Compile Heart and Neilo released several new details and gameplay videos for third-person shooter Scar-Lead Salvation, which is coming to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam on May 29 in Japan.
As previously revealed, Scar-Lead Salvation stars Willow Martin (voiced by Fairouz Ai), who wakes up with no memoires of her past. Despite being amnesiac, she knows how to battle instinctively with exceptional combat skills. A mysterious entity known as “AI” (voiced by Junichi Suwabe) speaks to Willow via her intercom. It appears to have some sort of hidden agenda, but it helps Willow navigate the research facility she woke up in.
Scar-Lead Salvation acts similarly to roguelike games where death is not the end. When Willow dies, she looses her weapons and must restart the stage from the beginning. Enemies can be challenging and unleash a barrage of bullets. It’s up to the player to gather weapons and survive against progressively stronger enemies.
Abilities like Mirage Shift and Striker can help Willow gain the upper hand. Mirage Shift breaks down the body into data and transports it to a separate space. It can be used to pass through attacks or travel short distances on the ground and in the air. Striker is a weapon that Willow can charge toward an enemy to deal significant damage at close range.
According to the official website, Idea Factory International will publish the Steam version of Scar-Lead Salvation. The publisher has yet to reveal the game for the west, but this is a good indication that it will be released worldwide.
Lastly, check out the announcement trailer and gameplay videos below:
Systems
Enemy Video #1
Enemy Video #2
Enemy Video #3
Powerful Enemy
Various Weapons
Actions
Enemy’s Fierce Attack
Mirage Shift
Striker
