Decarnation
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| Developer(s) | Atelier QDB |
| Publisher(s) | Shiro Unlimited |
| Composer(s) | Akira Yamaoka |
| Engine | Unity |
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| Genre(s) | Adventure |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Decarnation is a 2023 adventure video game developed by Atelier QDB and published by Shiro Unlimited for Windows and Switch.
Gameplay
[edit]Players control a down-on-her-luck Parisian cabaret dancer in 1990. As her career prospects sour, her self esteem and mental health follow. Following a lead that could restart her career, she becomes involved in a psychological horror story. Players must avoid monsters, play minigames, and solve puzzles. It features retro pixel art graphics reminiscent of the fourth generation of video game consoles.[1]
Development
[edit]France-based[2] studio Atelier QDB initially developed Decarnation in RPG Maker, but it was later ported to Unity.[3] Shiro Unlimited released it on Windows and Switch on May 31, 2023.[4]
Reception
[edit]On Metacritic, Decarnation received positive reviews on Windows and mixed reviews on Switch.[5] Gamezebo called it "incredibly thought-provoking" and praised the story.[1] Nintendo World Report enjoyed the pixel art, atmosphere, and monster design, but they criticized the minigames and puzzles, which they said hold it back from being a good game. They also felt Decarnation went on too long past the climax, which they said unnecessarily drew out the game for another hour.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Wilson, Adele (2023-06-23). "Decarnation Review – A Detailed Descent into Darkness". Gamezebo. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
- ^ Casey, Justin (2023-07-19). "INTERVIEW: Behind the New Twisted Indie Game 'Decarnation'". TimelessGamer. Retrieved 2023-09-28.
- ^ "I didn't think I'd like this but... :: Decarnation General Discussions". Steam Community. 2022-10-07. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
- ^ "Decarnation". Gematsu. 2023-05-31. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
- ^ "Decarnation". Metacritic. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
- ^ DeVader, Joe (2023-06-09). "Decarnation (Switch) Review". Nintendo World Report. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
External links
[edit]- 2023 video games
- Windows games
- Nintendo Switch games
- Single-player video games
- Indie games
- Adventure games
- Psychological horror games
- Video games about mental health
- Video games developed in France
- Video games featuring female protagonists
- Video games set in 1990
- Video games set in Paris
- Video games scored by Akira Yamaoka