Scars Above is coming, there are only five weeks left for its release and today the development house has released the first video “ making of” which reveals the creative process. The title is an addictive shooter that combines combat gameplay, a gripping and intricate storyline and the exploration of a mysterious alien world in one. The title is intriguing, there’s no doubt about it, and the team in the released video (found at the bottom of this article) examines the thinking, mechanics and execution of the design, art process and environment in Scars above. But here is the official synopsis of the title:
The title puts players in the role of Dr. Kate Ward, an astronaut and scientist, sent to explore a colossal and enigmatic alien structure – the Metahedron – which appears in Earth’s orbit.
Things don’t go as planned and the Metahedron whisks Kate and her team through space to a mysterious exoplanet where she wakes up alone in a strange and hostile world; Determined to survive, she sets out to find her crew and unravel the mystery behind what happened.
Players must survey their surroundings, scan and analyze the alien fauna and flora of the dangerous exoplanet, then use the knowledge gained to craft various elemental weapons, gadgets, and consumables.
They will also have to rely on offensive and tactical devices, use the environment to their advantage, and exploit the weaknesses of monstrous creatures to survive against the odds; while trying to unravel the mystery of an ancient alien civilization and uncover the truth about what happened to Kate and her team.
The game will be available starting February 28 on PC, Gen 8 and Gen 9 consoles, we just have to wait for the scheduled date, we stay tuned. In the meantime though, did you know that The Lord of the Rings Gollum has a launch window? Here our dedicated article.