SPRAWL is a very good Cyberpunk FPS that starts off promisingly, but unfortunately runs out of steam along the way.
The game offers satisfying movement and action, with incredible art direction inspired by Japanese Cyberpunk aesthetics and a neat DnB soundtrack.
The first half of the game is absolutely gorgeous, and parkouring across the rooftops of Hong Kong-ish cityscape while shooting in slow motion like Max Payne is super cool. Sadly, we're limited to 3 weapons and about 4 enemies to fight.
The second half offers a greater variety of weapons and enemies. Unfortunately, it's the art style that takes a hit, and we start to progress more and more through repetitive industrial facilities that don't feel as memorable as the city part of the game. The level design loses some of its cleverness, and the game just throws hordes of bullet-spongy enemies at us.

I'd still recommend the game if you like Cyberpunk and action-packed FPSs. When the game achieves its peaks (around E1M3-M5) it's one of the most fun I had recently.

Reviewed on Oct 29, 2023


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