Publisher Shiro Unlimited and developer Atelier QDB announced a release date for Decarnation alongside news the iconic Akira Yamaoka is doing its soundtrack.
The psychological horror game is launching on May 31st for Windows PC (via Steam) and Nintendo Switch. The game will feature English, French, German, Polish, Spanish, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, and Japanese language support.
Akira Yamaoka produced 10 tracks for the horror game, bringing his pedigree from classic titles like Silent Hill and Lollipop Chainsaw.
“I am delighted to have been able to take part in Decarnation’s development, which draws its inspiration from works that are extremely dear to me, such as ‘Moju: The Blind Beast’ by Edogawa Rampo,” Akira Yamaoka said. “It is one of my favourite novels and has inspired many of my personal creations. In many ways, Decarnation reminds me of this work, and I have developed a special connection with this game. I sincerely hope that players will enjoy it as much as I do!”
You can find a rundown on the previously announced game, plus a new trailer:
Where do you run when the monsters are chasing you from inside your mind?
OVERVIEW
Explore a haunting world, both real and metaphorical, and find the keys needed to battle inner and outer monsters. Get caught up in an intensely emotional story unfolding in a malignant, elaborate setting. Experience diverse gameplay featuring twisted puzzles, threatening creatures, lovecraftian environments, and metaphorical minigames.
Decarnation takes inspiration from the best 2D adventure-horror and survival-horror games from the past eras, as well as cult movies from Satoshi Kon (Perfect Blue) and David Lynch (Mulholland Drive).
STORY
Paris, 1990. Gloria is at the end of her rope. A struggling cabaret dancer dealing with the fraying of her relationships, career, and self-esteem, she takes on a new artistic endeavor sponsored by a mysterious benefactor. Would the generous proposal be Gloria’s lucky break, or something worse?
A survival story with layered psychological stakes, Decarnation explores the contrast between battling limitations in the physical realm, and the subconscious landscapes one can’t escape.
Decarnation is an emotional, startling story-driven experience that will keep you on your toes until the very end.
GAMEPLAY
Decarnation mixes traditional survival horror elements (cryptic puzzle to solve, inhospitable environments to explore, lethal predators to avoid, terrifying boss to defeat, etc.) with a wide variety of symbolic minigames (puzzles, reflexes, rhythm, etc.) accounting for real life situations (performing a cabaret show on stage) or metaphorical ones.
Once uncovered, key elements of Gloria’s life aid her in defeating monsters in her dreams in unique battles that marry the grotesque and the sublime to represent her struggle for survival. Overcoming challenges in her dreams strengthens Gloria against real life difficulties, and her real life issues create new challenges in her dreams.
