NEON STRUCT: Carrion Carrier

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NEON STRUCT: Carrion Carrier is a single player action game. It was developed by Minor Key Games and was released on October 20, 2020. It received very positive reviews from players.

Do jobs to earn money to recharge to do jobs. An FPS speedrunning game developed for the A Game By Its Cover 2020 game jam.

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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Engaging gameplay with a variety of choices, allowing players to approach challenges through stealth, hacking, or combat.
Unique aesthetic and level design that creates an immersive cyberpunk atmosphere, complemented by enjoyable movement mechanics.
Free to play, providing a fun and satisfying experience for a short duration, making it accessible to a wide audience.

The game is quite short, leaving players wanting more content and depth, as it feels more like a game jam title than a full-fledged game.
Repetitive gameplay and maze-like level design can lead to frustration, especially with the constant energy depletion mechanic.
Performance issues and a lack of variety in music and environmental interactions detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The gameplay is characterized by a challenging yet rewarding movement system that incorporates parkour mechanics, creating a sense of urgency and engagement. Players appreciate the blend of story and gameplay, which effectively conveys its themes through action rather than dialogue. Overall, the mechanics are described as difficult but enjoyable, making it a compelling experience for fans of dystopian settings and fast-paced gameplay.
- “Gameplay and story resonance make movement a challenge, but a joy.”
- “Definitely mechanically engaging, definitely worth playing if you like games about gritty dystopian futures and you like games that push you to become fast.”
- “The energy mechanic made things pretty interesting because it gives the game a sense of constant urgency.”
- “I confess I was a little frustrated with the running gameplay loop until I learned how to 'bunny hop' (the crazy jumps that appear in the trailer).”
- “Gameplay is actually quite difficult, but really cool to see the excellent movement system of eldritch/neon struct made a bit more free-running feeling and the core concept of the gameplay.”
- “Another neon struct game, Carrion Carrier, like its predecessor, takes design influence from the original Deus Ex -- just with parkour this time, and a short, catchy gameplay hook to keep you trapped in its endless loop forever.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
43%
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The graphics of the game are characterized by a unique aesthetic that blends minimalist and low-poly designs, reminiscent of earlier gaming styles, which some players find charming while others see it as outdated. The recent engine upgrades enhance the visual experience, particularly in lighting and texture variety, contributing to a vibrant and engaging atmosphere that complements the gameplay. Overall, the graphics are praised for their artistic direction, especially in the context of the franchise's established style.
- “Good beats, tight platforming, and a really cool graphics design bundled into a weird low poly city.”
- “Aesthetic is wonderful, and the new engine upgrades really shine under the art direction they used for Neon Struct.”
- “The same unique aesthetic is kept from Neon Struct, and it actually looks a bit better in a few places thanks to better lighting and more varied texture work.”
- “While this looks pretty good for a game jam demo (at least it has 3D graphics), the minimalist/low poly art makes this look like a reject from 2003 rather than a contemporary video game.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The story is effectively integrated into the gameplay, enhancing the experience of navigating through delivery quests across a mysterious map. Players appreciate how the narrative complements the challenges of movement, making the journey both engaging and enjoyable.
- “Gameplay and story resonance make movement a challenge, but a joy.”
- “Story serves the purpose well.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
In "Neon Struct," players take on the role of a dasher, engaging in a fast-paced grind to earn credits by delivering packages through a complex urban environment. The gameplay emphasizes speed and agility, highlighting the relentless nature of the grind in a vibrant, challenging setting.
- “Neon Struct: Carrier casts you as a dasher—one of the poor souls grinding out credits by delivering packages on foot, at top speed in the twisting concrete jungle.”
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found the grinding mechanics to be tedious, as it often feels like a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The music in Neon Struct has received mixed reviews, with players noting that the soundtrack is limited to a single looping track throughout the game. While the track itself is not considered bad, it falls short compared to the original soundtrack from the home conversion, which was praised for its excellence.
- “Instead, we just get the same track looped for the duration of the game. While it isn't a bad song by any means, it doesn't really compare to the home conversion's excellent work on the original soundtrack.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged during gameplay.”
- “I was hoping for a more dynamic soundtrack, but it ended up being quite bland and forgettable.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Overall, while the game is well-received and free to play, users have noted that performance issues are a concern, indicating that optimization could be improved.
- “The game is good, it's free, but the performance could be a bit better.”
- “The only thing that is a bit of a problem is the performance.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization model is generally well-received, as players appreciate that the game is free and does not appear to be exploiting players for profit.
- “At least they've made this free and aren't trying to make this into a cash grab.”

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NEON STRUCT: Carrion Carrier is a action game.

NEON STRUCT: Carrion Carrier is available on PC, Windows, Linux and Cloud.

NEON STRUCT: Carrion Carrier was released on October 20, 2020.

NEON STRUCT: Carrion Carrier was developed by Minor Key Games.

NEON STRUCT: Carrion Carrier has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

NEON STRUCT: Carrion Carrier is a single player game.

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