This upcoming action RPG looks ready to stand toe-to-toe with some gaming greats.
Developer Deck13 showcased their upcoming action RPG title The Surge at Gamescom 2016 with this in-depth gameplay preview that offers a thorough look at what makes this title so special.
The world of The Surge is described as a dystopian future where the Earth is on its last legs. The remaining humans have banded together to complete special projects designed to prolong the life of the planet and maybe even find a long-term solution. Soon, however, they have let advancements in technology overwhelm Earth. Humanity is now a redundancy, and you must fight your way through the twisted mechanized creations seeking to end you.
Gameplay wise, you'll find that The Surge shares more than a few key traits with the Dark Souls series. Just like in those games, the combat here is heavily stamina based, meaning that you'll really need to consider your next move in order to ensure that you'll be able to execute it properly without leaving yourself vulnerable the at key moments. One neat little twist that The Surge does put on this formula is the implementation of a limb targeting system that allows you to attack vulnerable enemy spots or consider specific actions such as avoiding hitting someone's head so you can loot their untarnished helmet afterward.
Similarly, the game's levels sport that same kind of free-flowing Metroidvania feel that Dark Souls helped to popularize in this genre. Every section of the game flows into the next, and it will often be necessary to find certain shortcuts and items that will allow you to proceed to new areas. Your character can also be upgraded via a Deus Ex-style ability system as well as by combining found resources to create new equipment.
The Surge may draw from several sources of inspiration, but the final product does come together to form a rather confident looking RPG that just may end up filling the Dark Souls void in the heart of many gamers when it releases in 2017 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
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