Man, so here we are, smack dab in the middle of July, and the PlayStation Store’s throwing this sales bash that’s like, shaking things up for PS5 and PS4 lovers. It’s kinda wild how some top-notch games are getting these crazy discounts. Seriously, if you’ve been eyeing those games that, you know, everyone talks about, now’s probably the moment. There’s this one game—what’s it called? Oh right, Returnal. Heard of it? Yeah, it’s something special. Let’s dive in.
Returnal is Cheap Now, Like, 58% Off Cheap
Okay, bear with me—so there’s this game, Returnal. Ever heard of Housemarque? They’re the masterminds behind it. This game’s usually priced at, what, $69.99? But during this promo, it’s slashed to $29.39. Insane, right? But you gotta hustle, though. This deal evaporates on July 17, at precisely 2:59 a.m. ET. I mean, why that weird time? No clue.
Picture this: you’re Selene, and you crash on some alien planet that morphs unpredictably. (Yeah, I know, it sounds like my last camping trip.) Anyway, Selene has to survive, which isn’t easy because she keeps getting tossed back to square one every time she bites it. It’s all rogue-like, and everything—landscape, gear, you name it—shifts every time. It’s like trying to find socks in the dark. You adapt or, well, you just don’t make it.
Flashback to 2021 when Returnal dropped into the gaming scene. Critics were all over it like bees on honey. Metacritic, that site some of my gaming buddies swear by, averaged it at 86 from 115 reviews. Told ya, it was a big deal. Awards? Oh, it snagged some shiny ones, including Best Action Game at The Game Awards 2021, and nailed Outstanding Achievement in Audio Design at the D.I.C.E. Awards too.
And guess what? Our review? Solid 10 out of 10. Now, I don’t toss out perfect scores lightly, but Returnal earned it. It’s like Housemarque took this bullet-hell style and wrapped it up in some AAA mega package. Familiar yet fresh, if that makes any sense. It’s a story, and a challenge, and a surprise party all rolled into one. Every twist keeps you guessing—and yeah, a bit stressed—but it’s worth it.
So, what’s next for you? If you’ve been waiting for a sign to jump in, this might be it. Or not. Who knows. But I do know this: deals like this don’t come around every day.
