Carnal Sins: Malum Incarnatum + Carne Vescens

“These were self-contained narratives that told a story better than most books ever could, in a way that felt both deliberate and interpretive… vulnerable and hopeful.”

“The sense of dread you feel is strong and the story is told in a very creative way.”

“Malum Incarnatum and Carne Vescens are psychologically stimulating titles that dissect the often-destructive elements of love through emotionally charged narratives that expertly intertwine the consequences of religious connotations weighing heavily on the hearts and minds of the protagonists in each twisted tale.”

“These games follow separate characters’ stories but manage to come together as a cohesive journey of emotional enlightenment, analyses of human suffering, and a quasi-exposé on the lengths to which some people will go for love.”

“The emotional impact of these devastating journeys, though brief, really evoked a felt sense of grief and self-loathing in a way that many experience during their lowest points in life.”

“Its strengths lie in its mood and atmosphere, and in how unsettling life can truly be.”

“Atmosphere - unsettling in a way that gives a sense of urgency to empty rooms.”

“"Carnal Sins" is made up of two interactive mood pieces with fantastic atmosphere.”

“Most of the content uses public domain material such as those movie cuts, but they do so with specific timing instead of just showing it, employing various tricks to set the mood and create a tense atmosphere.”

“If you go into it expecting a clear narrative or complex gameplay, you may be disappointed, but if you enjoy wrestling with ambiguity and lingering on emotionally charged images/FMVs, then you might enjoy this title.”

“Presented as a journey of desperation and hopelessness through memories of the protagonist, or at least his fragmented version of it, the gameplay weaves a great deal of emotion into the experience but leaves a lot to the imagination.”

“Both games shared a minimalist style of gameplay that focused more on narrative presentation through exploration and consistently evolving revelations that presented equally dark insights into the lives of these poor unfortunate souls.”