that are designed simply to make you pay MORE than $70 over time.
VeganElduderino
Member
i was going to see how the reviews go 1st but i got horny and i bought it and pre loaded already.
He's not really suggesting it is?
Manwithoutfear
Member
maybe you missed some of the context. i was replying to someone who was insinuating that i had no choice other than paying $70 for them. i can just wait for a sale and not pay that price. i don't have issues with people who love and support games and developers. I'm just saying "negative" i don't have to pay for it at $70 and will be fine waiting even though the game looks fantastic. was not meant as a dig at all. I have a switch/ps5/xsx/pc3080. i love games and want the gaming industry as a whole to do great. because i want more games lol
to your point though. yes, the market will decide if $70 stays or not. i personally hope it doesnt hurt returnal's sales so much and Sony takes that as a reflection on the quality of the game or developers though. would be a shame.
John Wick
Member
Hopefully it will review well. A fully polished game deserves respect.
Bo_Hazem
Banned
megreotsugua
Banned
Probably Kena
VeganElduderino
Member
that's fucking awsome !
Destruction All Stars?
The Wheel of Fortune
Member
Well, this sounds quite good. I love The Expanse (both the books and the TV show), so weirdly after that comparison I guess I'm in.
akaFullmetal
Member
Oh, sorry I wasn't implying you were taking a dig due to the cost . Just that the market will decide what it can sell/ demand. Everything you said am I am on the same page with you.
FrankWza
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Fredrik
Member
Yeah I’m in that crappy situation tooThis was the game I wanted...hope it's really good! And hopefully a ps5 falls in my lap somehow
Maybe a PSVR2 bundle next year can solve it, they can’t sell out. Or can they? 
DeepEnigma
Gold Member
S0ULZB0URNE
Member
You are on a roll today eh?
Blaming Sony?
Lmao
Who made the 1st $70 game this generation?
I'll wait.....
