Simon Parkin
The GuardianCarrion review – flesh-eating fun
Published 8/1/2020
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80
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PS4 / Linux / Android / PC / iOS / PS5 / Mac / XONE / Switch - 7/22/2020
CARRION
Carrion is a reverse horror game in which you assume the role of an amorphous alien being. Use your unique otherworldly abilities to your advantage and hunt down your prey!
- Developer
- Phobia Game Studio
- Publisher
- Devolver Digital
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78
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Critic avg
78
54 scored reviews
Total coverage
54
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Score range
40–100
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Signal shape
Polarized
Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 78 across 54 scored reviews, with a 60-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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54 included scored reviews
90–10011 reviews · 20%
80–8922 reviews · 41%
70–7914 reviews · 26%
Below 707 reviews · 13%
Showing 11-20 of 54 matching critic reviews. 54 total critic reviews. Page 2 of 6.
Hugh Mitchell
ImpulsegamerCarrion Review (Switch)
Published 7/31/2020
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80
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalImran Khan
PC GamerCarrion review
Published 7/30/2020
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Score
72
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalAlex Santa Maria
Screen RantCarrion Review: A Crash Course In Mass Consumption
Published 7/30/2020
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100
+22 vs critic avg
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Read originalKarl Smart
The Outerhaven ProductionsCARRION Review
Published 7/30/2020
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80
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalAlana Dunitz
GameGrinCarrion Review
Published 7/29/2020
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95
+17 vs critic avg
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Read originalTony Bae
COGconnectedCarrion Review – An Indie Gem of a Horror Game
Published 7/29/2020
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90
+12 vs critic avg
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Read originalStuart Gipp
Nintendo LifeReview: Carrion - A Shockingly Violent Metroidvania Where You're The End Boss
Published 7/29/2020
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80
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalMatt Lorrigan
Xbox AchievementsCarrion Review
Published 7/29/2020
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70
-8 vs critic avg
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Read originalJonathan Leo
KakuchopureiCarrion Adds Nothing New To The Metroidvania Staple, But It's Still Fun
Published 7/28/2020
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70
-8 vs critic avg
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