Scars Above

 PC
Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic 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. KeenGamer
    Apr 19, 2023
    90
    Scars Above tells an excellent story and provides several mechanics that fans of the genre will enjoy. The landscapes and monsters are designed beautifully, with audio that completes each setting. While character design could use some work, and customization would have been nice, the good heavily outweighs the bad with this one. The combat difficulty will provide plenty of frustration and enjoyment for days on end.
  3. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. Checkpoint Gaming
    Feb 28, 2023
    80
    Scars Above sets out as a standard sci-fi action game and experiments to great success. The story intelligently weaves in some horror elements to keep you hooked with a level of narrative consistency and cohesion that keeps things simple yet enjoyable. Combat is fun and forces you to think on your feet, leaving you properly immersed in the gameplay. With only one save file and a lack of voice and mouth synchronization, the game certainly isn’t beyond criticism. Although despite the shortcomings, Scars Above is a great example of a game that isn’t afraid to push boundaries, and succeeds in delivering a fun experience that doesn’t overstay its welcome.

Awards & Rankings

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#74 Most Discussed PC Game of 2023

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User Score
6.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 37 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 37
  3. Negative: 12 out of 37
  1. 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.    … Full Review »
  2. 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.    … Full Review »
  3. 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.    … Full Review »
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