Saros dials back some of Returnal’s brutal challenge, but it’s somehow even more compelling
Developer Housemarque picks up where it left off with Returnal in Saros, a similarly fast-paced third-person shooter with roguelite progression wrapped in a deviously cozy cosmic horror blanket. If you loved Returnal as much as I did, you’ll feel right at home in Saros’s horrifying alien world, even if its overall difficulty feels just a notch or two lower here. Still, its permanent progression systems make for a compelling gameplay loop, and the narrative’s sci-fi take on horror classic The King in Yellow makes for a real virtual page-turner.
Pros
- +Pin-sharp responsiveness in movement and combat
- +The best use of the DualSense’s haptics to date
- +Horrifyingly bleak story and atmosphere
- +Beautiful graphics and striking visual design
- +Incredible audio
Cons
- -Occasional performance dips on base PS5
- -Some room and bullet pattern combinations can feel overwhelming
- -Current lack of post-game leaves me wanting more
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