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CARRION

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Metroidvania Modern 2D Monster Devolver Reverse Horror

description CARRION Overview

CARRION is a side-scrolling horror game developed by Phobia Game Studio and published by Devolver Digital in 2020 for Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4. The game reverses traditional horror game conventions by casting the player as an amorphous, multi-mouthed monster attempting to escape from a research facility. As players progress, the creature gains new abilities including tentacle attacks, invisibility, and the capacity to control human bodies. The game uses a Metroidvania structure with interconnected areas and multiple paths, and received attention for its unusual premise of playing as the monster rather than the victim.

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Why is CARRION called a reverse-horror game?

Instead of escaping a monster, the player controls the monster as it hunts personnel and breaks out of a research facility. The creature grows by consuming people and uses its amorphous body to crawl through vents, seize targets, and manipulate the environment.

How do CARRION's monster abilities change with body size?

Different biomass levels provide different ability sets, so growing is not always a simple upgrade. Pools in the facility let the creature deposit or recover biomass when a puzzle requires a smaller form or a particular power.

Does CARRION have a traditional map like Hollow Knight?

No conventional player map guides the facility, which makes navigation part of the experience. Areas loop together through doors, pipes, and containment chambers, and opened shortcuts help the player recognize previously visited sections.

What is CARRION's Greatest Time of Year content?

The Greatest Time of Year is a free holiday-themed level released after the main game. It is optional material rather than a replacement campaign and can be accessed separately from the core facility escape.

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