Halloween is just a few days away, marking this week the perfect time to sit down and enjoy some good ol' horror games.
One of the more unique takes on the genre is Carrion, a 'reverse-horror' indie game where you get to be the hunter instead of the hunted, and it's now on sale for a blood-soaked 79% discount for $4.79 at Loaded (formerly CDKeys).
Why the Carrion is an awesome game to play for Halloween.
Often in horror games, we're at the mercy of nightmarish creatures chasing us down until the end of the game, where we escape their wrath or get revenge with endgame weapons.
But have you ever wondered what it would be like to play as the monster in these kinds of games? Enter Carrion, a cult classic horror platformer where you play as an amorphous creature intent on hunting and consuming every human in its path.
Your goal is to escape being held captive in a research facility by using your alien powers to traverse a complex Metroidvania world filled with enemies, puzzles, and secrets.
While escaping, you will need to devour humans in order to evolve and gain new powers to help you overcome the military that's been sent in to exterminate you.
Carrion is an incredibly fun game that still holds up today, even after being released five years ago.
It features a dark, atmospheric soundtrack, intricately detailed pixel-art that's both pretty and disturbing to look at, and gratifying gameplay where you are rewarded for embodying your role as a horror monster that sneaks up on humans before chowing down on them.
It's also brutally difficult, as enemies will burn you to ashes in seconds for making mistakes.
It's tough but satisfying to overcome once you get the hang of an enemy's patrol and attack patterns, as well as figure out which of your powers are most effective against them.
So, if you like the idea of becoming a video game version of John Carpenter's The Thing and fancy a challenging platformer with stealth elements to sink your teeth into this Halloween, then I wholeheartedly recommend Carrion.
In fact, this is the best time to buy Carrion as it's cheaper than $5 at Loaded thanks to this special 79% Halloween discount for $4.79.
FAQ
What is Loaded?
Loaded (formerly CDKeys) is a retailer dedicated to selling digital activation codes for Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, and PC titles. It also sells them with exclusive discounts that are often cheaper than anywhere else.
What is Carrion?
Carrion is a horror platformer where you play as an amorphous and murderous blob that is escaping captivity from a research facility while consuming any humans it comes into contact with.
What platforms is Carrion available on?
Carrion is available for purchase on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, PC via Windows and Steam, Linux, macOS, Android, and iOS.
Is Carrion Steam Deck Verified?
Yes. It is Steam Deck Verified, which means the game's controls and performance have been optimized for the Steam Deck. It should play well on other handheld gaming PCs as well.
Is Carrion on Xbox Game Pass?
Yes. Carrion is available on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Xbox Cloud Gaming.
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