The Surge Reviews

The Surge is ranked in the 51st percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
7.2 / 10.0
May 29, 2017

The Surge has tried to rely on quality more than quantity, there are only 5 main zones for roaming and 5 leaders and events can be completed in less than 8 hours if the user avoids the majority of the confrontations and only run around the environment around him, in contrast the game offers a variety and changes in the design of weapons and enemies and their abilities - away from the leaders - but unfortunately each part suffers from a gap that contributed in one way or another to reduce the fun of events, whether the design of the same battles or leaders that did not bring anything new or the story, which could not keep it raised for a long time .

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5.5 / 10.0
May 15, 2017

The Surge is a Dark Souls like game that features difficult and cumbersome gameplay while presenting an interesting potential story.

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75%
May 16, 2017

The Surge is a well-made hardcore RPG, but sadly, creators weren't able to avoid some mistakes. It could haved been even better, however, if you're looking for something harder than most of the current videogames, this is your choice.

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4.5 / 5.0
May 15, 2017

If you’ve fought your way through Nioh and are looking for yet another quality action-RPG to deliver that Souls fix, look no further. The Surge is a finely-tuned machine that fans of the genre won’t want to miss.

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May 14, 2017

The Surge is a game that can be mentioned in the same breath as Dark Souls, something which is high praise indeed.

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9 / 10
May 14, 2017

Steve takes a trip into this mechanical RPG by Deck 13 and Focus Home Interactive and comes out changed

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7.5 / 10.0
May 15, 2017

If you’re looking for the brutality of a Dark Souls in a sci-fi setting, then The Surge is probably up your alley.

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8.5 / 10.0
May 16, 2017

I would also say that mecha or sci-fi fans will love this game as much as I do for even at the first couple of hours of game time — I had already immersed with the game. It was hard for me to let go of my controller, the action was getting to me and it set my carnage on rampage.

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Unscored
May 15, 2017

All in all, The Surge is still a good game with great level and enemy designs. Sure, it tends to be repetitive and unspectacular for its setting but it doesn´t change, how well it´s executed. I´m still amazed by the different areas I encountered during my playtime and how amazing they were designed. The Surge might have problems when it comes to combat and gameplay, especially if you like to play your Souls-likes fast and aggressive but I enjoyed other features, like the limb cutting, way too much to hate The Surge for that.

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6.5 / 10.0
May 16, 2017

The Surge excels in combat but lacks in story

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75 / 100
May 16, 2017

The Surge is brutal, but in a good way, if you're a fan of the Souls formula for kicking your ass but making you enjoy it, then you will more than likely enjoy Deck13's sci-fi spin on it.

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May 15, 2017

Engaging upgrade system and a few interesting twists in its combat, such as limb targeting, makes The Surge more than a “Souls”-like carbon copy. Deck13 deserve all the praise.

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6.8 / 10.0
May 19, 2017

Though it lacks the polish of some of its contemporaries, The Surge is a fun Dark Souls-like game with a different setting and some enjoyable new gameplay mechanics.

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Essential
May 15, 2017

The Surge is a refreshing take on the *Souls formula, it joins Nioh in that regard and forges its own path towards something quite unique and extremely interesting -- it's a definite must-own game for *Souls fans and could entice new players with its gritty sci-fi setting.

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7.2 / 10.0
May 17, 2017

Ultimately, I feel that Deck13 Interactive has established themselves, showing a willingness to adapt and experiment with the gameplay and genre present in Lords of the Fallen. However, it isn't just a shift of setting but rather an expansion of the gameplay mechanics that help to set The Surge apart. It's a decently realized world that feels legitimately fun to play. With that in mind, it's also clear that certain aspects are still being held back, especially in regards to the pacing, story and soundtrack. It's a shame really, as it's a combination that keeps The Surge back from being a special game, into merely a good one.

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7.5 / 10.0
May 18, 2017

Fast-paced combat, limb-specific attacks, easy to understand crafting, and flexible levelling is what sets The Surge apart from its peers and, at times, puts it ahead of the Souls series. The bulk of the gameplay, and indeed much of the narrative pacing, is lifted straight from Lords of the Fallen and should be familiar to fans of the genre.

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8.5 / 10.0
May 20, 2017

When the people of Earth, destroy its environment and atmosphere while suffering from overpopulation and greed a company called CREO takes it upon itself to help restore the world and it’s people to its former self. You play as Warren, paralysed volunteer for CREO, you begin the game without any background as to why you are paralysed yet you are convinced CREO is where you belong.

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9 / 10.0
May 22, 2017

The Surge is an excellent action RPG that will provide countless hours of entertainment for fans of the genre and newcomers alike. Deck 13’s latest creation deserves recognition, as the developers were able to learn from their past mistakes and use the experience gained with Lords of the Fallen to release a title that can stand proudly among the classics.

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7 / 10.0
May 17, 2017

I really enjoyed spending the 25 odd hours playing The Surge, even with it all its shortcoming and flaws. It just bothers me that I have this nagging feeling that it could’ve been a true masterpiece if it just lived up to its potential.

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Unscored
May 21, 2017

The Surge is a game that appeared to borrow the difficult combat from such games while departing from that formula, hence my interest in it, and while it eventually falls into lockstep with other such titles by doing the same basic things Souls games end up doing, there are enough interesting wrinkles and gameplay improvements here to make it worth a playthrough or two.

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