SPRAWL
Release Date: August 23, 2023
Action, FPP, cyberpunk, science fiction, FPS, dystopia, indie games, shooters, boomer shooter, singleplayer
OpenCritic
A fast-paced FPS set in a dystopian cyberpunk world. SPRAWL stars Seven, creatively dispatching hordes of enemies while seeking a way to overthrow a tyrannical military regime.
SPRAWL is a fast-paced FPS inspired by Quake, Akira and Ghost in the Shell. It was developed by an indie studio MAETH and published by Rogue Games.
Plot
SPRAWL is set in a dystopian, cyberpunk world, where cybernetics has first jump-started civilization, then led to its collapse. The game's protagonist is Seven, a super soldier, fighting against the government forces out to kill her. Guided by a mysterious voice in her head, Seven seeks a way out of the walled-off metropolis, reach the mysterious Spire and overthrow the Junta, a military regime reigning over what remains of civilization.
Mechanics
SPRAWL is a first-person game. The stages are set in atmospheric, cyberpunk locations. As we make our way through them, we must complete objectives and kill hordes of enemies. Seven's diverse arsenal includes a katana, dual pistols, a shotgun, and many other futuristic weapons.
She can quickly swap between weapons in the middle of combat. Her Icarus implant also lets her jump higher, wall run, wall jump and slow down time. All of this lets us dispatch enemies in various creative ways. Creativity is encouraged, as it grants us rewards such as extra ammo, health and other useful bonuses.
Technical aspects
SPRAWL features a neon retro artstyle reminiscent of the iconic games from the 1990s. The atmospheric soundtrack changes according to our actions.
Videos and Screens
[1:16] SPRAWL Consoles Reveal Trailer
[1:11] SPRAWL accolades trailer
Hey Poor Player: 4 / 5 by Jonathan Trussler
Sprawl is a focused and fun boomer shooter, even though it whets your appetite for more than it ends up giving you. There’s some brilliant ambience and scenery that suggests a much richer, more complex world than you get to see in its straightforward levels, empty of people and things to do other than an army of familiar foes to kill. Nonetheless, the gunplay is top-notch, especially when mixed with some wall-running parkour action. If you’re looking for an entertaining FPS with a satisfyingly cyberpunky flavour then Sprawl is just the right implant to augment your Steam library.
GamingBolt: 6 / 10 by Shunal Doke
Sprawl isn't trying to reinvent the wheel when it comes to retro-inspired shooters, delivering a rather by-the-numbers fast-paced shooter experience.
GameGrin: 8.5 / 10 by Artura Dawn
If you don't mind the relatively ugly graphics at times and are interested in trying out a boomer shooter that encourages a bit more strategy, then SPRAWL might just be the perfect title for you.
SPRAWL Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows August 23, 2023
PlayStation 5 November 21, 2024
Xbox Series X/S November 21, 2024
Developer: MAETH
Publisher: Rogue Games Inc
Age restrictions: 18+
SPRAWL System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Quad Core 2.5 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 1280 MB GeForce GTX 470 / 1 GB Radeon HD 6870 or better, 3 GB HDD, Windows 7 64-bit
SPRAWL 96 brings the mechanics of Steam's revered FPS to classic Quake
The developers of the highly-acclaimed boomer shooter SPRAWL have developed their own modification to the first installment of the Quake series, porting mechanisms from their game to it.
Files and Mods
Adrian Werner
August 27, 2024