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Puzzle, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Indie
Carto is a tile placement adventure game where you explore the lands you placed and discover the secrets while exploring. What will happen to the world and the characters when you rearrange the tiles of the map?
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Cosy, contemplative, clear and cool.
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NintendoWorldReportNeal RonaghanOct 20209.5/10It's a tightly packed shot of brilliance that manages the balancing act of spending just the right amount of time in an area and on an idea. I was left satisfied but still wanting more at the end of the adventure. The blend of soothing puzzle gameplay and optimistic story makes Carto both a top-shelf Switch indie and a welcome respite for this year.
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Sirus GamingJem SagcalNov 20209/10Overall, Carto is enjoyable. The story, art, and even its relaxing music is something worth the play. I do wish it was a little bit longer just to know the world more. I would love to know the grandmothers’ own adventures and understand the beginnings of these magical cartographers. In conclusion, I wanted more from it.
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Game InformerMarcus StewartNov 20208/10Carto's heartwarming story is backed by its inventive (and challenging) take on puzzles and exploration
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Nintendo LifeKate GrayNov 20206/10Carto's main concept is compelling, but it runs out of steam in the mid-game and succumbs to repetition far too swiftly. It's nonetheless a beautifully-drawn title that's often a pleasure to play, but when it's tedious, it's really tedious. It's arguably the perfect title to play with kids and novices who are likely to be more forgiving of Carto's many shortcomings, but everyone else should approach with a little more caution.
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Killa PenguinJake AriasNov 20205/10 starsCarto is inoffensive. It’s unambitious. It’s a perfect storm of blandness.
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IGDB rating 8.2/10 from 41 ratings.
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