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MONSTER
Are you ready for a third-person, hoverboarding hack & Slash with lots of blood, toys, glitter and adorable cuteness? Then Gori Cuddly Carnage is perfect for you!
Game analysis
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Story and Narrative
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79
Story of Gori: Cuddly Carnage is a chaotic, over-the-top action-comedy where adorable monsters clash with violent absurdity—praised for bold creativity, wild humor, and inventive bosses, but criticized for repetitive jokes, formulaic plot, and crass content. A polarizing gem for fans of eccentric, unapologetic chaos.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR STORY
Story Score
79
Positive Reviews (80-100)
63%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
32%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
5%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the story and narrative.
TL;DR
story and narrative
Story of Gori: Cuddly Carnage is a chaotic, over-the-top action-comedy where adorable monsters clash with violent absurdity—praised for bold creativity, wild humor, and inventive bosses, but criticized for repetitive jokes, formulaic plot, and crass content. A polarizing gem for fans of eccentric, unapologetic chaos.
Gameplay Mechanics
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82
Gori: Cuddly Carnage is a blistering, high-speed action game with inventive hoverboard mechanics and brutal combat, but repetitive gameplay, technical glitches, and shallow upgrades undermine its polish. A bold, skill-driven experience that thrills in the moment but struggles to sustain long-term engagement.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR GAMEPLAY
Gameplay Score
82
Positive Reviews (80-100)
63%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
37%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the gameplay mechanics.
TL;DR
gameplay mechanics
Gori: Cuddly Carnage is a blistering, high-speed action game with inventive hoverboard mechanics and brutal combat, but repetitive gameplay, technical glitches, and shallow upgrades undermine its polish. A bold, skill-driven experience that thrills in the moment but struggles to sustain long-term engagement.
Graphics and Visual Design
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81
Gori: Cuddly Carnage dazzles with garish, neon-soaked visuals and surreal, chaotic creativity, but technical flaws on Switch and PC, plus jarring enemy designs, mar its polish—yet its artistic ambition makes it a standout, if imperfect, experience.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR VISUALS
Visual Score
81
Positive Reviews (80-100)
68%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
32%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the graphics and visual design.
TL;DR
graphics and visual design
Gori: Cuddly Carnage dazzles with garish, neon-soaked visuals and surreal, chaotic creativity, but technical flaws on Switch and PC, plus jarring enemy designs, mar its polish—yet its artistic ambition makes it a standout, if imperfect, experience.
Music and Sound Design
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79
Gori: Cuddly Carnage’s sound design and music are a dynamic, immersive standout, blending chaotic beats, eerie atmospheres, and nostalgic 2000s flair to amplify its over-the-top action. While praised for rhythmic intensity, thematic cohesion, and Gori’s iconic theme, critics note its eclectic mix of influences and divisive humor may polarize players—yet the audio remains a bold, cohesive pillar of the game’s wild appeal.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR SOUND DESIGN
Sound Score
79
Positive Reviews (80-100)
60%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
40%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the music and sound design.
TL;DR
music and sound design
Gori: Cuddly Carnage’s sound design and music are a dynamic, immersive standout, blending chaotic beats, eerie atmospheres, and nostalgic 2000s flair to amplify its over-the-top action. While praised for rhythmic intensity, thematic cohesion, and Gori’s iconic theme, critics note its eclectic mix of influences and divisive humor may polarize players—yet the audio remains a bold, cohesive pillar of the game’s wild appeal.
Voice Acting
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68
Gori: Cuddly Carnage’s voice acting is a polarizing force—celebrated for its bold, darkly comedic charm and quirky characters by some, but criticized as over-the-top, grating, and uneven by others, with its edgy humor and excessive swearing dividing players between delight and annoyance.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR VOICE ACTING
Acting Score
68
Positive Reviews (80-100)
30%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
70%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the voice acting.
TL;DR
voice acting
Gori: Cuddly Carnage’s voice acting is a polarizing force—celebrated for its bold, darkly comedic charm and quirky characters by some, but criticized as over-the-top, grating, and uneven by others, with its edgy humor and excessive swearing dividing players between delight and annoyance.
Technical Performance
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66
TL;DR: Gori: Cuddly Carnage is a charming, fun game bogged down by technical inconsistencies. Nintendo Switch: frame drops, blurry textures, floaty controls. Xbox Series X: camera glitches, lock-on issues, bugs. PS5 & PC: smoother but still flawed—PC has softlocks, PS5 crashes. Optimizations needed, but core appeal persists.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE
Tech Score
66
Positive Reviews (80-100)
6%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
82%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
12%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the technical performance.
TL;DR
technical performance
TL;DR: Gori: Cuddly Carnage is a charming, fun game bogged down by technical inconsistencies. Nintendo Switch: frame drops, blurry textures, floaty controls. Xbox Series X: camera glitches, lock-on issues, bugs. PS5 & PC: smoother but still flawed—PC has softlocks, PS5 crashes. Optimizations needed, but core appeal persists.
Replay Value
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76
Gori: Cuddly Carnage rewards replay with hidden collectibles, challenge stages, and customization, offering 20+ hours of depth and scoring systems. But its 6-7 hour campaign, formulaic design, and technical quirks may frustrate fans of longevity, despite nostalgic charm and optional arenas—replayability hinges on player tolerance for its flaws.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR REPLAY VALUE
Replay Score
76
Positive Reviews (80-100)
40%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
60%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the replay value.
TL;DR
replay value
Gori: Cuddly Carnage rewards replay with hidden collectibles, challenge stages, and customization, offering 20+ hours of depth and scoring systems. But its 6-7 hour campaign, formulaic design, and technical quirks may frustrate fans of longevity, despite nostalgic charm and optional arenas—replayability hinges on player tolerance for its flaws.
Overall Verdict
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MONSTER
OVERALL SCORE DISTRIBUTION
Monster Score
76
Positive Reviews (80-100)
60%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
40%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing all available reviews that scored and critiqued the game.
TL;DR
Gori: Cuddly Carnage is a wild, gory platformer that thrives on chaotic, high-octane combat and irreverent humor, but its technical flaws, repetitive mechanics, and over-the-top comedy make it a polarizing, imperfect ride—flawed yet fun, with a lovable underdog spirit for fans of over-the-top action.
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MONSTER
Reviews
46 reviews found95
GameGrin
Aug 27, 2024
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Amazing character action game with a mix of cute, creepy, and carnage elements, highly recommended with anticipation for a sequel.
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90
Shacknews
Aug 27, 2024
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Gori: Cuddly Carnage delivers a surprisingly good action hack-and-slash experience with solid gameplay elements, despite some minor flaws. It's a fun and graphic romp through a dystopian world overrun by crazed toys.
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90
The Jimquisition
Sep 3, 2024
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Gori: Cuddly Carnage is a messy, incomprehensible, and lovable bloodthirsty game with fresh level design, wonderful combat, and vulgar humor, offering a unique and enjoyable experience despite its flaws.
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GAMES.CH
Sep 2, 2024
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Gori: Cuddly Carnage offers fast-paced and brutal gameplay with a mix of movement techniques and combat options. The story takes a backseat to the action, focusing on humor, profanity, and violence. Camera issues and technical performance limitations slightly hinder the experience, but the replay value is boosted by additional challenges and customization options.
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80
Finger Guns
Aug 27, 2024
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Gori: Cuddly Carnage is described as a thrilling, visually impressive, and entertaining hack-and-slash game that provides a joyous ride of carnage. Despite some minor issues, the game offers a fun and satisfying experience.
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GameSpew
Aug 27, 2024
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Gori: Cuddly Carnage is praised for its balance of platforming and combat, featuring a cute protagonist and engaging gameplay. Despite some minor issues with the camera and encounter pacing, the game is recommended for fans of character action games.
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80
Metro GameCentral
Aug 27, 2024
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Gori: Cuddly Carnage is described as funny, frantically paced, surprisingly polished, and subverts its cute appearance with twisted elements. The game is compared to Hi-Fi Rush and praised for its gameplay evolution and personality.
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80
God is a Geek
Aug 29, 2024
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Gori: Cuddly Carnage is described as a bloody fun time with entertaining combat, interesting abilities, and fun gimmicks in each stage. While the combat may not be top-tier and some boss fights are disappointing, the game is recommended for those who enjoy gory action games.
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TheSixthAxis
Aug 27, 2024
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Gori: Cuddly Carnage offers a fun and enjoyable action experience with a decent story, engaging gameplay, and vibrant visual design. Some technical issues may impact the experience but can potentially be addressed with updates.
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CGMagazine
Aug 27, 2024
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Gori: Cuddly Carnage is a fun, action-packed game with high-octane fun and action, offering a visually splendid experience with effective sound design and engaging gameplay.
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