Samson
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Sval start för Samson
The new action game Samson from Swedish developer Liquid Swords has received mixed reviews, with an average score of 60 on Opencritic. While praised for its focused gameplay and atmosphere, criticism points to repetitive mechanics, bugs, and poor performance. Samson is currently available exclusively on PC for 25 euros on Steam and 209 SEK on Epic.
RPS Verdict: In its best moments, Samson is like a goon-battering GTA 4 roleplay mod, but in its worst it's horribly broken
Samson, an open-world crime game from Liquid Swords, offers moments reminiscent of Grand Theft Auto 4 roleplaying mods but is plagued by significant bugs and technical issues. Players take on the role of Samson, a getaway driver paying off a debt through various illicit jobs, with a unique daily repayment mechanic adding tension. Despite its engaging premise and atmospheric urban worldbuilding, game-breaking bugs and mission failures frequently undermine the experience.
Samson review – Highly concentrated yet disappointing criminality
Samson is an open-world crime action game that attempts to revive the genre with a condensed experience and unique time-based debt system. Despite some interesting ideas, poor execution in driving, combat, and mission design leads to frustration and makes it a missed opportunity. The game struggles with clunky mechanics, repetitive tasks, and a stressful debt system that detracts from the narrative and overall fun.
Samson is not a GTA VI rival, but it does want you fist-fighting and wrecking cars 90’s style
Samson, an upcoming game from Liquid Swords, is clarified to not be a Grand Theft Auto rival despite its initial appearance. The developers emphasize its grounded, physical combat and 90s action-inspired gameplay, distinguishing it from AAA titles. The game will launch in Early Access for PC at $25 USD, featuring a story-driven experience with roguelike elements and plans for future content updates based on player feedback.
As the shadow of GTA 6 looms, Just Cause lead isn't put off by comparisons to Rockstar's goliath as he prepares to release Samson: "There are times when you want to put GTA down and pick up something else"
Despite the looming release of Grand Theft Auto 6, Christofer Sundberg, founder of Liquid Swords and lead designer of Samson, is confident his studio's urban action game can stand on its own. Sundberg acknowledges the similarities to Rockstar's titles but believes Samson will offer a distinct experience for players seeking an alternative.
This week in PC games: gritty GTA 4-coded brawler Samson, Ancient Greek bull defender Minos, and a wobbly violinist battles some stairs
This week's PC game releases include the GTA-inspired brawler Samson, the Greek mythology roguelike Minos, and the movement-based challenge Bow and Banister. Several titles are launching in early access, such as the post-apocalyptic survival game Road to Vostok and the medieval dungeon crawler Spark in the Dark.
Coming Out in gaming this week — April 6, 2026
Several new games are set to release in the week of April 6, 2026. Highlights include the turn-based RPG musical 'People of Note' and the space exploration game 'Starfield' for PlayStation 5. Other notable releases span genres like casual simulation, action-platformer, action-adventure, and city-building across PC and multiple consoles.
'There are times when you want to put GTA down and pick up something else,' Samson studio founder says:…
Liquid Swords co-founder Christofer Sundberg discussed how their upcoming game Samson draws comparisons to Grand Theft Auto, acknowledging the open-world crime genre similarities while highlighting their smaller scale. He also noted that Grand Theft Auto competes with all forms of entertainment. Samson is set to launch on April 8, following significant development changes including layoffs.
NVIDIA reveal more GeForce NOW games for April including PRAGMATA
NVIDIA has announced a new wave of games coming to its GeForce NOW cloud gaming service in April, including PRAGMATA and Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard. The service also received an update for its Native Linux Beta app, with NVIDIA also previewing DRM Per-Plane Color Pipeline API support for its Linux drivers.
Open-world crime game Samson had to be pared back mid-development, which led to its unusual structure: 'It's…
The open-world crime game Samson, developed by Liquid Swords, has undergone significant changes due to mid-development layoffs and budget constraints, shifting from a larger action RPG to a more focused experience with roguelike elements. Director Christofer Sundberg discusses the challenges faced by the studio and the game's unique structure, which emphasizes daily debt reduction and strategic planning. Samson is set to launch on Steam and Epic Games Store on April 8.
Subscriptions, Clouds, and Streams
NVIDIA announced that PRAGMATA and Samson will be available on GeForce NOW in April. The blog post highlights the growing library of games accessible through NVIDIA's cloud gaming service.
Press Start on April: GeForce NOW Brings 10 Games to the Cloud
GeForce NOW is adding ten new games in April, including the launch of Capcom's Pragmata and Hypergryph's Arknights: Endfield. The cloud gaming service will also feature Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection and numerous other titles throughout the month. Players can experience these games with high settings and performance across various devices.
Samson May Catch People off Guard
Samson, an upcoming game from Liquid Sword, has garnered significant attention with over 250,000 wishlists on Steam. The game emphasizes a gritty atmosphere, high-stakes narrative, and disciplined combat mechanics, drawing comparisons to Sifu. Driving mechanics and the car, Pacific Drive, are presented as integral tools for survival in the reactive city of Tyndalston.
I desperately want the Just Cause creator's new open-city game to be great, but I'm not convinced by its…
The upcoming open-city game Samson, from the director of Mad Max, shows promise with its driving mechanics and aesthetic, but concerns remain about its combat and world population. Despite a recent gameplay trailer leaving the author unconvinced, there is still hope for the game, which is scheduled to launch on April 8.
Svenska pc-actionspelet Samson släpps i april
The PC action game Samson, developed by Christofer Sundberg's studio Liquid Swords, is set to release on April 8. The game features a blend of driving and combat, drawing comparisons to Grand Theft Auto and Driver. It will be available on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.
Just Cause Creator Has A Bleak Take On State Of Gaming
Christofer Sundberg, creator of Just Cause, expressed a bleak outlook on the current state of the video game industry, describing it as "desperate, cowardly, and confused" after a period of over-investment and subsequent layoffs. His new studio, Liquid Swords, is developing a $25 crime game called Samson for PC, launching April 8, on a limited budget after laying off half its team.
Thwack, debt-driven driveabrawler Samson's just clocked us with an early April release date-laced punch
Liquid Swords has announced that their debt-driven action game, Samson, will be released on April 8th. The game features brawling combat and car chases, with a focus on environmental destruction and detailed vehicle damage. Samson is available to wishlist on Steam and the Epic Store.
