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science fiction video game
The Surge
By Deck13 Interactive, released 1 Jan 2017
- Microsoft Windows
- action role-playing game
What it is
The Surge is a science-fiction action role-playing game from Deck13 Interactive, set in the CREO complex after a catastrophic event on the protagonist's first day at work. The player wakes wearing a heavy-grade exoskeleton in a destroyed section of the facility, where malfunctioning robots, augmented co-workers and rogue AI pose threats. Combat focuses on close-range fights against enemies and large bosses. Players can target particular limbs, then use parts taken from foes to acquire weapons and armor. Those items can be equipped, upgraded and crafted, while progression uses a distinct leveling approach. The game is listed as single-player, with Steam Achievements, Trading Cards, full controller support, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing and Remote Play on TV among its Steam features. Microsoft Windows is the listed platform, and the Steam listing also specifies Windows. The Steam age rating is 17. It was released on May 15, 2017.
What players like, and what they don't
- Target specific limbs during combat.
- Enemy parts provide weapons and armor.
- Gear can be equipped and upgraded.
- Full controller support and Steam Cloud.
- Microsoft Windows is the only listed platform.
- Single-player is the only listed play mode.
- Steam age rating is 17.
Who it suits
It suits players looking for a single-player science-fiction RPG built around close melee combat and gear gathered from enemies. Its listed features include controller support, Steam Cloud and Remote Play on TV.
The Surge links its melee combat to equipment gathered from enemy limbs, then lets players upgrade and craft that gear. It is listed for Windows as a single-player game with controller support and Steam Cloud.
