PlayStation Plus members who are fans of Cyberpunk 2077 and Dark Souls definitely need to check out a freebie that is available in the catalog. Sony’s subscription service offers hundreds of games to its members, who can download and play titles for free as long as they are still subscribed to it. For example, PS Plus got a must-play game this February, which can be downloaded and kept by all members, across all tiers, as long as you’re still a member.
With so many different games, it’s quite easy to get lost and skimp over some of the best options at your disposal. If you’re a fan of soulslike games, for example, you don’t have to necessarily keep playing Bloodborne on PlayStation Plus, as there are other titles within the subgenre that are made available via the catalog. It’s only a matter of knowing which games to check out.
The Surge 2 Is Free On PlayStation Plus
The Game Is Available For PS4 & PS5 Consoles
One of these soulslike games on PS Plus is The Surge 2. Released in 2019, the title developed by Deck 13 Interactive can be accessed via an Extra or Premium membership – members of the Essential tier don’t have access to the game. The game can be played on both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles, though it will run in its PS4 version on both platforms.
The Surge 2 has been available in the catalog for a while now, so I’d recommend playing it sooner rather than later, so as not to risk having it leave the service without giving you the chance to try it out. The soulslike game on PS Plus is well-evaluated by players, boasting a 4.18/5 score on its page on PS Store.
This Game Should Scratch Your Dark Souls Itch
The Surge 2 Boasts Challenging Action-Based Combat
The Surge 2 is a great option for fans of soulslike games like Dark Souls who have already beaten some of the most popular titles in the subgenre. The action RPG is a sequel to the original The Surge, released in 2017, but it improves a lot of mechanics that were criticized in the original game. In terms of gameplay, you can expect the traditional soulslike mechanics, such as improved challenge and a heavy focus on pacing your actions.
However, there are a few twists that are unique to The Surge 2, like targeting specific limbs. When it comes to its themes, this game is very different. Instead of being set in a dark fantasy world like in Dark Souls, The Surge 2 is set in a futuristic and dystopic world, and you’ll face off against several robots, called nanites. In Screen Rant’s review of The Surge 2, we praise the game.
Overall, The Surge 2 will feel a bit different from the traditional soulslike experience, but it will bring an innovative touch to the formula. It has the potential to satisfy your itch for a new Dark Souls while exploring themes similar to those seen in Cyberpunk 2077, for example, and the best part is that it’s free for PlayStation Plus members.
- Released
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September 24, 2019
- ESRB
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M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood and Gore, Drug Reference, Intense Violence, Strong Language
- Developer(s)
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Deck13 Interactive
- Publisher(s)
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Focus Home Interactive
- Multiplayer
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Online Multiplayer
- Franchise
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The Surge