Review Saros

4K@60fps constant
4K@60fps constant
Very good French dubbing
Anxiety-inducing soundtrack par excellence
Really creepy Sound Design
Sumptuous visuals, details in every direction and plenty of particle effects
Rich, dynamic and constantly renewing gameplay
DualSense capabilities finely used for immersion
Highly addictive side
Double environment (normal and during the eclipse) quite crazy
Dark and thrilling scenario
Long lifespan (30 hours)
A demanding game, yes, but accessible!

Razor-sharp core gameplay
Impactful combat and movement mechanics
Stunning audio and visual design and execution
Focused, player-friendly approach to progression
Intriguing cosmic horror narrative
Impressive voice work

Adductive Gameplay
Stunning Art Direction
Brilliant Boss Encounters
Endlessly Replayable
Accesible Options
Stronger Narrative Than Its Predecessor

The improvement of a fantastic and addictive gameplay
Carcosa, its atmosphere and its eclipse system
A satisfying and impactful meta-progression
A mysterious and captivating story in the style of Returnal.
The bonus/penalty modifiers at the service of a customized challenge
A delightful fluidity of action and exploration
The DualSense fireworks display

Visually and artistically, it is a masterpiece.
Incredible gameplay sensations
A much better structure

It expands on Returnal's formula in a satisfying way
The boss battles are well-designed and incredibly intense
There's meaningful, permanent progression
The solar eclipse is a real standout feature on multiple levels

Good game balance (fixed difficulty)
Later, adjustable internally in the game with "modifiers" (easier or harder)
Superbly designed boss battles...
Very fast action, also tactically demanding
The generated levels are always slightly different, but not as fluctuating in terms of difficulty as in Returnal.
A lush skills tree allows for continuous progress, which keeps motivation high.
Exciting story with interesting characters
Exploration and platform passages ensure diversity.
Famous effects, often full screen (particles)
Setting "Native 4K" at 60 frames per second (also on standard PS5); respectively scaled.
Very good textures, often photorealistic.
Almost imperceptible loading times
Great design of the opponent
Very good voice quality (also in German)
Brutal sound effects
First-class directional sound mixing
Catchy soundtrack

A combat system finely tuned to the millimeter.
The superb use of colors.
Reduce some elements compared to Returnal, but still aiming to improve.
Its story and narration are enigmatic, fascinating, and haunting.

Beautiful cosmic horror setting and story.
Unique gameplay, fast and explosive
Artistic direction and music simply out of control
Exceptional sense of progression and narrative design

Extremely dynamic and precise shooting game
High accessibility compared to "Returnal"
Motivating progression with significant improvements
Dense and oppressive science fiction-horror atmosphere. Varied weapons with noticeable differences.
Tactical depth thanks to modifications and a risk-reward system.

The gameplay, ultra nervous and exhilarating The shield system, innovative and satisfying The progression, constant and motivating The structure of the runs, captivating The universe and the storytelling, intriguing

Remarkable gunfeel
Readability of chaos in combat
Very inspired artistic direction
Engaging narrative mystery
Very strong technical finish

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An arresting, challenging story
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A haunting world that's fiery with atmosphere
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Fast-paced gameplay that grabs you by the adrenaline

More weapons and variants than Returnal
Shorter, more manageable runs lasting 20-30 minutes each, while players can extend their run and keep going if they wish
Escape sorrow, embrace madness
Permanent upgrades make Arjun feel like a powerhouse towards the end
One of the best games centered around Robert W. Chambers' masterpiece to date
Sam Slater's soundtrack sets the tone
Eclipse mechanic makes runs more challenging in the second half

+ Fluid and deep combat, with the Soltari shield renewing the gameplay loop.
Continuous progression that gives "meaning" to each death
+ Narration and characters much more present than in Returnal
+ More open environments, less sequenced
+ Remarkable artistic direction and soundtrack

... you want to earn your progress and not receive it as a gift.
... you enjoy the feeling of constantly improving in a game.
... intrigues you, how the concept of Hades would work as a blockbuster.

Very satisfying gameplay
Excellent use of the DualSense
More accessible and balanced than Returnal, but not watered down.

An incredibly good optimization, even on the basis of the PS5.
Addictive gameplay loop
Progression system as a very good motivator
Backtracking is useful, but never necessary.
each unique and exciting weapon
Interesting story, although told in a cryptic manner.