Roguelike shooter in alien time loops.
Pros: Addictive loops, boss fights, story depth, co-op DLC.
Cons: Frustrating deaths, controversy stir, no saves initially, high difficulty.
Returnal, out in 2021 from Housemarque, loops death and discovery. Covering parts before scoops and Woke Meter.
Selene crashes on Atropos, unraveling personal horrors. Psychological twists. 20-30 hours. Intriguing lore, 8 out of 10.
Roguelike runs, bullet hell, upgrades. Punishing progression. Gameplay: 8 out of 10.
Alien biomes, particle effects. Intense sound. Graphics and audio: 9 out of 10.
Returnal faced woke controversy over Selene as middle-aged female lead, seen as non-traditional and pandering. Backlash on appearance and DEI influences. Woke Meter: 50%—moderate progressive protagonist focus.
Returnal cycles challenge with mystery. Frustration noted, but revelations reward. Rogue fans, crash land. NoobScoops, meter midway. 8/10 Scoops – A looping lemon loop with alien aches.
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