Carrion

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 283 Ratings

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  1. 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.
  2. Unbiased_Critic
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    10/10 easy, rated after finishing the game, downloaded through game pass. The concept and art style are solid throughout and made me think of reverse Metroid. Playing as the monster never got boring. Terrain traversal is especially quick compared to other games in the genre. The abilities you do have lend themselves well to the concept of the game. The character has 3 different sizes, each10/10 easy, rated after finishing the game, downloaded through game pass. The concept and art style are solid throughout and made me think of reverse Metroid. Playing as the monster never got boring. Terrain traversal is especially quick compared to other games in the genre. The abilities you do have lend themselves well to the concept of the game. The character has 3 different sizes, each with its own set of abilities you can use, and you have to change sizes here and there to take advantage of them. Some areas give you a chance at going in full strength or taking a stealthier approach or even using sabotage. Except for the very last bit of the game I didn’t get lost despite there being no map. Some of the gore was a bit much, but I personally tried to not kill any unarmed personnel so the killing was self defence. Also, The end sequence is a delight. Fingers crossed they’ll make a sequel, or another dev will if these devs move onto something else. Truly a no brainer if you’re already subscribed to game pass.… Expand
  3. pokegod11
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Great game with a unique concept, I enjoy the exploration unlike most people and it's everything that I wanted it to be
  4. 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.
  5. Hellord
    Sep 3, 2022
    10
    Игра быстрая, конечная и дает возможность поубивать этих жалких людишек. Игра на один вечер.
  6. vROBOCOPv
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    Extremely fun game, with intuitive controls and rewarding moment to moment gameplay. Overall Carrion is very polished and gorgeous to look at too. The ending was incredible also.
  7. aeon_g
    Aug 5, 2020
    10
    Play ... the ... monsterrrrrrr!! Your angry, your dangerous and your unstoppable. This game is pure joy. Moving around with this thing makes so much fun alone. But the rest of the game makes everything else also right. If I need to criticize anything, I would say that it is too short and I would have liked to be able to show any stats or Progression page. But they did not intend out thatPlay ... the ... monsterrrrrrr!! Your angry, your dangerous and your unstoppable. This game is pure joy. Moving around with this thing makes so much fun alone. But the rest of the game makes everything else also right. If I need to criticize anything, I would say that it is too short and I would have liked to be able to show any stats or Progression page. But they did not intend out that way and that’s fine for me. One of the best Metroidvania games!… Expand
  8. 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
  9. Donkey_cock
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Игра отличная оригинальная но за этим следует недочеты в виде запутанной карты ,нехватка сюжета хотя для него было готова почва , игра отличная но могла быть и лучше хочется продолжения !
  10. Redhash
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Created an account specifically to give a shout out to this game. As a massive horror fan (and one who has grown up playing Metroid games) this game has been an absolute blast! The creators really gave the game teeth, woman and scientist cry and huddle in the corner as you grab them and bite them in half, hell you can even swing them around bashing them into the wall and ceiling!

    The    Created an account specifically to give a shout out to this game. As a massive horror fan (and one who has grown up playing Metroid games) this game has been an absolute blast! The creators really gave the game teeth, woman and scientist cry and huddle in the corner as you grab them and bite them in half, hell you can even swing them around bashing them into the wall and ceiling!

    The game is very gory, full of tons of blood. The monster you play is simply fun to move and control, everything feels good, everything feels slimy and gross. It's a throwback to the scifi horror genre, especially The Thing. As you move down hallways you break lights and darken your path, you slither through chains and create bone chilling rattling noises. You are literally a monster from a horror movie and you are incredibly brutal. I was having trouble fighting some soldiers using flamethrowers and I discovered I was able to grab a freaking Vending machine and slam them with it!

    Hope to see a sequel, the devs did a fantastic job!    … Expand
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. Morados9
    Jan 3, 2023
    10
    La sorpresa del año. Horror y disfrute a partes iguales......................
  14. DelTorro
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    It's hard to match the cathartic enjoyment that Carrion provides. It really nails the atmosphere and the game does a good job of balancing the feeling of being powerful while still providing a decent challenge.

    My only real criticism is that some sort of map system would've been nice as there were a few occasions where I found myself floundering around for a while.
  15. 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
  16. C3realkillah
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    Carrion review

    Ever wanted to be a monster and strike fear into the hearts of unfortunate human scientists? What about ripping and tearing through an unbelievably large research facility leaving a bloodbath in your wake? Well here is your chance. Carrion is a beautiful pixelated metroidvania gem where you control a ravenous grotesque Eldritch abomination and kill your way to freedom. The    Carrion review

    Ever wanted to be a monster and strike fear into the hearts of unfortunate human scientists? What about ripping and tearing through an unbelievably large research facility leaving a bloodbath in your wake? Well here is your chance. Carrion is a beautiful pixelated metroidvania gem where you control a ravenous grotesque Eldritch abomination and kill your way to freedom. The developers call this a reverse horror game and I can definitely see why. The atmosphere, sound design, and soundtrack are all deeply rooted in horror. Scientists scream, panic, and run away at the site of you, praying they don't end up your meal. Too bad for them. Not everyone is afraid of you. Some will try to kill you with fire arms including flamethrowers as well as drones and even mechs. They put up a bit of a challenge but the game still leans on the easy side for the most part. The monster you control earns different abilities as you'd expect from a metroidvania style game. Some abilities include shields, a bash attack and a few others that I won't spoil. You really do feel like a killing machine in this game and the abilities are fun to use. Now I've mentioned most of the pros but as you'd expect from any game there are some issues. One of my biggest complaints is the fact that there is no map to rely on. You basically have to rely on your memory and even that can get you lost. The game doesn't give you any direction where to go at all so getting lost and going in circles is common. The length of the game is rather short as well it took me about 6 hours or so to complete and that is counting doing all the optional puzzles to get all the abilities. The controls are a tad bit too sensitive but nothing too bad. The creature moves incredibly fast and it's easy to go to the wrong part of the area but it wasn't a big issue. Replay value is pretty low since there is no new game plus or bonus features to unlock ( unless you care about playing the demo) or getting the optional abilities. Overall I really enjoyed the game. It's not perfect but it's not trying to be. It's a fun, gory at times unsettling game we rarely see. I hope developer phobia game studio make this a franchise or make more reverse horror games in the future. This unique title was a blast and I'd love to see more reverse horror style games like this.

    Pros: +You really feel like a monster
    +beautiful pixelated Graphics
    +Overall solid, fun metroidvania gameplay
    +Sound design and soundtrack

    Cons:

    -no map or clear direction where to go
    -relatively short with low replayability


    8.5/10    … Expand
  17. 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
  18. 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.
  19. fowlplay
    Jul 25, 2020
    9
    good game, makes you feel powerful and weak at the same time, great take on the horror genre, BE the horror!
  20. Kristoff_PL
    Mar 21, 2021
    9
    Great atmosphere, great fun!
    Great atmosphere, great fun!
    Great atmosphere, great fun!
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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.
  24. KolenLeto
    Jul 28, 2020
    9
    Carrion - nice game

    Отличная игра на два вечерочка. Прошёл на одном дыхании. В своей нише - один из лучших проектов, что я встречал.
  25. bryak8888
    Jul 28, 2020
    9
    Good game for fun. 4-5 hour game play, but it's interesting hours. Vizual style 9/10 game play and puzzle 8/10 global idea with monstr main hero 10/10
  26. Gabe7494
    Jul 28, 2020
    9
    Movement and navigation was a little frustrating at times. Maybe a map or something would be nice but other than that, loved gameplay and sound effects. You can really hear the fear in your victims.
  27. FooBoo
    Aug 3, 2020
    9
    Really good pixel game for... i dont know... 4-5-6 hours gameplay?
    Solve puzzles, eat hoomans, destroy mechs, infect everything and mass pixel gore and blood.
    If you like pixel games for like 4-5 hours long, were you can massacre everything in your eview, then i reccomend to buy this game.
  28. Puello
    Jul 25, 2020
    9
    A Nice and Funny game, The Way tou move on map and The fisics are so good. I can play this for hours
  29. 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.
  30. 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
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75

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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