Carto

 PC
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Malditos Nerds
    Nov 4, 2020
    85
    Carto is adorable. A sympathetic story filled with an infectious enthusiasm for adventure. While it falls very short in several sections, any game that leaves us wanting more is always a good game, after all.
  2. Edge Magazine
    Nov 5, 2020
    80
    In its modest, unassuming way, it's gently profound, too. [Issue#352, p.116]
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  3. PC Invasion
    Oct 26, 2020
    80
    Carto is a strong contender for the title of 2020's best adventure. Involved, intimate gameplay and incredible attention to detail make even the smallest islands feel remarkably rich and expansive.
  5. DarkZero
    Dec 3, 2020
    70
    The short nature of this title may actually be its best aspect. It’s the perfect length for this type of comforting game – best played in a single sitting, with a quick break to grab a soothing hot drink and perhaps wrapped in a blanket. Carto exudes this nice, warm feeling through its simple, enjoyable nature and dainty design. It’s certainly not for everyone and the gameplay isn’t considerably fantastic in a vacuum but it’s something a little different and I’m happy I got to experience it.
  6. Adventure Gamers
    Dec 2, 2020
    70
    It’s a bit too relaxed at times, but Carto is full of heart and almost impossibly cute, sending players on a warm, fuzzy journey into the not-so-wild blue yonder to discover what it means to be far from home.
  7. CD-Action
    Jun 9, 2021
    50
    Carto is cute but shallow. Repetitiveness of its main gameplay mechanic combined with unsatisfying, tedious puzzles made me welcome the end credits with a sigh of relief. [01/2021, p.55]
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  8. Screen Rant
    Oct 26, 2020
    50
    Carto is a very relaxed game with little challenges that allows its players to explore at their own pace. While the experience is peaceful, the lack of challenge and variety in its puzzles leaves Carto feeling like its missing something from the experience. The characters are fun to converse with and do add a bit more charm, but most of the time they don't add anything actually impactful as a consequence, leading to an airy feel to a game that could have had more weight to it. Despite such a unique world-shifting mechanic, Carto doesn't bring much else to the table, which makes it a solid addition for fans expressly interested in puzzle-solving or relaxation but a game that otherwise won't find much purchase with other types of players.

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 22 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. A-Kratonos
    May 3, 2021
    10
    Uno de los juegos de puzzles mas hermosos actualmente.
    Lo que mas destaca es la dirección artística y su reconfortante historia.
    Una    Uno de los juegos de puzzles mas hermosos actualmente.
    Lo que mas destaca es la dirección artística y su reconfortante historia.
    Una experiencia corta, pero que reconforta el corazón.    … Full Review »
  2. fencerman2
    Nov 1, 2020
    8
    While the game itself is fairly short, it is a lovely little puzzle game that doesn't overstay its welcome. Carto made me feel happy in a wayWhile the game itself is fairly short, it is a lovely little puzzle game that doesn't overstay its welcome. Carto made me feel happy in a way that most other games fall way short of. It isn't going to keep you busy for more than a couple of days, depending on your pace, but it is a great experience that I'd highly recommend.… Full Review »
  3. yamaci17
    Nov 1, 2020
    6
    I always loved looking at maps and I knew the science behind it was the cartography.

    When I first saw the name of the game, I thought it    I always loved looking at maps and I knew the science behind it was the cartography.

    When I first saw the name of the game, I thought it was a game based on cartography and figured I could learn a couple of things about it in a fun way.

    Sadly, game only uses maps as a puzzle mechanic, not delving into the science itself.

    It was a little bit short, but some of the puzzles were really fun and hard, while some of them are too easy. Originality was there, but only in short sequences.

    I'd say I enjoyed the time I spent on this game.

    Graphics/Art 6/10
    Gameplay 6/10
    Puzzles 7/10
    Story 6/10
    Overall 3/5

    But like other user said, this game is more suited for children, and they can grasp the aspect of directions from this game (like north, south, south etc.) and some other map related informations can be absorbed from the game naturally as well. Other than that, it has a basic grammar, so game can be easily played by A1-A2 English talkers.    … Full Review »
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