Returnal is giving you the most challenging of their games this March
Housemarque have developed a reputation for creating some insane shooters, but this might just be their most ambitious game ever and you will get a chance to discover it, as Returnal will launch on PlayStation 5 on March 19.
In Returnal, players get to dive deep into the mind of Selene, an Astra space scout trapped in a hellish loop of endless resurrection while trapped on a hostile planet. The roguelike formula mixed with exploration platformer elements allow for a unique way to explore the planet and continue the battle she is fighting. Of course, there will be plenty of Housemarque’s arcade flourishes present, so players should prepare to be bombarded by volleys of bullet-hell projectiles along the way.
Not only can players look forward to getting back into the battle almost instantly with super-fast loading times, but the team at Housemarque are using the haptic feedback of the DualSense wireless controller to give players extra awareness of gameplay. They’ll be able to feel the natural ambience of this alien planet as the controller mimics its environmental effects.
While not new to gaming, it is nice to see that Housemarque are taking use of the PlayStation 5’s Dual Sense controller. As every weapon has an alternative firing mode, and each of these “Alt-Fire” modes can be found on any weapon. By using the Adaptive Trigger players can move seamlessly between aiming down sights and activating Alt-Fire: Squeeze it halfway down to aim down the iron sights; squeeze it all the way down to activate your rechargeable Alt-Fire attack. Switching between modes on a single trigger will become second nature for players in no time.
