It Seems Most PS5 Fans Prefer Returnal Over Saros, But It's Not That Straightforward
A recent poll indicates that PS5 fans generally prefer Returnal over Saros, although opinions vary on gameplay and story. While 43% of voters favored Returnal overall, Saros was deemed superior in gameplay by 48% of participants. The narrative aspect saw Returnal leading with 50% of the votes, showcasing the nuanced preferences among players.
- ▪43% of voters preferred Returnal over Saros overall.
- ▪48% of participants believed Saros has better gameplay than Returnal.
- ▪50% of voters felt Returnal has a stronger story compared to Saros.
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NewsSonyPS5SarosReturnal It Seems Most PS5 Fans Prefer Returnal Over Saros, But It's Not That Straightforward Live die repeat by Stephen Tailby4 mins ago Share: Image: Push SquareA little while ago, a Push Square poll asked readers which of Housemarque's PS5 games they like best: Returnal or Saros? Well, after thousands of votes across a series of questions, we have some answers, and they're pretty interesting. As a huge fan of both, I have to say it's a very tough call between the two. I really love Returnal's brutal challenge, and its oppressive atmosphere is hard to top. However, Saros brings that little bit extra with its gameplay, and I think overall it's a little more fun to play. Turning to the poll results, it seems the majority of our readers prefer Returnal to Saros overall.
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