Returnal
•Initial Release: Apr 30, 2021
•ESRB: Teen •PC PlayStation 5 IGN Rating
8.4
1.3k Ratings
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HowLongToBeat
20 hrs
Main Story
31 hrs
Story + Sides
64 hrs
Everything
29 hrs
All Styles
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Returnal Review
great
Its roguelike runs are too long and it needs a way to save in the middle of them, but Returnal's third-person shooter action, clever story, and atmosphere are excellent.
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Summary
Returnal transforms roguelike gameplay into a third-person shooter where players fight to survive a hostile planet that changes with every death.
Content Rating
ESRB: Teen Mild Language, Violence, Blood, Users Interact
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Initial Release
Apr 30, 2021
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PC PlayStation 5 Genres
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