Scars Above

 PC
Scars Above Image
Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews What's this?

User Score
6.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 37 Ratings

Your Score
0 out of 10
Rate this:
  • 10
  • 9
  • 8
  • 7
  • 6
  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 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

Trailer

Play Sound
Please enter your birth date to watch this video:
You are not allowed to view this material at this time.
Scars Above Gameplay Trailer | Koch Media Primetime 2021

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 23
  3. Negative: 1 out of 23
  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. Hooked Gamers
    Mar 1, 2023
    87
    Scars Above seems to have borrowed traits from several games that all combine well to make Scars Above and enjoyable experience. This mixture of simple puzzle-solving and light combat may not suit everyone, but I certainly enjoyed crafting weapons and gadgets that helped bring down the Custodian.
  3. SECTOR.sk
    Feb 28, 2023
    80
    Although Scars Above will not become a gaming icon and you will quickly forget the name of the main character, we have a good feeling about the sci-fi adventure. Especially the first phase of the game is imaginative, then the level drops a bit and the gameplay is more austere, but finally everything ends successfully.
  4. WellPlayed
    Feb 28, 2023
    70
    Scars Above is an enjoyable, if simple, entry into the sci-fi shooter genre. Although elements of the game feel a bit rushed or unpolished, none of that will detract from the overall experience. If you have a few hours to spare and you like mysterious adventures on far-flung planets, I recommend giving this one a go.
  5. New Game Network
    Mar 13, 2023
    68
    Despite a tedious beginning and many generic traits, Scars Above comes alive near the end with decent third-person shooting set in an intriguing alien world that is oddly familiar in more ways than one.
  6. Oyungezer
    Mar 16, 2023
    65
    Here is a game that falls short of its potential, but still won't make patient gamers unhappy. If its general sloppiness and various bugs don't get on your nerves too much, fans of the genre can give it a chance.
  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.

See all 23 Critic Reviews

User Reviews

Write a Review
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 12
  3. Negative: 5 out of 12
  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. coelhodramatv
    Apr 1, 2023
    10
    Short but fun game, we need more games like this, interesting story, fun combat and gameplay
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. bokarsh-z
    Mar 3, 2023
    4
    dont believe high scores from devs and bots
    ========
    only worth 20 dollar ======== - 6.30 hour long. -very repetitive very linear 3rd person    dont believe high scores from devs and bots
    ========
    only worth 20 dollar
    ========
    - 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
  7. dotrem
    Mar 26, 2023
    4
    LGTB+RGB cheap soulless like game.
    Sometimes creepy af. And the most creepy thing there is a character's face animation. Dear lord this game    LGTB+RGB cheap soulless like game.
    Sometimes creepy af. And the most creepy thing there is a character's face animation. Dear lord this game not about humans it's about artifical creatures that pretending to be a humans.
    Shooting pepega. I shoot blue, i shoot red, i shoot ice. What a clowns.
    Devs put skips everywhere. 0 cutscenes we just dont move anywhere, we teleport to the place directly.
    There is nothing to say about the game, it's completely empty.    … Expand
  8. tdebug
    Sep 5, 2023
    1
    I don't feel it is worth it, even with a discount. It's just too difficult and tedious rather than fun.

See all 12 User Reviews

Trailers

Awards & Rankings

74
#74 Most Discussed PC Game of 2023

Current PC Games

Full List »
93 Sektori
92 Resident Evil Requiem
91 Mixtape
91 Death Stranding 2: On The Beach
90 Lost and Found Co.
89 Rhythm Doctor
88 Dying Light: The Beast Restored Land Definitive Edition
88 Mewgenics
87 Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection
87 Cross Blitz
87 Tombwater
87 Hermit and Pig
87 PRAGMATA
86 Diablo II: Resurrected - Reign of the Warlock
86 OPUS: Prism Peak
86 Cult of the Lamb: Woolhaven
86 Perfect Tides: Station to Station
85 Esoteric Ebb
84 Titanium Court
68 Last Man Sitting
All Current Games »