Coming to Steam (PC) and Nintendo Switch May 2023.
The terror is real in Decarnation, a video game from developer Atelier QDB and publisher Shiro Unlimited. This horror adventure blends a bit of that old school pixel style animation to a modern tale of horror, where each choice only furthers an exploration into Gloria’s psyche. What this entertainer must face can easily change her perceptions of the real world, or cause her to sink into further insanity.
“Decarnation’s grave story, lovecraftian world, and evocative messages are about to unfold,” teased Quentin De Beukelaer, founder of Atelier QDB. “[Here, you have to] get ready to explore levels that blur the ever-thinning lines between fantasy and reality, and experience the truth of humanity when facing some of the darkest creatures and circumstances imaginable!”
From the Press Release:
Glimmering stardom turns to rot for struggling cabaret dancer, Gloria. She’s just about reached a breaking point as every last love she holds is ripped away when an opportunity, bathed in the small light of hope, presents itself. Experience the nuanced story of psychological torment as her wonderful dreams devolve into horrific nightmares.
Wade through surreal interpretations of Gloria’s regular haunts, brought to vivid permanence in her deteriorating mind. Phantasmagorical delusion permeates the air, forcing her to confront hideous anthropomorphizations of her greatest struggles. Complete puzzles and mini-games only the strongest can stomach to escape real and metaphorical monstrosities.
Complex themes surrounding relationships, career, self-esteem, and the struggles of life fill this somber tale. Overcome a mix of over 15 different systems and kinds of gameplay, including rhythm, puzzles, stealth sequences, and more to find the goodness amongst the gore in this adventure through the depths of a darkened soul.
Immerse in the bone-chilling pixel art setting with a thoughtfully-crafted soundtrack from stellar minds such as Fleur & Bleu and other partners. Move through disturbing levels to witness how the most beloved 2D survival-horror and adventure-horror games as well as cult movies from Satoshi Kon’s Perfect Blue (Amazon USA Movie link) and David Lynch’s Mulholland Drive blend together to making one uncanny experience.
Decarnation will be available with English, French, German, Polish, Spanish, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, and Japanese language support.
To learn more, visit Decarnation’s official website, join the community on Twitter, and search #Decarnation on social media.
Decarnation Trailer
About Atelier QDB
Atelier QDB is an indie development studio based in Paris, France with an intimate team of experienced developers. Founder Quentin De Beukelaer started the company with over 15 years of experience under his belt, contributing to AAA projects including Assassin’s Creed and Ubisoft’s Ghost Recon as well as psychological horror game Narcosis.
After gathering a young team of passionate and talented artists and engineers, work began on the studio’s first project; Decarnation, a phantasmagoric horror game, with a retro art style and an innovative approach to narration and gameplay.
About Shiro Unlimited
Shiro Unlimited, the publishing arm of independent game development studio, Shiro Games, created by video game veterans Sebastien Vidal and Nicolas Cannasse to bring new innovative games to life. Based in Bordeaux, France, the studio released its first project Evoland in 2013 and its acclaimed sequel Evoland 2 in 2015. Shiro Games then launched its popular Viking strategy game Northgard on Steam in 2018, which has gone on to sell more than 2.4 million units across various platforms. The studio is currently working on acclaimed titles Dune: Spice Wars and Wartales.
From the Press Release:
Glimmering stardom turns to rot for struggling cabaret dancer, Gloria. She’s just about reached a breaking point as every last love she holds is ripped away when an opportunity, bathed in the small light of hope, presents itself. Experience the nuanced story of psychological torment as her wonderful dreams devolve into horrific nightmares.Wade through surreal interpretations of Gloria’s regular haunts, brought to vivid permanence in her deteriorating mind. Phantasmagorical delusion permeates the air, forcing her to confront hideous anthropomorphizations of her greatest struggles. Complete puzzles and minigames only the strongest can stomach to escape real and metaphorical monstrosities.Complex themes surrounding relationships, career, self-esteem, and the struggles of life fill this somber tale. Overcome a mix of over 15 different systems and kinds of gameplay, including rhythm, puzzles, stealth sequences, and more to find the goodness amongst the gore in this adventure through the depths of a darkened soul.Immerse in the bone-chilling pixel art setting with a thoughtfully-crafted soundtrack from stellar minds such as Fleur & Bleu and other partners. Move through disturbing levels to witness how the most beloved 2D survival-horror and adventure-horror games as well as cult movies from Satoshi Kon’s Perfect Blue and David Lynch’s Mulholland Drive blend together to making one uncanny experience.
