Release Date: May 16, 2017
An action RPG set in a dark science-fiction world, developed by the German team Deck 13 – the co-creators of Lords of the Fallen. The story shows a dystopian vision of the future, where human technology turned against its creators, plunging the planet into chaos. We play as an ordinary citizen, who, like everyone else, uses the achievements of modern technology and the capabilities offered by fully customizable exoskeletons.
The Surge for PC, PS4 and XONE is an action RPG set in dark science-fiction world. It was developed by the German developer studio, Deck 13, mainly known as the co-creator of Lords of the Fallen, a Polish game released by CI Games.
Unlike the aforementioned title, the game’s story is set in a dystopian vision of the future, pulled straight out of science-fiction novels. The game takes us 60-70 years in the future, to an age after humanity’s technology has turned against it, bringing ruin to the entire planet. With the advancement of machines, most of the jobs up to now performed by humans became unnecessary. Those who survived were forced to leave the overpopulated towns and head for rural areas looking for work.
This post-apocalyptic world is home to artificially modified humans as well as some more inhuman inhabitants. Although most humans use popular exoskeletons, created to boost effectiveness and abilities of people. Thus, we don’t play as soldier, but rather an ordinary human in possession of customizable exoskeleton.
The game’s world is shown from third-person perspective, and the gameplay itself is based on such titles as Lord of the Fallen or the already classic Dark Souls series, meaning it can boast a high level of difficulty. Thanks to the employment of modern technology and the aforementioned exoskeletons, the fights are more dynamic than in competing titles, though that doesn’t change the fact that aside from a huge arsenal of modern weapons, the game heavily emphasizes melee combat.
One of the features that sets The Surge apart from competition is its unique and very extensive crafting and upgrade system, which is deeply connected to fighting. While in combat, we can e.g. target a specific limb of an enemy and take his technology for ourselves. The upgrades obtained in such way can be integrated into our own exoskeleton.
Platforms:
PC Windows
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Developer: Deck13 Interactive
Publisher: Focus Entertainment / Focus Home Interactive
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The Surge 2 Review – Futuristic Dark Souls
The Surge is a properly realized, and distinctive game inspired by Dark Souls. Unfortunately, the inconsistencies in the mechanics and graphics departments produce some rather glaring issues.
Last update: May 17, 2017
The Surge game guide will help players complete the game in 100%. It contains a walkthrough for the main story, various advice (combat, equipment management, character development, crafting) and information on the audio logs and secret weapons.
February 22, 2018
Why should we spend a dozen hours carefully developing characters and exploring the nuances of an RPG’s combat system, if a basement rat poses the exact same challenge at the beginning of the game and at the end?
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Legally acquired copies of The Surge has begun to disappear from the libraries of Steam users. Some believe that this is a continuation of a disturbing trend and evidence of problems with the platform's regulations.
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System Requirements for The Surge Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5 GHz / AMD FX-8320 3.5 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GTX 560 / Radeon R7 360 or better, 15 GB HDD, Windows 7/8/10 64-bit.
Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core i7-3820 3.6 GHz / AMD FX-8370 4.0, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 4 GB GeForce GTX 970 / Radeon RX 480 or better, 15 GB HDD, Windows 7/8/10 64-bit.
List of Game Expansions for Video Game:
Expansion
October 2, 2018
RPG
An expansion to The Surge, which takes the players to an old, abandoned CREO quality control facility, where they must face many exceptionally hard challenges. What’s interesting, the locations in the add-on feature a Wild West theme.
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Expansion
December 5, 2017
RPG
An expansion pack to The Surge. It takes the player to CREO World – an amusement park created for the employees of the CREO corporation. In addition to new location, the add-on introduces new types of weapons, armor and implants that increase the player’s chances on the battlefield. Completely new enemies, including a powerful boss, are a novelty as well.
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List of Game Add-Ons and DLCs for Video Game:
DLC The Good, the Bad, and the Augmented October 2, 2018
DLC Cutting Edge Pack April 17, 2018
DLC A Walk in the Park December 12, 2017
DLC Fire and Ice Weapon DLC October 11, 2017
DLC CREO Special Employee Kit May 16, 2017
Game Ratings for The Surge Video Game.
The Surge 2 Review – Futuristic Dark Souls
The Surge is a properly realized, and distinctive game inspired by Dark Souls. Unfortunately, the inconsistencies in the mechanics and graphics departments produce some rather glaring issues.
Game is Recomended by 51% of Critics. There are 131 Critic Reviews.
Fextralife: 7.7 / 10
Between Lords of the Fallen and now The Surge, it has become increasingly clear that Deck 13 has both the talent and know-how to make a fantastic RPG, but for some reason keeps falling just short of a homerun. While The Surge is a good game, and definitely one of the best currently available in it's genre, things like lack of character creation, no multiplayer or any multiplayer interaction of any kind, and very little in terms of unique elements that only their game possesses are holding them back from being at the top of their class. The gaming industry has raised the standard of Action RPGs since Lords of the Fallen, and although Deck 13 has raised theirs as well, The Surge is likely to struggle in a market with games like: Nioh, Nier: Automata, Bloodborne, Horizon Zero Dawn and Witcher 3. If you don't already own those games, it will be harder to justify the 59.99 price tag for this game, especially when you can get any of those above for much less. If, however, you have already played those games, then The Surge is the next step in your RPG journey.
IGN: 7.9 / 10 by Jon Ryan
The Surge struggles to present a compelling campaign, but delivers a fun new take on a familiar genre.
Polygon: 8 / 10 by Philip Kollar
The Surge successfully builds on its inspirations and finds its own voice
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