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Scars Above
Scars Above is a challenging sci-fi third-person action adventure shooter combining the rewarding feel of overcoming difficulty with a compelling and intricate story, set in a mysterious alien world to explore.
Details
- Released
- February 27, 2023
- Developer
- Mad Head Games
- Publisher
- Prime Matter
- Platforms
- PC · PS4 · Xbox One · PS5 · Xbox Series X|S
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Scars Above Reviews
Professional reviews from gaming critics
The anticipated sci-fi third-person action adventure by Serbian developer Mad Head Games is finally here as gamers take on the role of the hero and scientist
Scars Above has some promising ideas for a much deeper sci-fi action game, but not all were fully utilized. While it aims to be a Souls game, it ultimately comes out mostly as a decent third-person shooter.
Scars Above's exploration gameplay is rewarding, if a little trite and it's characters mostly forgettable – but some inventive combat saves it mediocrity. A decently fun, if not overly groundbreaking, sci-fi action adventure.
Scars Above is a game that will help you turn off for a few hours, without needing to be challenged by gameplay while being entertained by the visuals and storyline — if your eyes haven’t glazed over by then.
Scars Above's premise and storyline are the best parts but poorly balanced combat and lack of extra content make this sci-fi tale one that is over far too quickly to be memorable.
Scars Above reaches for the stars but doesn't quite get there thanks to hum drum storytelling and passable shooting action.
Scars Above is unfortunately bland, with dull combat and very few puzzles. It has hints at interesting ideas and ambitions, but couldn’t execute on those.
Scars Above tried to make its place by adding twists onto well know mechanics, but tragically falls just short. While it does bring many new and interesting ideas to the table, it is hard to notice them when none of the other mechanics seem to work well together.
If you enjoy sci-fi action-adventure titles, then this is one you will want to pick up!
Scars Above is a 3rd person action sci-fi shooter that takes a lot of cues from soulslike mechanics. Despite its pretty exterior, there isn’t much past the surface level.
Scars Above sees you take on the role of scientist, Kate Ward as she and her crew are transported to a strange alien world, one riddled with a mystery that could devastate the universe as we know it. With a versatile rifle that can freeze, electrocute, or burn enemies, Kate will need to rely on her