: The action is fast-paced, emphasizing mobility through a dash ability that provides brief invincibility. Mastery involves managing "Adrenaline" levels, which grant buffs for killstreaks without taking damage.
: You play as Selene, an astronaut trapped in an endless time loop on the hostile planet Atropos. Every death sends you back to your crashed ship, Helios, with the world's layout shifting around you.
: While most items are lost on death, you unlock permanent traversal tools like a grappling hook and weapon traits that carry over across runs. PC Technical Performance Returnal Review | PC Gamer
Returnal blends action with bullet hell and roguelike elements.
: Players must decide whether to pick up "Parasites" (items with both a buff and a debuff) or "Malignant" items that risk causing suit malfunctions.