Graphics: 8/10
The visuals are smooth and well drawn but the textures are bland and show no real detail. Metal surfaces shine as the camera shifts. Some of the curved objects show straight lines like your characters clothes but the levels look good. The plant growth you encounter whilst on the Heimdal looks good far away but if you get close enough it loses it’s quality.
Sound: 7/10
Spooky music or rather the lack of it haunts you as you creep around the dead ship. There are some nice sound effects for item collection and weapons but nothing to write home about. Jack looks the part with his 9mm and visor, but then you hear the first words that come from his mouth. His voice is annoying and George Lucas could have written the script. Some of the stuff he coughs up is terrible not to mention making him look like an arse.
Gameplay: 7/10
You have the confusing Resident Evil style controls that are no good for escaping an enemy quickly and Jack still keeps running on the spot even when you are up against a wall. To progress you explore, kill sailors and solve a few puzzles along the way. Gameplay is hardly taxing on the brain and is more boredom than fun. The enemies are detailed but aren’t as scary as other horror games and cause you no problems if you are the right distance away. There are though a lot of rooms and areas to explore, if you want to.
Overall: 7/10
There is nothing terrible about this game but if you have beaten Resident Evil into submission you might be hesitant about giving up your time to a game that is exactly the same. Nice visuals are a plus and if you are looking for a new survival horror challenge then you might like this.
Rent or Buy?
If you are into survival horror and have played all the titles in this genre on Dreamcast then buy Carrier and give it a go. Otherwise just leave it, you won’t be missing out on any new takes on the genre.