There have been plenty of sci-fi horror game releases that have occurred with the evolution of video game technology, with seminal titles like Dead Space shaping the genre, but some of them have become more iconic than others. These games shone in developing particular concepts introduced by the genre, either by subverting expectations based on previous released media, like CARRION, using the core elements that define the genre to challenge the established tropes of video games, or using elements from popular movies and other media to establish their stories, like Alien: Isolation. And while they belong in the same genre and share similar scenarios and locations, each of them offers a unique frightening high quality sci-fi horror experience. 713x5e

Besides having players explore a large non-linear map in order to find items that will help them progress, the other main similarity between most Metroid and Castlevania titles is the fact that they both have horror elements. Because of this, it's not surprising that many games within the Metroidvania genre also have horror-like aspects.

2021 has been a great year for indie games, thanks in large part to the focus they received during E3 and other major presentations this year. This month was no exception, as Sony's 2021 PlayStation Indie Spotlight event took place on August 5 and brought forward a handful of big announcements, new trailers, behind-the-scenes talks with developers, and even some game reveals. Here's an overview of the most important news for any PlayStation s who may have missed it.

With its creepy, parasitic monster vibes set in space, Among Us feels like a sillier, more colorful version of John Carpenter's The Thing. Likewise, Carrion managed to take Carpenter-style body horror and incorporate it into a Metroidvania. The success of both of these games prove one thing: players need more John Carpenter in their video games.

John Carpenter's The Thing became a cult classic over the years, inspiring media and helping shape horror for decades. It even received a video game that was set to act as a sequel in 2002. Recently though, another video game has been released that takes inspiration from John Carpenter's The Thing, the reverse-horror game, Carrion. What makes this game unique is that, not only does it take heavy notes from The Thing, but it also has the player be in control of the monster.

Now and then, a game comes along that is innovative and interesting uniquely and separately from anything else on the market. These games are often indie titles with a clear and simple focus, yet the execution and premise are outstanding. Undoubtedly, Carrion is one of those games. The premise of Carrion alone is enough to set this title apart from the rest of the pack. The player controls a blob-like monster somewhat akin to the creature from the horror masterpiece The Thing.

Carrion allows players to take over the control of an amorphous blob with an insatiable appetite for destruction. There's much carnage to be had and even a little puzzle-solving thrown into the mix. This guide will explain the quickest way to switch abilities while scouring the complex and chewing on helpless victims.

On the surface level, Carrion looks like a game that is only about wanton destruction and violence. Players take on the role of a monstrous creature breaking out of a lab to kill everything in their path on their way to escape. Carrion does manage to introduce some environmental puzzles that manage to alter the way that the game is played, and breaks up the gameplay considerably.

Somewhere along the way, describing something as a "power fantasy" became a negative. Adventures where players slowly acquire the tools to overcome any challenge were the norm for decades, so perhaps people just got sick of the tropes. Nowadays, there are plenty of games that try to fight back against these standard conventions, whether it be through in-depth storytelling, a focus on exploration, or some grander emotional message. Carrion is none of these things, instead reminding players why power fantasy works so well, and how it can have dire consequences in the wrong hands.