Deathloop PS5 Review: 8 Ups & 3 Downs

1. PS5 Features Are Good, Though Aren't Best In Class

As a next-gen PS5 game, Deathloop makes great use of the Dualsense controller. Something as simple as simulating left and right footsteps on the respective parts of the controller awards Colt a physical presence in the world, providing players with a sense of tactility that may have been missing otherwise. Similarly, impressive use of the microphone for Julianna increases the sense of intimacy and familiarity with her as a character.

Visually, the game makes the most of its distinct aesthetic. It's not the best-looking game on the PS5 or the most technically impressive, but it's another reminder that strong art design trumps pure processing power.

The title also comes with three graphical modes, one which promises a steady 60fps, one that targets 4K at 60fps with some drops and one locked at 30fps with the addition of raytracing effects.

Of course, which you pick will come down to personal preference, but for me the performance mode (which incidentally is what the game defaults to), was the best of the bunch. The addition of raytracing doesn't feel as substantial when compared to how much smoother and responsive the extra frames make the gameplay.