Scars Above
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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 t... See more

Released:2023-02-28
Genre:
Shooter, Adventure
Platforms:
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Developer:Mad Head Games
Publisher:
Prime Matter

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Scars Above is a fascinating mix of point-and-click narrative and Soulslike action games. I can’t recall playing a game quite like it in the recent past, and for that alone, it deserves praise.

Feb 28, 2023 Read Full Review

Scars Above is an incredibly challenging and satisfying third-person shooter that mixes and matches elements from some of the most popular video game franchises in history. It doesn't fully flesh out elements from any of these franchises though its addictive gameplay loop, fueled by some diligent boss encounters, is enough incentive to finish its campaign. However, its bland writing and underwhelm...

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Far from being a wasted opportunity, Scars Above remains a journey worth taking if you’re not the overly demanding type – just turn off your brain, let yourself go, and appreciate the ride for what it is.

Feb 28, 2023 Read Full Review

An interesting concoction of genre traits and structures makes Scars Above one of the more engaging action-adventure game attempts even if it does suffer from some combat woes.

Feb 28, 2023 Read Full Review

Scars Above draws from Dark Souls and third-person shooters with fun elemental mechanics.

Feb 28, 2023 Read Full Review

We somewhat enjoyed Scars Above, but we wanted to like it a lot more than we did. It has some interesting ideas and a solid story, but the gameplay unfortunately feels a tad too basic. And then there are the bugs. They might not be all that common, but when you do encounter them, they frustrate. Hopefully they’ll be quashed quickly after launch. In any case, pick up Scars Above, manage your expect...

Feb 28, 2023 Read Full Review

Scars Above was a surprisingly short game, but the sci-fi story it tells is interesting enough. While it seems from the outside to borrow many soul-like ideas, the game does enough differently to set itself apart.

Feb 28, 2023 Read Full Review

Scars Above reaches for the stars but doesn't quite get there thanks to hum drum storytelling and passable shooting action.

Feb 28, 2023 Read Full Review

In the end, that’s what Scars Above is. It’s solid, but not exciting. The game looks good, and it’s got cool creature designs, but it’s lacking in everything else. The boss fights aren’t interesting, the combat becomes routinised and while the narrative engaged me, the characters aren’t well-written. If anybody told me they were emotionally connected with Kate, I would be very hesitant to believe ...

Feb 28, 2023 Read Full Review

Perhaps if Scars Above had put more work into the areas where our lead heroine has to explore this strange world and analyze it more in order to solve various puzzles, basically letting her be the scientist she is, it could have been vastly better overall, or at least help give it a better identity to help it stand out more. Instead, Scars Above settles for being a generic third-person action game...

Feb 28, 2023 Read Full Review

With an intriguing set-up, likeable lead, and aspirations of grandeur, Scars Above is a sci-fi adventure game that we really wanted to like. Unfortunately, the experience is held back by lacklustre combat, abysmal map design, and a central narrative that ultimately fails to launch.

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