Thanks for the review. I think you're the only secondary media source that actually mentioned the play-time. Onward to 200k. All glory to the algorithm.
I’m loving your reviews after completion. I’ve been interested in this one, but I will get it when it’s a bit cheaper. Doesn’t sound like anything I need to run out and buy now.
Game was on sale for pre-order, so I grabbed it based on the strength of the demo. Took about 12 hours to finish (the last boss was a doozy on Moderate for me), but it was a lot of fun. There's not enough of these "explore, do some combat, solve some puzzles" shorter, AA games out there, and Scars Above was a well-crafted one with some neat ideas. It's also doing a lot of homages to System Shock 2, which is always a neat thing to see.
@Green Grugach If you like sci-fi thrillers, it's a solid title. It's got a bit of everything, as you're not just shooting stuff all the time (although the elements-based weapons are a neat idea), you've also got to solve some puzzles to progress, and there's bits where you need to do light item manipulation (like the Resident Evil games). Basically, if you like the old-school design of "do some combat, do some puzzles, some cutscenes, rinse repeat", it's a good pick. It's nothing earth-shattering, but just a solid game with a decent sci-fi thriller story. Gave me vibes from System Shock 2, as well as the movie Cube 2, due to some aspects. Thanks for the wishes, all the best to you as well.
In your Remnant review I wondered if you played this one, turns out, you have, I truly admire the lengths and hours you put into your reviews, I know no one who has the level of dedication you have to have a thorough review, you absolute legend, I bought alot of games after your reviews, so cheers heaps for all and everything
The game seems to have potential and I hope the future title can improve on it... Although the 8 hours mark is a bummer for many, if the overall experience is good but 40$ is bit much considering it's a AA title for my region... I would buy it around 20-25$ for this one...
I feel you. I just hit 100 hours in Elden Ring and it's taken me 5 months... Still a long way to go too. Mind you I'm loving the experience but I'm excited to move onto other games
I saw a popup on Steam about this game which got me intrigued. So I was looking for gameplay/review videos about i before buying it and your video came through How can you finish a game so quick 😮 but in any case, thank you for this vid !
Excellent review as usual! I’m currently playing through this game and I’m only up to chapter 3, I haven’t gotten the acid weapon you mentioned yet. I’m loving the atmosphere and the feel of this game. Pretty immersive exploring that alien world and I enjoy the feeling! I do hope they put in a new game plus because I’d love to run through it all again once I’m done and being fully upgraded.
your integrity is so awesome. you always mention sponsorships even when you dont have to. i finally have a safe place to stay now. i used to put your videos on on my phone beside my blanket when i was homeless cause your reviews and analysis are so calming and help me sleep when i was scared to be alone. i'm really glad to finally be able to repay your awesomeness by becoming a patron. keep being yourself and you deserve everything good that happens in your life, because your videos helped me get through a really rough part of mine.
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Love your channel and crpg’s - wondering if you’ve played Colony Ship and what you think. I don’t think it’s fully released yet. I played through the first two areas when they were released and I’m waiting for the full release to go back to it.
He has at least one video on it, and it's popped up in some of his "top 5" videos too. He's mentioned that he's really excited to 100% it once it releases fully.
so far i like the game.. there is a shield you can use to protect you and i found also that there is a special gun attack.. if you press the reload button at the right time it does a little more damage. kind of like in gears of war..
Is the voice acting any good in this game? it looks like a good game to try out. And thanks for the review, just what I needed to decide whether to buy this game or not. So it looks like I'll get it when the price drops a little (because of how short it is).
game is on sale on xbox right now. was curious if it is worth picking up. seems like it is worth it for the 13 bucks it is right now. i hope they add a new game plus because i like going through games multiple times. ill grab it tonight after work.
Thanks for this, you just saved me the price of this game. On surface before release it did look good, but with 10-12 hrs when stretching it for 100% completion it's not for me. So sincerely thank you so much for this extremely helpful review..
Reminds me of Remnant from the Ashes, which was amazing (and highly recommended), however this one seems a bit simplistic in terms of progression. Length, movement and hit boxes sort of concern me, and I am a progression player and enjoy RPG elements. Given all that, I think I'll wait. The art direction looks good though.
this one will be digital since it is $35 on psn in my region but i am willing to wait a few months to see it around the $20 mark and get it, tried it on pc and loved what i saw, but as many said, it is nothing to run and buy but seems fun and moody.
This sounds extremely similar to Returnal: just a few guns, alien environment, linear progression, even the "radar" that can be triggered is similar to Returnal and Horizon. Speaking about Horizon, the element effect on enemies is basically the same as Horizon (logically and visually). That being said, I love how weapons and environments blend together (e.g.: freezing water). Movement definitely its not its strong point but you can see past it after some time. It definitely is a bit on the pricier side given how fast it is.
I was already hooked after the preview video, but now I definitely want to play this game. A game you can finish over a bit more free weekend actually sounds cool (in particular if you have baby incoming soon), however, not for current price. It will have to wait till much better deal is on
I loved this game, warts and all They could have easily had a new game plus though. If they made knowledge cubes more rare so that it took two playthroughs to max them out, similar to nodes in dead space.
8 hours is perfect .i for one have not got time for 20 hour plus games anymore ,when most of the time is silly side missions that get boring real quick .
From the review and footage, seems promising, but I can't take the stock unreal engine look it has. From the animations to textures and materials.. it all feels very unreal. I'd love to see what the devs could come up with a bigger budget.
I really enjoyed the demo but got the impression from other reviews that the rest of the game had severely dropped the ball. This shows me that isn't the case, so I'll definitely plan on getting it eventually. Might wait for a sale though, since it is pretty short.
If you did 100% in 8 hours, I suspect I would probably be 12+ hours. Halflife was a similar length and that was fine. No need for extended stuff if the game/story is satisfactory.
Seems like a budget Returnal, but way more easier. The animations and characters faces reminded me of ME Andromeda, which is not a good thing. Thank you again for another detailed review. I will not play this as it seems to be just an Okay game, can't really afford to lose time with it when there are great games in my backlog.
To me the environments give me Returnal vibes and the bossfights remind me of Kena : Bridge of Spirits because of the yellow/red marks that show the bosses weak spots.
I was playing this game and thinking, how Scorn could've been good if they went for something like this. They have similar premise: you awaken in strange corrupted world and you gotta explore it to survive. But Scorn is the embodiment of junk and slog. So I was absolutely amazed how good Scars is.
Simple, IF a certain game is a blast and is a rollercoaster of thrill where story and action goes through ups n downs with nice pacing, mechanics that feel fluid and intuitive, atmosphere keeping you invested, then 8 hours is really all you need. Most people are fine with this IF the game hooks em and 40$ is a fine compensation. Now, if you want a game that moves you in circles through the same 3 areas, is a collect-a-thon, throws time wasting fetch quests and gives you items n gear that are 1.5% stronger than the current ones you have and gives you a shallow sense of progression? Maybe stick with those games that drag for 100s of hours with little to no sense of accomplishment. Its like comparing a nice slice of chocolate cake to a pillow case of potato chips.
@@CRTglow Given that £40 can feed a family for a week I'd say anyone who thinks that any entertainment, with no replay value and very limited content, is worth that price tag must have an abundance of disposable income, no responsibilities or have questionable priorities.
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I swear, Mort be finishing games faster then The Completionist
And doesn't feel the need to shout at us hahaha
@@lipayy9852 completionst barely plays any games
@@lipayy9852 Jesus Christ thank you for saying this. Someone please tell him to change the audio style
By far one game a month over there, like 4-5 here.
And he does it all by himself! A one skull crew
Proud of you Mort, your reviews are stellar and your 100% reviews are nothing to scoff at. Looking forward to your growth!
Thanks for the review. I think you're the only secondary media source that actually mentioned the play-time. Onward to 200k. All glory to the algorithm.
I’m loving your reviews after completion. I’ve been interested in this one, but I will get it when it’s a bit cheaper. Doesn’t sound like anything I need to run out and buy now.
Super happy I found you because these 100% reviews are what a trophy hunter like me needs!
What I like about Mortismal Gaming review is he's 100% not bias and he does disclose a lot of good info before watching the reviews
@@javierlandaverde4108 agreed I noticed this too and it's just another reason I appreciate this style of game reviews
@Danny Geerts just so your aware this is a review on how it is to get 100% not how to get 100% but thanks for being so invested in my personal time 😘
Game was on sale for pre-order, so I grabbed it based on the strength of the demo.
Took about 12 hours to finish (the last boss was a doozy on Moderate for me), but it was a lot of fun. There's not enough of these "explore, do some combat, solve some puzzles" shorter, AA games out there, and Scars Above was a well-crafted one with some neat ideas.
It's also doing a lot of homages to System Shock 2, which is always a neat thing to see.
@Green Grugach If you like sci-fi thrillers, it's a solid title. It's got a bit of everything, as you're not just shooting stuff all the time (although the elements-based weapons are a neat idea), you've also got to solve some puzzles to progress, and there's bits where you need to do light item manipulation (like the Resident Evil games).
Basically, if you like the old-school design of "do some combat, do some puzzles, some cutscenes, rinse repeat", it's a good pick. It's nothing earth-shattering, but just a solid game with a decent sci-fi thriller story. Gave me vibes from System Shock 2, as well as the movie Cube 2, due to some aspects.
Thanks for the wishes, all the best to you as well.
In your Remnant review I wondered if you played this one, turns out, you have, I truly admire the lengths and hours you put into your reviews, I know no one who has the level of dedication you have to have a thorough review, you absolute legend, I bought alot of games after your reviews, so cheers heaps for all and everything
wow!!! a youtuber who doesn't judge a game after 32 minutes of gameplay?? count me in
The game seems to have potential and I hope the future title can improve on it... Although the 8 hours mark is a bummer for many, if the overall experience is good but 40$ is bit much considering it's a AA title for my region... I would buy it around 20-25$ for this one...
Well done on the 150k, very deserved
Subscribed because you also mention Steam Deck Compatibility in your reviews 😍
You ever hear of taking a breather? You're busting these vids out like a madman my dude! Love your work!
A 7 hour game? That’s a huge selling point for me. Love it.
I no longer have time to spend 100+ hours on a game, grinding.
I feel you. I just hit 100 hours in Elden Ring and it's taken me 5 months... Still a long way to go too. Mind you I'm loving the experience but I'm excited to move onto other games
Congratulations for 150k followers 👍
I saw a popup on Steam about this game which got me intrigued. So I was looking for gameplay/review videos about i before buying it and your video came through
How can you finish a game so quick 😮 but in any case, thank you for this vid !
Congrats on the 150k milestone.
Excellent review as usual! I’m currently playing through this game and I’m only up to chapter 3, I haven’t gotten the acid weapon you mentioned yet. I’m loving the atmosphere and the feel of this game. Pretty immersive exploring that alien world and I enjoy the feeling! I do hope they put in a new game plus because I’d love to run through it all again once I’m done and being fully upgraded.
Right up my alley. A game too short definitely is a minus, but it's something easy to overcome.
@@zachb8012 100%, I wish more developers would embrace that philosophy
Thanks for the review. I've been really enjoying the game & I think it's a overall solid game. It's short but fun with no filler. 🔥
Great Review!! Thank you very Much
The premise to the game is pretty much The Dig from 1995
The demo really impressed me, happy to see a game go for a well paced 7-9 hours rather than trying to extend it with filler.
Agreed!!!
Good show sir!
your integrity is so awesome. you always mention sponsorships even when you dont have to. i finally have a safe place to stay now. i used to put your videos on on my phone beside my blanket when i was homeless cause your reviews and analysis are so calming and help me sleep when i was scared to be alone. i'm really glad to finally be able to repay your awesomeness by becoming a patron. keep being yourself and you deserve everything good that happens in your life, because your videos helped me get through a really rough part of mine.
Mort himself was homeless as a teen, so that's kind of a cool connection you guys have. Super glad to hear you're doing better 👍
Thank you, I'm glad to hear that. Take care of yourself!
Thats fast. Other reviewers give Scars below average, based on your review I am thinking to play it maybe after Wo Long.
Same here! Wo Long first, waiting for a sale on Scars Above
@@marchcavrecs6933 Haha... The price isn't right either.
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Love your channel and crpg’s - wondering if you’ve played Colony Ship and what you think. I don’t think it’s fully released yet. I played through the first two areas when they were released and I’m waiting for the full release to go back to it.
He has at least one video on it, and it's popped up in some of his "top 5" videos too. He's mentioned that he's really excited to 100% it once it releases fully.
Correct, I've made two videos on it, and its one of the games I'm planning on playing this summer
so far i like the game.. there is a shield you can use to protect you and i found also that there is a special gun attack.. if you press the reload button at the right time it does a little more damage. kind of like in gears of war..
Got this game for 8.99 on ps5 and it was a good old school type game.really enjoyed it
Is the voice acting any good in this game? it looks like a good game to try out. And thanks for the review, just what I needed to decide whether to buy this game or not. So it looks like I'll get it when the price drops a little (because of how short it is).
It's decent, not bad not amazing
@@MortismalGaming I'll definitely try it at some stage.
On sale already in the U.K for £20 delivered, bit of a slap in the face for people who bought the game at release!
Feels like a concept project
game is on sale on xbox right now. was curious if it is worth picking up. seems like it is worth it for the 13 bucks it is right now. i hope they add a new game plus because i like going through games multiple times. ill grab it tonight after work.
Thanks for this, you just saved me the price of this game. On surface before release it did look good, but with 10-12 hrs when stretching it for 100% completion it's not for me. So sincerely thank you so much for this extremely helpful review..
This would be something I'd definitely pick up if it runs on steam deck.
Strange, haven't seen anything bout this game. I might wait for a sale.
Returnal meets Remnant from the ashes
On sale on steam thru Nov 1st
I enjoyed this game.💜
This game looks great for me, if it would run on Steam Deck.
Is this Tomb Raider in Space?
I'm having the most difficult time getting past the alpha after crafting the ice gun attachment.
I feel like this game will be a sleeper hit like Chorus. I'll definitely pick it up on sale.
Reminds me of Remnant from the Ashes, which was amazing (and highly recommended), however this one seems a bit simplistic in terms of progression. Length, movement and hit boxes sort of concern me, and I am a progression player and enjoy RPG elements. Given all that, I think I'll wait. The art direction looks good though.
Looks really decent but my only concern remains the price. Might get it on deep discount.
I need an enemy list I've played through twice and can't get it
Question:
Did they already released a patch to fix bugs or should I wait a bit more?
Very eager to play it
Game isn't that buggy. Low requirements too.
this one will be digital since it is $35 on psn in my region but i am willing to wait a few months to see it around the $20 mark and get it, tried it on pc and loved what i saw, but as many said, it is nothing to run and buy but seems fun and moody.
good explain....
Does this game have a new game plus
I have been watching the channel since the beginning and I say this - WE NEED TO PROTECT THIS MAN.
This sounds extremely similar to Returnal: just a few guns, alien environment, linear progression, even the "radar" that can be triggered is similar to Returnal and Horizon. Speaking about Horizon, the element effect on enemies is basically the same as Horizon (logically and visually). That being said, I love how weapons and environments blend together (e.g.: freezing water). Movement definitely its not its strong point but you can see past it after some time. It definitely is a bit on the pricier side given how fast it is.
It doesn't play like Returnal at all
Returnal is a roguelike
Isn't that thing a tetrahedron?
I was already hooked after the preview video, but now I definitely want to play this game. A game you can finish over a bit more free weekend actually sounds cool (in particular if you have baby incoming soon), however, not for current price. It will have to wait till much better deal is on
I loved this game, warts and all
They could have easily had a new game plus though. If they made knowledge cubes more rare so that it took two playthroughs to max them out, similar to nodes in dead space.
Looks very similar to Returnal
is this piranha bytes game
Returnal vibes
Its 19.90 now so I'll go buy it
Getting a Spiders game vibe from this.
I saw this game and i automatically thought of a slower pace version of returnal .
This game gives me Returnal vibes. Which isn’t exactly a bad thing
So Elex jank meets Returnal aesthetics..? Sounds fun
Reminds me of Brute Force
8 hours is perfect .i for one have not got time for 20 hour plus games anymore ,when most of the time is silly side missions that get boring real quick .
From the review and footage, seems promising, but I can't take the stock unreal engine look it has. From the animations to textures and materials.. it all feels very unreal. I'd love to see what the devs could come up with a bigger budget.
What’s your secret to speed running 100% so fast?? This is mind blowing that I can’t believe it to be real 🤯
70-90 hour work weeks. When Elden Ring came out he put in about 16 hours per day for 6 days. He's a machine.
@@-Monad- That’s crazy. I appreciate him producing quality contents, but I hope he didn’t push himself to limit.
I really enjoyed the demo but got the impression from other reviews that the rest of the game had severely dropped the ball. This shows me that isn't the case, so I'll definitely plan on getting it eventually. Might wait for a sale though, since it is pretty short.
Is it Mortim or Mortem?
Mortym? 😁
Morph them?
Baldur's Gate 3 releases on Aug. 31st. I want to see a 100% video on Aug. 32nd. haha
reminds me of aliens fireteam elite. or remnant from the ashes.
A Mostly Positive rating on Steam, it seems.
This game very similar to remnants from the ashes
I commented this on another video. It has issues but it’s FUN
any reply
If you did 100% in 8 hours, I suspect I would probably be 12+ hours. Halflife was a similar length and that was fine. No need for extended stuff if the game/story is satisfactory.
If it took 8 hours I really hope is no more than $40. I missed if you had stated the price in the review.
I did at the end yeah
It's 39.99$ newprice.
Seems like a budget Returnal, but way more easier. The animations and characters faces reminded me of ME Andromeda, which is not a good thing. Thank you again for another detailed review. I will not play this as it seems to be just an Okay game, can't really afford to lose time with it when there are great games in my backlog.
To me the environments give me Returnal vibes and the bossfights remind me of Kena : Bridge of Spirits because of the yellow/red marks that show the bosses weak spots.
8 hour for a platinum is a good thing to me nowadays
If you like elemental systems you could try Genshin!
Scars above is streets ahead.
I was playing this game and thinking, how Scorn could've been good if they went for something like this.
They have similar premise: you awaken in strange corrupted world and you gotta explore it to survive.
But Scorn is the embodiment of junk and slog. So I was absolutely amazed how good Scars is.
I'll never understand why publishers and studios thnk they can justify a £40 price tag for a game you can blast through in an evening.
Simple, IF a certain game is a blast and is a rollercoaster of thrill where story and action goes through ups n downs with nice pacing, mechanics that feel fluid and intuitive, atmosphere keeping you invested, then 8 hours is really all you need. Most people are fine with this IF the game hooks em and 40$ is a fine compensation.
Now, if you want a game that moves you in circles through the same 3 areas, is a collect-a-thon, throws time wasting fetch quests and gives you items n gear that are 1.5% stronger than the current ones you have and gives you a shallow sense of progression? Maybe stick with those games that drag for 100s of hours with little to no sense of accomplishment. Its like comparing a nice slice of chocolate cake to a pillow case of potato chips.
@@CRTglow Given that £40 can feed a family for a week I'd say anyone who thinks that any entertainment, with no replay value and very limited content, is worth that price tag must have an abundance of disposable income, no responsibilities or have questionable priorities.
So overall good game but a little… JANKY. Got it. 😂
Its like 8 bucks right now
8 hours for 100%? Nah, that is crazy.
I wish more games had this type of elemental interactions... Im only playing Genshin Impact cause i fucking Love the combat system of that game ;/
10 hours? At first sale it could be up my alley! I'm a bit tired of 100 hours long games
"I 100% in 8 hours, might take you 10 hours to beat the game"
Guess you won’t be reviewing those 60+ hours games until like months later. 😂
Usually within a week or so if I don't get a review copy, this is my full time job
free comment.
Length is nice because im sick of 50+ hour long open world games.
Wow, 8 hour completion is pretty quick. Sounds intruiging.
I'll save my money for remnant 2
the character movements look like its a game from 2010....
I hope you don't get caught in viral rush and push yourself too hard to keep up the momentum.
You pushing video faster than we can play them
Is this Eurojank? 😕
Fourth!
Almost First!
First?
First lmfao
Hahahahhaha