The game translates to a 2D, video-game setting the experience of controlling an alien creature that consists of an amorphous and predatory mass of flesh, that stalks and preys on other living beings. In that regard, the game is fabulous, as moving around and eating people feels fluid, and most importantly, fun.

However, the novelty wore off for me by the half of the game. The "reverse horror game" that the developers propose turns out to be kind of like a puzzle game in disguise, with certain mechanics reminding me of cinematic platformers like the Oddworld series. But the Oddworld games had a great story and more variety. In contrast, Carrion just turns a bit formulaic and repetitive. "Drop an egg with your body mass so you can use X power to move a lever that you cannot reach, then go back to where you left the egg to eat it again so you can use Y power to remove a wooden block, then use Z power..." Rinse and repeat throughout the whole game.

I was just a bit disappointed by the hype, but it may be worth a play depending on your taste.