The Surge 2

Game Informer

Andrew Reiner·Sep 27, 2019

Critic85/100

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Deck13 Interactive's sequel showcases notable improvements and plenty of limb chopping.

GameSpot

David Wildgoose·Sep 24, 2019

Critic80/100

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Deep, varied, and punchy combat make The Surge 2 worth the effort, even if you have to bear through its lifeless story.

PC Gamer

Robert Zak·Sep 24, 2019

Critic79/100

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Strap on some industrial hardware and make limbs fly.

Push Square

Liam Croft·Sep 23, 2019

Critic60/100

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It can't hold a candle to a From Software joint, but The Surge 2 will satisfy those chomping at the bit for the next take on the genre.

IGN

Jon Ryan·Sep 23, 2019

Critic76/100

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This sequel is a good time for hacking and slashing but doesn't surpass the original.

Rock Paper Shotgun

Brendan Caldwell·Sep 23, 2019

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If you missed the first Surge, but always meant to take a look, hop into this one instead. Think of it as a shortcut to a better game.

Polygon

Ryan Gilliam·Sep 23, 2019

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Dismember up, down, and all around

GamesRadar+

Mike Epstein·Sep 23, 2019

Critic70/100

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The Surge 2 offers the hard-earned pleasures of Souls-style combat, with less of genre’s signature sting