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Scars Above is a 2023 third-person science-fiction action-adventure game developed by Mad Head Games. The player controls Kate Ward, an astronaut and scientist who becomes stranded on a hostile alien world after investigating a mysterious object in space. Progress depends on exploring the environment, studying alien threats, and using firearms, gadgets, and crafted tools in ranged combat.
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Who is Kate Ward in Scars Above, and what starts the story?
Scars Above is a 2023 third-person science-fiction action-adventure from Mad Head Games. You play Kate Ward, an astronaut and scientist stranded on a hostile alien world after investigating a mysterious object in space.
Does Scars Above play more like a shooter or a traditional soulslike?
Combat centers on third-person ranged weapons, scanning, elemental effects, dodging, and resource management rather than a primarily melee weapon system. Its hostile world and boss encounters add soulslike tension, but the core experience is a science-fiction action game.
Which platforms can I use to play Scars Above?
The 2023 release is available on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. That covers both older and current PlayStation and Xbox generations.
How is Scars Above different from Returnal's time-loop structure?
Scars Above follows Kate Ward through a more directed alien-world adventure, while Returnal is built around repeated runs through a changing hostile planet. Scars Above is a 2023 Mad Head Games release, whereas Returnal is known for its roguelike loop.
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