GAMEPLAY The best combat system the series has seen, with meaningful changes like the Engage system
technical Overwrought customization systems that could be streamlined
Fire Emblem Engage is a bit of an odd beast; it doesn't feel like a true advancement of the franchise's formula as a whole, but it has some great elements that feel like meaningful changes.
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GAMEPLAY Thrilling boss fights
GAMEPLAY Skill tree has too many useless skills
Scars Above offers a rather condensed third-person shooter adventure. While I was surprised at how quickly I breezed through the game, considering the other titles it was borrowing ideas from, it was still an interesting journey.
GAMEPLAY Wide range of guns and gadgets
graphics Cutscenes are a little rough
Scars Above is a clever and engaging third-person shooter that shares similarities with titles like Returnal and the Souls series, but it does more than enough to make it stand apart from them.
Scars Above is a valiant attempt at providing a fresh spin on the souls-like genre. Its elemental-based third-person shooting feels genuinely fresh, with its reliance on environmental debuffs and stacking combos representing a genuine innovation...
Scars Above has its ups and downs but offers fun gameplay with interesting mechanics in an alien world that is equal parts beautiful and dangerous. There’s a good mystery to be solved, even if it’s a bit too straightforward.
Characters Cool creature designs
graphics Cut scenes look generations old
Scars Above's exploration gameplay is rewarding, if a little trite and it's characters mostly forgettable – but some inventive combat saves it mediocrity. A decently fun, if not overly groundbreaking, sci-fi action adventure.
Scars Above is a journey into a mysterious planet that lacks polish, depth, and balance, preventing it from being a memorable third-person shooter.
Scars Above is not a triple-A, big-budget, blockbuster of a game and therefore shouldn’t be reviewed as one. While well-designed and creative, the game isn’t going to appeal to everyone and will feel low-budget compared to many of the games...
While Scars Above’s exploration and progression leave a lot to be desired, third-person action fans will still enjoy their time blasting bosses within some visually-striking biomes.
Despite its flaws, Scars Above's engaging combat and expansive toolkit keep it interesting for its entire 10-hour campaign. Though its world is gray and the story leading you through its levels is a let down...
Characters Protagonist is a likeable lead
graphics Animations feel stiff
Scars Above is a more appealing prospect than it is a final product — an interesting premise that's ultimately lost amidst repetitive gameplay and mundane design. Some aspects of it are genuinely intriguing, if underexplored...