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Empire Calls Housemarque’s Saros a Cinematic, More Forgiving PS5 Roguelite

The review spotlights striking presentation with progression that reduces grind.

Overview

  • Empire’s review praises Saros as an outstanding PlayStation 5 roguelite from Housemarque and says it is worth playing.
  • It highlights eye-catching visuals, immersive 3D audio, and an engaging story that pushes the experience beyond pure mechanics.
  • Players take on Arjun Devraj, voiced by Rahul Kohli, who investigates a missing mining colony on an eclipse-plagued planet.
  • The game weaves its death-and-retry loop into the narrative, letting players grow stronger across runs through permanent upgrades.
  • The review notes frequent deaths and tough bosses but says features like skipping cleared areas make it more welcoming than Returnal and many peers.