Carrion

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  • Summary: In Carrion you’ll assume the role of an amorphous creature of unknown origin. Players will stalk and consume those that have imprisoned it to spread fear and panic throughout the facility. It will grow and evolve as you tear down the facility and acquire additional devastating abilities onIn Carrion you’ll assume the role of an amorphous creature of unknown origin. Players will stalk and consume those that have imprisoned it to spread fear and panic throughout the facility. It will grow and evolve as you tear down the facility and acquire additional devastating abilities on the path to retribution that include a web-like ranged attack, the ability to bend light to become temporarily invisible, and even possess humans for maximum terror.… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. EGM
    Jul 22, 2020
    100
    Carrion doesn’t just flip the horror script—it’s the ultimate power fantasy, packed into a tight, uncompromising space. It might utilize some video game tropes, but it doesn’t seem too concerned with accepted video game values. It’s a 2D side-scroller without platforming, an action game where you dictate the action. The Doom Slayer might talk a big game about ripping and tearing, but Carrion’s meatball monster puts its money where its many mouths are.
  2. TheXboxHub
    Jul 29, 2020
    90
    Carrion on Xbox One is a very well-designed and crafted game. Whilst it can be frustrating to backtrack and redo levels when you’ve got a new power, the backtracking is part of the design rather than a flaw in the design. The combat is nicely weighted and the stealth elements are light and don’t require too much patience. Whilst it’s a short, punchy game, it doesn’t outstay its welcome or become repetitive.
  3. Washington Post
    Jul 31, 2020
    80
    Perhaps the finest compliment I can pay Carrion is that I was reluctant to play it before going to sleep. Truly, the last thing I wanted to see was that infernal creature in my dreams.
  4. Everyeye.it
    Jul 23, 2020
    77
    What is missing, however, is perhaps that special twist, that extra momentum of creativity capable of giving a truly memorable body and structure to the title: who knows what paradox, considering the total absence of the creepy protagonist's backbone.
  5. Xbox Achievements
    Jul 29, 2020
    70
    Carrion is an excellent power fantasy that casts you as the monstrous villain in your own horror film. The wonderfully gloopy animation and conception of Carrion’s meaty monster makes it enjoyable to play, especially when tearing through the unfortunate humans that stand in your way. But dull exploration, a lack of memorable environments and disparate gameplay ideas that never really come together, mean that Carrion never truly reaches its full potential.
  6. Xbox Tavern
    Jul 27, 2020
    70
    Carrion is one of the best pixel made horrors I’ve ever seen and deserves praise from horror and gaming fans alike. With impressive controls and visuals for a game of this nature, this title is a must for any horror or gaming fan with a thirst for blood and anyone who loved the movie “The Thing”.
  7. XBLA Fans
    Jul 29, 2020
    60
    What it does, it does well. But what it doesn’t do is what really drags it down to not feeling like an exceptional game. I love the idea; the movement feels great; but the lack of content really made it slip to just being average. No one likes to get stuck, and shame on me for not looking up maps or guides. I know they are out there, but I was very frustrated to be getting lost all the time. I wanted something in-game to at least give me a simple hint. Even if it let me know the area that I needed to go, it would have been helpful. It’s really a pretty good game otherwise. I might try it one more time, but if I get lost for an hour I’m hanging up the tentacles for good. And sadly, I’m quite certain this will be the case.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 18
  3. Negative: 2 out of 18
  1. Thundergamer
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    A very good indie game, better than many AAA games. Decent gameplay, great controls and a fantastic environment. I feel like in the 80sA very good indie game, better than many AAA games. Decent gameplay, great controls and a fantastic environment. I feel like in the 80s fiction movies.… Expand
  2. pokegod11
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Everything that I wanted from this game was fulfilled, definitely a must play
  4. Plainshow
    Jul 27, 2020
    9
    This is a great twist in a fun package! Being able to deliver a fresh-feeling and retro game is a tall order, but Carrion delivers. IntuitiveThis is a great twist in a fun package! Being able to deliver a fresh-feeling and retro game is a tall order, but Carrion delivers. Intuitive controls, fluid movements, and superior attention to environment design give Carrion a great atmosphere for a horror game.… Expand
  5. jasart
    Aug 18, 2020
    8
    Juego divertido pero muy corto.
    Eres una masa de carne y tentáculos que va comiendo humanos, que mas se puede pedir, el movimiento parece un    Juego divertido pero muy corto.
    Eres una masa de carne y tentáculos que va comiendo humanos, que mas se puede pedir, el movimiento parece un poco caótico al principio, pero pronto te haces con el, se cuelga de cualquier parte del mapa, y se cuela por rendijas, produciendo el pánico a tus victimas.
    Recomendado.    … Expand
  6. Vini2fs
    Apr 7, 2021
    7
    the game is aesthetically amazing, the music and the ambient sound are great and the combat is reasonable, but the story is uninteresting andthe game is aesthetically amazing, the music and the ambient sound are great and the combat is reasonable, but the story is uninteresting and during most of the game you don’t even know why you’re doing the things you do, and most of the puzzles do not make sense the way they are placed (it does not make sense for a human to have positioned the things necessary for the puzzle).… Expand
  7. B-Bog
    Jul 5, 2022
    6
    Cool premise and setting, but the controls suck in combat situations and there is no map, which is a deadly sin in a Metroidvania.
  8. Broyax
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Gloire au XGP et à l'EGS pour nous faire profiter quasiment gratuitement ou carrément gratuitement du monde merdveilleux des étrons indés !Gloire au XGP et à l'EGS pour nous faire profiter quasiment gratuitement ou carrément gratuitement du monde merdveilleux des étrons indés ! ainsi ce "Carrion", un condidat sérieux à l'étronisation de l'étron indé très standard avec sa deux-dés de vieille daube des années 80, ses 16 couleurs qui se battent en duel et son pixel lard de gros porc !

    Il faut ajouter à ce salmigondis habituel le mauvais goût permanent puisqu'on incarne une chose monstrueuse qui bouffe les gens et par conséquent, c'est indéniablement dégueulasse, crabeurk et même pas drôle, car cet étron indé est bloqué tout au premier degré.

    La jouabilité (si on peut appeler ça comme ça dans le cas qui nous occupe) est imprécise et très vite répétitive du genre "rincez et répétez". Il est donc recommandé, urgent et nécessaire d'évacuer l'étron indé sur le trône qui lui revient de droit comme toutes les avanies de son espèce.    … Expand

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