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  • Summary: Set in a heavily dystopian future as Earth nears the end of its life, those who remain in the overpopulated cities must work to survive as social programs become saturated by an ageing population and increasing environmental diseases.

    As the intelligence of technology incrementally
    Set in a heavily dystopian future as Earth nears the end of its life, those who remain in the overpopulated cities must work to survive as social programs become saturated by an ageing population and increasing environmental diseases.

    As the intelligence of technology incrementally increased over the years, many jobs for the human race had been made redundant, forcing Earths citizens to head out into the suburbs seeking labor, aided by exoskeletons to improve their efficiency. The world of The Surge offers a very grim vision of the future, where the evolution of our technology, our society and our relation with the environment led to a decadent state of the Human civilization.

    The Surge features innovative combat mechanics and an original character progression system based on modular upgrades gained through tight, visceral combat.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 17
  2. Negative: 1 out of 17
  1. May 15, 2017
    90
    The Surge is the most badass game I’ve played all year, and a must-play title for any masochistic gamer who enjoys getting their ass handed to them regularly. Although the presentation and enemy variety are somewhat lacking, and technical issues occur occasionally, none of these issues come even close to putting a hamper on this thoroughly enjoyable experience. Play. This. Game.
  2. May 16, 2017
    80
    While Lords of the Fallen and The Surge may have Dark Souls roots, the more I progressed in The Surge, the more I started to see Deck 13 shining. The shadows are falling away, The Surge is miles better than Lords of the Fallen, and some trademark mechanics are starting to creep into the light. Deck 13 has polished and primed The Surge, and it now feels like it's time to stop comparing it to others and let it be noticed for what it is. Calling anything a Dark Souls clone at this point is purely lazy and an insult to the many smaller ways in which they're no way alike.
  3. 80
    The Surge’s unique spin on combat and customization coupled with some tried and true gameplay mechanics from the Souls series coalesce nicely for what feels like a familiar experience in an entirely new setting.
  4. May 24, 2017
    80
    Although not long by Dark Souls’ standards, The Surge’s sci-fi setting is a refreshing change from its contemporaries, and the developers have made their mark on the genre. The combat system is unique, and very rewarding. It might fly below most people's radar due to the slew of quality games in 2017, but don't overlook The Surge. It will surprise a lot of people.
  5. May 16, 2017
    75
    The Surge offers an innovative combat and crafting system but it suffers ups and downs on its difficulty and also has a poor script. Even so the result is a worthy action RPG that will live on as an alternative to the Souls Saga.
  6. May 23, 2017
    70
    The Surge delivers an intriguing sci-fi world with dark themes and should satisfy any genre fans looking for something to play now that the Dark Souls series has ended. Just don’t pick up The Surge expecting a game that is as polished as From Software’s flagship franchise.
  7. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Jun 18, 2017
    40
    A sloppy sci fi swing for the Dark Souls crowd which sadly misses. [July 2017, p.82]

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 16
  2. Negative: 4 out of 16
  1. Mar 31, 2023
    10
    Um game que trás muito desafio mas muito mesmo, tem momentos que tu pensa em desistir mas ao mesmo tempo pensa em persistir, é um tipo de jogoUm game que trás muito desafio mas muito mesmo, tem momentos que tu pensa em desistir mas ao mesmo tempo pensa em persistir, é um tipo de jogo que não agrada muitas pessoas pois algumas pessoas gostam de jogar para relaxar e esse não é recomendado pois é muito difícil em alguns momentos.
    Tem um jeito único de deixar você preso na sua história e querer descobrir o final dela, um game que recomendo que as pessoas joguem e persistam, pois é muito divertido quando temos a oportunidade de ficar fazendo upgrade em nossa arma e armadura.
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  2. May 27, 2019
    10
    Si te gusta el estilo de Dark Souls, este juego te va a encantar porque a parte de esto aporta mas cosas, eso si, si no te gustan los retos noSi te gusta el estilo de Dark Souls, este juego te va a encantar porque a parte de esto aporta mas cosas, eso si, si no te gustan los retos no intentas instalarlo. En la One X se ve increible, parece un PC en ultra Expand
  3. May 27, 2017
    8
    I can't recommend Surge enough for anyone who is a fan of Souls-Borne games. I have been spreading praise of this game like wildfire to any ofI can't recommend Surge enough for anyone who is a fan of Souls-Borne games. I have been spreading praise of this game like wildfire to any of my friends who enjoy From Software's titles. Deck13 Interactive's previous title, Lords of the Fallen, was a decent DS clone, but felt as though it was trying too hard to mimic Souls, instead of trying to be one in it's own. This is where The Surge shines. Giving us a tech wasteland filled with augmented humans who have been zombified, as well as monstrous machines that want to turn the player into scrap. Combat is fast and fluid with different weapons and armor styles to compliment the style the player choses to take. These are fairly limited as the game only offers two styles: Slow, high damage tank. Or a nimble, medium-frenzy damage dealing lynx. The combat is where the game shines, and dare I say trumps the likes of Dark Souls. Individual body parts are able to be targeted with the lock on feature that is present. This allows the player to assess the enemy. and manually target unarmored body parts for extra damage. There is incentive to target armored body parts as well, which leads to the most interesting part of The Surge's mechanics, the loot system. You see, instead of enemies randomly dropping armor or weapons, and instead of purchasing them, you have to earn your loot off the enemy by using the "cut" mechanic. If an enemy is holding a new weapon that you want to use, you take it. Target the body part that is holding the prize and hack away, if enough damage is dealt to the body part, and when the finisher prompt appears, the execution will remove the body part entirely, leaving the player to it's spoils. When this was introduced, I couldn't help but be impressed by it, as it added a new layer to the combat that makes it even more exciting, and has the necessary tools to make your life a little easier, which you definitely will need.

    This game is hard. Each area seems to have more and more enemies at the helm waiting to ambush, or gank the player to death. Like Souls, it's important to time your attacks and not just mash away at the attack buttons and hope for success. Boss battles shine as well, and offer us the classic pattern memorization, trial and error gameplay that make these games so popular. Every boss you take down leaves you with the sense of triumph that few games can emulate. There is no difficulty option, so if you keep getting mashed to death by the first boss, it's time to git gud. It's not all bad though, as the community for this game is growing rapidly and there are plenty of tips and tricks to help those who need it. Is it the hardest Souls-Borne game? No. I still think that belongs to Bloodborne, but don't expect a cake walk. Expect a barbwire and broken glass walk akin to the original Dark Souls. If you've played From's games in the past, and get over the minor tweaks to combat, I doubt you'll have much trouble.

    Ultimately The Surge offers us something special, and a very pleasant surprise to say the least. If you're aching for From's next title and looking something to fill the void, this is that filler that's able to stand on it's own merits and will definitely attract a cult following, if not several sequels. Either way it's a fantastic game that will keep you dying and happy for weeks to come.
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  4. Jul 15, 2021
    7
    Gameplay : 7/10
    Design (video + audio) : 7/10
    Story : 6/10
    Technical aspects : 7/10
    Repeatability: 8/10
  5. May 16, 2017
    7
    This is a pretty fun game if you're a fan of hardcore action RPG's. The key is to look past the whole "but its not dark souls" mentality. No,This is a pretty fun game if you're a fan of hardcore action RPG's. The key is to look past the whole "but its not dark souls" mentality. No, it isn't as good as the souls series, but it is still a very well made game. Addictive combat (the new limb targeting system is pretty neat), pretty good loot system, and an interesting sci-fi setting make it an above average game in my opinion. The game is lacking in a deep narrative story, and level/enemy variety, but the good things about this game far outweigh the bad. If you are a fan of this genre, approach it with an open mind and you will find yourself with an overall very enjoyable play through. Expand
  6. Apr 14, 2020
    4
    Did not enjoy this game. I gave this a try because I loved Dark Souls and Dark Souls 3. However this game was brutal and unrewarding. Also theDid not enjoy this game. I gave this a try because I loved Dark Souls and Dark Souls 3. However this game was brutal and unrewarding. Also the story and lore was not attractive or interesting to me. The first boss just felt unfair and I almost gave up. After watching some videos on YouTube I managed to beat the first boss after that I didn't want to play anymore. Expand
  7. May 19, 2019
    0
    Plutôt dommage, car le jeu est assez joli et propose un mode 60 sur la X : c'est bien fluide ! et le jeu est tout en français avec un doublagePlutôt dommage, car le jeu est assez joli et propose un mode 60 sur la X : c'est bien fluide ! et le jeu est tout en français avec un doublage correct. Mais on déchante rapidement... puisqu'il ne s'agit que d'un avatar des Dark Soûls et compagnie, les jeux qui te soûlent à mort même quand t'as pas bu. En fait, pas besoin de boire : avec cette grosse merde, t'es soûlé direct !

    Donc on ne peut donner qu'un coup à la fois, esquiver une fois : au-delà, on est déjà fatigué... si on prend un coup, la vie descend comme à la foire, chaque ennemi peut te buter la gueule tranquillement et on rencontre assez vite des ennemis beaucoup plus costauds ! genre, tape-leur dessus 15 ou 20 fois... ça peut durer longtemps à ce train-là !

    Et certains sont invulnérables sauf à des parties du corps désignées... et vu que le ciblage est complèment à la masse, ça ne promet... que de la merde ! oui The Surge est une purge à jouer, une sorte de lavement masochiste.

    Et ce n'est pas tout, on erre comme un pauvre hère dans cet environnement bordélique sans aucune carte. Pour se soigner, faut faire des allers-retours à la station médicale. Si on se rappelle où elle est et si on est pas mort avant.

    De toute façon, on est pas maso, on ne vas pas se faire chier avec un jeu-étron pareil. On a pas que ça à faire.
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