Summary
- Release Year: 2017
- Genres: Adventure, Role-playing game (RPG)
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One
- Developers: Deck13 Interactive
- Publishers: Focus Entertainment
The Surge: A Sci-Fi Souls-Like With a Unique Twist
The Surge is a sci-fi action RPG developed by Deck13 Interactive and published by Focus Home Interactive. It was released in 2017 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows. The game is set in a dystopian future where a catastrophic event has knocked the player character out during their first day on the job at a mega-corporation. When they wake up, they find themselves equipped with a heavy-grade exoskeleton and stranded in a destroyed section of the complex.
The Surge is heavily inspired by the Dark Souls series, but it also has its own unique identity. One of the most distinctive features of the game is its loot system. In The Surge, players can loot specific body parts from their enemies. This allows them to target and slice off specific limbs, which can then be used to craft new weapons and armor.
The combat in The Surge is fast-paced and visceral. Players must use a combination of melee and ranged attacks to defeat their enemies. The game also features a unique parry system that allows players to deflect enemy attacks and follow up with a powerful counterattack.
The Surge has a deep and complex leveling system. Players can level up their character’s stats, as well as their exoskeleton. The exoskeleton can be upgraded with new weapons, armor, and abilities.
The Surge’s world is dark and oppressive. The game’s environments are filled with industrial machinery and decaying buildings. The atmosphere is one of constant danger, as players must constantly be on the lookout for enemies.
The Surge has received generally positive reviews from critics. The game has been praised for its challenging combat, unique loot system, and deep leveling system. However, some critics have found the game to be too difficult and unforgiving.
The Surge: Key Features
- Sci-fi setting with a dystopian atmosphere
- Fast-paced and visceral melee combat
- Unique loot system that allows players to loot specific body parts from enemies
- Deep and complex leveling system
- Challenging and unforgiving difficulty
The Surge: Review
The Surge is a challenging and rewarding action RPG. The game’s unique loot system and deep leveling system make it a standout in the genre. However, the game’s difficulty may be too unforgiving for some players.
Overall Score: 8/10
Pros:
- Unique loot system
- Deep and complex leveling system
- Challenging and rewarding combat
- Dark and oppressive atmosphere
Cons:
- Difficulty may be too unforgiving for some players
- Repetitive level design
Recommended for fans of:
- Dark Souls
- Bloodborne
- Lords of the Fallen
- Action RPGs
Additional Information:
- The Surge was developed by Deck13 Interactive, a German video game developer.
- The game was published by Focus Home Interactive, a French video game publisher.
- The Surge was released on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows on May 16, 2017.
- The game received generally positive reviews from critics.
- The Surge has sold over 1 million copies worldwide.
Conclusion
The Surge is a solid action RPG with a unique loot system and deep leveling system. The game’s challenging difficulty may be too unforgiving for some players, but those who are up for the challenge will find a rewarding experience.
Review Score
8/10
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