Housemarque, the PlayStation Studio behind the massively impressive, bullet hell, roguelike Returnal, has added a unique talent as lead designer for their next game!

Abebe Tinari joins the studio wielding 11 years of experience at PlatinumGames, the Japanese studio well known for Bayonetta.

Bayonetta is most known for its titular protagonist who is a powerful, and stylish witch. She wields dual pistols that are mounted onto her high heels. She can summon demons and showcases agile acrobatics. The combat design in Bayonetta is visually striking! It's no wonder that this recruitment by Housemarque is making headlines.

The most notable detail of this addition is Tinari's experience in "enemy and boss design".

If you've had the pleasure (or sufficient pain tolerance level) of indulging in Returnal, you can understand why this is a match made in heaven! In Housemarque's first crack at a AAA title, they were able to achieve high intensity battles between Selene Vassos, protagonist in Returnal, and high octane bosses. The combat in Returnal is the textbook definition of "smooth as butter".

When considering all I've previously stated, the addition of Tinari's experience and creativity to their already stellar abilities gives fans reasons to be excited for their next title!

Housemarque released the exquisite bullet-hell Returnal on the PS5 back in 2021. The hope is that their next title won't be much further away. Does the addition of Abebe Tinari excite you for Housemarque's next game?

Housemarque's latest work, Returnal, is available for purchase and also part of the PlayStation Plus Extra subscription.