Software: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
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
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
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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Wilson, Adele (2023-06-23). "Decarnation Review – A Detailed Descent into Darkness". Gamezebo. https://www.gamezebo.com/reviews/decarnation-review/. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
- ↑ Casey, Justin (2023-07-19). "INTERVIEW: Behind the New Twisted Indie Game ‘Decarnation’". TimelessGamer. https://timelessgamer.net/23071901-2/. Retrieved 2023-09-28.
- ↑ "I didn't think I'd like this but... :: Decarnation General Discussions". Steam Community. 2022-10-07. https://steamcommunity.com/app/1672310/discussions/0/3387294407402695240/. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
- ↑ "Decarnation". Gematsu. 2023-05-31. https://www.gematsu.com/games/decarnation. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
- ↑ "Decarnation". Metacritic. https://www.metacritic.com/game/decarnation/. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
- ↑ DeVader, Joe (2023-06-09). "Decarnation (Switch) Review". Nintendo World Report. http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/63920/decarnation-switch-review. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
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