SCARF

Short story time... Missed one collectible in an hour long level. Re-entered level to grab collectible. Can't get back to hub world without beating hour long level again. Uninstalled game.

Très jolie, game play très accesible, simple mais efficace, il est parfait pour un publique qui découvre le monde du jeux vidéo ( deux fins possibles )

I don't really get the mix/negatives. The gameplay was actually smooth with no real bugs, and yes, the story and game is really short, with no real puzzles: but it is all about the adventure and learning the story at a casual pace~. I think my only real complaint is the frame rate. I had aloot of it drop, even after forcing it to set at 60 fps. I think this is due to actual 'Audio overlap': as I had alot of water moments that sounded like the audio was overlapping 10+ of the same sound causing that crazy 'lagging music/ambiance' sorta stuttery sound too. Otherwise: The story was actually straight forward, but cute. It is kinda rushed, but again, short game and is all about just telling you the story of why you are journeying. I think another small complaint here, is the 'Ink' or 'Darkness' "secrets" you find: are *too* obvious to find honestly. And these are required for a special ending like most collectible games. Just after finding the first 3-4: you already know the 'secret of the scarf' and who you are- which that really does feel overly rushed or given away. But I also love that it has this little twist in the story too. *The world/graphics: Beautiful~. I especially loved the Forest obviously cause I personally love them in any game or irl lol. But it was just fairy-tale like and mystical. *Music: also beautiful~. I'd def listen to an OST of this. *Gameplay of skills: I think worked perfectly for me all the way. No fails or lags etc. In fact, some puzzle feel even skipable because the glider seems too OP for its own good lol. I know I've notice I flew over a few small puzzles: that woulda just took me a second to do anyway to unlock a bridge or something. So overall rating: 9/10 I suggest the game: for a short and interesting story told, and even the narration is pleasant and fitting. I would suggest it on sale tho: espesh for them to never fix the frame rate bugs.

SCARF, developed by Uprising Studios and published by HandyGames, is a gentle and artful 3D platforming adventure that embraces atmosphere, emotional storytelling, and visual charm over difficulty or spectacle. It follows a small, childlike protagonist who forms a bond with a living, shape-shifting dragon-scarf. This curious creature is searching for fragments of its mother’s power, stolen and scattered across several mystical realms. What begins as a simple quest quickly becomes a quiet meditation on companionship and purpose, framed within worlds filled with mystery, soft colors, and lyrical design. SCARF is not built to challenge reflexes or deliver intense action; instead, it invites players into a calm, immersive journey centered around movement, discovery, and subtle narrative symbolism. Each of the game’s realms presents its own visual identity — vibrant meadows overflowing with color, harsh deserts shaped by ancient structures, and snowy mountains etched with solemn silence. These environments are not only appealing to look at but structured as open, explorable spaces filled with gentle puzzles, hidden paths, and platforming sequences that slowly build upon the scarf’s evolving abilities. Early on, you rely on basic jumps and glides, but as the bond deepens, the scarf bestows new powers: extended gliding, swinging from anchor points, slingshot-style propulsion, and other traversal techniques. These abilities allow the world to open naturally, giving exploration a light sense of progression. Much of the game’s satisfaction comes from navigating its spaces gracefully, using momentum and timing to reach new platforms or unravel environmental puzzles. The puzzles themselves emphasize observation and intuitive logic rather than mental strain. Many challenges involve activating mechanisms, guiding energy flows, manipulating objects, or using scarf abilities to alter the environment in specific ways. These tasks fit well within the game’s serene tone: they are clever enough to feel rewarding but never overwhelming or cryptic. Because SCARF avoids combat entirely, obstacles are framed as intellectual or environmental rather than threatening. This design choice reinforces the overall gentleness of the experience and makes the journey accessible to players who may find traditional 3D platformers too stressful. The lack of danger also encourages exploration, allowing you to linger in spaces, study their details, and find hidden collectibles tied to the game’s deeper lore. Atmosphere is undeniably one of SCARF’s greatest strengths. The art direction is whimsical yet sophisticated, using painterly lighting, harmonious color palettes, and expressive animation to create a world that feels both childlike and mythic. The scarf-dragon companion adds emotional weight to the experience, reacting to discoveries, shifting form to enable new abilities, and embodying the game’s theme of connection. The music and sound design further enhance the tranquil tone, guiding players through landscapes that often feel closer to moving illustrations than typical video game environments. The storytelling is minimalistic, delivered through symbolic imagery, environmental hints, and optional collectible “Ink” fragments that chronicle the scarf’s history. This wordless narrative style allows players to interpret the journey personally while still providing enough structure to drive the central emotional arc. However, the game’s understated approach also results in limitations that may affect players differently depending on expectations. SCARF is short, with most players completing it in only a few hours. Its puzzles and platforming rarely escalate into complex or demanding sequences, which can make the experience feel linear or simplistic to genre veterans. Some may find the low challenge refreshing and meditative, while others may feel that it lacks mechanical depth or memorable, standout moments. Additionally, because the narrative relies heavily on environmental interpretation, players who prefer direct storytelling may find its symbolism too sparse to fully satisfy. A few segments can feel repetitive due to the relaxed pacing, and the absence of enemies or high-stakes obstacles means the emotional rhythm remains consistently subdued. Despite these constraints, SCARF succeeds in delivering a cohesive and heartfelt adventure shaped by aesthetic beauty and gentle introspection. It stands out not by reinventing platforming mechanics but by applying them with sensitivity and purpose. The companionship between the hero and the scarf feels genuine, the world invites wonder, and the experience as a whole offers a peaceful retreat from more intense games. For players who enjoy titles such as Journey, Rime, or Abzû — games that prioritize mood, subtle narrative expression, and artistic elegance — SCARF offers a similar kind of quiet magic. It may be brief and modest in scope, but its warmth, artistry, and serene design leave a lasting impression for those open to its tranquil charm. Rating: 7/10

상당히 별로인 게임. 플랫포머인데 점프나 이동이 좀 답답한 면이 있고, 맵 기믹이나 퍼즐이 전체적으로 단조롭고 반복적인데, 무엇보다 별로였던 점은 절반이상의 퍼즐이 유저의 능력을 제약한 상태에서 이루어진다는 점. 기껏 스토리를 진행하며 새로운 능력을 얻었는데, 퍼즐을 향해 가는 동안에만 쓰고 정작 퍼즐 좀 풀려고 하면 무슨무슨 이유로 힘을 다 잃어버리고, 뭔가를 운반 하느라 못 쓰고.. 왜 플레이어를 더 불편하고 무능력하게 만드는건지... 그렇다고 뭔가 새로운 기믹을 쥐어주는 것도 아님. 능력을 잃어버린 상태에서 할 수 있는게 자기 발목 높이만큼 가능한 점프와 운반 뿐이니만큼 훨씬 더 단조로워진 퍼즐을 수행해야함. 특히 물건을 들고 있을때는 대시도 못 쓰고 점프도 못 쓰는데 꼭 이럴 때만 이동을 잔뜩 시켜서 플레이가 엄청 늘어짐. 하다못해 1회차 플레이 때는 이해라도 감. 근데 수집품 모으려고 스테이지 셀렉트로 다시 들어갈 때도 얻었던 능력은 모두 초기화 되고 심지어 모았던 수집품도 다시 모으라는건 대체 무슨 심보임?? 유저가 했던거 좀 편하게 하겠다는게 그렇게 불만임? 게다가 이 그래픽에 뭔 놈의 프레임 드랍은 그렇게 많이 나는지.. 도전과제 엔딩조건도 이상한데, 엔딩을 두 개 다 보라고 하는것까지는 이해하겠음. 근데 그럼 선택지 같은걸로 나눠놓던가 잉크(수집품)를 획득한 개수로 이걸 나눠놓고는 엄청 쉽게 발견 되서 대놓고 여기 있어요~ 하는데 이악물고 못 본 척 무시 한 다음에 배드엔딩을 보고 스테이지 처음부터 다시 반복해서 모두 얻은 다음 진 엔딩을 봐야함. 수집품 획득으로 진 엔딩으로 이어지는 게임들을 몇 개 본 적이 있으니 그건 괜찮음. 근데 왜 또 그걸 한 세이브 내에서 해야되게 만들어놨는지도 모르겠고.. 배드엔딩→진 엔딩 순서는 아무런 문제가 없는데 진 엔딩→배드엔딩 이 순서는 가능은 한가? 수집품 다 초기화 되는 중에 잉크는 또 초기화가 안 되서 배드엔딩을 볼 수 있는 방법이 없는데? 그래서 그런지 도전과제 보면 진 엔딩 비율이 배드엔딩보다 두배가량 높음; 스토리는 그냥저냥 나쁘지 않았지만 마지막을 컷씬으로 툭 끝내버려서 허무하기까지.. [spoiler] 이 게임의 스토리가 엔딩 이후의 주인공이 자신의 과거를 읊어준다는 내용이었다면 최소한 미래 모습 정도는 보여줄 줄 알았는데. [/spoiler] 칭찬할만한 부분이 거의 없고, 할인가로 샀음에도 돈 아깝다는 생각이 듬. 그나마 마나지룡은 좀 귀여웠고, 주인공도 딱히 귀엽단 인상은 아니었는데 장난감을 가지고 놀 때나 눈 초롱초롱해질 때, 놀 때의 모션이 어린아이 그 자체라 점점 귀엽게 보이는 점은 좋았음. [spoiler] 마나지룡이랑 꾸준하게 교감하는 모습이 나오고, 도전과제에도 친구가 되었다 는 내용이 있길래 진 엔딩에서는 마지막에 주인공과 함께하는 걸 택하거나, 주인공의 위기에 목숨을 걸고 지켜주거나 그런 전개라도 있을 줄 알았더니 배드엔딩 때 처럼 걍 배신(?) 할 줄은 몰라서 좀 충격.. [/spoiler] 차라리 완전히 캐릭터 게임으로 캐릭터와 게임을 디자인했다면 게임성이 좀 모자라도 그리 나쁘지는 않았을텐데.

Bisschen wenig Animation an manchen Stellen (Intro) aber sonst ganz süß und das Gameplay ist sehr entspannt und atmosphärisch.

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ITS RELAXING AND FUN

Really enjoyed it. Named the scarf Noel.

This game is extremely glitchy, laggy, and hard to navigate, even more so than Abzu, and that alone ruins the experience completely. On top of that, the gameplay was the very boring casual puzzle solver type without any interesting parts and bad controls, and the story was extremely shallow, with only the vague pixilated graffiti on the level walls, and the vaguely scared but weirdly uncaring spirits to imply that the scarf is possibly evil and should be killed. 2/10 If it was not so badly made and the gameplay was fixed it would have had potential, as I liked the twists of the ideas where darkness is not always pure evil and you should not always help others you have little reason to trust or aid. Unless the developers release a remastered version of this game like goat simulator did, do not buy this under any circumstance! Saurian is more fun than this, and that project was reveled to be a incompetence ridden scam...