Carto

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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

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  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 experiencia corta, pero que reconforta el corazón.
  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 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.
  3. Scrocco
    Jan 3, 2021
    10
    Adorable game and really a labour of love – Carto it's quintessentially indie: it gots a charming illustrated style and a simple yet increasingly challenging gameplay, wholesome–fueled characters, and a very nice soundtrack too. That's the word "cozy" made into a game and I wish for more games like this one. If you want a relaxing experience, perfect for adults as well as children, that isAdorable game and really a labour of love – Carto it's quintessentially indie: it gots a charming illustrated style and a simple yet increasingly challenging gameplay, wholesome–fueled characters, and a very nice soundtrack too. That's the word "cozy" made into a game and I wish for more games like this one. If you want a relaxing experience, perfect for adults as well as children, that is the perfect match for you. Definitely a recommend!… Expand
  4. JewelKnightJess
    Oct 31, 2020
    8
    A girl separated from her grandmother, on a quest across the world to be reunited using the power of map manipulation. That's the basic idea behind Carto, a thoroughly charming little adventure game from Sunhead.

    There's no combat or lose conditions, just a beautifully drawn and animated world that you can shift at any moment using your cartography skills. It's a really unique and    A girl separated from her grandmother, on a quest across the world to be reunited using the power of map manipulation. That's the basic idea behind Carto, a thoroughly charming little adventure game from Sunhead.

    There's no combat or lose conditions, just a beautifully drawn and animated world that you can shift at any moment using your cartography skills. It's a really unique and enjoyable way to explore, and Carto utilises this ability in ways that keep on surprising. It's such a simple concept, and one that should be easy for any age of player to grasp. I'd absolutely recommend it to parents who are looking for something they can enjoy with their children and solve the puzzles together.

    I really enjoyed the varied cast of characters each with their own little cultures. It's fairly simple, but I wouldn't say that was to its detriment. There's some fun humour here, I loved the puns. It's like a children's story book come to life.

    If you're looking for a game with a similar relaxed feel to titles such as Animal Crossing where you can just lose yourself in a stress-free world for a few hours, you can do a lot worse than Carto.    … Expand

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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. 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]
  2. 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.
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  3. 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.
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