Scars Above

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  • Summary: Something strange has entered Earth's orbit; an object alien and unknowable, made out of matter that seems not to obey the laws of physics - the Metahedron. As a part of a hastily gathered group of astronauts and scientists sent off to explore it, your fate takes a jarring turn as you awakenSomething strange has entered Earth's orbit; an object alien and unknowable, made out of matter that seems not to obey the laws of physics - the Metahedron. As a part of a hastily gathered group of astronauts and scientists sent off to explore it, your fate takes a jarring turn as you awaken in another world - dazed, alone on an alien planet... but determined to stay alive. Scars Above is a challenging, immersive third-person shooter inspired by modern type action-adventure games. It takes the genre staples, such as the rewarding feeling of overcoming difficulty, and combines it with a compelling and intricate story, meticulous and lavish world design, and a living, breathing ecosystem to explore and endure.

    This is a game of mystery and discovery.    … Expand

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 20
  3. Negative: 1 out of 20
  1. Player 2
    Feb 27, 2023
    91
    Scars Above is AA game design at its absolute best. A tight Sci/fi adventure that is perfectly paced and entertaining from start to finish. Proof positive that a smaller, tighter scope is often a wiser road to success in the world of video games.
  2. The Games Machine
    Feb 28, 2023
    84
    Scars Above is an excellent third person shooter, in which the plot plays a leading role without stealing the scene from the action, which never fails. Each step of Kate Ward risks being the last, due to a wave of alien monsters or some environmental trap, and the above average difficulty always keeps us on our toes, hoping that after that battle there will finally be a checkpoint to secure the progress made. The growth of the character is not so decisive, but it remains a game that invites us to progress to discover what new surprises await us.
  3. Wccftech
    Feb 28, 2023
    80
    Scars Above offers a great shooter experience that's a bit rough around the edges in some areas when it comes to realizing its vision and potential. While these problems are noticeable, I don't feel like it takes too much from the full product while offering a haunting survival horror experience with a unique gimmick that makes players think about the best approach to the way they face the environment around the enemies.
  4. TierraGamer
    Mar 14, 2023
    69
    Scars Above is a third-person shooter that should have a mysterious narrative filled with cosmic horror involving intense issues. However, even though it develops the essential aspects that are expected from a game like this, it still needs a lot to qualify as a good video game of the genre.
  5. COGconnected
    Mar 3, 2023
    68
    Overall, Scars Above just can’t rise above its AA roots. This translates to some cut-rate animations, character models, and environments. The game’s primary weapon is good enough, as is the story and combat. But just being adequate is a tough sell. It’s hard to imagine Scars Above moving to the front of the Soulslike line.
  6. Multiplayer.it
    Feb 28, 2023
    60
    Scars Above is a game that gets lost halfway between its ambitions and the ability to realize them. It's got some interesting ideas yet staged in a clumsy way. If you come to terms with its many limits and uncertainties, the experience can certainly deliver a few pleasant moments and some challenges.
  7. GLHF on Sports Illustrated
    Mar 9, 2023
    40
    It’s disappointing because if the gameplay had any substance or intrigue to it, all that great atmosphere and design work would’ve lifted it up into something worthwhile, but it’s so relentlessly boring that I just don’t care about all the nice bells and whistles it's packaged in.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 2 out of 8
  1. Peppooo
    Mar 1, 2023
    10
    Its not blockbuster with huge budget. It feels like indy game but also it feels like it's made with love from devs. Whats why - strongly recomended.
  2. Sonmash
    Mar 1, 2023
    10
    I fear most of the people will review this game like it was AAA, done with 300 milion budget, when its not. Its a great AA game, ticks all theI fear most of the people will review this game like it was AAA, done with 300 milion budget, when its not. Its a great AA game, ticks all the right boxes, has a bit of dark souls in space, but with actual story, and some great puzzles. Cant wait to see the developers next work, if they get some AAA stuff going on, sky is the limit! Good job!… Expand
  4. the_Predator
    Mar 2, 2023
    9
    Absolutely amazing low budget game if you love dark, brooding, sci-fi puzzle shooters. Combat gets a bit repetitve by the end but the gameAbsolutely amazing low budget game if you love dark, brooding, sci-fi puzzle shooters. Combat gets a bit repetitve by the end but the game doesn't overstay its welcome and the boss fights are AMAZING.… Expand
  5. sephir
    Mar 1, 2023
    8
    Ce jeu est très cool, très simple d'accé dans les menus, tout est très intuitif, il y a de super idées de gameplay en plus, les boss sontCe jeu est très cool, très simple d'accé dans les menus, tout est très intuitif, il y a de super idées de gameplay en plus, les boss sont sympa et l'histoire est prenante, ça donne envie d'en apprendre plus, en attendant Wo long c'est parfait ^^… Expand
  6. Dubeau
    Mar 8, 2023
    6
    I lost patience with Scars Above. The story is nice and intriguing. Some basic mechanics works. But the fighting. I lost patience with theI lost patience with Scars Above. The story is nice and intriguing. Some basic mechanics works. But the fighting. I lost patience with the fire gun, which require a charging time before firing. A real disadvantage very early in the game. Also the fact that the character is always slow to move in fights is frustrating. The sprint is just a gimmick to spend stamina and is useless in fights. Some happening in thigh spaces, so you are slow. Graphics seems ok and there is a certain production value. I give it 60% but I couldn't get passed the first 2 hours.… Expand
  7. bokarsh-z
    Mar 3, 2023
    4
    dont believe high scores from devs and bots
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    only worth 20 dollar ======== - 6.30 hour long. -very repetitive very linear 3rd person    dont believe high scores from devs and bots
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    only worth 20 dollar
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    - 6.30 hour long.

    -very repetitive very linear 3rd person shooter, bad ai, bad hero hitbox, little enemies type and bad lip syncing.

    -devs love gorillas gorillas everywhere even final boss big gorilla (disappointment final boss).

    -some good main bosses, interesting sci fi story and some good upgrades.    … Expand
  8. pizzastation
    Mar 15, 2023
    2
    I think the high scores are either Devs or someone hired by a publisher.
    The cheap motion and combat were just boring.
    There was no presence    I think the high scores are either Devs or someone hired by a publisher.
    The cheap motion and combat were just boring.
    There was no presence of team members and it was just empty.
    Don't think of this as a TPS, think of it as a puzzle game.
    This game is only worth $19 IMO.
    Even if you buy it on sale, you're just wasting your time and money.    … Expand

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