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SUR5

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70%Game Brain Score
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70% User Score Based on 53 reviews

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SUR5 is a single player and multiplayer strategy game. It was developed by INDID and was released on January 4, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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70%
Audience ScoreBased on 53 reviews
gameplay8 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game features innovative mechanics and a unique deck-building system that allows for a variety of strategies and combos.
  • It's free to play and offers a fair monetization model, with most essential content unlockable through in-game currency.
  • The game has a solid concept and potential for growth, with regular updates and new content being added.
  • The game suffers from a lack of meaningful single-player content and has a very small player base, making multiplayer matches difficult to find.
  • Gameplay can feel slow and tedious, with matches dragging on for too long and early turns lacking excitement.
  • The user interface and overall polish are lacking, with many bugs and unrefined mechanics that hinder the gaming experience.
  • gameplay
    27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game features innovative mechanics that set it apart from traditional card games, offering a mix of smooth controls and a challenging yet accessible learning curve. While some players appreciate the unique deck-building and strategic elements, others criticize the slow pace and unclear tutorial, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the game is noted for its engaging mechanics and aesthetic, making it a worthwhile exploration for fans of the genre.

    • “Completely different, innovative mechanics than in other card games.”
    • “The controls are smooth, and the mechanics are simple enough to understand quickly but hard to fully master.”
    • “The constant deck cycles, which are the main mechanic, are really fun and the player needs to strike a balance between many good cards in a deck versus bloating it to the point it no longer works as intended.”
    • “While I couldn't find this on the app stores, for all intents and purposes this is a mobile app... it has all the same qualities, from the mobile app tier graphics to the shallow gameplay you expect from mobile app cash harvesters.”
    • “The gameplay itself feels clunky and slow.”
    • “Man, where to begin... it's just an old engine with a card game. It's really too slow; this buying mechanic is slow as hell, which draws the tutorial out way too long that I didn't want to even try the actual gameplay.”
  • graphics
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are described as a mix of mobile app-tier visuals and a unique art style that combines brutal realism with a cartoon aesthetic, reminiscent of Captain Planet. While the overall aesthetic is appealing and colorful, the graphics lack polish, with missing texts and elements that detract from the experience. Despite these shortcomings, the visuals contribute positively to the game's atmosphere, though they may not support long-term engagement.

    • “Innovative mechanics, cool art style, lore not all there but so far I love what has been written.”
    • “It's a mix of brutal realism with a TV cartoon aesthetic, that mostly reminds me of Captain Planet for some reason.”
    • “Overall, a very nice game, with a good aesthetic, good mechanics, generous progression but with some issues that I think might impact its long-term playability.”
    • “While I couldn't find this on the app stores, for all intents and purposes this is a mobile app... it has all the same qualities, from the mobile app tier graphics to the shallow gameplay you expect from mobile app cash harvesters.”
    • “The game visuals and the game itself are incredibly shallow... think of them as the cheap, bright, colorful plastic cabinet dress theme on a poker machine at the casino.”
    • “Negative: it's not polished: there are texts and graphics missing.”
  • story
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story mode is limited to just two chapters, which some players found enjoyable but lacking depth, leading to a recommendation primarily for single-player experiences. Critics noted the absence of a comprehensive story campaign and suggested that the developers may not have fully tested the game, indicating a need for improvements and additional content in future updates. Overall, while the story mode has potential, it currently feels incomplete and could benefit from further development.

    • “I enjoyed my time in the story mode, so for that alone I recommend it, but I don't see much reason to play multiplayer since the interactions you can have with your opponent are limited.”
    • “It is definitely a function this game needs, as the story is limited at the moment (understandable) and you can play versus a random player, but the victory tastes that much sweeter when you take it from someone you know.”
    • “The story only went two chapters deep.”
    • “The devs clearly haven't played their own game enough to foresee obvious obstacles, and they can't have spent any time having newcomers walk through the story mode.”
    • “There is also no story campaign, but I'm going to assume that will come with the full release of the game.”
  • monetization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is criticized for its heavy reliance on microtransactions, resembling a typical mobile app cash grab, despite not being available on major app stores. Users feel that the monetization strategy detracts from the overall experience.

    • “Amazingly, this mobile app in exile never made it to Google Play or the Apple App Store, but the developers intended for this to be yet another mobile app cash grab.”
    • “This game is infested with mobile app store-like microtransactions.”
    • “Monetization.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the fresh mechanics and post-apocalyptic theme, noting that unlocking survivors is less grind-intensive for newcomers. However, there is an unlimited potential for grinding in-game currency, allowing dedicated players to acquire everything if they invest the time.

    • “There is no limit to grinding the in-game currency, so if you have the time for it, you can get them all.”
    • “The devs went somewhere completely different with the mechanics and are trying to breathe fresh life into this genre, but the grinding can still feel excessive at times.”
    • “Unlocking the survivors you want is a good way for new players to build their collection, but it still requires a lot of grinding.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users generally find the replayability of the game to be high, citing various choices, multiple endings, and diverse character builds that encourage multiple playthroughs. Many appreciate the dynamic gameplay elements that change with each session, keeping the experience fresh and engaging. Overall, players feel that the game offers substantial incentives to return for additional runs.

    • “The replayability of this game is incredible; every playthrough feels fresh and engaging.”
    • “I love how the different choices and paths lead to unique experiences, making me want to replay it multiple times.”
    • “With so many unlockable features and alternate endings, I find myself coming back to this game again and again.”
    • “The game lacks meaningful choices, making replayability feel pointless.”
    • “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
    • “The game offers no new content or variations in gameplay on subsequent playthroughs.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game effectively enhances tension and is well-mixed, keeping players engaged. However, reviewers note that it lacks variety, which could better align with the game's shifting pace.

    • “The soundtrack is nicely mixed and keeps you on edge.”
    • “The sound design amps up the tension, though the music could use a bit more variety to match the changing pace of the game.”
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SUR5 is a strategy game.

SUR5 is available on PC and Windows.

SUR5 was released on January 4, 2025.

SUR5 was developed by INDID.

SUR5 has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

SUR5 is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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