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: 9 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 32 out of 42
  3. Negative: 1 out of 42
  1. Finger Guns
    Feb 28, 2023
    80
    By building the experience around its main protagonist, Scars Above creates impressive symmetry between its story, combat and systems. This results in a standout sci-fi soulslike that’ll accommodate genre aficionados and newcomers alike. It has a few blemishes but they do little to sour the experience.
  2. GAMINGbible
    Feb 28, 2023
    80
    Scars Above is exactly what you’d hope it would be - a reasonably priced and hugely entertaining third-person sci-fi action-adventure shooter. The team at Mad Head Games have crafted an exceptional game that I’m certain will delight those who pick it up. The developers were clever in their approach - very much aware of what Scars Above could and couldn’t achieve. It isn’t a game that’s dragged down by having ideas beyond its station. It perfectly mixes enjoyable combat with an intriguing world and a compelling story. Add in the immersion of the DualSense controller if you choose to pick the game up on PlayStation 5 and you’re in for a real treat. Scars Above isn’t revolutionary, but it executes what it does very well. When I hit the credits, I was sad that the game had drawn to an end - and that’s all you can really ask for.
  3. Meristation
    Mar 7, 2023
    70
    Despite not being perfect, Scars Above can satisfy those players that look for a challenging experience in a science fiction environment. Technically average, we talk about a long game with an important sense of progression and a great variety of weapons, although most of the combats are based in elemental weaknesses.
  4. BaziCenter
    Mar 27, 2023
    65
    Despite all its interesting ideas, Scars Above fails to overcome its flaws and remains a mediocre experience, and with a vague ending, we can hope that the next installment, if any, can address all the shortcomings and fulfill its potential.
  5. IGN Italia
    Feb 28, 2023
    64
    As a TPS with soulsike elements and a sci-fi setting, Scars Above fails to be a worthy heir to Returnal due to several limitations that make the game very different to shine, especially from a technical point of view.
  6. GameSpew
    Feb 28, 2023
    60
    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 expectations, and chances are you’ll have an enjoyable time with it overall. Just be aware that it’s more akin to a B-movie than a main feature.
  7. VGC
    Feb 28, 2023
    40
    There are some foundational bright spots in Scars Above, such as some interesting puzzle-solving and a story that, while somewhat predictable, was well told, but it isn’t enough to justify the criminally stiff movement, huge technical issues and the ugly, lifeless animations. At the end of the day, even the best parts of Scars Above have been done far better, almost two years ago.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 15
  3. Negative: 5 out of 15
  1. Schtoepper
    Mar 5, 2023
    9
    Love this game. Yes, it is a AA-Game. Graphics are well-designed but miss sharpness, textures are low-res. However, the sound design is reallyLove this game. Yes, it is a AA-Game. Graphics are well-designed but miss sharpness, textures are low-res. However, the sound design is really great, ambient-space-classic-style. Very well-designed. Gameplay is positively challenging, while never being frustrating (compared to Returnal, which never left me a chance to play through entirely, with the limited free-time I have available).

    Would definitely love to see more games like Scars Above - price level 40 USD / EUR is also at fair level, for what it is delivering.

    If someone likes atmospheric SCI-FI-games - go for it!    … Expand
  2. ankancr1
    Mar 2, 2023
    9
    actually quite cool game with nice graphic. great work to all the developers
  4. ismailBaytar
    Mar 2, 2023
    8
    Bu oyun AAA değil değerlendirme yaparken ona göre yapılmalı bence. İlk Aşamada oynanış size biraz kütük gibi gelse de silahların craftBu oyun AAA değil değerlendirme yaparken ona göre yapılmalı bence. İlk Aşamada oynanış size biraz kütük gibi gelse de silahların craft edilmesi ve yeni özelliklerin açılması ile ç eşitleniyor. Grafikler mükemmel değil fakat iyi. Animasyonlarda aynı şekilde atmosfer beni içine çekiyor. Kısacası bence oynaması keyifli bir oyun. En önemli eksi olarak puanlama sistemi ile level atlama arasındaki dengesizlik diyebilirim. This game is not AAA, I think it should be made according to it when evaluating. Although the gameplay in the First Stage may seem a bit of a log to you, it is tripled with crafting weapons and unlocking new features. The graphics are not perfect but good. In animations, the atmosphere draws me in. In short, I think it's a fun game to play. I can say that the most important minus is the imbalance between the scoring system and leveling up.… Expand
  5. Burningnero
    Mar 17, 2023
    8
    Not too bad of a game. Facial animations little janky and enemies can be repetitive, but overall not too bad. Easy plat if that's your thing.Not too bad of a game. Facial animations little janky and enemies can be repetitive, but overall not too bad. Easy plat if that's your thing. Interesting use of weapons based off elements instead of bullets. Beginning fights can be tough, but later upgrades make the game a breeze. Needs a flashlight option though as it can be too dark.… Expand
  6. Jt0429
    Mar 2, 2023
    8
    Good-
    Interesting, tactile gameplay mechanics; Thoughtful combat that requires strategy; Solid environmental design and art direction.    Good-
    Interesting, tactile gameplay mechanics; Thoughtful combat that requires strategy; Solid environmental design and art direction.

    Bad-
    Lifeless human character models; Poor lip-syncing; Lots of janky animations.

    Thoughts-
    There is a lot to like in Scars Above. If you can get past the issues with the character models and animations, there is a really fun, unique sci-fi shooter with an interesting story to experience.    … Expand
  7. PMG-Writer
    Mar 19, 2023
    7
    Thus, "Scars Above" actually seems like an assembled movie from the well-known genre in terms of story. The learning curve is also reallyThus, "Scars Above" actually seems like an assembled movie from the well-known genre in terms of story. The learning curve is also really steep and demands a lot from you at the beginning. The developers of the game also implement the core idea of survival on an alien planet enormously well, and you will unfortunately have to survive a few annoying moments. However, if you want to learn the different settings and possibilities, the game shows its great side. Nevertheless, you'll get a decent title with "Scars Above", and you'll be happy to get involved with it.… Expand
  8. sex69
    Mar 5, 2023
    0
    boring story. ugly character. It's just all bad. There is nothing special, mysterious or fun.

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