We previewed Returnal

Driftwood
Thursday, April 22, 2021 | 6:25 PM
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GSY Preview PS5

We only received Returnal less than a couple of days ago so we can't say much about it and we can't show much either. Here's a short gameplay clip presenting the very beginning of the adventure, but if you're interested and you don't mind us speaking French mostly, we'll be live playing the game this Thursday at 5pm CEST. Obviously, if you wish to drop by to ask some questions, feel free to do so, we'll answer in English.
Update: The replay of our French livestream has been added to the news article.

High quality stream and download

Preview: Just a sneak peek (PS5/4K)

High quality stream and download

The First 40 Minutes with French commentary (PS5)

capnkimo

Commented on 2021-04-22 03:50:04

looks better than i previously thought, has strong Alien:Covenant vibes.
strange moment at 4:20, probably a bug

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Driftwood

Commented on 2021-04-22 11:15:45 In reply to capnkimo

It was so late yesterday when I put it up that I uploaded the wrong version of the video showing the only bug I've enoucntered so far. I'e replaced it with the ideo I intended to show, it's 99% the same, a couple of minor changes at the end.

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catfish

Commented on 2021-04-23 00:19:41

Thanks for this! It's looking pretty great

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unknownuser0001

Commented on 2021-04-23 22:29:17

How hard is this game?

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Driftwood

Commented on 2021-04-23 22:34:56 In reply to unknownuser0001

Took me a while to beat the first boss but once I did, managed to get to the fourth without dying. He killed me and stopped my killing spree though. First hours might seem rough, and I still need to see what happens once I beat the 4th boss, but it's manageable. Though again, because it's a roguelike, it also depends on the items you find during your cycle.

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unknownuser0001

Commented on 2021-04-24 18:59:49 In reply to Driftwood

Then it's hard for me, thanks :D

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catfish

Commented on 2021-04-25 09:36:35 In reply to Driftwood

Posted by Driftwood

Sounds great, thanks. Seems like this game requires a patient playing style like Demon Souls does, even while the action is high octane.

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giraffe

Commented on 2021-04-26 16:09:57

The 40 minute video certainly doesn't appear to have a great video quality, heavy macroblocking.

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jmd749

Commented on 2021-04-26 16:30:08

Preordered my copy on Amazon.co.uk and got £6 off by buying a gift card first to use towards buying it, so paid £64. The most I've ever paid for a standard edition console game.

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Driftwood

Commented on 2021-04-26 17:22:25 In reply to giraffe

It was a livestream, no yeah obviously...

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kadixon

Commented on 2021-04-27 05:24:40

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