External
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About External
External is a post-apocalyptic RPG-shooter from Sinners Bytes, released December 31 2026. Set in the ruins of a collapsed world, you scavenge for gear, build shelters, and fight to survive. The game blends first-person shooting with RPG progression, letting you level skills and upgrade weapons. Factions populate the wasteland, each with unique missions and alliances. PlayPile users call it a "tense mix of combat and base-building," with a focus on resource management and strategic looting. Available on PC and Linux, it's a single-player experience that leans into gritty survival and branching story paths.
Gameplay
Combat in External is fast and chaotic. You’ll duck behind rubble, fire automatic rifles, and use melee tools when bullets run dry. Missions force you to balance firepower with stealth, sometimes you’ll sneak past patrols, other times you’ll charge in with explosives. Loot drops randomly, so you’ll constantly swap gear to adapt to threats. Between fights, you repair bases, craft tools, and allocate skill points. The world is procedurally generated, but faction quests add structure. You’ll trade with merchants, sabotage rivals, or join factions to unlock new zones. The game demands patience, every bullet and scavenged part matters.
What Players Think
External holds an 8.6/10 average on PlayPile, with 74% of players completing the main story. Most sessions last 27 hours, though hardcore builds can hit 50+ hours. The $29.99 price tag nets 120 achievements, 43% of players earning the "Nuclear Expert" trophy. Community moods are 68% curious, 52% tense, and 41% methodical. Reviews praise the "addictive loop of death and rebirth" but note repetitive enemy AI. Critics at GameSpot gave it a 9/10, calling it "a masterclass in survival design." However, 15% of players rate it 6/10 or lower, citing clunky crafting and a steep difficulty curve.
PlayPile's Take
External is a must-play for fans of survival shooters and deep RPG systems. Its $30 price matches the content, though 120 achievements might feel padded to some. The game thrives on risk/reward mechanics but falters in later acts with pacing issues. If you enjoy grinding for better gear and rebuilding after deaths, this is your game. Skip if you want polished combat or a linear story. At 27 hours average, it’s a short but intense experience. For its price, External delivers a harsh, rewarding wasteland.
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