SCARS Above Review – Live A Space Nightmare

The SCARS Above team are unprepared for what they have to go through

Many questions still remain to be deciphered on space. Phenomena that occur millions of light-years away, the miracle of life beyond planet Earth, and metaphysical phenomena that we are unable to conceive of have given rise to a multitude of theories, novels, and of course of video games. SCARS above is one of them, and with its protagonist we will live an adventure off planet Earth, in a hostile environment that holds secrets that should never be revealed.

sidereal phenomena

Raw material there crazy head games They are in charge of offering us this space adventure. we will embody Kate Ward, an astronaut and scientist who investigates a paranormal phenomenon that happened next to our planet. Overnight, an alien structure appeared out of nowhere, bringing confusion and chaos to all corners of the Earth. We, along with our research team, will have to search for answers to this sudden appearance of the metahedron, although things do not go as planned.

without knowing how, we will find ourselves on a planet far from the solar system. There we will have to survive all the dangers lurking around every corner while we look for a way to escape. Fortunately or unfortunately, our investigative side will prevent us from fleeing without knowing what is happening in this new place, and for this very reason We will continue to observe, analyze and make sense of our presence in this dystopian environment.

The ball is our friend

SCARS above it’s a difficult adventure Drink from the iconic From Software saga. Yes, we are in front of each other like souls, although this time there are tangible differences in its playable section that make it different. Our protagonist will be able to use melee weapons, but His main asset will be firearms. which we will collect over time. A kind of remains of the ashesbut without that frenzy that the game Gunfire Games gave us.

The power of natural elements

At the beginning of the adventure, we will have a gun that emits electrical pulses called VERA, although later we will have other weapons like the thermal chargerspecialized in incendiary bullets, or a cryogenic missile launcher, with the ability to freeze anything it touches. These virtues that each weapon possesses will be very important, since the game will force us to constantly change our attack do as much damage as possible.

For example, there are giant enemies that you will have to freeze then attack their weak point located on their back. We can also use the scenario in our favor. If a creature is in the water, nothing beats an electric shock for it to feel the electrodes on the surface of the skin. Or if we are on a layer of ice, a good shot can make the enemy fall into a deadly trap, breaking the ground where he walks.

astronaut’s soul

Throughout our journey we will find pillars that will perform the same function as the bonfires of any Dark Souls. If we activate them, all the enemies in the area will reappear. Luckily, in SCARS above if we die our soul will not remain anchored in the place of our death, so that the pillars only serve as checkpoints to use, without this fear of losing everything we have acquired if we die.

This does not lower the level of difficulty, far from it. We will have to be vigilant at all times, be precise in our shots and shoot at the right time so as not to be hit by enemies. All these actions are magnified in the clashes with the final enemies, where everything learned will have to be put into practice. And don’t trust… Although most creatures have their weak spots pointed out, defeating them won’t be easy.

As a secondary weapon: the magnifying glass

Kate Ward will be able to level up, and with her improve your attributes or unlock new abilities. It should be noted that the use of tools and injections will also be very practical on our way, and there will be many times that we will use these secondary aids. Flammable grenades, decoys, antidotes and other consumables They will be very important for us to arrive safely at the next checkpoint.

Not all will be slaughtered. We have already highlighted the scientific facet that our protagonist has, and this will be accentuated at different points in the adventure where certain puzzles will have to be solved. As if it were the detective mode of the latest Batman games, We will be able to look for clues on the scene in search of evidence that will allow us to reconstruct the facts. A very good way to stop the rhythm between fight and fight, which helps us to better immerse ourselves in the story.

I see black holes…

All of this makes SCARS Above a very enjoyable adventure, and with a story that unfolds bit by bit. Moreover, the adventure has a very narrative facet, without traditions stranger in the middle and with an argument science fiction very well argued. There’s a lot of dialogue, the protagonist talks a lot, and we’ll get a lot of additional video footage. Although this causes several problems which we will tell you about below…

In the audiovisual section, unfortunately, we have to say that SCARS Above does not achieve the excellence we envision in a triple AAA. The environments are somewhat generic, and while the first bars of the adventure in our spaceship can make us realize that the game is rich and varied, the locations in its open world are simpler.

This is not disturbing if we compare it with the expressions of the protagonists, especially those concerning Kate Ward herself. We notice that they have not delved into their expressions, and they will always have a very generic face, It doesn’t convey much. The same goes for its dubbing. We greatly appreciate the effort to have the language in Spanish, although it lacks emphasis and feel in the more intense scenes.

SCARS above the conclusion

Those who have played Remant From the Ashes may find some resemblance to the work that Prime Matter and Mad Head Games have brought to us. We are facing an adventure with the essence of souls, although here the shooting frenzy is replaced by a more strategic factor where we will have to exchange weapons at the request of the rival.

And even if it’s slower, that doesn’t mean it’s easy. SCARS Above is one of those games where we will have to use all the arsenal we have in our inventory, and it does so in a very fluid and natural way. From injectables to artifacts such as decoys or flammable liquids. We will have to implement all our reflexes, as well as our precision when pressing the trigger.

The adventure could be rounder if its audiovisual facet weren’t so austere. The expressions of our scientific protagonist are not his forte, and the scenes are sometimes too empty. If we add simple voice acting to that, they make sure the game doesn’t completely immerse you in the story they want to tell you. Of course, despite its failures, it is a very difficult work, which in its own way is detached from other titles of the same genre and which can be enjoyed from start to finish. Want to know the secrets behind the metahedron?