Skara: The Blade Remains

53%
Game Brain Score Based on 37 reviews
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"Skara: The Blade Remains" is a free-to-play, team-based melee combat game with fast-paced action and a focus on timing and accuracy. Each character has their own unique combat style and skills, and team synergies are crucial to mastering the game. Quick multiplayer matches are available in two modes: 1v1 Duel and a second unspecified mode, with matches ranging from 3 to 10 minutes. Fight in frenetic skirmishes and become a legendary Skara hero.

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53%
Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews
graphics6 positive mentions
optimization3 negative mentions
  • The combat system is engaging and reminiscent of Dark Souls, offering various skills and playstyles depending on the character race.
  • The developers are actively listening to player feedback and hosting events, fostering a nice community around the game.
  • The graphics are clean and the game runs well on midrange PCs, with quick matchmaking times for online matches.
  • The game is still in early access, leading to a lack of content, bugs, and optimization issues.
  • There is a very small player base, making it difficult to find matches against real players.
  • Many players have experienced crashes and technical issues, leading to frustration and a lack of playability.
  • graphics10 mentions

    The graphics of the game are generally praised for their clean look and ability to run smoothly on midrange PCs at high settings, effectively conveying a grim atmosphere. However, some critiques highlight the use of default Unreal Engine 4 assets, leading to a perception of blandness in the art style, particularly in character models. Overall, while the environments are considered beautiful, there is a consensus that the graphics could be improved further.

    • “In terms of graphics, it has a clean look and runs on a midrange PC on the highest settings without noticeable frame drops.”
    • “The graphics overall look very nice and really portray the overall kind of grim atmosphere.”
    • “I heard about Skara a few weeks ago and cannot wait to bring all my friends in to play it when it's more stable :) The graphics are beautiful and what they seem to have in mind keeps me excited for updates.”
    • “The art style is bland, as it clearly uses default UE4 assets, so little to no work has been put in on that front.”
    • “Graphically, it definitely could be better, in my opinion, and this is on max settings. I'm only referring to character models, not the environments; they are beautiful.”
    • “Since the update, I have been able to load the game and play the tutorial... it feels like a cheaper version of For Honor... graphically, it definitely could be better.”
  • optimization4 mentions

    The game is criticized for its poor optimization, typical of an early build, leading to occasional stuttering during gameplay. While it doesn't experience significant slowdowns, the lack of polish may deter some players, especially those expecting a smoother experience.

    • “The game is also not very optimized, which is a common thing for an early build, but still might put you off a little if you aren't expecting it.”
    • “It doesn't slow down dramatically or anything like that, but it can have the occasional stuttering.”
    • “Don't believe user-defined tags, adventure, RPG; this game is poorly optimized for the PvP arena with lazy controls.”
  • gameplay4 mentions

    The gameplay of *Skara: The Blade Remains* is characterized as a multiplayer online team-based battle arena with mechanics reminiscent of *Lords of the Fallen* and *Dark Souls*. While the controls and graphics are appreciated, some users feel that the gameplay lacks depth, resulting in a mixed reception with a score of 7/10.

    • “Skara - The Blade Remains is a multiplayer online team-based battle arena (or perhaps I should call it a fighting game?) with controls and gameplay similar to that of Lords of the Fallen or Dark Souls.”
    • “I like the graphics and gameplay.”
    • “In terms of actual gameplay, there’s hardly anything to do.”
    • “[b]Skara - The Blade Remains[/b] is a multiplayer online team-based battle arena (or perhaps I should call it a fighting game?) with controls and gameplay similar to that of Lords of the Fallen or Dark Souls.”
  • story3 mentions

    The story in "Skara: The Blade Remains" is noted for its evolving nature, allowing players to influence the narrative through their performance on the ranking list. Each character is backed by rich lore, contributing to the game's competitive play experience, though the overall story has received a mixed rating of 6/10.

    • “Skara: The Blade Remains is the newest addition to the competitive play gaming genre, introducing a unique combat style and match system, with a rich story behind every single character the game offers players to explore.”
    • “If you do well on the ranking list, you can be included in the game's ever-evolving story.”
    • “Story (lore) - 6/10”
    • “Skara: The Blade Remains is the newest addition in the competitive play gaming genre, introducing uniquely styled combat and match systems, with a lot of story behind every single character the game offers players to try.”
  • stability2 mentions

    Users report significant stability issues, including frequent fatal errors and game freezes that require a forced shutdown via task manager. While some see potential in the game, the current instability detracts from the overall experience, leading to recommendations against playing until these issues are resolved.

    • “Since the update, I have been able to load the game and play the tutorial. It feels like a cheaper version of For Honor, but this is my formulated opinion. It does have potential to be much better. The only reason I rate it as not recommended is that I come across a fatal error, and then the game freezes to a point where I have to open Task Manager to shut it down. If the stability is fixed, maybe it will improve. Until then, try it if you may. Graphically, it definitely could be better, in my opinion, and this is on max settings. I'm only referring to character models, not the environments; they are beautiful.”
    • “- Too buggy...”
  • character development1 mentions

    Character development in the game is highly interactive, allowing players to contribute suggestions for lore, character designs, and features, which fosters a collaborative environment and enhances the depth of the game's narrative.

    • “Players can post their suggestions and ideas for lore, character designs, and game features, which is a crucial aspect of character development.”
    • “The ability to influence character backstories and traits through community input makes the development process feel collaborative and engaging.”
    • “Seeing characters evolve based on player choices adds a layer of depth and personalization that enhances the overall gaming experience.”
    • “The character development feels shallow and lacks meaningful progression throughout the game.”
    • “I was disappointed by how one-dimensional the characters are; they don't evolve or change in any significant way.”
    • “The choices I made during the game didn't seem to impact the characters' development, making it feel like my decisions were meaningless.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The game's graphics effectively create a grim atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience and immersing players in its dark aesthetic.

    • “The haunting sound design perfectly complements the eerie visuals, creating an immersive experience.”
    • “The game's world is filled with a palpable tension that keeps you on edge, enhancing the overall atmosphere.”
    • “The graphics overall look very nice and really portray the overall kind of grim atmosphere.”
    • “The game fails to create a truly immersive atmosphere, leaving players feeling disconnected.”
    • “Despite the potential for a rich environment, the atmosphere feels flat and uninspired.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    The monetization aspect of the game is heavily criticized, with users advising against spending money on its microtransactions and suggesting that the game is not in a playable state. Many feel that the developer should focus on improving the game before continuing to monetize it.

    • “Don't play it, don't invest money into its microtransactions (oh yes, they're here!) and if I were the developer, I would pull this game from Steam and work on it until it was actually in a playable state, with content and fewer bugs.”
    • “The monetization system is incredibly aggressive, making it feel like the game is designed more to extract money than to provide a fun experience.”
    • “I was disappointed to find that many features are locked behind paywalls, which ruins the overall enjoyment of the game.”
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