Carrion

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 283 Ratings

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  1. The_D4RknesS
    Jun 22, 2022
    10
    This developer always makes games with simple graphics and high violence.
    the creature in this game resembles a mixture of SYMBIONTE and THE THING
  2. Morados9
    Jan 3, 2023
    10
    La sorpresa del año. Horror y disfrute a partes iguales......................
  3. SilverOrlov
    Dec 27, 2022
    9
    Ever since childhood, I have been afraid of my grandmother's jar of "kombucha" ... and not in vain, as it turned out.
    ...
    This is a great game experiment on what it's like to be a monster escaping from a secret lab. I noticed two minuses for myself: (1) Very short! Here they could turn to their fullest, deepen the development of the monster, show some plot, interesting, opportunities,    Ever since childhood, I have been afraid of my grandmother's jar of "kombucha" ... and not in vain, as it turned out.
    ...
    This is a great game experiment on what it's like to be a monster escaping from a secret lab.
    I noticed two minuses for myself: (1) Very short! Here they could turn to their fullest, deepen the development of the monster, show some plot, interesting, opportunities, but the game ends very quickly, unfortunately. (2) In the battle with drones, it is very inconvenient to catch nimble carcasses with a gamepad.
    Other than that - WANT MORE!    … Expand
  4. Hellord
    Sep 3, 2022
    10
    Игра быстрая, конечная и дает возможность поубивать этих жалких людишек. Игра на один вечер.
  5. RedRody
    Jul 4, 2022
    9
    A very fun game. It takes a while to get used to the controls. Different art with well-made ambient sounds! It took me about 4h-5h to finish. I recommend everyone to try it!
  6. Zeneko90
    Jun 1, 2022
    8
    Nettes. Spiel es hat echt viel Spaß gemacht. Mehr davon ! Nicht zu lang, nicht zu kurz. Genau richtig.
  7. Samx1992
    Apr 28, 2022
    8
    wonderful game. and though it's simple yet it's so much fun. Highly recommended for horror lovers
  8. OtraPerspectiva
    Jan 20, 2022
    9
    Alguna vez te preguntaste como seria ser una criatura al estilo de “the thing” pues estas de suerte debido a que esa es justamente la premisa de carrion, encarnas a una criatura que esta atrapada en un laboratorio secreto y debes abrirte paso a travez de las instalaciones para buscar la libertad, siendo necesario matar a las personas que traten de detenerte.

    Carrion es un juego    Alguna vez te preguntaste como seria ser una criatura al estilo de “the thing” pues estas de suerte debido a que esa es justamente la premisa de carrion, encarnas a una criatura que esta atrapada en un laboratorio secreto y debes abrirte paso a travez de las instalaciones para buscar la libertad, siendo necesario matar a las personas que traten de detenerte.

    Carrion es un juego metroidvania con un hermoso aspecto de pixel art, con pintas de terror, aunque no muchas, tiene animaciones muy bonitas y los controles de la criatura se sienten muy pulidas y fluidas, tanto jugando con control como jugando con mouse y teclado, aunque la precisión que permite el ratón es mucho mejor que la del mando a mi parecer.
    Como buen metroidvania empezaras con pocas habilidades y con un personaje muy débil que a lo largo de su búsqueda de libertad ira consiguiendo mas y mas poder, ya sea aumentado su tamaño o desarrollando unas habilidades muy particulares, como puede ser un brazo especial para activar interruptores a distancia o capacidades mas “entretenidas” como el controlar humanos y usarlos como tus marionetas.

    A nivel de historia no se habla mucho de la misma hay una seria de misiones al estilo de flashback en las que encarnas a un humano y te hablan superficialmente el cómo se descubrió la criatura y como termino apresada, más allá de esto debes especular un poco.
    El único punto negativo es que, a mi parecer, en algunas instancias no se sabia completamente que era lo que tenias que hacer con algunos puzles muy frustrantes, sin embargo en general el titulo es muy exequible y fácil de entender.

    Sin duda Carrion es un increíble titulo que recomiendo probar, no hay muchos títulos con esta premisa y la ejecuta completamente espectacular dándote una sensación de poder que no e visto en muchos juegos.    … Expand
  9. Babutto
    Oct 30, 2021
    8
    It's a cool game. Worth trying. I mostly enjoyed exterminating everyone on the base.

    Pros.: - You play as a monster. Usually, you exterminate them. Finally, you have a chance to exterminate humans. - Quite interesting mechanic of moving and killing. Yet, very simple. - Improvements to the monster. Cons.: - Short. - The moment in the story about humans and the recovery of the    It's a cool game. Worth trying. I mostly enjoyed exterminating everyone on the base.

    Pros.:
    - You play as a monster. Usually, you exterminate them. Finally, you have a chance to exterminate humans.
    - Quite interesting mechanic of moving and killing. Yet, very simple.
    - Improvements to the monster.

    Cons.:
    - Short.
    - The moment in the story about humans and the recovery of the monster could be more emphasized with better precision. I expected more from that part. It was also extremely easy to play.    … Expand
  10. Kristoff_PL
    Mar 21, 2021
    9
    Great atmosphere, great fun!
    Great atmosphere, great fun!
    Great atmosphere, great fun!
  11. Crisener
    Jan 30, 2021
    8
    I wouldn't describe it as a 'reverse horror', rather as a short and fun gore metroidvania. But I do understand where the complaints are coming from - even I had to google how to get to the ending, but, thankfully, I had enough luck to go through this game with almost no 'no idea where to go' issues. I would give it a higher score, but lack of proper guidance can be a serious issue. Still,I wouldn't describe it as a 'reverse horror', rather as a short and fun gore metroidvania. But I do understand where the complaints are coming from - even I had to google how to get to the ending, but, thankfully, I had enough luck to go through this game with almost no 'no idea where to go' issues. I would give it a higher score, but lack of proper guidance can be a serious issue. Still, it doesn't have to be and I'd say give it a try - it's on gamepass and maybe you'll have as great a time as I had.

    + moving with the monster is soooo smooth and fun
    + fights and puzzles properly escalating in difficulty
    + 4 hours is a perfect length for this kind of game
    + fitting pixel art

    - easy to get lost, with no in-game way to find out where to go
    - human memory puzzles seemed a bit unnecessary    … Expand
  12. waffle247
    Dec 27, 2020
    9
    Fun game, good for the £12 it cost me. Towards the end I started to get a little lost & a couple of the puzzles were quite challenging. That meant a lot of traversing around the map trying to figure out where I was supposed to go next. I think it could have done with something to point players towards the objective at least, a map system would have been better. It did get stale in the lastFun game, good for the £12 it cost me. Towards the end I started to get a little lost & a couple of the puzzles were quite challenging. That meant a lot of traversing around the map trying to figure out where I was supposed to go next. I think it could have done with something to point players towards the objective at least, a map system would have been better. It did get stale in the last hour or so. I got around 5 hours out of it before that point. Grab it in a sale.… Expand
  13. SKP23en
    Dec 12, 2020
    9
    Very entertaining "metroidvania" with a lot of gore and psychological horror. Simple and unique, has its own charm. I think it benefits from its short duration, completing it at 100% doesn't take more than 6-7 hours well spent. For a low price, it's a enjoyable experience.
  14. HaiderBassim96
    Dec 5, 2020
    8
    An absolutely gorgeous game I would have given it 10 out of 10, but the "where do I go next" and "what should I do now" questions were very hard to answer. I would say it is a very hard game to play, but overall great game-play, amazing art & sound effects and a very intelligent designed map (environment).
  15. smolpootat
    Dec 3, 2020
    8
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  16. lessacebola
    Dec 2, 2020
    9
    Carrion é tipo um metroidvania, só que ao invés de controlar um personagem normal que anda e pula, você controla um monstro meio bizarro. Isso influencia na gameplay, que acaba tendo uma mecânica um pouco diferente de um metroidvania convencional. A arte do jogo é muito bonita, e a história é bem interessante.
  17. acebadger
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    This game is gruesome, bloody fun! Carrion is addictive, I played until 2am the first night playing it. It's got interesting puzzle mechanics as well as an evolution system that gives you certain abilities to get into and out of places. A lot of the visuals in the game are freaky and unnerving even though the game is rendered in a 2Dish aspect. For me this gameguves a big tip of the hat toThis game is gruesome, bloody fun! Carrion is addictive, I played until 2am the first night playing it. It's got interesting puzzle mechanics as well as an evolution system that gives you certain abilities to get into and out of places. A lot of the visuals in the game are freaky and unnerving even though the game is rendered in a 2Dish aspect. For me this gameguves a big tip of the hat to The Thing and other sci-fi horrors of that kind and it's a great time beung on the other side of things. If you're looking for a new horror style Metroidvania-like experience this game is a fantastic choice!… Expand
  18. Inlike
    Oct 6, 2020
    8
    The level design is hm...., the map would be very useful, but apparently this is an extra development time.
  19. Kozan
    Sep 20, 2020
    8
    Lack of map is annoying from time to time. On the other hand, I liked the exploration and dynamics of the movement. The story is present and I think that it serves its purpose well. It was quite refreshing experience.
  20. sekongur
    Sep 12, 2020
    9
    Genial gameplay para una idea muy bien llevada. El mapeado a veces es confuso, pero nada muy grave. La sensación de ser un monstruo llegado desde la película "La cosa" no tiene precio.
  21. SpaceHeroGuide
    Sep 6, 2020
    8
    Refreshing new gameplay. Some hard puzzles. Could have been a bit longer. I have earned 52% of the achievements after 1 hour and 20min gameplay. However very cool. Hope for another one.
  22. Dante77
    Sep 6, 2020
    9
    Pros:
    + the gameplay is AWESOME. Very entertaining and unique.
    + good audio
    + nice artstyle

    Cons:
    - the story is very basic, to say the least
    - no map

    Score: 8.8/10.
  23. cmfrip
    Sep 5, 2020
    9
    Carrion is fantastic and original. From first appearances it looks fantastic. It plays fantastic. And finally as an end product its clever - you also have to show your cunning to get through the game, most people would look at carrion and consider it a mince-a-thon but its actually a puzzle game at heart.

    There's so much to be said about carrion, but I will just say from the level    Carrion is fantastic and original. From first appearances it looks fantastic. It plays fantastic. And finally as an end product its clever - you also have to show your cunning to get through the game, most people would look at carrion and consider it a mince-a-thon but its actually a puzzle game at heart.

    There's so much to be said about carrion, but I will just say from the level design , to the music and the art, which you can see for your self everything is really well executed.

    Don't forget the smooth gameplay too and the odd gib shower, the game plays very nice and the UI is very good also. The game is intuitive, and does not restrict your gaming in anyway - its a breath of fresh air. What's more, you have many options to deal with the enemies, and in fact the most powerful weapons ones can be used against them - which is fantastic and so satisfying. The game sure is fun and funny at the same time!

    The end game can be a bit tedious however, as once you reach a point you will need to navigate back though the levels you have done to search I guess for hidden gubbins and eventually find your way to what is the end. It is easy to get lost, but its important to remember that the core corridor has levels that branch off and are just dead ends - you cannot go wrong with that knowledge(I spent a while snooping around at the end for collectables etc.    … Expand
  24. CoffeeKing
    Sep 2, 2020
    9
    Easily one of the best pixel art I ever seen in my life. Combo with next gen effects and AAA audio design. The game is just sooooo incredibly fun to play. Just lacks two things (which stops me from giving it a perfect score):
    1. Length (you can beat the game under 2h)
    2. Minimap (its very easy to get lost and be forced to backtrack). TL;DR another great game from Devolver. They are    Easily one of the best pixel art I ever seen in my life. Combo with next gen effects and AAA audio design. The game is just sooooo incredibly fun to play. Just lacks two things (which stops me from giving it a perfect score):
    1. Length (you can beat the game under 2h)
    2. Minimap (its very easy to get lost and be forced to backtrack).

    TL;DR another great game from Devolver. They are soooo underappreciated :/    … Expand
  25. AstiX
    Sep 1, 2020
    9
    I'm not usually into retro pixel games, but I had a blast with this one.

    I'll just say, one of the best things about this game is the movement of the monster you play with. It's so detailed and natural and gory and blazing fast and... it feels so real. This makes rushing at innocent humans and tearing them apart with your horrendous bloody tentacles all the more brutal and immensely    I'm not usually into retro pixel games, but I had a blast with this one.

    I'll just say, one of the best things about this game is the movement of the monster you play with. It's so detailed and natural and gory and blazing fast and... it feels so real. This makes rushing at innocent humans and tearing them apart with your horrendous bloody tentacles all the more brutal and immensely satisfying.

    The game may lack some depth story-wise and some more variety in gameplay, but it's an enjoyable and incredibly fun experience going by the above reasons alone. Not to mention the great sound desing, ambient and ominous music.    … Expand
  26. Truthdish
    Aug 26, 2020
    10
    Love this game. Tests your skills and logic. Definitely does not need a map as that just pulls you out of the game. Turn on your brain and use your sense of direction and you'll be fine. I 100% completed it in about 6 hours. My only nag is that finding the bonus upgrades (containmwnt units) provided no use as I'd already beaten all the enemies in the game.defeated 99
  27. Trylobot
    Aug 24, 2020
    10
    Close to perfection. Literally the only neg is the length of the game (I completed it in a single day). However, I have seen information on their official discord that leads me to believe modding is possible, and being actively developed; steam workshop support is apparently forthcoming, and I very much look forward to that.
  28. bayg
    Aug 20, 2020
    10
    i really like this game since it's so different from the rest of the indie games i have played,sure some may say there inst much reason to keep going but it's a good time killer,and a enjoyable one.
    the soundtrack is amazing and it feels like an actual si-fi horror movie,and the game play dose too.
    over all this game is really unique and fun.
  29. TiggerDaKing
    Aug 14, 2020
    8
    This game is great, very thrilling, and challenging puzzles/gameplay. My only negative is that sometimes you won't see a lever or a tunnel or a little passageway, which can make traversing the environment difficult and annoying sometimes when you get stuck because you can't see something intended to be obvious. It's also pretty annoying that there's no map. Still amazing though.
  30. TheMoil
    Aug 9, 2020
    8
    Lots of fun. Game is a no brainer, can’t wait to see what the studio does next.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 57 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 57
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 57
  3. Negative: 1 out of 57
  1. CD-Action
    Oct 15, 2020
    75
    The joy of watching this wild tangle of pixel art tentacles, organs, and flesh (and listening to the sounds of humans being devoured) alone makes this game worthwhile. If, just like me, you always root for the bad guy, Carrion’s gameplay can be immensely satisfying. [10/2020, p.54]
  2. GameMAG
    Sep 12, 2020
    50
    Carrion has all the potential to become really interesting, but right now it feels like a technical demonstration of an incomplete concept.
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  3. Riot Pixels
    Aug 20, 2020
    77
    Carrion has a handful of annoying shortcomings, but it perfectly depicts everyday life of a scary alien creature from a horror movie, and that’s a monumental achievement by itself.
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