Keith Mitchell
The Outerhaven ProductionsThe Surge 2 Review
Published 10/8/2019
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+4 vs critic avg
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PS4 / PC / XONE - 9/24/2019
The Surge 2
The Surge 2 keeps what fans and critics loved about the original while also expanding greatly upon the formula. The Surge 2 takes place in a brand new environment: a sprawling, devastated city with larger, more ambitious level design and improved engine. Combat is more brutal and tactical than ever, with even more options thanks to an expanded limb targeting system.
- Developer
- Deck13 Interactive
- Publisher
- Focus Entertainment
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Critic avg
76
54 scored reviews
Total coverage
54
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Score range
30–100
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Score range is 31+ points
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The critic average is 76 across 54 scored reviews, with a 70-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 70–79 band.
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90–1006 reviews · 11%
80–8919 reviews · 35%
70–7921 reviews · 39%
Below 708 reviews · 15%
Showing 11-20 of 54 matching critic reviews. 54 total critic reviews. Page 2 of 6.
Sean Warhurst
ImpulsegamerThe Surge 2 PS4 Review
Published 10/6/2019
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78
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalAaron Riccio
Slant MagazineReview: The Surge 2 Is a Blast to Play, Though Its Prone to Hand-Holding - Slant Magazine
Published 10/2/2019
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70
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalNic Reuben
TheSixthAxisThe Surge 2 Review – TheSixthAxis
Published 9/30/2019
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70
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalEvan Norris
VGChartzThe Surge 2 (XOne) Review
Published 9/30/2019
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70
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalAndrew Farrell
PC InvasionThe Surge 2 review – Not quite a rush
Published 9/30/2019
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60
-16 vs critic avg
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Read originalCharlene Bougourd
Daily MirrorThe Surge 2 review: Sequel delivers a fresh, futuristic spin on the Dark Souls formula
Published 9/27/2019
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100
+24 vs critic avg
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Read originalAndrew Reiner
Game InformerThe Surge 2 Review – A Satisfying Slice Of Action
Published 9/27/2019
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85
+9 vs critic avg
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Read originalBrendan Quinn
CGMagazineThe Surge 2 Review
Published 9/26/2019
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70
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalJustin Prinsloo
Cubed3The Surge 2 (PlayStation 4) Review
Published 9/26/2019
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80
+4 vs critic avg
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