Purge

 PC
Metascore
53

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 10
  3. Negative: 3 out of 10
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  1. ActionTrip
    72
    Purge, despite not having the best graphics ever, is chock full 'o' fun... If you have the means, than by all means, pick it up. It might be what TFC junkies need to hold them over until the big one arrives.
  2. GameZone
    67
    If you’ve got $30.00 (online play is free by the way) and can handle some old school graphics and sound and deal with some learning pains and aggravation … you’ll probably have fun.
  3. Cheat Code Central
    60
    Purge is an average game and as such there really isn't much of an online community despite the game being out for over a month. It's just not catching on.
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  5. PC Gamer
    57
    Nearly every game I played (via a cable-modem connection) was hindered by lag issues at some point, and "network disconnects" were common. [July 2003, p.80]
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  6. IGN
    55
    The actively playing community is practically nonexistent. A sheer lack of modes hurts, a distinctly copying style mars, and some unpolished, "like to get you stuck between two rocks" level design is unacceptable.
  7. GameSpot
    51
    Purge still offers gameplay that is fairly unique. Unfortunately, balance issues, poor level design, and a lack of online players keep it from fully realizing its potential.
  8. Gaming Age
    50
    those looking for the next "Ghost Recon," "Battlefield 1942," or "Half Life" "killer" will be in for a mighty letdown.
  9. Computer Games Magazine
    40
    It plays sort of like "Team Fortress" on crack, with a lot of visual flash provided by a new version of the Lithtech engine, but not a lot of substance when it comes to gameplay. [Sept 2003, p.86]
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  10. Gamezilla!
    40
    You will be gravely disappointed if you drop some well earned cash for Purge. Good for a few fleeting moments of mayhem and little else, Purge was a disappointment to the extreme.
  11. G4 TV
    20
    It doesn't help matters when Purge looks as bad as it does. It's an ugly little game. The maps are genuinely uninteresting, with far too many forced corridors designed to help you set up choke points.

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User Score
6.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 2 out of 6
  1. urethralliquid
    May 20, 2013
    4
    This game is very frustrating. I don't recommend getting it at all. Honestly, just don't. It's horrible. Stop it. It's SO FRUSTRATING.This game is very frustrating. I don't recommend getting it at all. Honestly, just don't. It's horrible. Stop it. It's SO FRUSTRATING. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAA.… Full Review »
  2. GregS.
    Jun 8, 2004
    10
    Purge is very fun, especially now they released they expansion pack Purge Jihad. I play it a few hours after work most days to level my characters.
  3. Chl007
    Aug 13, 2003
    10
    This game is very fun and entertaining. The developers are always listening to what the consumers want and produces monthly add-ons and This game is very fun and entertaining. The developers are always listening to what the consumers want and produces monthly add-ons and tweaks on their patches according to consumers' request.… Full Review »
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