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Carrion |OT| Be the Beast You Can Be

Dancrane212

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Platform(s): PC (Windows, Mac, Linux), Xbox One, Switch
Release Date:
July 23rd, 2020​
Genre: Metroidvania
Price: $19.99 USD
Player(s): 1
Format: Digital
Developer: Phobia Game Studio
Publisher: Devolver Digital
Size: ~500 MB


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What is Carrion?
"CARRION is a reverse horror game in which you assume the role of an amorphous creature of unknown origin. Stalk and consume those that imprisoned you to spread fear and panic throughout the facility. Grow and evolve as you tear down this prison and acquire more and more devastating abilities on the path to retribution."

How much of a Metroidvania is it?
It's more linear than others in the genre, but you still go about exploring spaces to become more powerful to open up more areas.

How long is the game?
About 4 to 5 hours.

Physical Release?
Yes, on Switch via both Limited Run Games and Special Reserve Games. Orders open on July 23rd.
https://www.limitedrungames.com/collections/nintendo/products/carrion-switch-exclusive-variant

Ultrawide support?
Yes.



Game Pass?
Yes, the game is part of Game Pass on both PC and Xbox One. If you are an active member of that service you can play Carrion for no extra cost.

Play Anywhere?
No. Buying the game on Xbox will not get you the game on PC and vice-versa.

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Metacritic
Xbox One | PC | Switch
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Press Start 8/10
Carrion is another hit from a publisher that has built its name on delivering to us unconventional and unexpected experiences. Devolver's seal of approval is more than ever evidence of a classic as Carrion's credentials as an incredible Metroidvania title as well as an inverse horror experience will never be in question.
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Arstechnica "Arstechnica Approved"
Honestly, if you've ever wanted to fake like a xenomorph in a video game, Carrion offers a better facsimile than any officially licensed Alien game.
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USgamer 3.5/5
Carrion is an energetic and taut game that flips the tables on The Thing, putting you in command of the alien creature and tasking you with simply going to town on the hapless humans surrounding you. The loose physics-based gameplay is satisfying to play, and the enigmatic creature's bloodlust is crucially never too powerful to render the armed humans that challenge you entirely helpless. Although Carrion's story falls largely flat, it's a very satisfying slaughterhouse of gnashing teeth and tentacles.
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dreamfall

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Absolutely delicious OT! Stalk and consume everything! Super excited to try this out on Gamepass finally, and then purchase on Steam at some point!
 

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Thank you gamepass

can't wait until tomorrow when I can try this out
 
Tohsaka

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Oh it is a Metroidvania, then? Nice, I wasn't too sure of the genre. I'll probably get around to playing it soon.
 
KujoJosuke

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Game is very gross. and the monster looks great. played for about 10 or so minutes

Not a big metroidvania fan so it's not for me but if you like The Thing and Metroid you'll probably love this
 
Cigarette Juice

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was quick enough to redeem one of the keys for this game that were in the devolverland expo trailer. can't wait to play after work tomorrow
 
Alastor3

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im torn, should i play with keyboardmouse or controler
 
Curt Baboon

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I was thinking how cool it would be if they added some roguelike DLC mode to this where it's just you as a regular dude trying to escape this thing through procedurally generated sections of the lab, with the creature stalking you and getting stronger with every upgrade and piece of equipment you get.

So yeah, I guess I just want a good The Thing video game.

This game looks awesome. I will for sure get it after I hear some good impressions.
 
Okii

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This games great, it's some really good dumb fun, the killing and chaos are so gruesome.
 
LycanXIII

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Easy Allies Review:


Carrion starts strong with a solid premise but fails to fully capitalize on its ideas. The novelty of eating faceless humans wears thin as the sole motivation to escape isn't expanded upon in any meaningful way. The environments fail to encourage rewarding exploration while the puzzles and combat encounters quickly become routine. It's hard to write Carrion off entirely because the novel concept has its charm, but without more depth and variety, it's easy to lose your appetite for consuming flesh.

Score: 6.0 / 10
 
Bugalugs214

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Nov 26, 2017
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Just so damn satisfying, the sound effects have a great role in making me feel like I am the great red blob of destruction!

Just a really smooth fun game with just enough puzzle to mix it up. Great game.
 
Mullet2000

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LycanXIII said:
Easy Allies Review:


Carrion starts strong with a solid premise but fails to fully capitalize on its ideas. The novelty of eating faceless humans wears thin as the sole motivation to escape isn't expanded upon in any meaningful way. The environments fail to encourage rewarding exploration while the puzzles and combat encounters quickly become routine. It's hard to write Carrion off entirely because the novel concept has its charm, but without more depth and variety, it's easy to lose your appetite for consuming flesh.

Score: 6.0 / 10
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Damn. Curious to see more reviews.
 
Curt Baboon

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LycanXIII said:
Easy Allies Review:


Carrion starts strong with a solid premise but fails to fully capitalize on its ideas. The novelty of eating faceless humans wears thin as the sole motivation to escape isn't expanded upon in any meaningful way. The environments fail to encourage rewarding exploration while the puzzles and combat encounters quickly become routine. It's hard to write Carrion off entirely because the novel concept has its charm, but without more depth and variety, it's easy to lose your appetite for consuming flesh.

Score: 6.0 / 10
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Reminds me of My Friend Pedro, which is a game I was really looking forward to and ended up being kind of just alright in my opinion.

Want to read more reviews, though.
 
c0Zm1c

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Surprisingly short then. That's disappointing to hear. The devs said they might add Workshop support on Steam and possibly a level editor, though you can already build custom maps in Tiled for the game; that should extend its life a bit (on PC).
 

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This is a good week for indies. Panzer Paladin yesterday and Carrion tomorrow. Looking forward to playing it.
 
CannonFodder52

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Nice OT

I'll be buying the physical so I won't be playing at launch, unless I decide to re-up my Gamepass.

Anyways, hope everyone playing at launch has a great time!
 
Cooking

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Oct 27, 2017
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Wonder if the EA review is going to be an outlier. Really interested in this but in the middle of moving so wouldn't have time to play. Curious to see what the response is here
 
CenturionNami

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opencritic.com

CARRION Reviews

Carrion's unique premise of playing as the monster is backed up by great puzzle and action gameplay, culminating in one of this year's most unique indie releases.
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