10 Most Value For Money PS5 Games
5. Returnal
For a console to do well, it can't just have great games - it needs great games you can't find on any other system. And if there is one exclusive that made gamers clamour for the PlayStation 5, it was Returnal.
It may not be an exclusive anymore, but this time-looping roguelike is synonymous with the PS5. Housemarque's AAA title show what the new generation of gaming can really do and pushed Sony's hardware to the brink.
Because the gameplay revolves around dying endlessly, Returnal may sound laborious and frustrating. But because the landscape changes each time you meet your demise, you get a unique experience upon every playthrough. After biting the dust umpteen times, you're still eager to jump back in, and admire the luscious landscapes and beautifully designed creatures (before they eat your face off).
Going through the rigmarole in roguelikes can become repetitive, but Returnal rarely suffers this problem. Since it focuses on horror elements and maintaining a haunting atmosphere, you're always laser-focused while navigating your way around these hazardous environments.
Rogue Legacy, Hades, and Dead Cells may have popularised roguelikes in the indie community, but there is no dispute Returnal has set a new benchmark.