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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.
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]
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]
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]