So, I was browsing through the PlayStation Store yesterday, kinda aimlessly, and bam! This massive July sale is halfway over, and I’m just now paying attention. Distractions, right? They’ve dropped prices on some PS5 and PS4 gems, like real deals you don’t wanna skim past. And speaking of gems—there’s this one PS5 exclusive kinda worth a shout.
Alright, let’s talk Returnal. Ever heard of it? By Housemarque… weird name, yet these guys know their stuff. They’ve slashed its price by 58%. Yeah, you read that right. It’s now sitting at $29.39 down from $69.99. Pretty sweet, huh? But hang on, don’t think too long—this offer vanishes on July 17 at 2:59 a.m. ET. And not a second later.
Anyway—oh, the game! So, picture this: you crash on some crazy planet that literally changes its mind—like, all the time. Selene, our protagonist, keeps biting the dust and starting over. Over and over. It’s kinda like life, but with cooler graphics. Every cycle shakes things up—gear, the landscape, everything. Forces you to shuffle your gameplan constantly. Keeps you on your toes, ya know?
When Returnal hit the scene in 2021—seems like a decade ago, right?—people loved it! Critics on Metacritic weren’t shy, giving it an 86. Not too shabby. It raked in awards, too, like Best Action Game at The Game Awards and Outstanding Achievement in Audio Design at the D.I.C.E. Awards. Fancy titles for a game that’s a real whirlwind.
And, uh, I guess we gave it a perfect score in our review. Ten outta ten. Blame the mesmerizing chaos, maybe. It’s a must-play if you’re into the PS5 scene. They kinda nailed the whole rogue-like bullet-hell vibe but on a grand scale, turning it into this giant adventure that’s both strange and comforting. Every turn’s a surprise—keeps you guessing!
So, yeah. Don’t sleep on this one. If you’ve got a PS5 craving, Returnal might just scratch that itch. Or create a new one. Who knows?
