How Returnal Evolved From Twin-Stick Shooters

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United States FrameWork
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Returnal (2021)
Duration: 14:04
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#Returnal is the latest title from Housemarque, the studio behind twin-stick shooters like Super Stardust HD, Resogun, Matterfall, and many more. Returnal exhibits the DNA of those games, translating bullet hell mechanics into a 3D third-person shooter. It’s the natural evolution of what Housemarque created before.

It’s not only a culmination of the studio’s prior games, but also a magnetic mix of other mechanics. Roguelike influences are clear from its repeating cycle, and a handful of Metroidvania-style power-ups let you see new portions of the game’s biomes when you revisit. In this video, we take a look at how all of these inspirations and mechanics come together to form a fantastic whole.

Returnal is available now on #PS5, as one of the few true launch exclusives for the system. Yes, “launch.” Let’s be honest, the launch window for the PS5 and Series X/S is a lot wider than usual.


00:00 -- Intro
1:06 -- Title Card
1:28 -- What Kind Of Game Is Returnal?
2:07 -- Super Stardust HD, Resogun, & Matterfall
3:38 -- Translating Bullet Hell Into 3D
6:17 -- High Scores & The Adrenaline System
7:42 -- Roguelike Influences
10:55 -- A Dash Of Metroidvania
12:28 -- The Result Of Evolution
13:42 -- Like, Comment, & Subscribe!


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Sources:

Super Stardust HD Gameplay 1080p [bahamut2k456]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UPZ3L_MMJ0

PS4 - Resogun Gameplay - 1080p [Leopard Turret]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBZOTqlAmd8

Matterfall (PS4) Gameplay (Freelance Difficulty) - Level 2: Hydroponics (No Commentary) [Rubhen925]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZAQMHElsSg

Let's Play Metroid Prime Part 002 Recovering [RPGLoony]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtM7BJzNzC0

Let's Play Metroid Prime Part 017 Super Missiles For Everybody! [RPGLoony]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utX6cdyBL9s



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