Legendary composer famous for work on Silent Hill, The Medium and Lollipop Chainsaw, brings his signature style to the unsettling story of Gloria
Bordeaux, France – May 11, 2023 – Decarnation, the haunting narrative adventure game from developer Atelier QDB and publisher Shiro Unlimited, will feature 10 new original tracks from renowned Japanese composer Akira Yamaoka. This story-rich 2D adventure is set to be released on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 for PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch.
Yamaoka is best known for his work on the Silent Hill series and has composed music for many other games including The Medium and Lollipop Chainsaw. Yamaoka’s music is famed for its haunting melodies and chilling atmosphere, making him the perfect choice to score the unsettling world of Decarnation.
“The Silent Hill aesthetic and mood have played a crucial role in shaping my creative work on Decarnation.” says Quentin De Beukelaer, Decarnation’s creative director. “Therefore, having the opportunity to receive assistance from the talented and generous master Yamaoka-san is a tremendous honour.
Decarnation incorporates elements of Japanese culture, which makes Yamaoka-san’s involvement all the more rewarding. His musical compositions are a blend of instrumental, mechanical, and organic sounds that are truly impressive. Alongside our primary composer, Corentin Brasart, we never tire of listening to Yamaoka-san’s creations. Even after nearly 25 years since the first Silent Hill game, Yamaoka-san continues to reign supreme as a creative mastermind.”
Inspired by iconic 2D adventure-horror games, cult movies from David Lynch, and mangas from Junji Ito, Decarnation is a story-driven horror game featuring a mix of more than fifteen different types of gameplay, each adapted to the main character’s situation and state of mind. The developers promise to deliver a spine-chilling atmosphere with its immersive story and haunting pixel art visuals. Yamaoka’s music will add an extra layer of tension and fear, making it an even more intense and memorable experience.
“I am delighted to have been able to take part in Decarnation’s development, which draws its inspiration from works that are extremely dear to me, such as “Moju: The Blind Beast” by Edogawa Rampo.” said Akira Yamaoka. “It is one of my favourite novels and has inspired many of my personal creations. In many ways, Decarnation reminds me of this work, and I have developed a special connection with this game. I sincerely hope that players will enjoy it as much as I do!”
Decarnation will release simultaneously on PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 for $14.99/€14.99/£13.49 and the collaboration with Akira Yamaoka is sure to generate even more anticipation for the game’s release. Fans of horror games and Yamaoka’s music alike can look forward to experiencing the unique blend of terror and beauty that this collaboration promises to deliver.
Decarnation will be available with English, French, German, Polish, Spanish, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, and Japanese language support.
To learn more, visit Decarnation’s official website, join the community on Twitter, and search #Decarnation on social media.
About Atelier QDB
Atelier QDB is an indie development studio based in Paris, France with an intimate team of experienced developers. Founder Quentin De Beukelaer started the company with over 15 years of experience under his belt, contributing to AAA projects including Assassin’s Creed and Ubisoft’s Ghost Recon as well as psychological horror game Narcosis.
After gathering a young team of passionate and talented artists and engineers, work began on the studio’s first project; Decarnation, a phantasmagoric horror game, with a retro art style and an innovative approach to narration and gameplay.
About Shiro Unlimited
Shiro Unlimited, the publishing arm of independent game development studio, Shiro Games, created by video game veterans Sebastien Vidal and Nicolas Cannasse to bring new innovative games to life. Based in Bordeaux, France, the studio released its first project Evoland in 2013 and its acclaimed sequel Evoland 2 in 2015. Shiro Games then launched its popular Viking strategy game Northgard on Steam in 2018, which has gone on to sell more than 2.4 million units across various platforms. The studio is currently working on acclaimed titles Dune: Spice Wars and Wartales.
For more information on Shiro Unlimited, please visit the official website.
