Decarnation

"Despite several useless and unsatisfying gameplay elements, Decarnation still features one of the best stories I&s;ve seen in a horror game with a fantastically portrayed message both visually and narratively and lots of excellent references."

"Decarnation is one of those rare video games that’s more than the sum of its parts. The story it tells is both important and carefully plotted. Gloria is an exceptional character and the game offers full access to her inner …"

"Decarnation is a synthesis of the horror stories that sagas like Silent Hill helped to build. Told with a gloomy yet captivating universe and aesthetic, it manages to darkly enthrall its players, focusing its resources on telling a story and …"

"I’ve played my fair share of pixel games, but none so deliriously beautiful or grotesque as the horror game Decarnation. But its beauty isn’t just skin deep – the symbolism and gameplay give this indie title nuance that kept me …"

"Decarnation is heavily inspired by Mulholland Drive and Satoshi Kon&s;s works. It&s;s a great psychological horror with a rich story, but also a derivative game with too many gameplay limitations."

"Decarnation is a sensitive work whose weighty discussion is handled in a mature manner. It&s;s a beautiful example of what can be done with video game media to portray real and urgent topics."

"Decarnation certainly has a lot of style with its retro graphics and themes inspired by Silent Hill and works from David Lynch and Junji Ito, however its gameplay leaves a lot to be desired by taking too much on its …"

"This is made a bit worse by the fact that the game hits the point where most stories of this type usually end, and then keeps going for upwards of an hour, doggedly refusing to roll credits in favor of …"

"Designed as a horror title that makes you feel more uneasy than scared, Decarnation succeeds in being creepy but won’t be for everyone"

"Decarnation’s story is thrilling and unsettling, and every point the game gets is because of how well-crafted the winding nightmares are in relation to the overall progression of Gloria’s life."

"Decarnation is a unique horror puzzler that tries to make sense of the main character&s;s emotional breakdown in ways that don&s;t make sense. It effectively keeps players off balance throughout, but also in ways that knock the gameplay off balance, …"

"With beautiful pixel art that accurately conveys the characters&s; expressions, an excellent soundtrack, and a well-crafted script, Decarnation takes us on a true journey of introspection. I won&s;t go into details, but the plot twist and its resolution are, in …"

"Even if at times it insists on applying gameplay elements that add little to the work as a whole, Decarnation is yet another incredible addition from independent studios that arrives on Switch and deserves to be checked out, as it …"

"Decarnation is a game I really wanted to love more. It has an undeniable style. Its grounded and painfully real horrors are genuinely spine-chilling, and the flair of its cinematic presentation is top-notch. It&s;s just a shame that some clichéd …"

"Decarnation is an incredible and well written video game, supported by an intelligent and always engaging and impactful storytelling. Furthermore, the play structure fascinates and surprises. Must have absolutely."

"Decarnation is a visual treat and indie horror fans will potentially love it, but throwaway gameplay elements and a bloated and sometimes confusing narrative results in an overlong and often uncomfortable game."

"Decarnation has an excellent story that makes you feel a lot of emotions to keep playing it for hours, but the gameplay mechanics and parts are a little stained in the painting."

"Had Decarnation not fumbled with its gameplay, I’d probably be giving this a perfect score. Its disturbing, yet engaging narrative, and top-notch presentation all come together in a way that somehow managed to exceed my already lofty expectations that the …"

"Decarnation is a well-written, spine-chilling adventure, but it would have been better off as an animated film instead of a game. The interactivity felt forced, but its writing, characterisation, atmospheres and settings sparkled, leaving me unnerved to the very end. …"

"Decarnation is not about the gameplay, but about the journey. And that journey is wrought with existentialism, Lovecraftian horror, and psychological quandaries that may be trigger inducing. It will grip you, refuse to let go, and entrap you until the …"

"A dark story-driven game which raises unusual for the videogames topics. Gameplay-wise it&s;s not that amazing, but everything else is really, really great."