Popular Post Ghost Posted December 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 11, 2020 (edited) ย ย Housemarqueโs bold new shooter sees you stranded at the edge of the galaxy and trapped in an endless resurrection.ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Quote ย ย ย In Returnal you get to dive deep into the mind of Selene, an Astra space scout trapped in a hellish loop of endless resurrection while trapped on a hostile planet. The roguelike formula mixed with exploration platformer elements allow for a unique way to explore the planet and continue the battle she is fighting. Of course, there will be plenty of Housemarque arcade flourishes present, so prepare to be bombarded by volleys of bullet-hell projectiles along the way. ย Not only can you look forward to getting back into the battle almost instantly with super fast loading times, but weโre using the haptic feedback of the DualSense wireless controller to give players extra awareness of gameplay. Youโll be able to feel the natural ambience of this alien planet as the controller mimics its environmental effects. ย ย Every weapon has an alternative firing mode, and each of these โAlt-Fireโ modes can be found on any weapon. By using the Adaptive Trigger players can move seamlessly between aiming down sights and activating Alt-Fire: Squeeze it halfway down to aim down the iron sights; squeeze it all the way down to activate your rechargeable Alt-Fire attack. Switching between modes on a single trigger will become second nature in no time. ย ย Players should also be prepared to be haunted by the extremely realistic 3D audio capabilities of PS5 with compatible headphones. In Returnal we have taken audio immersion to new levels, and the soundscape will add a whole new layer of comprehending the action around you. Even in a moment of silence you can take in the atmosphere and feel like you are actually alone on an alien planet, with the soundscape created from the elements. ย ย ย Playstation Blog Edited April 21, 2021 by Ghost 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphaExGAT Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 Day one.......if I canย get a PS5 by then lol. Housemarque never let me down. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraightVege Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 I haven't disliked a Housemarque title yet. Eager to see if they can keep the streak going with this movement away from the arcade niche. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doomsounder Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 My most anticipated game by far (not counting a couple that don't even have a release date yet). ย Game's up on the store now. That price though. I mean personally this looks way better than most of other 1st party games, so I'll be getting it,ย I just hope the price doesn't end up having a negative impact on the game. ย Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevengeancePrime Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 This looks like it could be a lot of fun. Glad to see that they held off on their BR in favour of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggypossum Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 ย Quote In this episode of HouseCast, Harry Krueger, Game Director of Returnal, talks about the origins of Returnal. We also discuss what kind of experience players can expect from Housemarque's most ambitious title yet ย 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted January 8, 2021 Author Share Posted January 8, 2021 "Uncover the process of translating the Housemarque explosive action into 3D and how to stay true to our motto "Gameplay First" ย ย Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveInHell Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 This game deserves more hype. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnichoj Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 23 minutes ago, LoveInHell said: This game deserves more hype. I'm super excited to get into this and The Medium, nothing so far this gen has really impressed me yet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ac3dUd3- Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 I dunno but this game just looks meh to me. Nothing ive seen has excited me at all. I'll wait till its out for player reviewsย 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDGES Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 (edited) this game just looks so mediocre to me, absolutely nothing about it is appealing and they want full price, never going to happen, this is PS+/PSNow fodder, or a decent price for it would've been $40 Edited March 28 by EDGES 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saiyanbloodstyle Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Not a day 1 purchase for me, don't think it's worth the price and not too into it but later down the line i'll probably pick it up but this is what i love about games, they go on sale and devalue over time so i don't see this ยฃ70 priceย on launch an issue at all, even better on eBay you can get it cheaper too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darling Baphomet Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 (edited) Kinda worried about this - Housemarque is not known for making the longest, or most in depth, games - their hit games have been simple, aesthetically indulgent arcade games. On top of that, weren't they putting all their resources into a Battle Royale until recently? Unless they have a ridiculous amount of content (like, The Binding of Isaac ridiculous), I can't see it being worth 70$, and it doesn't seem like they've had the time to make a game that big. Most roguelikes end up being fairly repetitive games that are worth 15-20$ and not a penny more. ย Could end up being a similar case to the Order 1776; great 10$ game, not so great 60$ game. Keep in mind this is all speculation from me, so if anyone can correct the record, go ahead. Edited January 9, 2021 by Darling Baphomet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sepheroithisgod Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 The game didn't look that impressive to me. If I hear good things, I'll grab it at a more reasonable price, but screw that $70 MSRP... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatThaRiPP3R84 Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 just rent it if you want to try it day 1 but don't wanna spend too much. even if for completionists sake, you have to rent it again in the future to do dlc it still works out 50% cheaper renting. ย in the us you got gamefly, and in the uk boomerang im sure there are others where you can get a decent deal from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trini Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 I find the story concept very amusing, but the gameplay isn't clicking with me just yet. I'll probably hold off closer to the release date for more gameplay and see if it'll become a day one purchase for me.ย Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggypossum Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 ย 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Marty84 Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 Too bad, this game is delayed. New date: April 30 ย 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowReplicant Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 34 minutes ago, Mr_Marty84 said: Too bad, this game is delayed. New date: April 30 ย I don't blame them. Imagine working on a game for years and then releasing it on a console nobody can get. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sepheroithisgod Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 I wonder if the pre-orders are low again like Destruction Allstars... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Marty84 Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 49 minutes ago, ShadowReplicant said: ย I don't blame them. Imagine working on a game for years and then releasing it on a console nobody can get. but, but... I have one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrBloodmoney Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 I think this looks fine, but there is a part of me that desperately wants itย to fail, as that seems like the only way Housemarque will go back to doing the games that they used to make, like Matterfall, Nex Machina, Dead Nation and Resogun, all of which were FANTASTIC games. ย Any old studio can make a 3rd person shooter, but it seems only Housemarque can make the kind of games they used to make at the level they did.ย ย Yes, I know that wishing failure on a game is shitty. ย I just miss real Housemarque ย Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitchesnscars Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 1 hour ago, ShadowReplicant said: ย I don't blame them. Imagine working on a game for years and then releasing it on a console nobody can get. I see what you did there, well done. If nothing else that should serve as a giant "Lessons Learned" for the entire industry AND consumers. The game is finished when its finished.ย 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraightVege Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 On 1/28/2021 at 9:31 AM, DrBloodmoney said: Yes, I know that wishing failure on a game is shitty. ย I just miss real Housemarque ย ย We probably ought to play Returnal before dismissing it, but I understand where you're coming from. The games you listed are indeed outstanding, although they apparently didn't sell. My hope is that Housemarque will eventually go back to creating some titles in that vein on occasion, at least. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy_flies Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 They actually got me at "Even in a moment of silence you can take in the atmosphere and feel like you are actually alone on an alien planet, with the soundscape created from the elements." I'm alone all April as my partner is away for six weeks. So I will darken the room completely and use my Pulse headphones to completely immerse myself. Looking forward to seeing if the experience lives up to the promise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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