Returnal - Before You Buy

[@gameranxTV]

a hell of a game. this video only scratches the surface. be sure to leave tips for prospective new player!

[@kingshadow8782]

Nice

[@kingshadow8782]

Awesome

[@kingshadow8782]

Hype

[@sirsquaddyjacob1963]

Keep moving don’t keep still 😂

[@mehranerfani9697]

before u buy should drop befor the game release not after

[@kylelopez7631]

When you get frustrated at dying, put it down and go play something else. Pick it up the next day. A lot of people will just keep trying for hours or quit the game completely. I used to try the same boss for hours only to beat him in 1 run the next day on dark souls. It works

[@Grey14]

Yep. Can confirm. This game is super fun tho.

[@ChristianAuditore14]

Yep works on every game

[@OnMyLunchBreak07]

Same. Finally picked up Nioh and kept dying to paralysis bitch lol Took a break and tried again at night; beat her first try. Sometimes all you need is a break!

[@Cntrl_alt_dstroy]

I've done the exact same thing with Sekiro

[@redpenink12]

@@Cntrl_alt_dstroy same here. Owl is a hard boss

[@Shadyman526]

I am rewatching this a year later, and I can confidently say a lot of the major issues that were present have been fixed! If anyone was iffy about the game due to not having a save function or the game crashing and losing progress the dev team have fixed both of those issues. There's now a suspend cycle function that you can legitimately turn off the PS5 or play another game and then as soon as you load it back up it's right where you left off! Also my game crashed once in a 70hr playthrough and I thought my progress was gone, but nope, was in the exact same room I left off. I strongly recommend people to give this game a try, one of the best games I've ever played.

[@THE-NC2]

4 months later and after finishing this game…. It’s incredible! I highly recommend it!

[@HandsomeRob2008]

I’m loving it right now!!

[@Shadyman526]

I'm glad people are trying it out and having a great time!

[@jampyplays9729]

@@Shadyman526 specially now that it’s on psn plus

[@bananasean5145]

I just bought this and a PS5. Thank you for posting the update! I was super worried I would only be able to play when I had 2 or 3 hours to do nothing else.

[@lucylu3342]

0:55 "Most of the gameplay is just the first few hours" **Massive tentacle monster firing Nier projectiles** The...first few hours?

[@Aconspiracyofravens1]

yeah, its a fucking wack game

[@Mattvweiss]

It's damn fun though

[@Aconspiracyofravens1]

@@Mattvweiss thats why its good

[@heishjans6965]

Well, I see gameplay I can't even get to after 15 hours.. but that's because of the first boss I still can't beat..

[@Aconspiracyofravens1]

@@heishjans6965 thats rough man

[@trever237]

I can only imagine the rage compilations we're going to see about this game.

[@trixR4pimp]

@ Streamers know that schadenfreude gets them views though.

[@chrischimera]

They put out an update that corrupted save files, mine included so the rage is here

[@goblin3810]

@@trixR4pimp the only thing more pathetic than a streamers is they're viewers.

[@whatfreedom7]

I personally hate rouge like games because for one I never finish the game. I play the same thing over and over and never any sense of progression or accomplishment. I’ll play them occasionally but only at a cheap price tag.

[@Arnell_Mediocrity_Long]

@@whatfreedom7 I agree wholeheartedly...Rouge-like games aren't for me. But Returnal looks good buy yeah...it's a no go for me.

[@XENOMATTER-rq8bi]

Bought it,played through half of it and still watches it to see if it’s good or not be gameranx

[@sugadagud3093]

How do you know if you play half it if you die and restart all over. Does it track your progress?

[@shanrehman912]

@@sugadagud3093 2 sets of biomes. 3 in the first half. 3 in the second.

[@XENOMATTER-rq8bi]

The Spoon yh what the guy below you said

[@XENOMATTER-rq8bi]

Shan Rehman yh like that

[@jordanberezin2621]

Lol same

[@BrendanStuart]

My tip is something I saw you not doing in the video, especially towards the end. Pick up healing items when you're at full health. There are two health items, Silphium, which heals you, and Silphium Resin, which goes towards upgrading your max HP, and they can both spawn at any time. BUT, when you have full HP, all the restorative pick-ups turn into upgrades, the Resin, even if they've already spawned. You can e it happen if you use a consumable heal while looking at a pick-up, it will immediately transform into a Resin

[@magcheroinunicrn]

Playing this game with the sound on the pulse headphones with the dual sense controller made me go "ok, this is actually next gen." Truly wild experience.

[@jdrahonovsky]

I started the game, paused it after the opening cutscene, drove to Target 20 min before they closed to grab a Pulse headset and havent looked back since. So awesome haha

[@aguajaneta]

Nothing about this game is next-gen lol. It uses UE4 so has essentially the same graphical fidelity as the DMC 5 or RE2. It could have easily been on PS4 but sony wants system sellers, which this game isn't.

[@pesgoatinho1829]

@@aguajaneta you think the ps4 could keep up with all these particle effects, maintaing a fps constantly close to 60fps and a resolution close to 4k? 🤣 The ps4 could probably play it at 30fps with downgraded visuals, but that defeats the point because the visuals and fps are so important when playing a game of this nature.

[@salted_hippie5654]

@@aguajaneta that sounds like something someone without a ps5 would say lmao don't be upset you can't experience it bro it'll be your turn soon enough

[@sebastianevans11]

@@aguajaneta DAMN the salt is real 😂😂😂😂😂 you sound hurt bro why are you even watching this video?

[@JLConawayII]

I'm going to love this game! In 2047, when I finally get a PS5.

[@tgreg9542]

😂

[@AlejandroW90]

Dude keep trying is all I’m gonna tell you. I got mine but it took me 4 months of refreshing every website possible. Now here’s the best advice I have to give you: buy the bundle to grab a ps5 bunch easier. I bought one with an extra controller (you’re gonna need an extra playing this game).

[@JLConawayII]

@@AlejandroW90 This comment aged like milk. I got one shortly after posting this.

[@haskamoosic9371]

I'm primarily a PC gamer but the store I work at FINALLY got them so I grabbed one on sight, now I'm 500 dollars in debt :DD CEO of bad financial decisions, me

[@joshpota8581]

Same

[@billybadass7718]

Stuck on the first biome for most of the first day. Finally had a breakthrough making it far into the third! It was a great run.

[@ChronoMune]

That’s the joy of gaming right there. This game delivers

[@kiaraboost]

Awesome feeling!

[@bxdubs5577]

So to the end the game you have to either not die or put it or rest mode to continue?

[@hiimyou2409]

@@bxdubs5577 suspend cycle allows you to do that on returnal 2.0

[@eddiegonzalez768]

"Research before you buy" I always buy the games I'm interested in and watch the before you buy while it downloads lmao

[@frankcastle9866]

This game sucks

[@navidmehdi6]

@@frankcastle9866 thats a unpopular opinion. I love ratchet and clank. And this gives that vibe.

[@eddiegonzalez768]

@@navidmehdi6 I'm honestly having fun with it. So far the game is treating me well

[@MisterK-YT]

Same

[@azzaelunrama35]

@@frankcastle9866 someone is mad

[@adityaprabhu1780]

The amount of attack variations boss have for each phase is phenomenal...I didn't expect it on that level plus it looks amazing - the patterns, colors just amazing

[@thomasjefferson2676]

Try their other games if you haven’t you’ll see where they get their ideas from NexMachina is amazing too being a top down bullet hell and all.

[@rumuelnathanael8043]

Never played Nier?

[@brizzlex1919]

@@rumuelnathanael8043 Honestly never heed of it. Is it similar to Returnal?

[@Combinatronic]

@@brizzlex1919 look up "NieR:Automata"

[@AverageWalmartCashier]

Cheers to another episode of "Too late, I already bought it" 😂

[@nickhall_music]

Bro Jakeys been grindin don't b hatin

[@GFlight.916]

Lucky. I can't even get a console.

[@isadoregonzalez3016]

Facts 🤣 copped it the day it came out. First ps exclusive, We had to get it

[@isadoregonzalez3016]

@@GFlight.916 this broke my heart a bit. I can give you some tips if you want, although I’m sure you’ve heard them all by now

[@AverageWalmartCashier]

@@GFlight.916 Two things that might help: 1. Follow restock PS5 pages on twitter. 2. Make sure to checkout with PayPal if possible. It'll save time because you don't have to enter any info. I know of a couple people who got one using this method.

[@SirAthiro]

As a non PS5 owner, I appreciate the shoutout.

[@adad87821]

im gonna win the lottery before i get a ps5 even if i had all the money in the world i still wont support scaplers

[@Usinji]

When you finish a biome try back tracking through it to the start. Occasionally new enemies can appear as well as something very creepy watching you from high places. There are a ton of little details that a lot of players will miss and the game is totally ok with letting you miss them but for those that look, you will not be disappointed.

[@dejanlukic1786]

Something watching you from high places? Hmmm I never noticed anything like that

[@Usinji]

Dejan Lukic well the easiest way to see it without spoiling would be in Crimson waste in the first area, but I’ve found it in over grown forest as well. The scariest moment for me involved revisiting the ship during a run. So if you’re looking around a bit then check the ship too. It’s always got little details in the cockpit and bedroom.

[@HI-pi1er]

@@dejanlukic1786 creepy astronaut is watching you if you can spot him

[@HI-pi1er]

Astronaut watching you ? I’ve spotted that a few times

[@rileybobbert6527]

why would anyone expect you to do that

[@FarrierNoire]

Struggling to find a PS5 atm so I appreciate the shoutout in the beginning Jake 😁 can’t wait to play this game eventually!

[@darthrevank9564]

You'll get yours soon dude I believe in you

[@vulpinemachine]

This is the first game that really makes me feel the Dualsense is really a special piece of equipment. It will be very much worth the wait.

[@MusiqGenious05]

Target was my go to.. Had to switch between the app and site..it was my preference because it wasn't a unnecessary bundle🙄

[@vertyisprobablydead]

Well 3 years later I hope you didn't waste your money on a PsCrap because it's on steam.

[@ronanshamrock9303]

Is it just me, or do a lot of these alien creatures look like the Mimics from Edge of Tomorrow?

[@imkaikhalid]

Thought the same thing!

[@mostaveragegaming]

They remind me of the robots from the matrix just blue instead of red

[@Grey14]

Exactly what I thought as well. Super fun game.

[@moranmono]

The main character is the angel of Verdun 😃

[@Meanpooh]

👍

[@WhyHowNow]

I gotta say I LOVE the style of mini map in the bottom right corner. It's a breath of fresh air compared to every single top down MM.

[@abw1317]

With games being 70$ I need to do extra research before purchasing now

[@docmar42011]

It’s just 10$ more... not that crazy lol. Housemarque makes amazing games and this game is top tier and worth every penny

[@Tcmate05]

The video states it quite well - if you enjoy challenging/bullet-hell/rouge-like/action-packed/sci-fi/shooter games than it's definitely worth your money. Further research is always a good thing though :)

[@TheseEyesSeeDarknessClearly7]

@@docmar42011 this is an ignorant reply without realizing the precedent this the increase set. You say "it's just 10$ more." In 10 years, they'll increase the price again and the kids of that generation will say "it's just 10$ more." This cycle can repeat until video games cost as much as a new console while a new console costs as much as an iPhone.

[@GRGCompletionist]

@@TheseEyesSeeDarknessClearly7 not to mention that the reason Sony said they increased their prices is because games are getting more expensive to develop which i highly doubt with Returnal, Sackboy or Destruction All-Stars but at least on that people weren't dumb enough to buy that and Sony realized it was going to fail big time. Also 70 isn't the main price for all of us. Here in Europe it's 80 euros at launch and i've heard people from Canada saying it's 120 or something which is downright ridiculous. I don't understand why that's the case especially because last gen prices were 60 both here and the US.

[@abw1317]

@@Tcmate05 The thing is that is such a niche genre that I've never played before so I'm not sure if I'll like it. Then paying close to 100$ for something that I might not like. I'll probably just wait for a sale or something.

[@sirspegy1390]

“Unusually, today I am NOT Jake Baldino”

[@Marta1Buck]

Bald Jakeino

[@thisiswhatgarbagelookslike3864]

Hate when he says "as usual my name is...." who says that? Lol

[@TheBetterBleedingBladesYouTube]

@@thisiswhatgarbagelookslike3864 He does lol. It’s just a phrase and even he doesn’t know why, also it’s gone on for so long that for a lot it’d be weird for him not to, and I personally like it so ehh.

[@whatdoesthisthingdo]

It’s like his catchphrase. Just take it with a grain of 🧂

[@TheBetterBleedingBladesYouTube]

@@whatdoesthisthingdo Just take it with a grain of shaker???

[@squand3r]

for me its the little things and sheer amount of little details that puts Returnal in the upper echelons of game design. It simply oozes confidence and style with such an ease.

[@adad87821]

and the fact this is housemarqes first triple a game it pretty much puts other games to shame

[@AC-hj9tv]

Dat ooze ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@shortyprogaming]

My first playthrough was like this: *Spends an hour getting out the 1st biome* *Gets to the second* "Damn I died...awesome now I can finally play the damn game"

[@Fantasticmrsnake]

lol it does feel like something you have to get done to relax and enjoy it

[@curtydc]

still gotta get the grappling hook after the 2nd biome before you can really traverse everything though.

[@evanj5033]

I can honestly say this is one of the best and intriguing games I've played in awhile even though I haven't beaten it yet I am very much looking forward to what is to come and highly recommend it to anyone to play

[@scumbag8843]

If you haven't look into Risk of Rain 2. Very similar style and it looks great, has one of the best soundtracks I've ever heard in a video game, and endless replayability.

[@vulpinemachine]

It's completely not my genre of game and I'm having a blast with it. It really is brutal and yet...It's fascinating.

[@eddiecoker4808]

Very very engrossing. It's hard to put down cuz u wanna see what's next!

[@DarkAnomaly]

One year later I'm on Biome 4. As much as I like Returnal, especially its story it's just mentally and physically exhausting. Truthfully I never would have purchased it had I of known it was going to be a brutally difficult Roguelike. The Astronaut is helpful but only to a certain extent. As a man in his mid 40s my reflexes aren't what they used to be.

[@AC-hj9tv]

Sup fellow elderly

[@lanciferian]

One of the few games where I actually need some opinions before I buy instead of just owning it already or just interested in hearing Gameranx's insight

[@halstonconnally1367]

Good game. But when Returnal crashes two hours into a playthrough it makes you want to put it on Ebay and never speak of it again.

[@ericvanleeuwen979]

@@halstonconnally1367 I fucking know right it’s happened once to me and of course it was at the end of a run walk Into the boss fight and it crashed. Sucked. Also got stuck behide a door wouldn’t open

[@2Gambi2]

@@halstonconnally1367 yes, the 1 h run average in this video is a joke .. 2-3 is more normal ... which is the problem

[@jetthejudge]

I'd wait, it's solid but could use some updates.

[@michaelmyersplays4992]

@@ericvanleeuwen979 really ? It never crashed for me lmao I died a bunch of times

[@FFJecht]

"The price is uh... higher" I lol'd

[@JBOM-qp8nq]

This game is absolute torture. It’s ridiculously hard, and unforgiving. It tells you essentially zero as far as what to do, where to go, and how to get there. Then you die, and the map you just spent 30 minutes learning and memorizing is gone. Brand new map, new enemies, nothing is where it was last time. Then you finally make it to a boss after countless cycles of attempts. What happens? He smacks you right back to the crash site. This game is NOT meant for those who have a habit of rage quitting or smashing remotes. This game is infuriating, and… I love it

[@jemoz1723]

I can't imagine myself playing this game without losing my mind, but I'm enjoying watching playthroughs it's a lot of fun to watch.

[@generaldurandal3568]

4:45 P.T. Vibes from that house.

[@useless987]

What's PT?

[@curtydc]

@@useless987 Demo to the canceled silent hills game

[@generaldurandal3568]

@@useless987 Playable Teaser I think is what it stood for. It was technically a demo, and took place in a small creepy house where you go down a repeating hallway.

[@paintrain72684]

I was thinking the exact same thing

[@useless987]

@@generaldurandal3568 thanks for the info! Now I definitely see what you mean :)

[@jujijo3149]

I know I'm a bit slow to the party, but I played it today for an hour or two and I am totally HOOKED. Roguelikes aren't my type but bullethells surely are. Even on my crappy GTC 1050ti, just like you said the sound effects, the feel, and the general environment of the game really play a major role in selling the game. I'll play through it for now but will leave the alternate endings for when I upgrade my PC to experience it in its full glory. Your before you buy was a tremendous help!

[@assistant2theregionalmanager]

Is it too hard?

[@Tmac12X]

Returnal is the type of game I watch other people play. There to many things happening at once for me

[@darthrevank9564]

After playing a couple hours I'd say its a mix of Dark Souls and Nier Automata

[@sirdonsagerussell954]

@@darthrevank9564 perfect mix

[@JoshuaJacobs83]

Glad I’m not the only one. Nier was the same for me. I just don’t have time to “git good.”

[@hyperfocusedgamer941]

Can you talk about the hick in the price , not all gamer can afford that kind of money on monthly basis

[@syunafrost351]

@@JoshuaJacobs83 I just don't like the controls of that game I've tried it but didn't like it.

[@drgonzo123]

Gotta hand it to you Jake, I’ve watched numerous reviews/previews of this game and yours hands down makes this game sound really exciting and fun. You’re never negative and I appreciate that. I guess I’m just saying no matter what, your advice is above all else the one I listen to the most. Thanks for all your hard work man.

[@scottd8817]

My personal GOTY. Absolute 10/10 but you have to be the type of gamer that appreciates roguelike games and permadeath. The fact that you can lose your progress makes the battles so intense!

[@overbuff8911]

I agree it's a good game but does not even come close to Elden Ring which is a masterpiece from last year.

[@duckve0322]

@@overbuff8911 those are two kinds of games ☠

[@overbuff8911]

@@duckve0322 I meant from the perspective of GOTY, I absolutely love Returnal but if I have to choose GOTY I will go with Elden Ring.

[@Kuran1986]

@@overbuff8911 who asked

[@overbuff8911]

@@Kuran1986 I hope you have a good day bro 😊

[@SinMidnight]

This game looks intense. I got anxiety just watching the gameplay.

[@TheAmazingSpiderGuy_99]

I know right?

[@vulpinemachine]

You should try playing it. It's so good at making you terrified since you know you're gonna lose pretty much everything on a run.

[@jdrahonovsky]

It's fun as hell. So fun I didn't even care when I died twice from just being an idiot after reaching biome 2.

[@pesgoatinho1829]

@@jdrahonovsky same. I die mostly from panicking and spamming dodge, and just dodging INTO projectiles 😭

[@keeganmayers6925]

Not worth 70 dollars I dont see how it is worth that much money if I were you I would have saved that money for a game worth it such as God of war ragnorok

[@HooKsONyou]

This game is perfect for someone who doesn't have kids wife or anyone living in the house.

[@antoniomolina3612]

Rip

[@lskach]

I guess I won't be getting it then lol

[@0Rthx]

Ragequit and end up edited on tiktok by family member

[@KingLion00]

Lol 3 kids here

[@zeropomegranates9976]

Damn that’s sad

[@leonardocaelum4581]

Jake always so positive on these videos nowadays tbh , makes me lose the track of what is real and what is not

[@adad87821]

i would be positive to if i got to play video games for a living

[@ActuallyLudus]

I'VE BEEN WAITING ALL DAMN DAY FOR THIS BEFORE YOU BUY YOU SEXY LEGENDS!

[@alvoltz]

Kalm.

[@Dead_Ed.]

Aight no need to shout lad

[@BoundMusic]

sir this is a Wendy's

[@ericperry9330]

If you like Dark Souls, Neir Automata, Mass Effect, Outriders and Doom Eternal, then you will like this. It’s like a combination of all of them.

[@simpleandjames]

Hades?

[@TurntReynolds]

you could have just said Risk of Rain 2, it's literally just that

[@adad87821]

@@simpleandjames great game i think it makes you very sweaty when you play getting low health is very very intense as you can get sent back to the starting line if you arent careful

[@v3nd3lin]

Hades and Enter the Gungeon is the one

[@eylonavraham8921]

You can just say 3rd person enter the gungeon. Outriders? Yikes

[@Supreet908]

Dude, I can honestly say as someone who does not like shooters and has never enjoyed roguelites but bought this recently (last week) on sale: this game rocks. It is addictive, fun as heck, and just feels so sharp and polished. They've added a "save" feature and that sold me on at least trying it and I'm glad I did. This is a great game.

[@liamkent-pomeranz1529]

I’ve always wanted to see a triple A 3d rouge like

[@Razor9638]

Is it a triple A?

[@i-10haula88]

@@Razor9638 yes

[@tipsysmichigander6483]

Not rogue like or triple A. Are you drunk? In the video-game industry, AAA (pronounced and sometimes written Triple-A) is an informal classification used to categorize games produced and distributed by a mid-sized or major publisher, which typically have higher development and marketing budgets than other tiers of game. Sony is nothing special.. and they don't have an awesome track record for game development past Everquest pre- 2004.

[@666slateran666]

@@tipsysmichigander6483 both triple A and literally says rogue like on the back of the box. Talk about a bad take.

[@Smorfar]

@@tipsysmichigander6483 holy shit you typed all that out just to take an L lmao

[@kingjay6009]

8 and a half hours in and I've still yet to beat the first stage... and that's just the tutorial level! Lol 😆

[@UnsettlingDwarf]

I’m 16 hrs in and still haven’t beat it.

[@rightonkue]

I thought I was the only one 😅

[@xlordzee]

Can you guys tell me what’s the first stage you’re talking about? I’ve played for like less hours than you guys and I’m sure I’ve done whatever you’re talking about

[@UnsettlingDwarf]

@@xlordzee I’m talking about the first biome

[@xlordzee]

@@UnsettlingDwarf I recently just reached the red looking area that’s in the vid. Just the beginning though but that boss I first fought was easy asf so idk how others got stuck, guess I got lucky

[@patiojohn1748]

1:07 Shout out to people out there watching this and deciding whether to pick this up on PC because they couldn't get a PS5 and have now just become a PC gamer.

[@Slumpycinematics]

wasn’t to sure how I felt about it and bought it as a bit of a risk and I’m not disappointed

[@isadoregonzalez3016]

Same. I had heard really hard and I was a bit skeptical. I love games like enter the gungeon but I never got into dark souls and shit. So you can see where my spectrum was at. I bought it though and much like you, I love it. But like gameranx said, runs can just get to long sometimes if you are getting better at the game. I would like maybe a save feature in the future that saves your progress but no matter where you are, you start at the beginning of that level. Not at the beginning of the entire map. Something along those lines.

[@rightonkue]

Same here

[@ayushsinghchauhan9558]

@@isadoregonzalez3016 i am someone who gets frustrated after dying and that i have to start all over again, but like you i am not into dark souls and all that difficult stuff so would you recommend me this game??

[@sirdonsagerussell954]

This game had me interested when they announced the ps5

[@as-she-suffers]

@@ayushsinghchauhan9558 no

[@Gogo32monkey]

Not my type of game, really dislike rogue-likes, but I appreciate how far Housemarque have come as a studio, this is a huge step up for them!

[@goofygorilla39]

Well if u bought it, u can always give it a returnal

[@giantalbinoeel]

@@goofygorilla39 Sir, this is Wendy

[@Nerm176]

I am definitely not a fan of roguelikes but I am enjoying this game immensely Fun as hell

[@MisterUnknown707]

@@goofygorilla39 BOO! BOO! BOO! Shame on you!

[@goofygorilla39]

@@giantalbinoeel lemme get uhhhhhh traves cott burg pls

[@taylorswyter3621]

Watching all those sweet sweet obolites be ignored during the big tentacle cube fight at the beginning of this video was painful.

[@VanpyroGaming0]

Already finished it. The biggest warning/tip I can give is USE consumables. You can get 3 slots and duplicates do stack up. Also don't be afraid to experiment with parasites and artefacts.

[@Yan99s]

So you finished it with no free roam after or any multiple player & you brought it for 70$ lol yeah no ill wait bc it’s gonna die out just being a single player then can’t free roam or anything lmaoo

[@thesfa69]

@@Yan99s not everyone plays games to play with other ppl

[@VanpyroGaming0]

@@Yan99s Yes, I finished my first playthrough. Beat the final boss and watched the end cutscene around the 21 hour mark. i've still got a lot more game to chew on.

[@Yan99s]

@@thesfa69 right I know but the game is 70$ for a single player game they really up the price from 60$ to 70$ & still single not even a free roam

[@Yan99s]

@@VanpyroGaming0 but is there free roam after you finish the main story ?

[@thebattlebard]

I thought I wouldn’t be able to get past the roguelike format with Hades, but the ebb and flow of punishment and progression really became rewarding in a way that most other genres can’t offer. If it feels anything like Hades did, I’m looking forward to it for sure.

[@alecj3454]

Im enjoying this game quite a bit. There is one HUGE gameplay mechanic that takes what could be a slog and turns it into nice paced experience with focused exploration. The map shows you the paths forward so instead of roaming around lost, you always know which ways youve gone, could go, and should go depending on your goals. This was a genius move by Housemarque. In fact, the entire map mechanic it so well done, it takes the gameplay from good to great. The one negative, and this seems to be a point of contention with the typical twitter psychos who hate video games and want them to suck for weird spiteful reasons--- why make the main character a charisma-less, ugly, black hole of personality. I dont understand why you would spend so much thought and energy creating such an interesting world and then make the character you spend all your time with so bland and repellent. Its a consequential decision in the overall success of the game. Some people will bounce off Returnal, because there is nothing magnetic about the main character to keep you engaged if the initial gameplay loop doesnt instantly grab you. When you dont care about the main character, the story is often automatically a failure. Its a video game, i dont want to play as my aunt ethel. Otherwise, it seems like a success......so far -- I guess my final grade is still pending, but im enjoying Returnal as an overall experience.

[@49HEALTH]

I guess it’s kinda valid saying her character is bad but complaining about her being ugly? Seriously? Not every female character in existence needs to be models.

[@intelligenceparadigm4931]

I'm going to buy this immediately....when I can find a ps5 at retail price

[@knightfromlordran]

For me this is hands down game of the year! Its super challenging, controls nicely, creative, some of the best boss fights, and stays fresh!

[@hostileenvironment6107]

Ps5 exclusive?? Hopefully comes to PC would like amazing with ray-tracing.

[@franciscocordova536]

Got my PS5 3 months ago and I just got Platinum on this INCREDIBLE GAME! Great video thanks for your input on such a beautiful well rounded game !

[@gameranxTV]

👌🏼

[@jeffeadie6711]

i was sold the second she went through the door and the entire alien sci fi shooter walked into the creepy house went full p.t. ! ?

[@vulpinemachine]

The house sequences are scary...Like way more than the alien combat stuff.

[@hectorrivera4854]

@@vulpinemachine Agreed...that figure is quite intimidating

[@BoverdeseKnuttz]

@@vulpinemachine just triggered the first house encounter last night and holy shit dude. The footsteps running around upstairs when you’re in there and then the door slams. Lmaoo I was shitting my pants for like 4 minutes.

[@mylesskani4522]

even the clock on the stand, totally felt p.t. vibes

[@roxstar5088]

This game went from "not interested" to "might be cool" and now is a solid spot on my "will buy on discount" list

[@grahamkelly8662]

I just watched a video and apparently, this game will be included in June ps plus. However , I just realised that it may only be available in USA and not U.K. if it is free in U.K., I’ll deff try it out.

[@tahkaimartin8050]

Easily one of the best PS Plus games I've ever picked up.

[@StyledSnail]

I specifically like how ammo is handled in this game.

[@ChronoMune]

Or complete lack of? lol

[@tylerclarke6348]

As soon I saw this I clicked on it immediately! I have been super excited for to hear what you guys have to say about it. Love your guys reviews, I check them out before I buy anything!

[@subject_changed4690]

Just tried this out today. Got to the first boss on my first run, died, but got some sort of second wind that I didn't know existed, suffice to say I killed it with my second chance. It was a nice I haven't had in many games in a while. I didn't feel too weak and I didn't feel too strong. It gives a 3d Castlevania feel. Dashing, dodging, timing, shooting, and having be able to explore to my heart's content without the fear of getting to a point of no return.

[@timezones88]

This game broke me, lol. Played for about 25 hours and made the call that roguelikes are just not for me. Great gameplay. Wild story/graphics. If it doesn’t give you an aneurysm, enjoy the ride!

[@rusteddenial453]

Sounds like ur bad at video games

[@twinbladevolt8679]

Welcome to another episode of “oh man when it’s on sale I’ll pick it up”.

[@lithiummateria]

That savev issue instantly made it a wait till black Friday sale

[@Klumpinity]

It’s on sale right now for Amazon prime day at $50

[@brooklynrickerby6695]

Bit late buts it's on sale rn check the psn store

[@twinbladevolt8679]

@@brooklynrickerby6695 oh. My. Goodness. I kid you not I bought it yesterday because I got some money from a friend and just wanted to pick it up.

[@brooklynrickerby6695]

@@twinbladevolt8679 man that really sucks, I managed to pick it up today for £52 and so far I'm loving it, how is your experience so far?

[@whitewolf152]

“Shoutout to the people who are still trying to get a PS5” Me who is still seeing people sell them for $2,000: *(;´༎ຶٹ༎ຶ`)* thanks for the shoutout though...love the series

[@kwispy5669]

Still haven’t found one since Christmas lmao

[@trixR4pimp]

There still aren't many PS5 games (not PS4 upscale) yet. So you're not missing much.

[@kirbyolsen5941]

You can find some for $800 but I would recommend to wait

[@ross7499]

Look on Facebook marketplace..I got mine for 700

[@manueltalavera7877]

@@kirbyolsen5941 that’s how much I paid for mines

[@Luxiflication]

Rewatching this again for the PC relaease. Gameranx never fail to impress!

[@BobaVett]

The atmosphere in this. Good GOOGLY MOOGLY. I can’t put this shit down. Severely hooked.

[@TheLaoo]

bruh same!! my ps5 is on rest mode when i'm not playing🤣 looks like this is the only game i'm gonna play the next few weeks or maybe even months.

[@minos121]

@@TheLaoo till ratchet or ff7 for the ps5

[@x8263]

Finally got my PS5! Walked in to my local GameStop yesterday and said you guys don’t happen to have any PS5s do you? The clerk said I have one left, I said I’ll take it! Now I can play this, and Ratchet and clank

[@k29king1]

I LOVE THIS GAME! This makes me sweat like Doom Eternal does.

[@here2there880]

As of oct 26, 2021 update you can now save.

[@yousufseedat7736]

How

[@metalheadballer3398]

5:30 I got strong PT vibes

[@escodoe26]

I dont know if anyone noticed the detail of how she was limping when her health was low that was awesome detail 8:08

[@simpleandjames]

Terrible time stamp 7:58

[@unlastingoreo2347]

The way I got my ps5 was kinda lucky, I was up at 6 am and got a Twitter notification that target restocked consoles, placed an order and picked it up that same day. Can't believe it's still really hard to get a ps5

[@adamsh1]

and that's exactly how you do it. whoever sees this, please follow this mans way. its the only way you guys can get one too

[@JohngeeDoyle]

Not gonna lie I've listened to Jake chuckle while saying, "Space sword," more than once.

[@MishaElRusito]

Great game. Bad ending. Seems like put so much effort into the game but almost zero effort into the ending. There could be tons of ways to play around with the alien theme, answer all the questions. Throughout the whole game they are building up tension and the ending either of them only leave you with "wtf that's It?"

[@otastar4887]

Garbage

[@Emerald_Knight45]

No rougelite ever has a story worth mentioning. It's all gameplay which is fantastic.

[@kfauzi109]

@@Emerald_Knight45 hades?

[@tornado7205]

Did you leave after the credits? If so you didn’t actually beat the game. That’s not the ending

[@Kennedy00Louis]

@@Emerald_Knight45 just what?

[@hamesbone]

"shortages" didn't realise that's what were calling scalpers now 😆

[@biffmcspandex7748]

Honestly it’s not easy. But most of the time it’s not too frustrating. It’s a TON of fun

[@TomSir79]

Couldn't said it better. It is hard, but imo not frustratingly hard. The more i get to know about it, the better i think about it. Honestly, Demon's Soul's Remake or Code Vein were much more frustrating than this Game.

[@robk5437]

You will have many runs that are unsuccessful but you will have those certain cycles that drop exactly what you need. Don't give up because raturnal is a fantastic game and every level is worth exploring multiple times. This game is fantastic

[@CaptainDisowned]

The monsters here remind me of the things from Edge of Tomorrow

[@elgranpeyo]

Returnal is GOTY so far this year, such great story, gameplay, atmosphere, etc.

[@TobleroneCraft]

“Tricky to get” is an understatement for PS5s

[@sergiodct]

it sucks how many youtube channels are copying your "before you buy" videos.. although its undeniable yours are the best.... thanks guys, really love these videos, it feels like hearing a recomendation from a friend and not a corporate seeling thing... 👌

[@navidmehdi6]

Thats not really a bad thing. If anything it just gives us a different persons perspectives

[@baizuo_6246]

So reviews are now only a gameranx thing?

[@KappaJones]

"Before you buy" is literally just a review lol

[@sergiodct]

@@KappaJones ​ @Baizou _ I know its a review, and that´s how they should call it, but the playstationacces channel is calling it "before you play" and gamingbolt literally "before you buy"... you have to admit that is a copy

[@baizuo_6246]

@@sergiodct it sucks that gameranx copies top 10 videos

[@robaxl3088]

9:05 this has been patched …you can now save mid way thru a game as of 02/2023

[@Nice090]

Quick tip, the astronaut artifact will be your best friend!

[@zaster101]

And the parasite and artifact that auto heal on low health

[@mohammadal-shorbaji8763]

this remembers me with Lost Planet, anyone has the same feeling?

[@kaycee310toysandcollectibl9]

I hope capcom makes lost planet franchise again. I think that game is more forgiving and probably something I would enjoy more. This is fun don’t get me wrong but it’s like demons souls with restarting from the beginning and no check points.

[@headsgrowback1]

Every "issue" just sounds like most rogue lites. The random items that will either help or hinder your run, the lack of auto save, the hard first boss, etc.. players really should know what they are getting into with this genre.

[@dappitydingdong1219]

hades has auto-save so i hate you

[@headsgrowback1]

@@dappitydingdong1219 I wouldn't waste too much energy on that. I hate myself for the both of us.

[@plasmancer6104]

"Before you buy" Well I haven't even seen a PS5 at all so it's more of "if you can buy"

[@ATozz-1337]

Yes

[@Espressodepressoh]

More like too lazy to be proactive to call around and reserve an order.

[@stuartbagley2586]

Where can you call and reserve an order? I don’t know any retailer, at least in the states, that had pre-orders after the initial batch. I don’t even know anywhere you can “call.” At best you are ordering online if you in the right spot at the right time.

[@ATozz-1337]

@@stuartbagley2586 dude there are scalpers with bots auto licking at light speed to sell them back at prices that may as well be a brand new gaming PC you buy

[@JustAnotherAccount8]

It's so refreshing for a new game to be good, we've had a few rough launches because of the pandemic, so its just nice to get a win, even if its not your kind of game

[@vulpinemachine]

Yeah it just works right out the box. No b.s. DLC or monetization. Nothing missing. It's just all there. It all works. It's all polished. And it's pretty damned good.

[@robsmall6466]

@@vulpinemachine There have been reports of crashes today on Push Square. Are you playing via disc or digital ?

[@vulpinemachine]

@@robsmall6466 I have the disc. I wonder if that makes a difference. Hmmm.

[@robsmall6466]

@@vulpinemachine Hope so. I'd like to try the game one day. I like the sci fi setting

[@ImGourd666]

Coming back to this video now that it releases on PC tomorrow, kept my eyes off this game because i knew i would love it when I can finally play it. Just wanted to say thanks for the review, even a year later!

[@lukiekeyz]

Who's here after Hollow decided to quit for a while because of how brutal it is? Man I feel his pain, but so sick so far.

[@miggssamonte5292]

Bro I just died on my run and came here hahaha. You should give it a try when you can!

[@lukiekeyz]

@@miggssamonte5292 Yea i'm taking a break too. I made it around to the same biome and got my cheeks clapped. Going back on later.

[@westonrosario4519]

I just saw his latest vid “I quit “

[@bengejuknowit3048]

Who's hollow? The game is unforgiving, it's definitely a decent game, but not sure it's for me personally. I'm just not into Souls like difficulty games! If there were difficulty options, I'd persist but with limited gaming time, I can't waste hours & hours of running around & not progressing through the campaign!

[@lukiekeyz]

@@westonrosario4519 yup that's the exact one.

[@alexandersupertramp6793]

I literally searched for this like 5 minutes ago, thanks for reading my mind! 😉

[@ricedrown]

The way how bullets fly to hit you, it feels like airplane shooting game, the 2-d scrolling type

[@FiveLeefClovr]

I need the opening sound effect. I’ve wanted it for years. Seriously. Someone hook it up

[@Mattstiless]

Get audacity and then just use a "KZbin to mp4" site and then you can drop the mp4 straight into audacity and then just trim the clip to get the opening audio

[@FiveLeefClovr]

@@Mattstiless well yeah I’ve done that for music for years 😂 I’m just wondering where this guy got it from

[@mpforeverunlimited]

@@FiveLeefClovr idk why channels are so stingy with that stuff. They never reply to comments like this, like telling people risks national security or something

[@DustinShaneYounce]

Probably original. You could try and recreate it. It sounds like one of the simple soundwave synth sounds, 4 notes ascending, with a delay[echo] effect.

[@lduquedemayawest3372]

This gane is probably going to be in one of those PS5 bundles next Christmas

[@StallionFernando]

It should be in the $20 rack in a month or so

[@isadoregonzalez3016]

@@StallionFernando oh? I’m guessing you didn’t like it. Depending on post game content, you might be right. But if they support it with post game stuff, this’ll be around for a solid little minute. It’s a very intriguing game.

[@ethan7633]

Sooo... like uncharted 4?

[@lduquedemayawest3372]

@@ethan7633 Yeah exactly, like a PS5 themed after it and all that

[@jacob3761]

@@isadoregonzalez3016 great ps5/ps4 exclusives are often put really low though. Uncharted 4 is like 15$ and god of war which is considered by most to be amazing is typically sold for like 20$ as well though I think he was exaggerating it’ll probably be like half a year or so and it might be around 30-40$

[@DoctorNapkins]

Been a while since I've been blown away by a game like this. The sound, the visuals. I find myself admiring the beauty in the middle of intense battles. It's awesome really. As for the save system. Put yourself in the shoes of the character. She's frustrated, you're frustrated. It's really not even that bad. The "permanent" items you accrue allow you to get to places you couldn't get before and makes it feel like you are always moving forward even when you die. I think it's ingenious really. It really is well thought out and forces you to make smart choices on your item choices. Really, really cool game.

[@THX-2208]

I have an Xbox Series X but I want to get a PS5 for this game. It looks amazing! I just hope there is some stock soon. Brilliant review again Jake. 👍🏻

[@ChronoMune]

Come back and let me know when you get one and decide the Xbox isn’t even worth your time anymore

[@THX-2208]

@@ChronoMune 🤣

[@-im-conifium662]

Just finished this game, and holy hell it was awesome. I’m glad I took a chance on this game, it was my first roguelike and it was an amazing first impression for that genre and for Housemarque.

[@BileDuctBalderdash]

If you enjoyed this you will definitely enjoy Binding of Isaac

[@jonnyb2020]

Play Hades! Incredible game and as the other comment on this thread said, definitely play Isaac too! Roguelike games and very different to each other but damn they’re very good!

[@barncave]

I watched this video 2 years ago and it was the reason I picked up Returnal. Just recently rewatched it and it made me hyped to play it again. Uploaded my replay footage to my channel and its my first video! Thanks for showcasing a great game Jake!

[@jase276]

I'm so glad that this game is getting massive love. It deserves it. I, personally, won't be getting it unless there's a sale or something due to the lack of save. I was all in on this game until I heard that. There's other roguelikes with saves, so don't jump on me.

[@tosta979]

Original title :"Returnal- before you buy" youtube translation:" Rückgabe - vor dem Kauf" (refund before the purchase ) Yes this feature works totally fine

[@ChristianAuditore14]

Well they can mean the same thing

[@eternaldarkness3139]

It's a real shame Returnal didn't sell better We gamers are always complaining about the same old games being made, but almost never support something new. I'm glad it's included with PS+ Extra. At least more people will try it... well the first level at least.

[@naquanearp5522]

Honestly my favorite aspect of the game and find kinda overlooked in reviews is the 3D audio - it’s incredible! You need the 3D headphone which isn’t an option for some I understand, but seriously the 3D sound is incredibly immersive. You can actually hear where enemies are and not just like a general direction like left or right side. I mean you hear enemies that are lurking above and behind to the right lol. Idk it could be a weird comparison but it reminds of the first time I watched Avatar in 3D and how in awe I was - but for your ears! Seriously it’s game changing lol. Theres something incredibly gripping about when you enter a new area and the enemies appear on screen and the eerie and intense soundtrack builds up and the almost real life roar of of aliens as they swarm you. I’d say if you can afford it play it with 3D headphones I can’t rave highly enough about it!

[@KingMierda]

Do you have a proper surround system? If you do why would you use the pulse headphones? I own both but not this game yet, the no save makes me doubt.

[@finalfant111]

@@KingMierda Three reasons (at least for me) that you should buy headphones verses surround sound. One, headphones cut out all other sounds and you are more likely to hear actual positions of the 3D. For example, it is a bit harder to hear things above or below you with a standard 5.1 surround sound because you only have speakers behind and in front of you. Standard 7.1 surround sound is a little better, but it still doesn't hit your ears the same. You can spend allot of money to get expensive Dolby ATMOS surround sound which detects room reverberations and adjust sound to create an immersive experience creating 3D sound above and below, but that brings me to my next point. Two, head phones are cheaper to get 3D experience. A pair of Pulse Headphones is $100, with more expensive 3D phones costing up to $300+ for Steelseries headsets, while a smart Dolby ATMOS surround sound system can cost anywhere from $500 to upwards of $1500 for a good system. Three (and this is mostly just for people like me), Headphones can't be heard by the people around you. They work well to give you an amazing sound experience while being silent for your neighbors or family members. There is something to be said about hearing explosions and destruction all around you only to have utter silence when you take them off. I remember the first time I started using headphones because I wanted to game late at night in an apartment and I got tired of my wife getting mad the TV was too loud while she was sleeping. It was eery hearing all this loud chaos around me playing Mass Effect and look around to see everyone sleeping. Every time explosions happened I had to look over to make sure my wife didn't wake up to the noise, only to remember I was the only one immersed.

[@finalfant111]

@@KingMierda Also, the save thing has been patched. They have a "quick save" feature now.

[@KingMierda]

@@finalfant111 That’s great, thanks for the info

[@KingMierda]

@@finalfant111 I don’t the noise problem with family or neighbours but I played a while with Ghost of Tsushima with the PS5 headphones and it’s just not the same as my B&W 5.1 system.

[@Stoneybrownbear]

Love this game. Fast paced shooter. It kinda reminds me of a Metroid game in a way. Nice review.

[@OldmanNix]

I'm here because I'm about to start playing it. Breakfast first, then make my son breakfast, bring him to school and then play this game for a few hours. Some of the comments and ofc the clip itself convinced me to give it a shot. Let's go. :)

[@OldmanNix]

Supreme experience. Got the platinum having tons of fun. Had me gaming for 2 weeks quite intensely.

[@xlawlessx2052]

Returnal punches above its weight class and looks/feels damn good doing it. Best review so far.

[@ChronoMune]

Beautifully said