The Surge 2 - Before You Buy

The Surge 2 (PC, PS4, Xbox One) returns to add on the foundation set by the underrated original game. How is it? Let's talk.
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[@gameranxTV]

Raise your hand if you're a Surge fan

[@luisduarte86]

Krankshaw why watch this video then lol

[@maddawgzzzz]

gameranx there are quite a few rumors of you on a form of meth and benzodiazepines. Is this true? Can you deny it if it’s not? I hope not man.. there’s help if you need it.

[@calebllafayette4634]

🖐️

[@bonnabon8196]

I raised ur hand to 19

[@jacep855]

raatXgamer ok how?

[@jameskub5609]

Yo shoutout to the enemies that throw rocks at you despite being in a future city with mech suits. Way to keep old school guys.

[@gameranxTV]

He's trying his best

[@jameskub5609]

They do throw that rock mad hard tho.

[@justjuniorjaw]

No rigs? Throw a rock!

[@DDRHeretiC]

Chunks of hurled cinderblock can be lethal.

[@rich1051414]

@@jameskub5609 Right in the head, knocking you out of your weapon charge up.

[@OneNationUnderPug]

Dark Souls : praise the sun. Bloodborne: praise the moon Nioh/sekiro: praise the Kami The surge: praise the spark

[@chefmcnasty3891]

Praise your soul

[@unknownplanet1072]

Code vein: praise the blood

[@Andres.Floress]

Demons souls : praise Umbasa

[@dantehun12]

praise the Kami ? really? that is the best you could come up with ?

[@OneNationUnderPug]

József Tógyer yay I don’t know much about either of those game or Japan to think of anything more relevant or creative. Please reply with your own suggestion

[@nathancrosswhite8292]

Never watching a ign review again after finding this channel

[@aiodensghost8645]

IGN is a bit biased anyways

[@isrealdiaz3899]

Thats funny because this review and the IGN review of this game are not even different lmao.

[@LegendsForever206]

Never trust their reviews they make bad ones

[@ryanbarry1522]

Aways blown away when I discover some older obscure game and I jump right on KZbin to see if there’s a before you buy, thinking to myself “there’s no way they made one for this game” and bam, there it is in all its glory. Haha thanks so much for for all your content! Loving Surge, it’s like cyberpunk meets dark souls, love it haha

[@gameranxTV]

Thanks for watching our videos.

[@flawlessfatality8105]

I cant second this enough

[@ryanbarry1522]

@d R you know what, I didn’t even realize it was only from 2019. My mistake, but I don’t think obscure is that far out of bounds. I don’t know anyone who has ever heard of this game, I stumbled upon it randomly on game pass. Fits my definition of obscure. I’m sure fans of this type of game knew about it, but I think this is still a pretty niche title.

[@pessimisticpianist582]

Dark Souls style: *Check* ...... Yeah, that's all the boxes I need to check.

[@lolibear]

true

[@simulationone]

😂😭

[@kuzunohaxiv7912]

Doesn't come close to dark souls

[@buda559TV]

When i think souls I think. Co op, invasion, covenants, bonefires, and the combat system.

[@theDiReW0lf]

Just give me a satisfying combat system and take my money.

[@bloodcorer]

*grabs acoustic guitar *clears throat I WAS BOORN. IN A PRISOON..

[@jamesgreenfield9984]

I was always as free, as I wanted to be

[@oobembarkarlsen3255]

The song is in Surge 2 =)

[@Javmonster]

@@jamesgreenfield9984 I was just. Too scared. To see.

[@JereMiesh]

@@Javmonster who i could be.

[@nitrohawk7776]

@@oobembarkarlsen3255 WHERE?!

[@Aragorn7884]

The video game industry needs more "AA" developers/publishers 😃

[@justiceforjoggers2897]

Honesty, it'd be nice to diversify the mainstream market in a manner that benefits everyone

[@davudpivac]

These mid-tier games are the only soulsborne substitutes, so as a die hard fan, I love the fact, that there are still developers out there, who are willing to take the risk

[@7bup425]

They are always good, usually a nice price. Where AAA games are really expensive and most of the time not worth the money.

[@invalidusername201]

@@7bup425 in no world are double A games better than triple A

[@Slimbound]

@@invalidusername201 there are indies games that are better than AAA

[@akvalues]

I hope it sells great we need this to be an on going series I love the science fiction element

[@MikeVoss]

@@CrolyGiart corporations aren't your friends

[@cirescythe]

@@MikeVoss well these guys at least seem very nice. I wrote them a thank you for your amazing game email (customer support in lack of real contact) and the lady told me she appriciates that and will forward my mail to the team. A day later i got a pretty heartfelt mail how happy they are that i enjoy their game and so on

[@cirescythe]

@LUKE SXHC indeed. This and the games seem to be passion projects.

[@mac1bc]

I doubt it. It came out in a crowded games season so it may be ignored for a while.

[@PandaKing550]

I’m playing it first time right now, never played first and this game so far is amazing

[@thechubbygamer0326]

Please Rise for The Surge National anthem I WAS BORN IN A PRISON WITH NO HOPE FOR ESCAPE

[@OneNationUnderPug]

THE CHUBBY GAMER they drilled that song into the players head more then the exo rig.

[@Hathsin]

THE SURGE NATIONAL ANTHEM IS MY JAM

[@christianfrancis3444]

is that the acutal song?

[@Hathsin]

@@christianfrancis3444the actual name is "stumfol - prisoner" you can also find it by looking up The Surge Prisoner song.

[@christianfrancis3444]

@@Hathsin thank you

[@OdysseyOf]

Who's here after seeing this on game pass ?

[@brycejones9309]

Faxx 😂

[@ozvendingcompany]

Tooo on point 😭😭

[@kriegenofficerernst8185]

Here

[@THE_BEAR_JEW]

I was about to buy it cause I'd just finished Nioh, so glad I checked gamepass haha.

[@Hunter11930]

I just started my first new game plus run, I really enjoy this game.

[@astro_1707]

I love how honest and genuine these guys are when it comes to games

[@stephenchanda7580]

SAME! ~

[@drakevandoom]

0:57 Damn boy... that was a really long way to say "it's a Souls-like".

[@gameranxTV]

Because everyone still freaks out when you compare things to Dark Souls, even when it makes sense

[@jearn11]

@@gameranxTV Don't give in. "Soulslike" is a genre, not a comparison. Just as legit as "Roguelike" and "Metroidvania". You journalists are most directly shaping these cultural terms. In twenty years I don't want to say "deliberate action-combat RPG" when we all know we mean "soulslike."

[@_cthulhu5744]

It's more like let it die

[@l3wdlemon708]

@@_cthulhu5744 it is indeed more like let it die. Which is good.

[@obidahasdia4095]

@@gameranxTV git gud this game is on discount so i saw once it had cool combat better then 1st one so i will check it more with more videos to see if i loved it

[@sikevillain]

I actually enjoyed the first Surge.. Flawed but fun and Surge 2 just makes almost everything bigger n better.. Good stuff Deck 13..

[@geraltofrivia__w.w.7513]

Does it have any coop like dark souls?

[@sikevillain]

@@geraltofrivia__w.w.7513 unfortunately not.. there are coop mechanics though.. remnant of the ashes is a great soulslike shooter coop game if Yu haven't tried that .

[@geraltofrivia__w.w.7513]

@@sikevillain haven't played remnant of ashes, will look into it thx. Also, another similar coop souls like game is Nioh.

[@sikevillain]

@@geraltofrivia__w.w.7513 no probb I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did then 😎 lol n yea nioh is an amazing game no doubt.. Sekiro is my favorite soulslike from this year though..

[@ItchiestBum]

@@sikevillain hope they bring in co-op for the 3rd entry

[@fangytasuki]

Dark souls has an amazing world and lore, people seem to forget that is a big part of the series.

[@kuzunohaxiv7912]

Agree not only that but these games suffer because they will always be compared to it and they fall short in all aspects imo

[@Mr50MEONE]

I’m not even trying to be a dick or that guy but that’s what bores me about dark souls, I know I’m in the minority but I prefer the world / setting and story of the surge

[@unbredstone7378]

Also the bosses

[@a_lethe_ion]

dunno? It's really quite standard fantasy stuff with some deconstructionist elements that make it interesting- but *how its presented* makes the difference imo. Souls games are basically lighter vs dark, you are dark but are lied to by light, chosen one story, *"Let's play with magic we don't understand, it will make us soooo powerful", with pretty obvious results.. I love bloodborne, its story and themes and design by I wet my panties for nice dystopian Scifi with chara- creator, so I'm gonna get it

[@unknowingreaper6556]

Mr50MEONE the world is just a city and basic looking one at that.

[@readymadeplague]

You guys never make a bad video. I love this game, just got into it super late, but as per usual your before you buy series set me on the right path. Cheers!

[@micah2288]

I'm really excited for The Surge 2. The first was one of the very few games I finished end to end without taking a hiatus.

[@jacka6207]

I just watched Alita Battle Angel and now I really want to play this

[@unknowingreaper6556]

Jack A no

[@jacka6207]

Unknowing Reaper what

[@joey2765]

Unknowing Reaper yes

[@gabeitchm]

Jack A holy shit I was like “what does this remind me of?” Anita battle angel! Now I want this game 10x more

[@fuzzypickle2006]

Lmao

[@thetman6271]

I honestly couldn't say better things about this game. It was a blast all the way through.

[@fearsbecomephobias2129]

I miss the the song that played at all the med bays from the first one... “You can not miss what you have never seen before but deep inside you know there must be more.”

[@XxWolfxWaRioRxX]

You will get a nice surprise in surge 2 trust me :)

[@nox_luna]

@Lucid999 456 you can change the song too in your documents>my games area.

[@drummingtildeath]

Fifteen hours in, thinking I've seen a lot of this emp44 starfish, wondering when I'll get it. Turns out I missed out the entire of Port Nixon. Oops. On the plus side I was so ridiculously over levelled that it took about 30 mins.

[@MonsterSpock]

I recently got The Surge 1 in a discount and I think its a pretty awesome game, sad I cant buy this yet (I have to wait for a sale) but Im going for it for sure and hope developers get rewarded with big sales because this game is seriously underrated

[@endlesshope007]

they have it for 50. but pretty sure itl get discounted more. check slickdeals. sadly its underrated . ign dropped the ball on the review in my opinion . deserves at least 8.5 for me 9.5

[@MrDerrickwest]

Just dropping in on a 6mo old comment to say that it's on sale now, 4/1/20 on the Playstation Store for $23.99 - if you haven't gotten it already. *Not an April Fool's joke

[@johnschrab6129]

My favorite armor and weapon was the Black Cerberus gear, between the badass looking armor and the finishers with the plasma axe, its what i remember most.

[@terrorbilly1]

MG Judge v2.0 rocks. Fully upgraded just mows trough even the toughest enemies.

[@sirjottasgames7271]

loving my URBN preorder gear XD black cerberus gear but grafittied with set bonuses from mg cerberus and black cerberus XD

[@stevemikulich3779]

Have to admit I bought the first Surge when the game had just released and loved it! Loved the DLC killing Candy and Pop have long since awaited the return. The return has not let me down currently at the end of NG+++ with the platinum trophy. I can’t wait for the DLC and a follow up.

[@Starius2]

thank you for being decent game reviewers and never (well none that I've noticed) throwing your politics one way or another into your reviews, like alotta other reviewers do anymore.

[@StephanWoelcher]

Just finished it - challenging at the beginning but so good once you get the hang of it

[@GuardSilent]

I loved the first surge so much i platted it for ps4. The combat was so goddamn satisfying.

[@cz_Angel]

bold of you to assume I didnt already buy it-

[@mrheart8219]

*laughs in bamboozled*

[@bigwomp932]

On sale with all DLC for $8 on GOG right now, just picked it up and pumped to give it a shot!

[@J_PIK]

I played The Surge (first game) a TON. I got to NG+5 and had a bazillion implants (You can upgrade your suit to hold more each NG). You just feel godly at that point. My favorite weapon was single rig. Why? With Single Rig you could do a slide and slam attack. It was fun perfecting the slide and destroying everything in sight with it.

[@generaftery9351]

Just picked it up. Had to stop here for validation, but also loved the 1st. Platinum and all dlc trophies unlocked. Can't wait to dive deep into this...right now!

[@danielnyman8958]

I wanted to love the first one but every fight was either you do a running attack on a weak part and trivialize the fight entirely, or you attack like 'normal' and end up getting smacked hard because the enemies don't get stunned unless using super heavy weapons. became pointless to do anything but running attacks, the entire game. even the final boss was trivialized by charging in and doing a two hit combo with twin rigs and then backing out until you had the stamina to repeat.

[@ok_listen]

Basically every rpg

[@manuelroberts7379]

Skærs I think sekiro did well to make a few bosses not pokeable but true poking is the way to win but beating things with deflection feels so good

[@skmo7072]

I’ve returned to finish the surge in preparation

[@skmo7072]

And I finally got past the bit I was stuck at !

[@mdnght0095]

@@skmo7072 I am happy for you Sir.

[@skmo7072]

HJM Benjamins i find it way harder then other Soulslike games...

[@maorismurfnz]

I was hooked on the surge for months. Trying to get all the best weapons from all the bosses and finding hidden content. I loved the game and still do. Though I haven't played in awhile, I might have to jump back in and finally finish the DLC.

[@skmo7072]

Man replaying surge 1 makes me really excited for 2 - those little glimpses you get of the world outside in Central Prod B - can’t wait to explore outside in the sequel

[@jaydeebow6431]

What's weird i just found this game in a stack of my sons' old games, he upgraded to PS5 so i got the older PS4 Pro of course lol and i am actually enjoying this old console i loved Lies of P so searching for other souls likes and this one fits the kind of game i am looking for and going to buy Blood Bourne soon and try that as well. Thank you for years of hard work, I am downloading now just wanted to make sure gameranx recommends this even 4 years later. lol

[@alisa2316]

"The Surge 2 - After You Buy" title. is. fixed.

[@jearn11]

I really, really, do not know why people are so shy about comparing a game to Dark Souls, or to say "Soulslike". Its a new, perfectly legitimate genre. We have a precedent with terms like "Roguelike" or "Metroidvania." Here, Jake tried the term "deliberate action-combat RPG." What a mouthful. People act like journalists are being cliche in saying "soulslike", like repeating "it really makes you feel like Batman." It's not journalists fault that all these soulslike games are coming out. Were people in 1890 like "I know its a cliche to say by now, but the new Mary Shelley novel is a Science Fiction story." Is it because everything moves so much faster in 2019, that new terms can spread super quickly and - thus - feel like a fad because of its abruptness? I don't get it.

[@justiceforjoggers2897]

It's alright to make actual comparisons and holding it to light when it's related to the genre. It'd another to say Cuphead is Just Like Darksouls because you die, or that Paper Mario is Just Like Dark Souls because there's a checkpoint

[@darthmortis9960]

In every single one of these he says "you know how these work" or some variation of it, yet continually describes exactly what a before you buy is

[@FrameTheTime]

That's how it works.

[@MoongodTDWP]

@@FrameTheTime Are you God?

[@2010sourabh]

Because many people still don't know how before you buy works

[@n.m.e5787]

The first one was one of the best games I've ever played

[@floatinggoose9197]

Anyone else watch EVERY before you buy, even if you know for sure your not getting the game ? Literally just for the format and the crews voices. I'm feeling like I'm crazy or have no life

[@gameranxTV]

Thank you.

[@floatinggoose9197]

@@gameranxTV 👍 You guys make every day allot better. See ya on the next vid

[@WokenRetard]

This game needs coop, pvp and bonfires. Praise the Sun. 🌞

[@pessimisticpianist582]

\□/

[@mikezbr]

@@pessimisticpianist582 no co op? I need help, I'm too old for no mistake gameplay...lol

[@pessimisticpianist582]

@@mikezbr Lol, it's funny you say that when your profile pic is of a little kid.

[@Coco-vv8nf]

no

[@sydricklanglois1359]

this game need coop i agree just cuz its more fun

[@polraudiozion1156]

So far im really enjoying the entire GAIA armor/weapon set.

[@XxWolfxWaRioRxX]

Using the nano and lynx sets and I've grown unhealthily atcahed to the GAIA spear it's at level 10 now

[@khalidkhamesti7363]

one of the most underrated games ..i just finished the first one and god i loved it i actually liked it better than dark souls series the story even tho wasnt the best and it lacked much but at least it was there it felt simple but yet engaging i cant wait to play this one too i like me good challenge

[@khalidkhamesti7363]

@Teamgeist why's that 🤔 ig it was underrated coz ppl didn't wanna talk about it or give it a try after knowing its a souls like game it didn't get the fair treatment from gamers anyone literally anyone into these kind of games would love it but I'd love to know why think it was shitty?

[@kalpak7368]

@@khalidkhamesti7363 how many days did u take to complete this game ? Because I am also playing Borderlands 3

[@khalidkhamesti7363]

@@kalpak7368 i finished the first one in 4 days don't know how many hours tho

[@cirescythe]

Same here. The surge > bloodborne > dark souls for me. And i loved the latter as well. The surge is just even better

[@khalidkhamesti7363]

@@cirescythe it is i liked the changes they have made to the medbay and the whole process of upgrading ur gear and exo suit

[@AxxmorbidfloristxxC]

I’m happy they changed the story telling up, to an extent. Like you made it seem like they ditched the seemless camera environmental story telling but it’s still there. And by the end of the first game when the last dlc came out, you could tell what they were planning for this game as it retains some of the silliness that the vanilla surge lacked. Also the combat is so fucking smooth and fun it immediately took my attention from borderlands 3 and I haven’t even had a thought about loot since last night

[@EyeHeytEwe]

After 2 weeks of playing nothing but the 1st Surge, I still don't know wtf is going on 😂 so if they expanded on the story in any way, great.

[@AsapRockyOG]

How I feel after playing bloodborne lol

[@ansuzdrake2384]

@@AsapRockyOG honestly I thought Bloodborne story was pretty straightforward for the most part, some wierd odds and ends tho

[@pingaspearce9403]

@DAMANI DAVIS *masterpiece* Fixed it for you Why the hate?

[@ok_listen]

@DAMANI DAVIS Imagine being so bad at games that you have to rant in comments

[@JJsAdventure23]

@DAMANI DAVIS stfu

[@abensempoi]

I'm not a fan of this game but I know it is good for those who really into this type.

[@homegrowntwinkie]

At least you get it.

[@Mr50MEONE]

Amazing, finally someone who doesn’t have to hate on something just because they don’t like it, well done sir

[@rich1051414]

If you farm a single enemy too much, they will get the 'revenge' flag and become enraged and buffed.

[@jacep855]

I can't explain gameranx, it's so freaking good

[@JDMStav]

A tiny change that has made a huge difference for me = The finisher/Dismemberment button doesn't disappear because you had to dodge back 2 steps. Game changing lol Feels so much smoother now.

[@almightyace3581]

honestly really underrated i recently got game pass and in my first playthrough legit put over 50 hours into it and now going thru new game plus mode I love how at the end it gives u stats for the entire playthrough n how u ranked sorta made me feel more accomplished and honestly its just fun haven't had a game this fun in a while I hope that in the 3rd game (hope to god there's a 3rd) that they keep improving stuff and get the story aspect good because to me that's the biggest problem I have with the game is the story

[@the.shotgun.approach]

I was very impressed with the 1st game. I didn't buy it though, I just played through the ps4 demo, twice. I was addicted to Destiny at the time. I'll be getting Surge 2.

[@citizenerased174]

Playing through the first one right now. It isnt perfect but it's a pretty enjoyable game. I think its slept on massively. Deck 13 did a good job.

[@KrazyKrzysztof]

surge 1 story was definitely more engaging BUT both games are worth buying. surge 2 was fun as hell too. can't wait for expansions

[@jrno93]

you know it's one of thr best franchise when other developers copy its mechanics

[@primarch37]

Its worth buying just for the chance to ~Finally~ catch up to benjamin burke

[@Enw222]

Huge Surge fan here. One of my favorite things to do was to collect all of the armor sets in the first game just to wear them and take cool photos. I also love the amount of work some of them took to get, and the surge 2 gives me so much more of that, all with a badass combat system and a new, interesting and varied world (although I actually liked the factory/industrial setting of the first game a lot). Instant 9/10 (for both games) with my only gripe being fighting the game’s camera and just a couple of the bosses feeling a teeny tiny bit boring

[@mkwells123]

Loved the first game! This one isn't disappointing so far. A blast to play. Platinum here I come!

[@RanekVorax]

I did did greatly love the first Surge with the Walk in the Park DLC and my fave was the Single-rigged weapon types. Heavy Duty were nice too, for armor I liked the Proteus one. Definitely will Play Surge 2 as well

[@nox_luna]

bloody proteus and asclepius are opaf in surge 1 with an energy/medivolt build

[@nicklast-name6637]

Setup I used for first playthrough: Weapon - Brother Truman's spear Arms and head - chrysalis armor Body and legs - spark galvanizer Add implants to your liking. But that base will be able to easily carry you through the bulk of the game. I was able to facetank the final boss.

[@joeyknight1989]

Any tips for the first boss warden?

[@nicklast-name6637]

@@joeyknight1989 if you back away from him a decent amount, he will do a jumping attack towards you. Dodge to your right when he does it, and you will have a decent amount of time to get a few hits in before he recovers. Back away and repeat. That early in the game it's a little tough to fight him head on. Also, remember to dodge when the red laser from his drone targets you. Just remember, if you constantly keep circling the room in a counterclockwise direction, and keep your distance, you can probably beat him without getting him. Just don't get too eager or greedy

[@ashzone8974]

Honestly, played the original. Started speedrunning through it and ended up making it to the second last boss without dying. Loved the original, can't wait to play the sequel

[@613Nightmare]

I played the first surge a few months before this and surprisingly I really really loved it, among the many games in this genre it is one of my favorites ... so I was really looking forward to this but I was comparing it to the first surge almost all the time thinking how I liked that one better ... sure the story was missing and is better here but the random dude you create has no soul at least I remembered warren, the combat feels weird more complicated and less fun and fluid ... they really want to push the counter mechanic kind of obvious for many bosses, and I really dont like how they changed the limb cutting with that armor thingy, you need to pick a limb and only attack that otherwise you cant do enough damage to it to get that part ... just a lot of small things that were there because I knew the first game

[@tmoroney1]

I love the Surge series so far. I gotta say that thisbwasba fantastic sequal and I can't wait for the next one or even spin offs if they decide. This game was faster than the first one, and I loved that they added some depth to the NPCs that you meet. The story was great and I kept craving to go back to it again. Possibly the greatest "souls-like game" out there. Something I had a problem with was that it was too easy toward the end, and I felt like I ended up using the same armor the whole time and leveling the shit out of it. I always end up trying to be light and mobile, but still ended up being a heavy player in the second half. But unloved the variety of weapons, the heavier use of drones, and the better use of the blocking system (the first had a dodge system that I didn't find intuitive and hardly used). I also liked how they gave you the option (again) to do away with these perks to favor other implants if you wanted them. Overall, I love this series and can't wait to see the next one (hopefully).

[@FrameTheTime]

I need to pick back up on the first one. I got stuck on a boss and just put it down one day but I LOVED every moment of the game up to that point. Like Jake said, underrated.

[@CkillRoy]

Which boss? If you don't mind me asking

[@Cuchilain]

Before i watch this. . . You better not say anything bad. I am a spooper fan.

[@gtrzmbe9390]

Took me about about 3 or 4 times starting and restarting tje original Surge, but I finally figured out how to play it, grew to love it, and conquered it. Just picked up the second one and I am loving it! Way better than the first. Way more polished in regards to combat! Not as labrynthian seeming as fhe first, but hey, I'm still in the first section of the city at the time of writing this comment. Can't way to see the rest!

[@liquidsnake76]

For those who don't know.. The Surge is on Game Pass for Xbone.

[@SirGreenDay]

No its not. Stop spreading lies dumbass.

[@liquidsnake76]

@DAMANI DAVIS Xbone - Xbox One

[@ikarossoderstrom6185]

IT LOOKS LIKE ITS AWESOME. I personally love the idea of adaption they shod do stuff like that more often .

[@oobembarkarlsen3255]

Personally, i think The Surge 2 improved on The Surge in every way. If you were a fan of the first Surge, this one is worth it IMO.

[@Evolve816]

I didn't finish the first Surge... Yet, but damn that game was good. Mysterious and a bit startling at times. I like how the character in the beginning seemed generally scared of what the hell was going on. That kind of gave you a sense of emersion. I did not want to die in that game in the beginning cause it was soooo creepy, but after like the 100th time and after you level up to be a bad ass, it grows on ya. lol

[@l3wdlemon708]

Dark souls medabots 2 is just as fun as the first💯

[@stephenchanda7580]

MedAbooots

[@kierand2132]

Honestly this game is just more stressful then it's ever fun the open sandbox design just managed to be a headache to navigate least with the first one it was straight forward to a degree I find it hard to enjoy any combat when the desire to win is less for progress and more so you don't have to endure up to another half hour of wondering about and going in circles

[@bokkenknuser]

2019 was a good year :) I live in the sad future of 2022...

[@deetwodcs4683]

2022 is going to be pretty fucking siiiiick. Gaming wise.. oké maybe not only gaming wise lol

[@bangkokinc.4233]

It was all good

[@ccliving1061]

Loved the first one so much, and pre ordered the second one, after this review I'm happy I made the right decision 😁

[@mistuhjangles1384]

I'm here because of GOG - a sale, specifically. I played through the surge on PS4 Pro. I loved it, never got to play the DLC. Sold my PS4, built a PC; might as well pick up the surge 2 now.

[@mgiebus1869]

I wish Dark Douls wouldn't have popularized slow, clunky combat. Shit's infesting singleplayer

[@ltrt6975]

Methodical* you filthy casual

[@ziggylamb]

Preach

[@mgiebus1869]

@@ltrt6975 Driving a tank is methodical too

[@XxWolfxWaRioRxX]

Not always clunky or slow especially in the surge you have to have decent reflexes so stop whining like a scrub and get gud

[@davydemaseneer999]

the only hard part about this game for me. is mostly just inviroment. as most of my deaths pretty much are from getting stuck in some crap on the ground.

[@joshuacharette993]

I could never get into dark souls but I love the Surge series; this game is challenging and a ton of fun.

[@brandoncarter3042]

I’ll be getting this game soon. It looks great! I liked the bare bones story telling of the first so I’ll probably agree with you about the exposition in the sequel. We’ll see though.

[@juniormynos9457]

3:45 that parry into decapitation look really awesome. I'm sold!👍🏿

[@Briansimon2]

Am I the only one playing on PC who thinks the keyboard and mouse controls are worst in this one than in the first game? I played through the first game with k+m but in this game it feels like they designed it more with controller in mind. Like for example they removed the button to cycle through the drones and now instead you have 4 keys to switch through the 4 drones which for some reasons are assigned to 3, 4, 7 and 8

[@SteroidBlackBelt]

The Surge 2, Code Vein or Greedfall? I am so torn..

[@cooperdonahue3837]

Greedfall

[@aaadj2744]

Why not all of them ?

[@XxWolfxWaRioRxX]

Almost at the end with every side quest/collectable and piece of gear collected and it's definitely an improvement on the first game which I finished 3 times The bosses aren't lacking especially towards the end and the story and lore throughout is easy to follow and understand all the way to the end definitely a great game and I wanna see a franchise born

[@springer1786]

Never been a fan of Souls-like games, but the first Surge was a great title that still has me hooked. Got other games to finish first but this is definitely on my radar!

[@Chameleonspace]

Are there more balanced weapons in the Surge 2? For me, in the previous game, all weapons felt really underpowered except the heavy PAX weapon which I ended up using the entire game. All the other weapons were really fast and fun to use but felt like hitting an enemy with wet newspapers.

[@charoleawood]

Bloodhound is my jam. But I can play through the game using any weapon type. Eventually, all weapon types will have stronger versions available that you can upgrade to make your time easier.

[@XxWolfxWaRioRxX]

I used mainly one handed and twin rigged weapons especially the metamorphing talons and they melted things so I don't get what you mean at all TBH

[@jasonbourne4865]

Great game! I kinda enjoy Deck13's soulslikes more than the games that inspired them. Surge 2 is a step up from the original in pretty much every aspect, but I do prefer the atmosphere and sense of isolation in the first game. Also, I'm not a fan of how they streamlined the implant system here.

[@generalmaddox8389]

Looks good. But I have no money. I spent it on links awakening

[@leounknown7316]

I want a viking or greek style souls like game

[@padulaguy]

Leo unknown Lords of the Fallen had a Vikings-y Souls vibe if you haven’t played it. From the same company that made this I think.

[@leounknown7316]

@@padulaguy no haven't heard of it ,ty going to check it out

[@AngelCakes1997]

Really and genuinely, they’ve nailed it this time around. Lords of the Fallen was a bit of a rough start, so slow and clunky. Surge 1 was rough as well in terms of story and context but it’s gameplay was really engaging. Surge 2 is great. The mechanics are good, huge variety of weapons and gorgeous looking armour. More quests that are actually a good use of the huge and various areas in the world. I love the Surge 2, it may well be a Game of the Year for many people if only because it’s just so solid and delivers exactly what we needed from it, better context for our actions and more toys to play with in its now beautifully realised world.

[@serPomiz]

surge 1 took what was good of the souls game, added their own little things, removed the pure enrage feature of currency inflation-per-level; (now, losing 15k in the second area is not something worth to restart the save for) everything after you meet the board seems like they designed in a fever dream halfway trough production, has you litterally only just found 3 records (and a secret area) actually pointing out to that, and the design of the rogue program 1st phase, from the look, to the movement, to the hit-deadzone is the worst part of the game

[@theteaobsession7381]

When playing the first one I couldn’t help but think “Why tf aren’t I playing a From Software game rn?”

[@FredHerbert999]

Thats what I said when playing Nioh. I hope Nioh 2 is better than the first!

[@bizmonkey007]

The Tea Obsession All I could think about when chopping off limbs in the first game: “Matt...Damon!!!”

[@jount4195]

The first boss wiped the floor with me hard and $hit got real

[@andressainz6539]

After 3 Attempts I found his weakness, you need to perform perfect locks

[@crocyboi1219]

Yeah you kinda have to grind really good gear which doesn't actully take long maybe like an hour depending on your build

[@araarasenpai99]

First surge was amazing for me.. 2 was my most anticipated game of 2019.. and i'm loving it

[@TheCosmicFlame0]

I havent even made it past the flying orange beyblade in the first one and now i wanna buy the second

[@1994Tricky]

The second one continues off the bad ending, bosses are designed better in this one

[@seangehret7420]

I always thought that the Beyblade was the hardest boss in the first game. None of the bosses in the later game gave me as much trouble as that one.

[@TheCosmicFlame0]

Im gonna be honest i just love that everybody know what i mean when i say flying orange beyblade

[@tronmerncutsman]

I knew I was gonna like The Surge 2 because I liked The Surge 1, but with more weapons and better exploration due to the new setting. I ended up falling in love with it once I saw the beauty of directional parrying

[@mothyschloss5558]

I loved the surge I beat it 3 times and I’m definitely planning on getting surge 2

[@Darkspirit-sk8bw]

@Sylas84 how so?

[@nox_luna]

@Sylas84 he asked you a question, im asking the same. how so?

[@nox_luna]

@Sylas84 we asked for your opinion not someone elses.

[@nox_luna]

@Sylas84 so yeah i bought it and im over halfway through it, and its actually really good, guess your opinion or lack of one was shit after all

[@NicolletteVenus]

I like the aesthetics but this game is too hard they hit you 3 times and you die then they make you start all the way at the beginning and you have to go back for your items, idk how I feel about this game. They should of made the character stronger.

[@piparimix]

Skill issue

[@JayRocArt]

​@@piparimix 🤣 definitely. After getting my butt whooped a million times it finally clicked. Long story short I got the platinum trophy now lol

[@chitin122]

Loving the new fist weapons. They hit a little harder than twin rigged but still give some nice attack speed and mobility.

[@Secretz316]

I don't think I'll ever get tired of the execution animations...quite frankly, the amount of glee I get when I chop off a limb to get a new weapon or piece of armor could be slightly disturbing.

[@soysauce6534]

The surge really..... Shocked me

[@austinobambino1360]

😔👈

[@thesaint1739]

😂😂😂

[@soysauce6534]

Austino Bambino lmao I was thinking the same thing when I posted it😂😂😂

[@Mechaphantom]

I like the the story and lore elements but I agree about the picking the origin, I stressed over that for several moments, what does each one mean? How well it effect game play, and so far only the vendors like “oh your a so and so, I got a deal for you.” So doesn’t feel like the origins matter at all.

[@SkyMan-jv5wn]

Cerberous armor+keep battery implants+fast weapon is my build and I find it to be overpowered!

[@SkyMan-jv5wn]

Also I wish they would add multiplayer to the game cause me and my bro always play this and we want to play together

[@seasonedgore]

It is the best mix of fast and slow, and it is great to play for eight hours or just one, perfect for me it seems