The latest trailer for sci-fi action-adventure shooterScars AbovechannelsReturnalin its presentation of its mysterious alien setting. The comparison toReturnalends there, but it undeniably works forScars Abovein the same way it does forReturnal. That is, presenting a mysterious and alien setting for players to explore and learn about is a very attractive way to gain the attention of new players. ConsideringScars Aboveis a new IP, it could use all the attention it can get.
Scars Aboveis being developed by Mad Head Games, a Serbian studio known forCadenza,Nevertales,Rite of Passage, andDark Realm. Mad Head Games wasacquired in 2020 by Embracer Group, with subsidiary Prime Matter handling publishing forScars Above. The acquisition and publisher support will allow Mad Head Games to create games of a scope it hasn’t before, including bringingScars Abovenot just to PC, but to PlayStation and Xbox platforms, too.
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The latest trailer forScars Abovefocuses on the sci-fi shooter’s gameplay, a 3-minute pitch to persuade players to check out the game come its late-February launch. What stands out about the trailer upon first impression is its atmosphere. It channelsReturnal’s sci-fi strangenessin a particularly captivating way. Players are put on a mysterious world and are left to discover its history on their own. UnlikeReturnal,Scars Aboveappears to be telling players everything they want to know if they play through the campaign.
Scars Aboveis athird-person shooterand an action-adventure game, and the trailer highlights what players can look forward to.Scars Abovemixes cinematic action, exploration, and battles with challenging foes that will have to be battled with precision fire. Gameplay also includes scanning the environment and using that technology to create new tools and weapons that are critical to defeat stronger enemies.
What’s mentioned by Mad Head Games but perhaps isn’t captured by the trailer is thatScars Aboveis intended to be a very challenging experience. Mad Hat explains that it wanted players to enjoy the rewarding feeling of overcoming difficulty. Perhaps there’s someDark SoulsinfluenceinScars Above, as well.
Those interested inScars Above’s new trailer won’t have to wait long to check the game out.Scars Aboveis tentatively planned for release at the end of February and will be available across most major platforms. This could be Mad Head Games' biggest step into mainstream game releases.
Scars Abovereleases February 28 on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
