Returnal PS5 Review: 9 Ups & 3 Downs

by Josh Brown

1. Environment Design Can Lack Detail

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If Returnal does fall down somewhat it’s occasionally in the environmental design. While there are imaginative areas, others can appear a little plain or lacking in detail.

Some rooms feel a little empty and don't encourage exploration, while it's also a game that looks better in motion rather than in still images. Consequently, there'll probably be a few rooms in each biome that don't inspire much passion in the player when they inevitably show up.

That’s not a huge issue, but because the environmental storytelling can be so great, you want more of it.

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Josh has over 11 years of experience as a published writer, having worked full time as a content producer at WhatCulture for nine years. In that time he has created hundreds of articles, videos and podcast episodes for multiple channels, specialising in subjects such as gaming, horror and film & TV. He now primarily works as a senior content producer and presenter on WhatCulture Gaming where he co-hosts the WhatCulture Gaming Podcast, a top 3 most listened to gaming podcast in the UK that he co-created in 2018. Over the years he has reviewed several high-profile gaming releases, covered industry events with on-site reporting, covered breaking news, and even kicked off his interviewing career by chatting to childhood hero, Tommy Wiseau.