Whoa, okay, so I was browsing through the PlayStation Store, and guess what? There’s this wild July sales thing going on! Yeah, halfway through it already, but man, there are some sweet deals happening. They’ve got amazing discounts on PS5 and PS4 games, and trust me, there’s one exclusive that you really need to check out. Not to be missed, seriously.
Okay, let’s dive into it — or wait, no — where was I? Oh yeah, “Returnal.” It’s got this mind-blowing 58% off, can you believe it? Housemarque, the developer, just slashed it down to $29.39 from, like, nearly 70 bucks! If you’re into roguelike third-person shooters, jump on this now. But ponder quickly, the deal vanishes before you know it — July 17 at 2:59 a.m. ET, to be precise. Why that time? No clue. Life’s mysteries, I guess.
So, picture this: You crash-land on some bizarre alien world. Your character, Selene, is all about survival — she dies, she gets up, rinse and repeat. It’s a roguelike shooter — the environment’s always messing with you, gear keeps changing, so you’ve gotta stay sharp and flexible. Sounds like my mornings, kinda chaotic, but with fewer alien creatures.
Jumping back to 2021 when it launched — everyone was buzzing. Critics on Metacritic gave it an 86 average. It’s got some shiny awards too. “Best Action Game” at the Game Awards 2021 — now that’s something! It even nailed the “Outstanding Achievement in Audio Design” at the D.I.C.E. Awards. Those sounds must be something else: maybe like listening to music through a sock while rain taps on the window? Who knows.
When we got our hands on “Returnal,” it was a straight-up 10 out of 10. Yeah, I’m serious! It’s one of those must-have PS5 titles. Housemarque took the classic rogue-like style and made it scream AAA — totally unique, yet comforting in its familiarity. You dive into the story, get lost in gameplay, and discover something new around every corner. It keeps you on your toes in the best way.