The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
August 18, 2023
Take on the role of one of the notorious Slaughter family, or their victims, in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, a third-person asymmetrical horror experience based on the groundbreaking and iconic 1974 horror film. As a victim you must use your wits and stealth to stay out of the Family&s;s …
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65.0
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75.0
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"As asymmetrical horror games go, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is on the shoulders of genre mainstays and still, it&s;s an absolute ripper. Players are thrown in the deep end, which while frustrating at first leads to later games where …"
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50.0
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30.0
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60.0
"The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is without a doubt one of the best Asymmetrical Horror games in recent years. it doesn&s;t mean that this game is perfect or flawless by any means, but it does what it needs to do extremely …"
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30.0
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95.0
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70.0
"While the fear factor may not go all that far, the gameplay experience in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is smooth as butter and flows like claret from a freshly opened artery."
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65.0
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70.0
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90.0
"At launch, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is one of the better-looking, more-polished asymmetrical multiplayer games on the market. It does a fantastic job of capturing the grotesque vibes of the 1974 horror film and translates its themes brilliantly into …"
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92.0
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88.0
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73.0
"The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is a killer game for fans of the asymmetrical horror genre, thanks to its beautiful maps, varied gameplay, and unique 4v3 balance. Faithful to the 1974 movie, this one is a pleasure for horror fans, …"
Read original review"The core of the gameplay is good and the atmosphere is very careful, but the scarcity of content and some technical problems play against it."
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70.0
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85.0
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65.0
"Passion for The Texas Chain Saw Massacre IP meets exciting multiplayer game design."
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75.0
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85.0
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80.0
"The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is a splendid new entry in the asymmetrical multiplayer family. Its recreation of the characters and locations from the 1974 movie is deeply impressive, as it’s abundantly clear that authenticity was a top priority during …"
Read original review"The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is an addictive and spine-chilling experience that comes neatly wrapped in a patchwork parcel of skin and bone."
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65.0
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60.0
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75.0
"Texas Chainsaw Massacre offers solid co-op gameplay, but the problem is that not enough players appreciate it enough to keep the servers busy, and even though it&s;s very entertaining it may not survive long enough to be worth your money."
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48.0
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62.0
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"Compared to Friday the 13th: The Game, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is a dramatic improvement in its polish. Some minor things don’t make sense like Grandpa’s powers, but the core experience is thrilling and distinct from the other asymmetrical …"
Read original review"The Texas Chain Saw Massacre not only does justice to the film from which it is inspired, but is also a good exponent of the genre to which it belongs."
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50.0
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90.0
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"The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is a joy to play, while there are some minor growing pains, it is more than worth your time and money."
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65.0
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75.0
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"The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is the asymmetric horror game fully realised. It weaves the horror of one of the slasher genre’s most guttural and unsettling movies with the thrill of Dead by Daylight’s action beautifully and stands a chance …"
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30.0
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55.0
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70.0
"Texas Chain Saw Massacre is a fun game but it doesn’t feel like it’s going to last long before you tire of it. Unless you have a dedicated group of friends who’ll play with you, it’s not something we recommend …"
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68.0
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72.0
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"This is Tobe Hooper&s;s putrid amoral universe in film perfectly replicated as an interactive terror ridePC, PS4/5, Xbox; Sumo Digital/Gun Interactive"
Read original review"The Texas Chain Saw Massacre has a lot of promise, but it&s;ll need some updates before it can truly be called great."
Read original review"The adaptation of one of the scariest movies ever made becomes one of the scariest games I&s;ve ever played."
Read original review"So, even though the gameplay loop can be a lot of fun, I worry about the longevity of this game&s;s lifespan. With only three maps (that are all kind of similar) and the possibility of not getting much new content …"
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80.0
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92.0
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96.0
"The Texas Chain Saw Massacre game does not just use the horror franchise as an aesthetic but builds its core mechanics around the film&s;s essence. The cinematography, music, and tone have been studied with religious fervor to recreate the macabre …"
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70.0
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70.0
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70.0
"The Texas Chain Saw Massacre presents a distinctive virtual house of nightmares unlike any of its asymmetrical contemporaries. Every match feels like a bite-sized, three-act horror flick packed with gripping tension, genuine scares, and gratuitous murder. Technical problems and limited …"
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70.0
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85.0
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75.0
"Texas Chainsaw Massacre is a ton of fun, and though it has some issues it has been pretty addicting to play. This is one of those games though that you will get the most out of it if you are …"
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78.0
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86.0
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82.0
"Some small and slight technical limitations, could be the stain on the white shirt, but its addictive gameplay in cooperative mode, well achieved setting within the horror genre of psychopaths and serial killers, and the addition of being able to …"
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68.0
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72.0
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78.0
"The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is a must play for die-hard fans of horror and the 1974 film, but there are limitations that hold it just short of greatness."
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75.0
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68.0
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72.0
"The Texas Chain Saw Massacre differentiates itself well from other horror multiplayer titles, channeling the brutality of the films with some unique gameplay despite the various issues."
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70.0
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85.0
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"Despite The Texas Chain Saw Massacre’s hiccups, I’ve had a blast with it. As a diehard fan of the original film, Sumo Digital’s take on its disturbing universe is faithful, suspenseful, and a hell of a lot of fun. Bear …"
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68.0
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80.0
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"The game, at present, isn’t without its issues, such as framerate stuttering and network dropouts, all of which will hopefully be addressed in future updates. Something, though, that isn’t likely to be addressed is the lack of variety, as there …"
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30.0
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50.0
"The always-online multiplayer aspect comes with the usual latency issues: you’ll be chasing someone and land an attack but the other person has already run past you, meaning your attack doesn’t hit. We also ended up shutting doors on ourselves …"
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60.0
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"So far, Texas Chain Saw Massacre seems tilted towards the family; while Leatherface is a bit slower than his kin, he can destroy shortcuts and help to funnel victims towards his faster, equally as lethal brethren. Despite tools meant to …"
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70.0
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90.0
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"Sumo Nottingham&s;s fresh take on the asymmetric multiplayer genre is greatly welcomed. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre offers an intense horror experience when playing as the victims, and is equally as fun as chasing them down as the twisted Sawyer …"
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38.0
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62.0
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55.0
"The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is as gorgeous as it is brutal, terrifyingly unpredictable, and offers intense moments of dread as you attempt to escape the blood-stained clutches of the Slaughter Family. It&s;s an exciting game to play on either …"
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38.0
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"The Texas Chain Saw Massacre&s;s less asymmetrical take on the asymmetrical horror genre offers a few entertaining, technically challenged hours of fun."
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60.0
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80.0
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"Due to its lackluster beginner experience, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre might be a little obtuse for players that aren&s;t familiar with asymmetrical games. However, players who have plenty of experience with the genre will find a wonderful treat with this …"
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40.0
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70.0
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"A delightfully macabre homage, this asymettrical horror could finally threaten Dead by Daylight&s;s crown, if you didn&s;t spend more time fighing the servers than Leatherface himself."
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55.0
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"Overall The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is a fun multiplayer game. There is a lot to love here and with it being brand new the additional possibilities of DLC are exciting to think about (House of 1000 Corpses anyone?). There were …"
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