Decarnation

Decarnation is a 2023 adventure video game developed by Atelier QDB and published by Shiro Unlimited for Windows and Switch.

Decarnation
Developer(s)Atelier QDB
Publisher(s)Shiro Unlimited
Composer(s)Akira Yamaoka
EngineUnity
Platform(s)
Release
  • WW: May 31, 2023
Genre(s)Adventure
Mode(s)Single-player

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. Wilson, Adele (2023-06-23). "Decarnation Review – A Detailed Descent into Darkness". Gamezebo. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
  2. Casey, Justin (2023-07-19). "INTERVIEW: Behind the New Twisted Indie Game 'Decarnation'". TimelessGamer. Retrieved 2023-09-28.
  3. "I didn't think I'd like this but... :: Decarnation General Discussions". Steam Community. 2022-10-07. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
  4. "Decarnation". Gematsu. 2023-05-31. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
  5. "Decarnation". Metacritic. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
  6. DeVader, Joe (2023-06-09). "Decarnation (Switch) Review". Nintendo World Report. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
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