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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.
Scars Above is a action, adventure and female protagonist game
developed by Mad Head Games
and published by Prime Matter.
Released on February 28th 2023 is available only on Windows
in 12 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Portugal, Russian, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese.
It has received 2,762 reviews of which 2,134 were positive and 628 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. 😊
The game is currently priced at 29.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for 0.68€ on Gamivo.
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Windows
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5-4440 or equivalent
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 670 / GeForce GTX 1050 / AMD Radeon HD 7870
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 18 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card
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Scars Above is a AA game that doesn’t have to blush when compared to many AAA titles, even though it is much much shorter, the experience it delivers is almost flawless and offers one of the best representations of a hostile environment I've experienced. I was impressed throughout the entire game and as mentioned, the atmosphere and level design are excellent. The gameplay, while simple, works very well and never becomes boring. The OST is awesome, but not present enough in my opinion. Some encounters and moments truly stayed with me, and one of the boss fights was genuinely one of the best fight I’ve had in a video game in years. Speaking of enemies, the bestiary is very varied, and discovering new threats throughout the game is always enjoyable. I was slightly disappointed by the ending tho, it felt too short and happened too quickly. For such an affordable game with this level of quality, I highly recommend it, don’t hesitate for a second !
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Why does this give off the exact feeling of watching Annihilation with Natalie Portman, and the protagonist kind of looks like her too. Edit - A solid AA experience that holds up thanks to its solid mechanics. The weapons are fun to use, there’s enough enemy variety to keep things interesting, and while the story is predictable, it’s still enjoyable nonetheless.
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Scars Above: A Flawed but Compelling Sci-Fi Adventure, 8/10, buy on sale. "Scars Above" is a third-person sci-fi shooter that drops you into a hostile alien world, and for the most part, it's a journey worth taking. With an engaging narrative and a satisfying combat system at its core, it manages to shine despite some frustrating design choices. The story is one of the game's high points. Playing as Dr. Kate Ward, you find yourself stranded after a mysterious alien object appears in Earth's orbit. The characters are well-crafted, and watching the mystery of the world unfold is genuinely compelling. It's a nicely contained story that respects your time. In fact, you can achieve 100% completion in roughly 10-12 hours, making it a perfect weekend game. What makes the gameplay fun are the elemental weapons. You can craft different gadgets that exploit enemy weaknesses, whether it's dousing a creature in water and then hitting it with a shock attack or setting flammable traps. When you get it right, taking down even the most intimidating alien fauna feels strategic and rewarding, and most standard enemies are satisfyingly easy to dispatch once you figure out their weakness. However, the experience isn't without its rough edges. The movement can feel somewhat clunky, lacking the fluidity you might expect from a modern action game. This becomes particularly noticeable during the game's major difficulty spikes: the boss fights. Some of these encounters feel unnecessarily punishing, demanding a level of precision that the controls don't always support. The battle against the Construct, in particular, was a major point of frustration that tested my patience more than my skill. Despite these frustrating moments, I'm glad I saw "Scars Above" through to the end. It's a game with a lot of heart, a fun core mechanic, and a story that keeps you hooked. If you can look past some clunky movement and brace yourself for a few tough-as-nails bosses, you'll find a rewarding and concise sci-fi adventure.
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it's a good game with a story I really enjoyed. I managed to 100% it in just one playthrough, taking 6.6 hours. Some sections dragged a little, but overall the pacing was fine, and the experience felt worthwhile. It’s fun and engaging, If you’re looking for a compact sci-fi adventure with a solid story, this one is worth your time. This review has been proofread by AI since English is not my native language.
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Scars Above 100% Completion Review Score: 7/10 Scars Above is a Sci-Fi/Horror RPG with Combat, Puzzle Solving and Light Souls-Like Mechanics, after fully completing this game i'll give some Pro's, Neutrals and Cons Pro's: -Fun crafting system that gives you a lots of cool gadgets and guns enchantments over the course of the game -Neat investigating mechanic that let's you study certain things through analysis and hologram replay -Game attempts to explain how things work through science and biology instead of writing it off as Sci-Fi space magic -Has difficulty options if your not the best at Souls-Like, but it's not a hard game -Good Story -Good use of Sci-Fi themes -Has voice acting -Solid movement animation -Fun combat with good use of environmental elements to use to your advantage -Has plenty of secrets scattered around to discover -Experience Cubes eliminate the need to have grind for levels -Puzzles are pretty easy to solve -Good looking environments -Good enemy designs -Good performance, didn't encounter any lag, bugs or freezes Neutrals: "No Score Change From These" -Music is okay -No map or mini map -Game length about 10 hours -No New Game+, it's a one and done type of game -Easy game to get achievements in if your into that sorta thing Cons: -Human characters are visually boring, forgettable and no emotional attachment due to lack of exposition on them -Skill Tree is just generic passives -Game only has 1 save which gets erased after you beat the game, so no Chapter Select etc. Overall Scars Above was a decent enough Sci-Fi game, i held off on getting this game for a long time because it didn't seem that interesting but it wasn't that bad, still had fun playing it and i do think it's worth picking up... On sale.. Maybe not full price.. But as always, It's..Up..To..You, and i'll leave it at that (^_−).
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Scars Above is currently priced at 29.99€ on Steam.
Scars Above is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 29.99€ on Steam.
Scars Above received 2,134 positive votes out of a total of 2,762 achieving a rating of 7.48.
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Scars Above was developed by Mad Head Games and published by Prime Matter.
Scars Above is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Scars Above is not playable on MacOS.
Scars Above is not playable on Linux.
Scars Above is a single-player game.
There are 2 DLCs available for Scars Above. Explore additional content available for Scars Above on Steam.
Scars Above does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
Scars Above does not support Steam Remote Play.
Scars Above is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
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