Review of “Scar-Lead Salvation” for PlayStation 5

Whoa, Scar-Lead Salvation—ever heard of it? This thing’s made by Idea Factory International, Compile Heart, and Neilo Inc. Just your everyday roguelite third-person sci-fi shooter on the PS5. Or is it? Buckle up, ’cause this one takes you for a ride. Imagine waking up as Willow Martin—got no clue how you landed in this random room. Amnesia, classic plot twist, right? No friends, no enemies, just shadows lurking around.

Anyway, picture this scene: floors filled with baddies popping up everywhere like those whac-a-mole games. Dodging traps while trying not to lose your sanity. And this AI dude? Supposedly helping you, but who really trusts these things anymore? They’re like, “Yes, I’ll save you,” and you’re going, “Hmm, sure you will.”

Now, the controls—they’re pretty straightforward, like driving a quirky old car. Left stick moves, right stick aims. Simple, right? Except, every button does something crucial. X to jump, Triangle to interact, R2 to fire away. Yet somehow, my fingers always find a way to screw that up.

And this whole Mirage Shift thing? It’s like a personal magic trick to dodge attacks. You feel invincible, but… wait, your timing’s gotta be spot-on, or you’re toast. Oh, and before I forget—Micro Armory boxes. Picture a vending machine spitting out weapons and healing goodies. But you know, luck’s like a teenage cat—sometimes it just won’t wanna cooperate.

Now, what’s clever is the Exo Stuff. Get enough, and bam! Onslaught mode. Feels like a burst of invincible energy. And listen, you better spend your Elm wisely. At the shop, they’ve got Exo Skills and weapons—they know how to tempt you, don’t they?

Trophies? Oh, they’re all over like confetti at a New Year’s party. A Platinum trophy, bro! And smaller ones, like dodging bullets 100 times. Just makes you wonder, are these achievements or just excuses to play more?

Last bit—the game’s, like, officially out on PS5 now. Got this from a PS5 review copy they sent me. Was it worth it? I’d say dive in and see for yourself. Cakewalk or challenge—it’s a bit of both. Ducking, dodging… and who knows? Maybe discovering who Willow really is. That’s the thrill, right there.