Samson
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Review - Samson (PC) | WayTooManyGames
The review for Samson on PC highlights its strengths in city atmosphere and day-management but criticizes its underdeveloped combat, repetitive animations, and strange enemy behavior. The game suffers from numerous technical issues and was released prematurely, with the reviewer recommending players wait for patches.
Review - Samson (PC) | WayTooManyGames
The review for Samson on PC highlights the game's atmospheric city and day-management system as its strengths, but criticizes the repetitive combat animations and strange enemy behavior. Technical issues and the scarcity of cars also detract from the experience, suggesting the game was released too early and would benefit from patches.
En första Samson-patch på fredag – svåra buggar "oacceptabla" säger skaparen
The Swedish action game Samson, developed by Liquid Swords, is releasing its first patch on Friday to address critical bugs and performance issues that plagued its launch. Creative director Christofer Sundberg acknowledged the problems as "unacceptable" and promised ongoing improvements and content additions. The game, which features a mix of driving and combat, is available on Steam and Epic Games Store.
Amid harrowing reviews, Samson devs promise to fix ‘unacceptable’ bugs and issues: ‘We are listening to everyone’s feedback’
Liquid Swords has acknowledged the numerous bugs and performance issues plaguing their game Samson, calling them 'unacceptable.' The development team is actively working on fixes, with a patch scheduled for Friday to address critical problems like crashes and save file issues. Subsequent updates will focus on animation, gameplay, and overall polish, aiming to improve the game's reception.
Samson patch notes – vital fixes incoming in the first major update on Friday
The first major patch for the game Samson, titled Update 1, is set to release on Friday, addressing numerous issues that have impacted its reception. The update focuses on performance improvements, crash fixes, and critical mission progression bugs. It also includes general gameplay and polish enhancements, aiming to stabilize the experience and improve player satisfaction.
Our Hype for Samson on PS5 Crashes as GTA-Like Gets Slammed by Reviews
The sandbox action game Samson, initially hyped for its Grand Theft Auto-like gameplay and potential PlayStation 5 release, has received largely unfavorable reviews on PC. Critics cite severe jank, an undercooked combat system, and numerous bugs, leading to a Metacritic score of 48. While developer Liquid Sword, founded by Christofer Sundberg, has indicated console ports are being considered, the current state of the game has significantly dampened initial enthusiasm.
Nordic Game 26 Speaker Update: Samson Creator Christofer Sundberg Leads New Wave of Speakers in Malmö
Nordic Game Spring 2026 has announced a new wave of speakers, including Christofer Sundberg, creator of Samson, who will discuss the games industry. The event will also feature panels on voice acting with David Bateson and Magnus Bruun, and talks from the creators of Planet of Lana and the vampire life-sim Real Vampires. Developers from Windup Games will also present on player-focused design.
Samson dev states the game’s launch problems are “unacceptable”, and they are hard at work to fix them with a patch on Friday
Liquid Swords founder and creative director Christofer Sundberg acknowledged that the launch problems and bugs in Samson are unacceptable. A significant patch is scheduled for Friday, addressing performance, crashes, mission progression, and gameplay issues, and will also add support for up to eight save files.
As Just Cause lead's new action game stumbles to mixed reviews, director promise fixes for "unacceptable" bugs and performance woes: "Samson is here to stay"
Christofer Sundberg, co-creator of Just Cause, has acknowledged that his new game, Samson, is experiencing significant bugs and performance issues following its launch. Sundberg stated that these problems are "unacceptable" and that his studio, Liquid Swords, is actively working on fixes to deliver the game as intended.
'We Released a Game With Flaws for a Number of Reasons' — Samson Dev Promises Improvements Amid 'Mixed' Reception
The creative director of Samson has acknowledged the game's 'Mixed' reception on Steam, citing performance and optimization issues. The development team is committed to improving the game and promises future updates to address player concerns.
Dev behind new 'GTA-like' crime caper Samson admits it "released a game with flaws"
Liquid Swords founder Christopher Sundberg acknowledged that their new crime game, Samson, was released with significant flaws including crashes and performance issues. The company is committed to improving the game through patches, with the first one addressing immediate problems like save file support, crash fixes, and performance improvements. Despite the rocky launch and mixed player reception, Sundberg expressed pride in the team's effort and promised ongoing development for Samson and its setting, Tyndalston.
Samson proves there's still room for smaller Grand Theft Auto-style sandboxes – I just wish this one was…
Samson, the debut game from Liquid Swords, offers a purpose-driven take on the open-world crime sandbox genre, inspired by titles like Grand Theft Auto and Heat. While it compromises on polish, particularly in its combat and driving mechanics, its blend of roguelike and life simulation elements, focused on paying off debt as an ex-con, provides a compelling experience. The game aims to fill a niche for moderately-scoped sandboxes in an industry dominated by larger titles.
Samson devs announce big patch to start fixing its "unacceptable" launch bugs, and boy am I glad to see it'll add in multiple saves
Developers Liquid Swords have announced a significant patch for their game Samson, addressing numerous launch bugs and performance issues. The patch, expected soon, will also introduce multiple save file support, a feature previously missing and a point of contention for players experiencing progress loss. The studio acknowledges the unacceptable state of the launch and commits to improving the game over time.
Samson Review - An Uninspiring Tyndalston Story | TNS
The action-adventure game Samson is criticized for its glitches, floaty combat, and a dull plot, preventing it from reaching its potential. The game's narrative is described as an uninspiring Tyndalston story.
Samson Review | Cloud Dosage
Samson is a brawler game that offers a 10-hour experience focused on tight action rather than large maps. While the core gameplay is strong, the game is hampered by bugs that create a less than smooth experience.
Samson review - the poor man’s GTA 6
Samson is a lower-budget indie game attempting to fill the void while players wait for Grand Theft Auto 6. Developed by Liquid Swords, veterans of the Just Cause franchise, the game features a mix of fighting and driving in a crime-focused open world. However, the review criticizes its repetitive missions, simplistic combat, poor writing, and numerous technical glitches, ultimately deeming it a failed attempt at a GTA clone.
Buffs, Nerfs, and Bugs
A game update for SAMSON is scheduled for Friday, addressing immediate issues and bugs. The patch will also include balance adjustments through buffs and nerfs.
Just Cause co-creator made new crime game Samson because he is sick of "swallowing all the crap that the industry…
Christopher Sundberg, co-founder of Avalanche Studios and co-director of the Just Cause series, has released a new crime game called Samson through his studio Liquid Swords. Sundberg views Samson as a statement against current industry trends, which he feels are dominated by established intellectual property and plagued by layoffs. Despite mixed early reception on Steam, citing issues like clunky combat and performance problems, the developer is proud of the project and aims to improve it.
Utmaning – vem tacklar arenan snabbast i Secrets of Grindea?
An "ISK-utmaning" (ISK challenge) is being held for Secrets of Grindea, where the player who completes the arena the fastest wins a t-shirt. The article also touches on other gaming news including reviews for Samson, potential Blizzard AAA shooter, and updates on Star Wars Eclipse and Tomb Raider remakes.
Samson Released
Samson, an action-adventure game set in an open world, is now available on PC via the Epic Games Store and Steam. The game features driving and combat mechanics.