Abstract: I want to start this review off by addressing the elephant in the room. The Surge is Deck13's new hardcore action RPG. If that descriptor seems familiar to you, then there is a good chance you have consumed a fair amount of Estus in the past couple of yea...
The Surge is a remarkably solid action-RPG that uses its premise to wedge a number of interesting design quirks into a familiar formula. Not terribly deep, but a wrench-swinging, robot-pulverizing good time nonetheless...
Challenging, addictive gameplay, Sophisticated level design, Excellent boss fights
Subpar presentation, Rare technical hiccups, Enemy variety is somewhat lacking
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 occ...
Did I actually manage to beat The Surge? Nope, my Souls-like skills are sadly lacking and I had to bow out before the credits rolled in order to write this review. Unlike FromSoftware's fantasy epics, though, I didn't feel the need to jump back in and car...
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Published: 2017-05-24, Author: Tony , review by: nzgamer.com
Abstract: The phrase “No Vital Signs Found” is not one I come across often, since I don't work in emergency medicine. However in Deck 13's The Surge, it's something you'll see on a regular basis. This is because the phrase is the equivalent of “You Died” in the Dar...
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Published: 2017-05-31, Author: Tom , review by: stuff.tv/my/
Creative and dark sci-fi setting, Maze-like world constantly rewards exploration, A few neat tweaks on the Souls formula
Combat isn't as smooth and satisfying as the Souls games, Camera can be a bit wonky, Locations all feel a bit samey
Did I actually manage to beat The Surge? Nope, my Souls-like skills are sadly lacking and I had to bow out before the credits rolled in order to write this review. Unlike FromSoftware's fantasy epics, though, I didn't feel the need to jump back in and car...
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Published: 2017-05-16, Author: Jon , review by: ap.ign.com
True to Dragon Age, Clever writing, Beautiful art
Weak ending, Spoilers in margins
Alien: Isolation seemed like the perfect Alien game on paper, and for the first handful of hours it even seems to deliver on its promise on the strength of its outstanding art and sound that faithfully recreates the ambiance of the classic horror film. In...