Matt Sowinski
But Why Tho?REVIEW: ‘Saros’ Is Housemarque At The Top Of Their Game
Published 4/24/2026
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PS5 - 4/30/2026
Saros
Saros is an action game developed by Housemarque and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. Players control Arjun Devraj, a Soltari Enforcer investigating a lost off-world colony on Carcosa. The game features fast-paced third-person combat, boss encounters, and progression across repeated attempts.
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- Housemarque
- Publisher
- Sony Interactive Entertainment
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88
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Critic avg
88
60 scored reviews
Total coverage
60
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Score range
60–100
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 88 across 60 scored reviews, with a 40-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 90–100 band.
Score distribution
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60 included scored reviews
90–10040 reviews · 67%
80–8912 reviews · 20%
70–796 reviews · 10%
Below 702 reviews · 3%
Showing 51-60 of 60 matching critic reviews. 60 total critic reviews. Page 6 of 6.
Zoë Osik
TheGamerSaros Review - If At First You Don't Succeed, Die, Die Again
Published 4/24/2026
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80
-8 vs critic avg
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Read originalKirk McKeand
The GuardianSaros review – you’ll strafe until your thumbs hurt in this primal alien shooter
Published 4/24/2026
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80
-8 vs critic avg
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Read originalÁlex Pareja
AreajugonesAnálisis de Saros: Housemarque eclipsa al catálogo de PS5 con una obra enigmática y bien engrasada
Published 4/24/2026
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90
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalStefan L
TheSixthAxisSaros Review – Every now and then I stare at the eclipse | TheSixthAxis
Published 4/24/2026
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90
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalRory Mellon
Tom's GuideSaros review: Another must-play PS5 exclusive | Tom's Guide
Published 4/24/2026
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90
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalSaros review: Housemarque comes back stronger with a bold Returnal follow-up
Published 4/24/2026
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100
+12 vs critic avg
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Read originalAdam Ryan
WellPlayedSaros Review
Published 4/24/2026
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100
+12 vs critic avg
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Read originalDavid Jenkins
Metro GameCentralSaros review – Returnal of the king
Published 4/24/2026
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90
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalMick Fraser
Loot Level ChillSaros review
Published 4/24/2026
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100
+12 vs critic avg
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