Gori: Cuddly Carnage
Publisher: Wired Productions
Humanity has been destroyed - and it's up to Gori, along with his deadly but wise-cracking sentient hoverboard, F.R.A.N.K, and morose AI companion, CH1-P, to shred and slay the evil Adorable Army!
Unicorns have taken over and they want to end humanity. Gori, an adorable combat cat, mounts his intelligent hoverboard named F.R.A.N.K. and sets off on a crusade to save what can still be saved. Developed by Angry Demon Studio and published by Wired Productions, Gori: Cuddly Carnage is the most charming and uninhibited cyberpunk hack'n'slash of 2024.
On his hoverboard, Gori chains attacks, rail grinds, aerial manoeuvres and devastating executions against hordes of corrupted unicorns. The pervasive humour, the flamboyant cyberpunk visual palette and the generosity of the combat system make this a total success. On Steam, 97% positive reviews, and fully deserved.
We loved: The combat system. Gori: Cuddly Carnage is a character action game that rewards creative aggression. Chaining ground attacks, aerial strikes, rail grinds and parries creates a unique combat fluidity that escalates in power as the levels progress.
We liked: The absurd humour and writing. The dialogues between Gori and F.R.A.N.K. his talking hoverboard make up one of the best comic dynamics in recent action gaming. The tone is resolutely adult in language, but the concept remains deliciously absurd and joyful.
Our highlight: The diversity of environments and enemies. Gori: Cuddly Carnage avoids repetition by constantly renewing enemy types, cyberpunk settings and combat challenges. Each area brings new variants that prevent routine from setting in.
Our tip to help you: Master the grind rails to maximise your combat effectiveness. In Gori: Cuddly Carnage, rails are not just a means of getting around: they are a full combat platform. While grinding a rail, you are invulnerable to ground melee attacks and can trigger diving attacks on enemies below. Look for rails that overlook dense enemy groups, grind them and unleash your diving attack to deal maximum damage in a single pass.
