Hungry for more Souls-like action? Already waiting to see what will come after Dark Souls III? Well, a sci-fi take on the formula is on the way in the form of The Surge, and some very early footage of the game has gotten out in the public eye.
The game’s influences are immediately apparent as the character engages in melee combat, which has the same very deliberate pace and animation priority as the Souls series. The notable difference is a slow-motion dodge and finishing move that are activated during an engagement. Aside from the additional flash provided by these special moves, this looks very much like a Souls game but with laser swords.
The developer’s previous game, Lords of the Fallen, was solid-if-uninspired take on From Software’s popular format. Perhaps the new setting will be exactly what The Surge needs to set itself apart from its own inspirations. GameWatcher’s own Mark Pilkington recently conducted a more in-depth interview with The Surge’s developer that you should definitely check out.
The Surge is due to release sometime in 2017.
