Kirk Hiner
Pure NintendoReview: Decarnation (Nintendo Switch) - Pure Nintendo
Published 6/15/2023
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PC / Switch - 5/31/2023
Decarnation
Decarnation is a story rich adventure horror game. Solve cryptic puzzles, fight disturbing enemies, explore a phantasmagorical world of dreams and nightmares, and face the most terrifying monsters from the darkest parts of your soul.
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- Atelier QDB
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- Shiro Unlimited
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Critic avg
71
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10
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Score range
50–85
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 71 across 10 scored reviews, with a 35-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 70–79 band.
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Abdul Saad
GamingTrendDecarnation Review — The Beauty in Horror
Published 6/14/2023
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75
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalJoe Devader
Nintendo World ReportDecarnation (Switch) Review
Published 6/9/2023
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50
-21 vs critic avg
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Read originalJustin Nation
Nindie SpotlightDecarnation
Published 6/8/2023
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75
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalEdEN
PS4Blog.netDecarnation Review
Published 6/8/2023
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85
+14 vs critic avg
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Read originalKate Sanchez
But Why Tho?REVIEW: ‘Decarnation’ Offers a Stellar Story Marred by Gameplay (Switch)
Published 6/6/2023
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70
-1 vs critic avg
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Read originalRob Kershaw
Jump Dash RollDecarnation Review - Jump Dash Roll
Published 6/5/2023
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60
-11 vs critic avg
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Read originalAndrei Dumitrescu
SoftpediaDecarnation Review (PC)
Published 5/31/2023
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85
+14 vs critic avg
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Read originalTessa Kaur
TheGamerDecarnation Review - Surreal, But Not Much Of A Game
Published 5/24/2023
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70
-1 vs critic avg
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Read originalWill Silberman
Digital ChumpsDecarnation (Nintendo Switch)
Published 11/21/2020
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70
-1 vs critic avg
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