Skara: The Blade Remains

63%
Game Brain Score Based on 75 reviews
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  • gameplay
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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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  • Play​station 4
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
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  • Xbox
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63%
Audience ScoreBased on 75 reviews
graphics12 positive mentions
optimization6 negative mentions
  • The combat system is engaging and reminiscent of Dark Souls, offering various skills and playstyles depending on the character chosen.
  • The developers are actively involved with the community, listening to feedback and hosting events, which fosters a nice community atmosphere.
  • The game has a lot of potential and is already entertaining despite being in early access, with solid graphics and quick matchmaking.
  • The player base is very small, making it difficult to find matches against real players.
  • The game is plagued by bugs and optimization issues, leading to crashes and performance problems.
  • Currently, there is a lack of content with only a few game modes and characters available, which may leave players wanting more.
  • graphics20 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 bland, default Unreal Engine 4 assets, suggesting a lack of originality in the art style. While the environments are considered beautiful, there are concerns about character models and overall graphical potential that could be improved.

    • “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.”
    • “Since the update, I have been able to load the game and play the tutorial... feels like a cheaper version of For Honor... but this is my formulated opinion. It, however, does have potential to be much better. The only reason I rate it as not recommended is that I come across a fatal error, then the game freezes to a point I have to open Task Manager to shut it down. If the stability is fixed... maybe... till 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.”
    • “The graphics and character control is really talented artist with a lot of potential.”
  • optimization8 mentions

    The game is reported to be poorly optimized, typical for an early build, leading to occasional stuttering without significant slowdowns. This aspect may deter players who are not prepared for such performance issues, despite the game's other features.

    • “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.”
  • gameplay8 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 graphics are appreciated, some users feel that there is a lack of content, leading to 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.”
  • story6 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 atmosphere, though the overall story has received a mixed rating of 6/10.

    • “If you do well on the ranking list, you can be included in the game's ever-evolving story.”
    • “Skara: The Blade Remains is the newest addition to 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.”
    • “The story feels underdeveloped and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
    • “While the game has a lot of lore, it doesn't translate well into the gameplay experience.”
    • “The narrative is disjointed and fails to engage players, leaving many feeling unsatisfied.”
  • stability4 mentions

    Users report significant stability issues, including frequent fatal errors and game freezes that require task manager intervention to resolve. While some players see potential in the game, the current instability detracts from the overall experience, leading to a recommendation against playing until these issues are addressed.

    • “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 encounter a fatal error, and the game freezes to the point where I have to open Task Manager to shut it down. If the stability is fixed, maybe I would reconsider. Until then, try it if you may. Graphically, it could definitely 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.”
    • “- Too buggy.”
  • character development2 mentions

    Character development in the game is highly interactive, allowing players to contribute suggestions for lore, character designs, and features, which emphasizes the importance of community involvement in shaping the narrative and characters.

    • “Players can post their suggestions and ideas for lore, character designs, and game features, which is very important for character development.”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The game's graphics effectively create a grim atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience with their striking visual quality.

    • “The graphics overall look very nice and really portray a grim atmosphere.”
  • monetization2 mentions

    The monetization aspect of the game is heavily criticized, with users advising against spending money on its microtransactions due to the game's poor state and lack of content. Many feel that the game should be removed from Steam until it is significantly improved.

    • “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 is aggressive and feels like a cash grab rather than a fair system to support the game.”
    • “I was disappointed to find that the game is riddled with paywalls, making it nearly impossible to enjoy without spending extra money.”
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