It’s more that, in my opinion, the expectations surrounding blockbuster games are an awkward fit for the traditionally lean, fast-paced roguelite genre.
Regardless, I believe Returnal is a good first step toward truly uniting roguelites and big-budget action games.
I just wish Housemarque had been better able to match the scope of big-budget gaming with the pace that defines the roguelite genre.
At that moment I wondered if I would have the time and energy to finish Returnal.