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BUTCHER

2016
GenresAdventure, Indie, Action, Third Person Perspective, Platformer, Shooter, Old-School Style, Horror, Side View Perspective, Single Player
AvailableOct 5, 2016
PlatformPlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch
DeveloperTranshuman Design
Overview

Butcher is a fast-paced 2D shooter game and a blood-soaked love letter to the early 90s. As a cyborg programmed to eradicate the last remains of humanity, your sole purpose is to well... annihilate anything that moves. So grab your weapon of choice (from chainsaw, through shotgun, to grenade launcher) and kill your way through underground hideouts, post-apocalyptic cities, jungles and more. And if you're feeling creative, there are plenty other ways of ending your enemies' misery - hooks, lava pits, saws... no death will ever be the same.

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50 reviews found

100

Games Xtreme

Aug 11, 2017

Fast, furious and challenging. Also not very long in length, but the game play time may well be extended as you get yourself into the sideways scrolling demon's souls type punishment coming your way should you make a mistake! It's worth a go, and yes a Must Buy if this kind of game is too your taste.


90

ThisGenGaming

May 11, 2017

Butcher is the type of game that really checks all the boxes for quality. The action is fast and fun, all to a heart pumping soundtrack and powerful sound effects. The controls are second nature and intuitive, with only a few important buttons to remember. It has its own distinct art style that I find uniquely beautiful. All this at a more-than-fair asking price of $9.99 (or region equivalent).


85

XGN

PlayStation 4

May 12, 2017

Summary and quote unavailable.


82

MondoXbox

Xbox One

May 10, 2017

Summary and quote unavailable.


80

XboxAddict

Xbox One

May 22, 2017

While DOOM was revolutionary for its hyper violence in the early 90’s, seeing violence and blood in almost any form of media these days is par the course. So while it doesn’t have that shock value that the legendary game BUTCHER is pulling its inspiration from, it nails the soul of the game perfectly, even with its completely different visual and gameplay style. BUTCHER doesn’t wear out its welcome with its perfect length and options for replayability with harder mode and collectibles.


80

NintendoWorldReport

Nintendo Switch

Oct 4, 2017

Butcher is violent, fun, frantic, crazy…etc. It’s short, but a good play for the value. There are a good amount of options available, and it’s definitely got heart (granted, it’s dripping in blood). If you’re into the Doom series, or you’ve played other games like Quake, this game is definitively in that vein.


80

Nintendo Life

Nintendo Switch

Oct 1, 2017

Summary and quote unavailable.


80

Nintendo Insider

Oct 11, 2017

Summary and quote unavailable.


80

GameSpot

PC

Oct 27, 2016

Summary and quote unavailable.


80

God is a Geek

PlayStation 4

May 9, 2017

Butcher is a triumphant ode to id Software’s classic shooters, but still forges its own path. Just be careful not to slip on all the blood it spills.

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