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 Earth’s 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 XBOX ONE features innovative combat mechanics and an original character progression system based on modular upgrades gained through tight, visceral combat.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A sloppy sci fi swing for the Dark Souls crowd which sadly misses. [July 2017, p.82]
August 23, 2018
Deck13 publishes a brief trailer for The Surge 2. Watch video
June 18, 2018
The Surge 2 shows its first gameplay demo at E3. Watch video
February 7, 2018
Deck 13 and Focus Home Interactive announce The Surge 2, that will be released in 2019.
July 13, 2017
A demo for the futuristic action-RPG The Surge is coming next week. Read more
December 5, 2018
Insurgency: Sandstorm’s beta starts this weekend. Watch video
September 12, 2018
Insurgency: Sandstorm gets delayed to December. Read more
August 13, 2018
Insurgency Sandstorm’s post-launch content will be free. Read more
January 4, 2018
Insurgency: Sandstorm cancels its story mode and focus its development on the multiplayer. Read more
