The Surge

 Xbox One
User Score
7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 89 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 54 out of 89
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 89
  3. Negative: 18 out of 89
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  1. Jwchead
    May 19, 2019
    9
    I have played this game maybe 10 hrs and I Never write reviews. (I wrote one for 2 free tacos like 3 yrs ago..lol) I have played DS1 DS3 and beatin the 1st one. They were both hard AF. (Not that that is a bad thing to have in a game.)I thoroughly enjoyed playing both DS. But it took 4 ever to beat. I suck. The surge is easily 8.25/10 Must Play 4 Xbox users.
  2. I69GrzzlyBears
    May 27, 2017
    8
    I can't recommend Surge enough for anyone who is a fan of Souls-Borne games. I have been spreading praise of this game like wildfire to any of my friends who enjoy From Software's titles. Deck13 Interactive's previous title, Lords of the Fallen, was a decent DS clone, but felt as though it was trying too hard to mimic Souls, instead of trying to be one in it's own. This is where The SurgeI can't recommend Surge enough for anyone who is a fan of Souls-Borne games. I have been spreading praise of this game like wildfire to any of my friends who enjoy From Software's titles. Deck13 Interactive's previous title, Lords of the Fallen, was a decent DS clone, but felt as though it was trying too hard to mimic Souls, instead of trying to be one in it's own. This is where The Surge shines. Giving us a tech wasteland filled with augmented humans who have been zombified, as well as monstrous machines that want to turn the player into scrap. Combat is fast and fluid with different weapons and armor styles to compliment the style the player choses to take. These are fairly limited as the game only offers two styles: Slow, high damage tank. Or a nimble, medium-frenzy damage dealing lynx. The combat is where the game shines, and dare I say trumps the likes of Dark Souls. Individual body parts are able to be targeted with the lock on feature that is present. This allows the player to assess the enemy. and manually target unarmored body parts for extra damage. There is incentive to target armored body parts as well, which leads to the most interesting part of The Surge's mechanics, the loot system. You see, instead of enemies randomly dropping armor or weapons, and instead of purchasing them, you have to earn your loot off the enemy by using the "cut" mechanic. If an enemy is holding a new weapon that you want to use, you take it. Target the body part that is holding the prize and hack away, if enough damage is dealt to the body part, and when the finisher prompt appears, the execution will remove the body part entirely, leaving the player to it's spoils. When this was introduced, I couldn't help but be impressed by it, as it added a new layer to the combat that makes it even more exciting, and has the necessary tools to make your life a little easier, which you definitely will need.

    This game is hard. Each area seems to have more and more enemies at the helm waiting to ambush, or gank the player to death. Like Souls, it's important to time your attacks and not just mash away at the attack buttons and hope for success. Boss battles shine as well, and offer us the classic pattern memorization, trial and error gameplay that make these games so popular. Every boss you take down leaves you with the sense of triumph that few games can emulate. There is no difficulty option, so if you keep getting mashed to death by the first boss, it's time to git gud. It's not all bad though, as the community for this game is growing rapidly and there are plenty of tips and tricks to help those who need it. Is it the hardest Souls-Borne game? No. I still think that belongs to Bloodborne, but don't expect a cake walk. Expect a barbwire and broken glass walk akin to the original Dark Souls. If you've played From's games in the past, and get over the minor tweaks to combat, I doubt you'll have much trouble.

    Ultimately The Surge offers us something special, and a very pleasant surprise to say the least. If you're aching for From's next title and looking something to fill the void, this is that filler that's able to stand on it's own merits and will definitely attract a cult following, if not several sequels. Either way it's a fantastic game that will keep you dying and happy for weeks to come.    … Expand
  3. Seesh
    Mar 5, 2018
    8
    The Surge is a Dark Souls-like Action-RPG game and overall it is very well done and enjoyable. Any fan of the genre owes it to themselves to check it out. In my opinion, it is a very underrated game that a lot of people slept on.
  4. antoniomit
    May 27, 2019
    10
    Si te gusta el estilo de Dark Souls, este juego te va a encantar porque a parte de esto aporta mas cosas, eso si, si no te gustan los retos no intentas instalarlo. En la One X se ve increible, parece un PC en ultra
  5. jeffbizloc
    Jun 21, 2019
    8
    Beat The Surge in about 20 or so hours. It was definitely a tough game but really glad they made a sci-fi souls like game.

    Game(s) like: Dark Souls, Dead Space feel Pros: - Great presentation and graphics - just felt like a polished game - The combat strategy was very well done - targeting certain areas for easier fight vs harder fight+rewards - Liked that you could bank credits.    Beat The Surge in about 20 or so hours. It was definitely a tough game but really glad they made a sci-fi souls like game.

    Game(s) like: Dark Souls, Dead Space feel

    Pros:
    - Great presentation and graphics - just felt like a polished game
    - The combat strategy was very well done - targeting certain areas for easier fight vs harder fight+rewards
    - Liked that you could bank credits. Also you didn't have to grind too much which wasnice.

    Cons:
    - The most common flaw was the combat hit boxes. I did find some of the hit boxes frustrating but didn't effect me too much.
    - Would of liked to see more diverse areas. The dark souls games are best when you get cool varied areas to explore/defeat.    … Expand
  6. GollyJeeWizz
    Jul 20, 2019
    8
    The best Soulslike game that you have likely never played or even heard of. I took up on the 1-month $1 Game Pass Ultimate deal and came across this hidden gem after watching some gameplay footage of The Surge 2 beta from one of my favorite YouTubers and figured I would look to see if the original is on Game Pass. Low and behold, it is. So I quickly downloaded it, and jumped into the game.The best Soulslike game that you have likely never played or even heard of. I took up on the 1-month $1 Game Pass Ultimate deal and came across this hidden gem after watching some gameplay footage of The Surge 2 beta from one of my favorite YouTubers and figured I would look to see if the original is on Game Pass. Low and behold, it is. So I quickly downloaded it, and jumped into the game. After about 30 minutes I was really impressed. A Soulslike game that I'm actually enjoying. Another 30 minutes pass (now 1 hour into the game), and the game was becoming increasingly addictive. I'm starting to get the hang of the combat system now. After another 30-45 minutes, I started becoming more and more familiar with the mechanics, and now 2 hours into the game I'm hooked, have upgraded my suit to something like level 23, have crafted up nearly a full set of gear, and have upgraded some equipment.

    It takes everything that makes Soulsborne games like Dark Souls, Bloodborne and Sekiro good, expands on those ideas, and presents what is quite honestly one of the best action adventure games I have ever played. In fact, if you are a fan of the type of games that FromSoftware makes, I am pretty confident that this game is a great precursor prior to those games. Unlike Soulsborne games, this game gives you hints to get started, and explains all the mechanics such as cutting limbs, death, and even shortcuts. Once you have spent a few hours in the game and are familiar with the format, once you return back to Soulsborne games you're likely to be a master.

    And dare I say, while not as good as Bloodborne or Dark Souls, think this game is better than Sekiro.    … Expand
  7. MOLEX3000
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Loved this game! And already got the sequel, I'll play it and then give my rate! Great game. Challenging.
  8. Outdoorz
    Mar 31, 2023
    10
    Um game que trás muito desafio mas muito mesmo, tem momentos que tu pensa em desistir mas ao mesmo tempo pensa em persistir, é um tipo de jogo que não agrada muitas pessoas pois algumas pessoas gostam de jogar para relaxar e esse não é recomendado pois é muito difícil em alguns momentos.
    Tem um jeito único de deixar você preso na sua história e querer descobrir o final dela, um game que    Um game que trás muito desafio mas muito mesmo, tem momentos que tu pensa em desistir mas ao mesmo tempo pensa em persistir, é um tipo de jogo que não agrada muitas pessoas pois algumas pessoas gostam de jogar para relaxar e esse não é recomendado pois é muito difícil em alguns momentos.
    Tem um jeito único de deixar você preso na sua história e querer descobrir o final dela, um game que recomendo que as pessoas joguem e persistam, pois é muito divertido quando temos a oportunidade de ficar fazendo upgrade em nossa arma e armadura.    … Expand

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#92 Best Xbox One Game of 2017
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#47 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2017
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74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 17
  3. Negative: 1 out of 17
  1. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Jun 18, 2017
    40
    A sloppy sci fi swing for the Dark Souls crowd which sadly misses. [July 2017, p.82]
  2. NZGamer
    May 24, 2017
    80
    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.
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  3. Game Rant
    May 23, 2017
    70
    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.
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