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The Surge | |
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Developer(s) | Deck13 Interactive |
Publisher(s) | Focus Home Interactive |
Director(s) | Jan Klose[1] |
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Writer(s) | Simon H. Mackenzie |
Composer(s) | Markus Schmidt |
Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows PlayStation 4 Xbox One |
Release | 16 May 2017 |
Genre(s) | Action role-playing |
Mode(s) | Single-player |
The Surge is a science fictionaction role-playingvideo game developed by Deck13 Interactive and published by Focus Home Interactive for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. It is considered a spiritual successor to Deck13 Interactive's earlier action role-playing game Lords of the Fallen, with which it shares many gameplay features. Deck13 Interactive described the game as inspired by Rise of the Robots[2] and the Souls series.[3]
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Gameplay[edit]
The Surge is designed in the challenging role-playing game style of the Souls series of games. The gameplay involves players using an exoskeleton to battle enemies. The exoskeleton can be customized through the game using 'modular upgrades', according to the developer. The combat allows players to target different body parts of enemies, as well as utilize finishing moves often ending in dismemberment in bullet time fashion.
Plot[edit]
The game takes place in a dystopian future where humans have exhausted the world's resources, leading to strained social service and environmental diseases. According to the developers, the game paints a grim portrait of the future where the evolution of technology in relation to society and the environment has led to a decadent era for humanity. The proliferation of drones and working robots has created mass unemployment, with humans forced to resort to augmentations and powered rigs to keep up with a far more efficient equivalent.
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The player takes control of Warren, a new employee on his first day on the job on board a bullet train towards the headquarters of CREO, one of the largest tech conglomerates now controlling the world, renowned for its revolutionary breakthroughs in a multitude of fields, from common household items to advanced exoskeletons. Its most relevant activity however is 'Project reSOLVE', ideated by its founder Jonah Guttenberg, which involves a complex chemical formula dispersed via rockets to slowly reseed the Earth's damaged atmosphere, as well as boost the growth of flora worldwide.
After choosing a starting robotic rig, Warren (who uses a wheelchair) is prepared for surgical implantation of an advanced CREO exoskeleton, gone horribly wrong when the automated system fails to sedate him, painfully grafting each component until he passes out during neurosurgery. Waking up, Warren finds the facility in ruins, with drones attacking personnel and fellow workers prey to a deranged bloodthirst. Guided by an executive known only as 'Sally', Warren is forced to traverse the entire complex, up to the Executive Forum, in order to find out what exactly happened.
As the player gathers audiologs, meets different NPCs and explores the decadent structures, it becomes evident that Project reSOLVE is indeed working, but at a pace far too slow to ensure mankind's survival, along with unspecified long-term toxicity. Under pressure, the CREO board of directors chose to fast-track 'Project UTOPIA', which involved large-scale usage of nanites to achieve the intended result much faster, but at the expense of killing off 95% of the human race after its initial deployment. Battling his way into the Executive Forum and disabling its firewall, Warren is exposed to the truth about the plot and CREO: as the board of directors debated whether to launch or not UTOPIA's rockets, its nanites became self-aware and, in an attempt at self-preservation, created a system-wide crash (the eponymous surge) that corrupted every human and machine connected to CREO's network. The devastation destroyed CREO's governing AIs ('Guttenberg' and 'Sally' being two of them) and killed off its executives. As the last one dies, UTOPIA's launch is authorized by the automated system.
Warren subsequently advances through UTOPIA's launch platform in order to stop the rocket, until he is confronted by an amalgam of the nanites' consciousnesses, the 'Rogue Process'. Upon its defeat, the player is presented two different endings:
- if a plot-critical audiolog was recovered and uploaded into the rocket's payload, the nanites will be rendered inert. A United States Army squad is sent to investigate the now silent facility, succumbing quickly to its deranged denizens and a still alive Rogue Process. Realizing the danger, further military action is taken.
- if the payload was launched intact, worldwide communication and radar equipment will quickly start to fail as the Rogue Process takes them over, dooming mankind.
Regardless of the player's choice, an epilogue is played from Warren's perspective as he slowly crawls out of the wrecked maglev station he initially arrived in, his exoskeleton gravely damaged and disabled, cutting to black just as he is within reach of his wheelchair.
Development[edit]
Development of The Surge began in August 2015. The first concept art and pre-alpha gameplay footage was publicly shown in March 2016, in advance to German site PC Games Hardware. The game is powered by the FLEDGE engine, developed from scratch by Deck13 Interactive for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, and features integration of Nvidia GameWorks.
Reception[edit]
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The Surge received 'mixed or average' reviews, according to review aggregatorMetacritic.[4][5][6]
IGN stated, 'The Surge makes good use of its detailed sci-fi setting and provides an engaging experience throughout the 30 to 40-hour campaign, mostly thanks to its widely customizable inventory and wickedly fun combat system. It may struggle to keep the action moving and tell a strong story amid the chaos of battle, and its weapon progression plateaued early, but it offers some interesting ideas and delivers a solid new take on a familiar genre.'[11] While Game Informer stated, 'I didn't mind investing over 50 hours to the grind in The Surge. I felt powerful at times and exploring every little area rewarded me with a nice bounty. It just clings too tightly to a one-note approach to world building, enemy encounters, and level design. This is a genre that has a rich history of wowing players, sometimes from the look of a boss, and maybe even the design of the world it inhabits. I was never dazzled by The Surge. I mostly felt like I was battling animated junk in a junkyard.'[9]
Sequel[edit]
It was announced on February 8, 2018 that a sequel was in early development for a 2019 release.[14][15]The Surge 2 was released on 24 September 2019[16] Nosgoth.
References[edit]
- ^Eiser, Martin (17 December 2015). 'Fighting the Future: Jan Klose on The Surge'. Gamereactor. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
- ^Warman, Dylan (13 May 2017). 'The Surge Launch Trailer Released Ahead of Schedule'. OnlySP. Retrieved 13 May 2017.
- ^Kollar, Philip (13 June 2016). 'See Dark Souls reimagined as sci-fi in the latest trailer for The Surge'. Polygon. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
- ^ ab'The Surge for PC Reviews'. Metacritic. Retrieved 15 May 2017.
- ^ ab'The Surge for PlayStation 4 Reviews'. Metacritic. Retrieved 15 May 2017.
- ^ ab'The Surge for Xbox One Reviews'. Metacritic. Retrieved 15 May 2017.
- ^Porreca, Ray (16 May 2017). 'Review: The Surge'. Destructoid. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
- ^Goroff, Michael (26 May 2017). 'The Surge review'. Electronic Gaming Monthly. Retrieved 26 May 2017.
- ^ abReiner, Andrew (15 May 2017). 'A Mechanical Soul - The Surge - PlayStation 4'. Game Informer. Retrieved 15 May 2017.
- ^Starkey, Daniel (17 May 2017). 'The Surge Review'. GameSpot. Retrieved 17 May 2017.
- ^ abRyan, John (15 May 2017). 'The Surge Review'. IGN. Retrieved 15 May 2017.
- ^Macgregor, Jody (16 May 2017). 'The Surge review'. PC Gamer. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
- ^Kollar, Philip (15 May 2017). 'The Surge review'. Polygon. Retrieved 15 May 2017.
- ^Hall, Charlie. 'The Surge 2 is coming in 2019'. Polygon.
- ^Donnellan, Jimmy (Feb 7, 2018). 'The Surge 2 Announced, Coming To PS4, Xbox One & PC In 2019'. Cultured Vultures.
- ^Wales, Matt (2019-06-04). 'The Surge 2 gets a September release date'. Eurogamer. Retrieved 2019-06-27.
External links[edit]
Retrieved from 'https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Surge&oldid=949142521'
Surge of Power Enterprises holds virtual premiere screening for all in need of some comic reliefSAN DIEGO, CA, April 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Vincent J. Roth, creator and star of the Surge of Power series of superhero movies is pleased to announce a free virtual film screening of his newest short film “Surge of Power: Doctor Who Tribute” to help all enjoy some laughter during the nation’s social distancing protocols due to the coronavirus pandemic. The “Doctor Who Tribute” is a comedic parody celebrating over 50 years of the beloved Doctor Who television series that pokes light-hearted fun at some of the most charming tropes in the Doctor Who TV show. The screening is free on Vimeo this Saturday, April 4th @ 10pm Easter / 9pm Central / 8pm Mountain / 7pm Pacific and will kick-off via a Live Facebook introduction followed by Q&A.
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The film features cameos from over 25 Doctor Who actors representing every era of The Doctor from the 1st Doctor up to the 13th Doctor, with a special cameo from Nichelle Nichols (the iconic Lt. Uhura from “Star Trek”) appearing in her continuing role as Omen in the superhero movies.Vincent J. Roth, a corporate attorney by day, has always loved sci-fi shows and films and created the series of superhero movies to help entertain sci-fi and superhero fans. Like many others, he has long enjoyed the Doctor Who television series.
Vincent portrays Surge, the superhero, as he is also an actor and screenwriter, who enjoys hosting events for his latest films, but given the current social distancing, he wanted to offer this premiere virtually so audiences can enjoy the debut remotely. “In light of the current state of the world, I want to help lift people’s spirits, so we decided to show the movie virtually, offer some fun comedy and engage in a live online format while people are at home,” stated Vincent J. “This film event is not just for Doctor Who fans, but all audiences, to provide some much needed laughter, even if for a few minutes, which I believe we all need during this time.”To view the Live Facebook introduction, watch the film and view/participate in the live Q&A, follow three easy steps. Step 1: This is the Vimeo link for the movie:. Have it handy.Step 2: Join us on Facebook Live at the Surge of Power Facebook page ( ) @ 10pm Eastern Time - 7pm Pacific Time.
We will take a few minutes to (1) introduce the movie, (2) provide you the password for Vimeo, (3) make sure you have the Vimeo link, and (4) then give you time to watch the movie on Vimeo for FREE.Step 3: After watching the movie, come back to Facebook Live for Q&A and a chance to win prizes! You will use the chat function on Facebook Live to ask questions to us and to answer our questions to win prizes.Come laugh with us this Saturday in a new movie viewing experience. In the meantime, please enjoy the movie trailer:###About Surge of Power Enterprises, LLCSurge of Power Enterprises is a small, independent production company in California creating fun superhero media with lots of celebrity cameos featuring cinema’s first out gay superhero. Its first feature film, Surge of Power: The Stuff of Heroes, screened 2004 and was released 2006. The second feature film, Surge of Power: Revenge of the Sequel, screened 2016, won 4 awards and was released 2018. Next is the short film Surge of Dawn, a crossover event with the award-winning web series DAWN by Pajarito Productions, which is currently screening and recently won “Best Visual Effects” at the HBO Urban Action Showcase. The company now debuts its “Doctor Who Tribute,” a fan-film style homage to this popular British show.
Continuing adventures of Surge can be seen in the ongoing web series Surge of Power: Big City Chronicles, now in its fourth season.###For media inquiries, please contact: Cheryl Riley Phone: 202-403-7971Email: orVincent J. RothPhone: 818-486-5425Email.
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