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The Surge 2 – reviews and rating

The Surge 2 has an average rating of 78% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics have slightly different opinions – the best rating was given by Game Informer (8.5/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (3.5/5). The game was released on September 24, 2019 for PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Players on RAWG rate the game 74%.

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What critics praise
„Deck13 Interactive's sequel showcases notable improvements and plenty of limb chopping.“
8,5/10 Game Informer
What critics criticize
„In many ways, The Surge 2 does come off as a significant step-up from the 2017 original — Deck13 offering proof that they’re listening to feedback and critique prior not only exists but has been implemented more importa…“

Game info

Release date
Sep 24, 2019
Platforms
PCXbox OnePlayStation 4
Genres
AdventureActionRPG
Developer
Deck13 Interactive
Publisher
Focus Entertainment
Average playtime
4 h
Reviews count
2

FAQ

What is the rating of The Surge 2?

The Surge 2 has an average rating of 78% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics have slightly different opinions – the best rating was given by Game Informer (8.5/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (3.5/5).

When was The Surge 2 released?

The Surge 2 was released on September 24, 2019.

What platforms is The Surge 2 available on?

The Surge 2 is available for PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4.

How long does it take to beat The Surge 2?

Players on RAWG spend on average 4 hours playing The Surge 2.

Is The Surge 2 worth playing?

Mostly yes. The Surge 2 has an average rating of 78% – it is a good game, but with some flaws.

What games are similar to The Surge 2?

Games similar to The Surge 2 are for example Chivalry: Medieval Warfare, Lego City Undercover, Slender: The Arrival, Call of Duty: Ghosts and MXGP: The Official Motocross Videogame.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Slightly different opinions

Spread of ratings
15 percentage points
Standard deviation
± 7,5
Best rating
8,5/10 Game Informer
Worst rating
3,5/5 HardcoreGamer

The distribution of rating

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

  • #250 of 597 games released in 2019 better than 58 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

  • Critics in this language2 reviews 78%
  • Foreign critics13 reviews 76%
  • Players (RAWG)28 votes 74%

How players rate it

  • Exceptional 41 %
  • Recommended 21 %
  • Meh 21 %
  • Skip 17 %

28 votes · RAWG

Reviews

3,5/5
HardcoreGamer Sep 23, 2019
In many ways, The Surge 2 does come off as a significant step-up from the 2017 original — Deck13 offering proof that they’re listening to feedback and critique prior not only exists but has been implemented more importantly. When it’s at its best (and technically-stable), The Surge 2 is a genuine joy to explore and progress through — the multi-floor, woven level design garnering many a satisfied reaction...

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