Revealed through a gameplay trailer during the Game Awards, scar Above will be released on February 28, 2023. During a press tour in Belgrade, Plaion (game publisher) and studio Mad Head Games invited us to test their latest production. For about two hours I could get my hands on this 3rd person shooter. On the program: a team of scientists responsible for studying the strange extraterrestrial object in orbit above Earth. However, not everything goes as planned… As I’m sure you understood, a mysterious space adventure awaits you!
A successful sci-fi experience
As a sci-fi fan, all I need is an unknown planet and a protagonist lost on it to conquer. In order to, scar
We play as mission specialist Kate Ward, a humble scientist with no supernatural abilities or combat skills. After a massive explosion, Kate wakes up alone on a planet without her crew. From that moment our adventure begins. Very quickly we encounter extraterrestrial entities that seem to bother our heroine. Is there a connection between Kate and the metahedron? Where has the rest of SCAR gone? Where are we ? So many puzzles to solve.
The science fiction aspect is successful, be it in terms of the sets, the plot or the sound spectrum. Ambient effects, exciting music and futuristic sound effects (pretty cliches) are all there. Also, I was pleasantly surprised by the availability of a VF, a definite plus. Finally, the intonations of the characters clearly reflect the extraordinary situation they are going through.
Mystery, Survival and Research
Here are the keywords of scar Above. A mysterious world where survival is mandatory and where research is paramount. Kate’s scientific background will help you with this. As you explore the different biomes, you’ll find items that allow you to upgrade your weapons, reload your ammo, and more. These will be available in your inventory. Consumables are just as important as they heal you based on perceived injuries. A scanner is at your disposal to know the peculiarities of the biodiversity that surrounds you. Although Kate has no supernatural powers, she is able to expand her knowledge in xenobiology and engineering, the two skills available. There are many ways to improve, such as the ability to withstand attacks, regenerate health, or reload weapons.
Alien enemies can inflict you with different types of damage. Each biome has its peculiarity, and each enemy has its strength and weakness. For example, an amphibious creature is vulnerable to a shot from a stun gun. We must therefore not shoot blindly at those who attack us, but must adapt to better face them.
So I’m excited about my preview scar Above. The title knew from the first moments to install a mysterious and strange climate. See you in February to take part in the adventures of Kate Ward, whether on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC and PlayStation.