The Surge 2

It has been several years since I played the surge 1, but I recall enjoying it enough to give it a 7/10. It still stands on its own as a valuable addition to a soulslike enjoyers library. I Think this is even more the case with The Surge 2. Directional blocking/parrying feels incredible, and it naturally flows into both the progression and difficulty regulation the game has to offer. The story is novel enough, if you want something a bit more forefront than a classic dark souls (think something closer to Sekiro) it has a few moments that might make you cringe but I think in terms of "millenial" writing, its pretty low on how egregious it is, maybe some people have issue with the writing because of how well done the uncanny corporate HR-appropriate writing was in the first one, and the purpose it served in creating the atmosphere. There is a certain degree of that here, but it isn't as cohesive. If this is a game you are curious about, I would say its worth it on sale just to experience the directional blocking and interconnected world. There is a lot to love here, and in spite of a couple of missteps it is still a very positive experience to me.