Reliving agony
Returnal is a very interesting game. It combines a lot of different game play aspects and somehow manages to nail most of them and even make me enjoy some mechanics that I normally despise. It comes as no shock though, as developer Housemarque has always been top-tier when it comes to arcade-style shooters. From titles like Resogun to lesser-known entities like Nex-Machina, this team can really craft some of the most addictive action titles in the business. Returnal also has the advantage of being the first big PlayStation 5 game coming after launch that really showcases the system. That is a lot of pressure for a developer like Housemarque and they definitely stepped up to the challenge.