Okay, so let’s just dive in. Somehow, we’re already deep into July — I can’t believe it, can you? — and the PlayStation Store’s at it again with some wild discounts. Been kind of a sucker for these sales, not gonna lie. I mean, who isn’t tempted by cheaper gaming? Anyway, there’s this specific PS5 exclusive that’s totally caught my eye, and yeah, it’s a bit of a big deal.
### Wait, What About Returnal?
Oh, man. This game — Returnal, ever heard of it? — is like 58% off right now. I did not stutter. That price drop is taking it from a whopping $69.99 to just $29.39. Do people even pay full price anymore? Who knows. But if you’re into roguelike third-person shooters, maybe run, not walk. But hurry, ’cause this deal’s like a ghost at midnight — puff, and it’s gone. By July 17, 2:59 a.m. ET, to be exact. Why so specific, right?
Anyway, the premise is kinda wild. Picture this: you crash-land on this weird, shifting alien world, and you’re Selene. She’s just trying to not get her face kicked in by bizarre alien baddies, but every time she bites the dust, boom — back to square one. The planet plays nasty tricks on you (and so does your gear), so keep changing your style or else you’re toast. Fun? Maybe.
Backtrack a bit — when it dropped in 2021, folks couldn’t stop gushing about it. Metacritic? Yeah, they slapped it with an 86 average from 115 critic reviews, if that means anything to you. It scooped some fancy awards, too. Best Action Game at The Game Awards 2021. Snazzy!
And hey, when we dived into it, it scored a perfect 10 out of 10 from us. Not to brag, but just saying. They took this rogue-like bullet thing, mixed it with the AAA vibe, and voilà — magic. It’s familiar yet fresh, pulling you in with its narrative and gameplay. Keeps you on your toes, which is nice, I guess.
So yeah, if ever there was a time to grab Returnal, it’s now. Or before July 17, to be exact.