Oh man, July’s flying by, isn’t it? So, here we are, smack in the middle of the PlayStation Store’s July sales. They’ve got some killer deals happening, especially on PS5 and PS4 games. You know those ones everyone talks about? Yeah, those. And, oh boy, there’s a PS5 exclusive that’s a total gem. Not to be dramatic, but you really don’t wanna miss this.
Anyway — no, wait — let’s talk about this crazy deal. “Returnal” (ever heard of it?) is going for a wild 58% off. Imagine dropping the price down to $29.39 from the usual $69.99. It’s like finding a $20 bill in your old coat, except better? If you’re into this roguelike third-person shooter thing, maybe jump on it. Fast. The deal wraps up on July 17 at the crack of dawn. Like, who even sets these times?
Alright, picture this: You crash land on some alien planet, and bam! You’re Selene, fighting to survive as the world (and your gear) morphs around you every time you bite the dust. It’s like a twisted Groundhog Day, but cooler? The game forces you to change how you play every single time. Keeps the adrenaline pumping. Kinda wild, right?
When Returnal dropped back in ’21, it pretty much hit the big leagues. Critics? They loved it. Metacritic shows it sitting comfy at a score of 86 from, like, 115 reviews. Nominations and awards came rolling in. It snagged Best Action Game at The Game Awards 2021 and blew people away with its sound design at the 25th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards.
And hey, when we played it? Total 10 out of 10. “Returnal’s gotta be one of those must-have PS5 titles,” is how we saw it. It’s like Housemarque took a formula that’s been done and amped it up into something fresh yet weirdly familiar. It’s all about narrative and gameplay and uncovering surprises. Seriously, keep it on your radar for as long as the console’s around.