A Gritty New PC Brawler Enters The Ring
If you enjoy classic tough guy action with a modern PC gaming shine, Samson is one to keep on your radar. Revealed during the PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted, this upcoming title puts you in the boots of a gruff voiced bruiser in a leather jacket who solves most of his problems with his fists and his car.
Samson is set in the fictional city of Tyndalston, charmingly described as the "asshole of the world." It is a grimy, crime soaked setting that feels like a deliberate throwback to old school action movies and classic brawler games. Think dark streets, flashing police lights, and the constant sense that trouble is never more than a corner away.
The core of the story follows Samson as his past catches up with him. He is trying to pay off a heavy debt and protect his family, but both gangsters and corrupt cops are hunting him down. The only way out is through, and that means brutal street fights and high impact car chases.
From The Studio Behind Just Cause And Mad Max
Samson is being developed by Liquid Swords, a Stockholm based studio founded by Christofer Sundberg. If that name sounds familiar, it is because he previously co founded Avalanche Studios, the team behind the Just Cause series and the Mad Max game. Both of those titles are known for explosive action, over the top physics, and wonderfully destructive sandboxes.
That pedigree matters. It suggests Samson will lean hard into spectacular mayhem and satisfying combat. Where Just Cause gives you wild explosions and stunt filled destruction, Samson looks like it is focusing that same chaotic energy into tight urban environments, intense melee brawling, and brutal vehicular takedowns.
The developers clearly want Samson to feel like a focused character driven rampage. You are not a faceless soldier or silent protagonist. You are a specific guy with a heavy past, a mean right hook, and a car that might as well be a secondary character.
Brutal Combat And A Monster Muscle Car
The debut trailer gives a strong taste of what players can expect moment to moment. On foot, Samson dishes out punishing close quarters combat. The footage shows him delivering vicious elbow strikes, grabbing enemies, and finishing them with bone crunching back breakers. It is the kind of melee that feels heavy and personal rather than flashy and acrobatic.
It is not just about fists though. Samson's car is just as dangerous as he is. The trailer shows multiple cars going flying in wild barrel rolls after daring to challenge his souped up muscle machine. The emphasis on vehicle combat hints that driving segments will be more than simple get from point A to point B moments. Expect ramming, smashing, and turning your car into a wrecking ball on wheels.
Visually, the city of Tyndalston comes across as a stylishly grimy playground. You see:
- Cop cars being shredded and smashed to pieces
- Street brawls lit by sirens and neon
- A mood that feels like a love letter to gritty action cinema
The whole package has a strong throwback feel. It evokes the energy of older action games and movies without feeling outdated. If you enjoy games that let you be an unstoppable force of nature in a hostile city, Samson aims to scratch that itch.
Why PC Players Should Keep An Eye On Samson
Samson was highlighted during the PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted, which is a strong signal that it is being positioned as a notable upcoming PC title. While the trailer focuses on gameplay style and tone rather than raw specs or features, a few things stand out for PC gamers.
First, it is a dedicated PC release on Steam, which means the usual advantages for computer players. You can expect options like higher resolutions, unlocked frame rates, and graphical settings that scale with more powerful GPUs and CPUs. A fast paced brawler with heavy physics driven car crashes and lots of destruction should benefit from strong hardware, especially if you want smooth performance during chaotic street fights.
Second, Samson is the kind of game that could be fun to revisit as you upgrade your rig. These urban action titles often look fantastic with better shadows, reflections, and higher resolution textures. Pairing a game like Samson with a modern graphics card can really bring its grimy city streets and flashing cop lights to life.
Finally, Samson helps fill a niche on PC that is not always crowded. Plenty of shooters and open world RPGs release every year, but focused third person brawlers with a heavy emphasis on character and car combat are less common. That makes it an interesting addition to the Steam library for anyone who likes single player action games with a clear identity.
If you love stories about a man, his muscle car, and a city that wants him dead, Samson is worth wishlisting on Steam so you can track its development. Between its gritty setting, brutal melee, and high energy vehicle chaos, it looks like a stylish new way for PC players to vent some digital aggression.
Original article and image: https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/events-conferences/samson-is-a-game-about-a-man-on-a-quest-to-pay-off-his-debt-and-save-his-family-but-hell-have-to-kick-some-butt-in-the-process/
