From Mad Max Creators: Samson is the Gritty 90s Brawler You Can’t Ignore
Feel the weight of a crowbar hitting asphalt. That’s the exact energy driving this new project. Samson isn’t trying to be the next bloated open-world checklist.
It’s a tight, nasty, neon-soaked brawler where every punch hits like a freight train. Developed by former Just Cause and Mad Max creators at Liquid Swords, the focus is entirely on atmosphere. They traded massive empty maps for a dense, highly curated street-level experience.
Welcome to Tyndalston’s Underworld
The narrative throws players right into the messy life of Samson McCray. He’s fresh out of prison, heavily in debt, and desperate to survive the week. The fictional city of Tyndalston drips with a sick, yellow-tinted 90s aesthetic.
It channels the grimy, cynical energy of classic Max Payne levels. You aren’t a superhero trying to save the world from an ancient evil. You’re just a guy scraping together enough cash to pay off a botched St. Louis heist. Miss your daily payment to the mob, and you’re dead. Simple as that.
Heavy Fists and Heavier Consequences
Combat is where the game really shows its teeth. Forget soaking up fifty bullets or endlessly juggling enemies in the air. When you land a heavy punch here, guys drop instantly, faces covered in blood.
The brawling feels incredibly deliberate and firmly grounded in reality. Players balance light attacks, parries, and dodges while managing an adrenaline meter. Every fight feels dangerous, ensuring you never feel overpowered.
Progression feels naturally tied to the violence you inflict. Beating down thugs earns XP for four specific skill paths: Instinct, Tactics, Aggression, and Cunning. Whether you want to hit harder or move faster, the fights always maintain a brutal rhythm.
Also learn more about the mix of physics based combat and vehicle destruction in Samson!
Racing the Clock
Time management acts as the real enemy in the background. Each day is split strictly into afternoon, evening, and night segments. Every job takes time, meaning you can’t just grind endless side missions to get rich.
If you spend the afternoon tailing a corrupt bookie, the sun goes down. Driving adds another layer of massive tension to these missions. The 90s-era muscle cars handle with a satisfying, chunky weight.
Ramming a target off the road feels great, but trashing your own ride costs money to fix. And every dollar spent at the mechanic is a dollar you can’t give to the debt collectors.
Stockholm’s @LiquidSwords is building ‘Samson’, a gritty open-world action game with no fluff. You owe money, the clock is ticking, and every choice has consequences.
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Surviving the Neon Grime
Samson delivers a highly focused, unapologetically raw experience. By stripping away the usual AAA padding, Liquid Swords created something instantly memorable. It hits PC on April 8 for $24.99, bringing a refreshing dose of heavy-hitting action. If you want a game that respects your time while testing your reflexes, keep an eye on this one.
We’ll see if the tight mission structure holds up entirely, but the early streets look incredibly mean.
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