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The Surge is a science fictionaction role-playingvideo game developed by Deck13 Interactive and published by Focus Home Interactive for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. It is considered a spiritual successor to Deck13 Interactive's earlier action role-playing game Lords of the Fallen, with which it shares many gameplay features. Deck13 Interactive described the game as inspired by Rise of the Robots^[2] and the Souls series.^[3]

Gameplay[edit]

The Surge is designed in the challenging role-playing game style of the Souls series of games. The gameplay involves players using an exoskeleton to battle enemies. The exoskeleton can be customized through the game using 'modular upgrades', according to the developer. The combat allows players to target different body parts of enemies, as well as utilize finishing moves often ending in dismemberment in bullet time fashion.

Plot[edit]

The game takes place in a dystopian future where humans have exhausted the world's resources, leading to strained social service and environmental diseases. According to the developers, the game paints a grim portrait of the future where the evolution of technology in relation to society and the environment has led to a decadent era for humanity. The proliferation of drones and working robots has created mass unemployment, with humans forced to resort to augmentations and powered rigs to keep up with a far more efficient equivalent.

The player takes control of Warren, a new employee on his first day on the job on board a bullet train towards the headquarters of CREO, one of the largest tech conglomerates now controlling the world, renowned for its revolutionary breakthroughs in a multitude of fields, from common household items to advanced exoskeletons. Its most relevant activity however is 'Project reSOLVE', ideated by its founder Jonah Guttenberg, which involves a complex chemical formula dispersed via rockets to slowly reseed the Earth's damaged atmosphere, as well as boost the growth of flora worldwide.

After choosing a starting robotic rig, Warren (who uses a wheelchair) is prepared for surgical implantation of an advanced CREO exoskeleton, gone horribly wrong when the automated system fails to sedate him, painfully grafting each component until he passes out during neurosurgery. Waking up, Warren finds the facility in ruins, with drones attacking personnel and fellow workers prey to a deranged bloodthirst. Guided by an executive known only as 'Sally', Warren is forced to traverse the entire complex, up to the Executive Forum, in order to find out what exactly happened.

As the player gathers audiologs, meets different NPCs and explores the decadent structures, it becomes evident that Project reSOLVE is indeed working, but at a pace far too slow to ensure mankind's survival, along with unspecified long-term toxicity. Under pressure, the CREO board of directors chose to fast-track 'Project UTOPIA', which involved large-scale usage of nanites to achieve the intended result much faster, but at the expense of killing off 95% of the human race after its initial deployment. Battling his way into the Executive Forum and disabling its firewall, Warren is exposed to the truth about the plot and CREO: as the board of directors debated whether to launch or not UTOPIA's rockets, its nanites became self-aware and, in an attempt at self-preservation, created a system-wide crash (the eponymous surge) that corrupted every human and machine connected to CREO's network. The devastation destroyed CREO's governing AIs ('Guttenberg' and 'Sally' being two of them) and killed off its executives. As the last one dies, UTOPIA's launch is authorized by the automated system.

Warren subsequently advances through UTOPIA's launch platform in order to stop the rocket, until he is confronted by an amalgam of the nanites' consciousnesses, the 'Rogue Process'. Upon its defeat, the player is presented two different endings:

• if a plot-critical audiolog was recovered and uploaded into the rocket's payload, the nanites will be rendered inert. A United States Army squad is sent to investigate the now silent facility, succumbing quickly to its deranged denizens and a still alive Rogue Process. Realizing the danger, further military action is taken.
• if the payload was launched intact, worldwide communication and radar equipment will quickly start to fail as the Rogue Process takes them over, dooming mankind.

Regardless of the player's choice, an epilogue is played from Warren's perspective as he slowly crawls out of the wrecked maglev station he initially arrived in, his exoskeleton gravely damaged and disabled, cutting to black just as he is within reach of his wheelchair.

Development[edit]

Development of The Surge began in August 2015. The first concept art and pre-alpha gameplay footage was publicly shown in March 2016, in advance to German site PC Games Hardware. The game is powered by the FLEDGE engine, developed from scratch by Deck13 Interactive for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, and features integration of Nvidia GameWorks.

Reception[edit]

The Surge received 'mixed or average' reviews, according to review aggregatorMetacritic.^[4][5][6]

IGN stated, 'The Surge makes good use of its detailed sci-fi setting and provides an engaging experience throughout the 30 to 40-hour campaign, mostly thanks to its widely customizable inventory and wickedly fun combat system. It may struggle to keep the action moving and tell a strong story amid the chaos of battle, and its weapon progression plateaued early, but it offers some interesting ideas and delivers a solid new take on a familiar genre.'^[11] While Game Informer stated, 'I didn't mind investing over 50 hours to the grind in The Surge. I felt powerful at times and exploring every little area rewarded me with a nice bounty. It just clings too tightly to a one-note approach to world building, enemy encounters, and level design. This is a genre that has a rich history of wowing players, sometimes from the look of a boss, and maybe even the design of the world it inhabits. I was never dazzled by The Surge. I mostly felt like I was battling animated junk in a junkyard.'^[9]

Sequel[edit]

It was announced on February 8, 2018 that a sequel was in early development for a 2019 release.^[14][15]The Surge 2 was released on 24 September 2019^[16]

References[edit]

1. ^Eiser, Martin (17 December 2015). 'Fighting the Future: Jan Klose on The Surge'. Gamereactor. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
2. ^Warman, Dylan (13 May 2017). 'The Surge Launch Trailer Released Ahead of Schedule'. OnlySP. Retrieved 13 May 2017.
3. ^Kollar, Philip (13 June 2016). 'See Dark Souls reimagined as sci-fi in the latest trailer for The Surge'. Polygon. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
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8. ^Goroff, Michael (26 May 2017). 'The Surge review'. Electronic Gaming Monthly. Retrieved 26 May 2017.
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11. ^ ^abRyan, John (15 May 2017). 'The Surge Review'. IGN. Retrieved 15 May 2017.
12. ^Macgregor, Jody (16 May 2017). 'The Surge review'. PC Gamer. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
13. ^Kollar, Philip (15 May 2017). 'The Surge review'. Polygon. Retrieved 15 May 2017.
14. ^Hall, Charlie. 'The Surge 2 is coming in 2019'. Polygon.
15. ^Donnellan, Jimmy (Feb 7, 2018). 'The Surge 2 Announced, Coming To PS4, Xbox One & PC In 2019'. Cultured Vultures.
16. ^Wales, Matt (2019-06-04). 'The Surge 2 gets a September release date'. Eurogamer. Retrieved 2019-06-27.

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Atlantis Paradise Island is an ocean-themed resort on Paradise Island in the Bahamas. It features a variety of accommodations built around Aquaventure, a 62-hectare (154-acre) waterscape, which includes fresh and saltwater lagoons, pools, marine habitats, water slides, and river rides.

Property history[edit]

The property was originally part of the Paradise Island Hotel and Casino, which opened in 1968. It was owned by Resorts International, a Merv Griffin company. Donald Trump at one point owned a majority stake in Resorts International. He spun off ownership of the Trump Taj Mahal property from the company and sold Resorts in full, including outstanding debts from the Taj Mahal construction, to Griffin.^[1][2] Paradise Island was purchased by South African hotel magnate Sol Kerzner and Kerzner International Limited in 1994, and Kerzner's new resort, comprising the Coral Towers and previously built The Beach Tower, opened officially in 1998. The property's name was changed to Atlantis when The Royal Towers was built. The Coral Towers and The Beach Tower were later refurbished to match the theme of the Royal Towers. On March 28, 2007, a 600-suite luxury hotel named The Cove AtlantisAstebreed switch reddit. opened on Paradise Island. Another tower, the 497-room The Reef, opened 19 December 2007.^[3]

Currently, the property is owned and operated by Brookfield Hospitality. In October 2014, Atlantis, Paradise Island became a member of Marriott International's Autograph Collection Hotels, which includes a marketing partnership with the brand in order for guests to earn or redeem Marriott Rewards at Atlantis.^[4]

Accommodations[edit]

Accommodations at the resort include:

• The Beach Tower is recommended for travelers looking for a more casual stay. The location is close to the beach and the resort pools.^[5]
• The Coral Tower is 600 plus rooms and appeals to 'mid-range travelers'. It is closer to more action including the swim-up bar and resort pools.^[6]
• The Royal Tower contains the 'Bridge Suite', ranked in 2002 by Forbes as the most expensive hotel rooms in the world.^[7] The Bridge Suite, billed at US$25,000 per night, is listed at number 10 on the World's 15 most expensive hotel suites compiled by CNN Go in 2012.^[8]
• Harborside Resort consists of 392 villas and features a harbor-front restaurant, pool area including a children's pool with water fountains, a fitness facility, a sundry store, and all-day shuttle service to Atlantis;
• The Reef, the newest building at Atlantis, consists of condominium hotel residences.
• The Cove is a 600-suite tower that opened in 2007. Dolphin Cay is at the rear of the building. This hotel also contains a Mosaic restaurant.

Attractions[edit]

Mayan Temple Slides[edit]

The Mayan Temple is the grand icon of Aquaventure, with a height of over six stories. The structure features a series of water rides, including the Leap of Faith, a 18-metre (60 ft) near-perpendicular plunge that sends riders through a clear acrylic tunnel submerged in a shark-filled lagoon.

The Rapid River[edit]

The Rapid River is a 1.6-kilometre (1 mi) water ride complete with waves, artificial tidal surges, rapids, and environmental effects such as steam, special lighting, and waterfalls. The Falls and the Drop water coasters are accessible from The Rapid River without the guest needing to leave their inner-tube. The Rapid River has changed only slightly since its 2007 opening, with an optional rapids waterway closing.

Power Tower[edit]

The Power Tower is the tallest feature of Aquaventure, at 120 feet tall. The tower is home to four water slides.

The Dig[edit]

Atlantis is home to 14 lagoons and more than 50,000 aquatic animals representing over 250 marine species. The Dig simulates the 11,000-year-old lost continent and provides a look at the civilization, home to sea creatures. The goal of The Dig is to provide guests with a taste of life in the fabled city of Atlantis.

A Predator Lagoon is full of sawfishes, barracudas, stingrays, and sharks. A 100-foot (30 m) clear acrylic tunnel runs underwater, allowing visitors unobstructed views of the marine environment.

Golf[edit]

The Ocean Club Golf is a private 18-hole, par 72 championship golf course that stretches for over 7,100 yards.^[9] The course features a restaurant and bar located at the clubhouse.^[10] Many professional golf events are hosted at the Ocean Club Golf including the LPGA Pure Silk Bahamas Classic.

Piece of 8 Tours[edit]

Atlantis guests can experience the new nearby island excursions on charter boats. Guests can swim with the pigs, relax for the day on the private Rose-Island, or snorkel the shallows. Discover Paradise Island and Nassau Harbour onboard of Atlantis's customized luxury boats. Pieces of 8 tours have 12 m (38 ft) Fountain powerboats that cruise up to 72 km/h (45 mph).^[11]

The Marina and Marina Village[edit]

The resort features a marina designed to dock large yachts. The eastern side of the marina features the Marina Village, which is a small shopping centre.

Dolphin Cay[edit]

The Dolphin Cay was the first rehabilitation centre in the Bahamas. It is the home to a 6-hectare (14-acre) marine habitat for rescued bottlenose dolphins, sea lions and manta rays. Care is provided by over 100 professional specialists in marine wildlife. The first mammals found were 17 stranded bottlenose dolphins and 10 sea lions. All these were rescued from Gulfport, Mississippi where Hurricane Katrina hit. After years of rehabilitation and care training started and the dolphins learned commands with trainers. This allows Atlantis guests to get first-hand interactions and experiences with each animal this includes hands-on and communicating with the dolphins. Many interactions are offered which include shallow water experiences, swimming deep, and paddle boarding or kayaking across the lagoon.^[12]

The Blue Project Foundation[edit]

The Blue Project Foundation is a nonprofit organization working to save species and their habitats located all throughout the Bahamas and the Caribbean sea. The community fundraising is used for a sanctuary for all species from rare to commonly found sea creatures. The funding is received from the Atlantis guests who engage in the hands-on interactions and experiences with the animals. These donations go into the health and nourishment for all the rescued animals. Along with that, team members work to restore coral reefs and clean up pollution.^[13]

Marine Habitat[edit]

The marine habitat is an “open-air” habitat that includes 14 lagoons with over 50,000 animals. The Ruins Lagoon contains lobster, snapper, a colorful reef, and the opportunity for Atlantis guests to snorkel with the many different species. The Predator Lagoon accommodates sharks, rays, and barracudas. Many sharks are also located in the Mayan Temple Shark Lagoon where guests slide through an inclosed waterslide through the aquarium. In the shallows of the Reef Lagoon, it is home to the nurse sharks that spend their time resting across the bottom. The Stingray Lagoon is a shallow and sandy lagoon with many rays and a chance for guests to be able to touch and feed them.^[14]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

1. ^'History of Resorts International, Inc. – FundingUniverse'. Fundinguniverse.com. Retrieved 9 January 2019.
2. ^'On the Scene: Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas'. Meetingstoday.com. Retrieved 2016-08-17.
3. ^'Reef Atlantis'. WhereToStay.com. Retrieved 2010-03-15.
4. ^'Atlantis resort in Bahamas joins forces with Marriott'. miamiherald. Retrieved 2015-10-09.
5. ^'The Coral at Atlantis Review: What To REALLY Expect If You Stay'. Oyster.com. Retrieved 2019-11-22.
6. ^'The Coral at Atlantis Review: What To REALLY Expect If You Stay'. Oyster.com. Retrieved 2019-11-22.
7. ^'The World's Most Expensive Hotel Rooms'. Forbes Review. Retrieved 2002-03-07.
8. ^Arnold, Helen 'World's 15 most expensive hotel suites'Archived 2012-11-02 at the Wayback MachineCNN Go. 25 March 2012. Retrieved 2012-04-11
9. ^'Ocean Club Golf'. Atlantis Paradise Island. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
10. ^'Clubhouse Restaurant & Bar'. Atlantis Paradise Island. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
11. ^'Atlantis Paradise Island Bahamas'. www.atlantisbahamas.com. Retrieved 2019-12-13.
12. ^'Atlantis Paradise Island Bahamas'. www.atlantisbahamas.com. Retrieved 2019-11-18.
13. ^'About The Blue Project The Blue Project'. Retrieved 2019-12-13.
14. ^'Atlantis Paradise Island Bahamas'. www.atlantisbahamas.com. Retrieved 2019-11-22.

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