Returnal is a rogue-lite, with my areas to explore and upgrades to find. But of course, it isn't that simple. Bosses are impeding your way between the different biomes, and these must be defeated to progress.
In Returnal, you will fight five bosses in total over the six biomes. The only biome that you will not encounter a boss is the Fractured Wastes. The other five biomes, the boss, must be killed.
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| Boss | Biome | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Phrike | Overgrown Ruins | ||
| Ixiom | Crimson Wastes | ||
| Nemesis | Derelict Citadel | ||
| Hyperion | Echoing Ruins | ||
| Ophion | Abyssal Scar |
Each of these bosses will be harder than the last and will test you in what you've learned throughout your time with Returnal. Have you learned to dodge bullets and lasers?
Do you have to fight the Bosses more than once?
Once you have killed a boss, you do not need to kill it again if you die. All bosses stay beaten, so you can bypass them on new runs, which will speed up progress.
But if you wish, you can challenge any boss as many times as you want. This can be done by heading back to where you fought it or finding a red door located on your map.
If you are unsure about when the game saves, or or what happens when you die, PGG has you covered!
Mark Carpenter is the Assigning Editor at Pro Game Guides. With over four years of experience in the games media, his work has graced platforms such as Metro UK and Game Rant, along with other smaller publications. He has been a devoted gamer since the Amiga days, a journey spanning roughly 31 years. When not immersed in gaming, Mark enjoys delving into the worlds of D&D, strumming his guitar, and indulging in a good read. His heart belongs to RPGs, the Final Fantasy series, and The Legend of Zelda. Moreover, he has a keen affection for dogs.
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