Decarnation
Decarnation is a 2023 adventure video game developed by Atelier QDB and published by Shiro Unlimited for Windows and Switch.
Decarnation
- Date
- 2023
- Publisher
- Shiro Games
- Language
- English · French
- Genre
- adventure video game
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Decarnation is a 2023 adventure video game developed by Atelier QDB and published by Shiro Unlimited for Windows and Switch.
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Key facts
Key facts
• Title — Decarnation • Developer — Atelier QDB • Publisher — Shiro Unlimited • Composer — Akira Yamaoka • Engine — Unity • Platforms — * Nintendo Switch • Windows • Genre — Adventure • Modes — Single-player
Gameplay
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.
Development
Development
France-based studio Atelier QDB initially developed Decarnation in RPG Maker, but it was later ported to Unity. Shiro Unlimited released it on Windows and Switch on May 31, 2023.
Reception
On Metacritic, Decarnation received positive reviews on Windows and mixed reviews on Switch. Gamezebo called it "incredibly thought-provoking" and praised the story. 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.
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