- Samson launched to a flurry of negative reviews on Steam and Metacritic.
- Many of the game’s important features feel either unfinished or janky, failing to impress gamers.
- It currently has a mixed rating on Steam with only 53% positive reviews. It also only scored 48 on Metacritic.
The Grand Theft Auto franchise has carved out a separate genre in the open-world games, and many projects have attempted to copy its formula. However, recent offshoots, including MindsEye and the Saints Row reboot, have seen little to no success.
Unfortunately, the anticipated open-world brawler, Samson, has also joined the roster of disappointing GTA-like releases. The game currently stands at a mixed rating on Steam, with only 53% positive reviews at the time of writing.
Why it matters: Some have argued that Samson could have been a truly impressive experience if more work had been put into its various mechanics. However, the project is nearly a carbon copy of MindsEye in terms of issues and initial reception.
As per the reviews on Steam, some players are calling Samson the ‘MindsEye 2’ experience. The game appears to have a decent core structure, but almost every mechanic within is lacking in one way or another, like MindsEye.
According to reviews, the animations appear janky, the driving feels stiff, the combat feels awkward, and the input delay makes every moment feel like a chore. Samson also centers around vehicle combat, but colliding with an enemy seems to backfire almost every single time.
The rating by journalists and critics is also not any better on Metacritic, as Samson currently boasts a 48 score based on 15 reviews. For example, Gamereactor UK dubs Samson ‘a collection of good ideas that never quite came together.’
To summarize, Samson needs a lot of work to meet basic expectations. Some players are counting on Liquid Swords to resolve some of the core technical and gameplay hiccups for a smoother experience in the future. Meanwhile, a few are even refunding the title.
All the comparisons with MindsEye and the negative reception might have already done irreparable damage to Samson.
Do you think Samson stands a chance at recovering, unlike MindsEye, or is the game’s image ruined forever now? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below, or join the discussion on the Tech4Gamers forum.
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Shameer Sarfaraz has previously worked for eXputer as a Senior News Writer for several years. Now with Tech4Gamers, he loves to devoutly keep up with the latest gaming and entertainment industries. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and years of experience reporting on games. Besides his passion for breaking news stories, Shahmeer loves spending his leisure time farming away in Stardew Valley. VGC, IGN, GameSpot, Game Rant, TheGamer, GamingBolt, The Verge, NME, Metro, Dot Esports, GameByte, Kotaku Australia, PC Gamer, and more have cited his articles.
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