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GTA 6 Rival Samson Becomes Third Worst Reviewed Game of 2026

Samson, an open-world crime game from ex-Just Cause developers, launched to disastrous reviews and now sits as the third-lowest scored game on Metacritic in 2026.

Part 1

Samson, a GTA-like open-world crime game developed by Liquid Swords — a studio founded by Avalanche Studios veteran Christopher Sundberg — has launched to devastating reviews, becoming the third-lowest scored game on Metacritic in 2026.

Part 2

The game released on April 8, 2026, promising a 'City With a Pulse' and an ambitious open-world experience. Players take on the role of Samson, a character who owes money to gangs and must work through the city building capital to pay off an ever-growing debt.

Part 3

On Metacritic, Samson sits at a dismal score of 48. Only Code Violet (29) and Tokyo Scramble (40) have performed worse this year. The game's Metacritic score is a full 15 points lower than the recently released Mindseye.

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