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MONSTER
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.
Game analysis
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Story and Narrative
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77
Critics praise The Texas Chain Saw Massacre game for capturing the essence of the original film through iconic locations and character abilities. Some express concerns about the lack of a linear story mode and missing franchise elements, focusing mainly on multiplayer gameplay. Despite this, reviewers commend the game for its immersive horror experience and faithful adaptation of the film into a modern multiplayer format.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR STORY
Story Score
77
Positive (80-100)
68%
Mixed (50-79)
32%
Negative (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the story and narrative.
TL;DR
story and narrative
Critics praise The Texas Chain Saw Massacre game for capturing the essence of the original film through iconic locations and character abilities. Some express concerns about the lack of a linear story mode and missing franchise elements, focusing mainly on multiplayer gameplay. Despite this, reviewers commend the game for its immersive horror experience and faithful adaptation of the film into a modern multiplayer format.
Gameplay Mechanics
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75
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre gameplay receives mixed reviews from critics. Praise for its unique asymmetrical multiplayer format and strategic depth is balanced by concerns about repetitive gameplay and matchmaking issues. While some appreciate its intense experience, others find it lacking in variety and plagued by technical challenges. Overall, the game offers engaging gameplay with room for improvement.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR GAMEPLAY
Gameplay Score
75
Positive (80-100)
56%
Mixed (50-79)
42%
Negative (0-49)
2%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the gameplay mechanics.
TL;DR
gameplay mechanics
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre gameplay receives mixed reviews from critics. Praise for its unique asymmetrical multiplayer format and strategic depth is balanced by concerns about repetitive gameplay and matchmaking issues. While some appreciate its intense experience, others find it lacking in variety and plagued by technical challenges. Overall, the game offers engaging gameplay with room for improvement.
Graphics and Visual Design
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74
Critics have mixed feelings about the graphics of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre game. Some praise its detailed maps and immersive atmosphere, while others criticize it for cheesy visuals and technical issues like poor animations and glitches. Overall, opinions are divided on the game's visual design, with some appreciating its faithful recreation of the film's setting but noting room for improvement in graphics quality and performance.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR VISUALS
Visual Score
74
Positive (80-100)
49%
Mixed (50-79)
49%
Negative (0-49)
3%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the graphics and visual design.
TL;DR
graphics and visual design
Critics have mixed feelings about the graphics of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre game. Some praise its detailed maps and immersive atmosphere, while others criticize it for cheesy visuals and technical issues like poor animations and glitches. Overall, opinions are divided on the game's visual design, with some appreciating its faithful recreation of the film's setting but noting room for improvement in graphics quality and performance.
Music and Sound Design
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80
Critics rave about the Sound Design and Music in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre video game, praising its ability to intensify gameplay with terrifying sound effects and a haunting score that captures the essence of the original film. While some critics had minor issues like Leatherface's slow movement speed, the overall consensus is overwhelmingly positive, with the majority hailing the sound design as genuinely terrifying and outstanding. The game effectively immerses players in a world of dread and fear, making it a standout aspect of the horror experience.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR SOUND DESIGN
Sound Score
80
Positive (80-100)
81%
Mixed (50-79)
15%
Negative (0-49)
4%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the music and sound design.
TL;DR
music and sound design
Critics rave about the Sound Design and Music in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre video game, praising its ability to intensify gameplay with terrifying sound effects and a haunting score that captures the essence of the original film. While some critics had minor issues like Leatherface's slow movement speed, the overall consensus is overwhelmingly positive, with the majority hailing the sound design as genuinely terrifying and outstanding. The game effectively immerses players in a world of dread and fear, making it a standout aspect of the horror experience.
Voice Acting
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80
Critics rave about the top-notch voice acting in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, praising the authentic performances of iconic characters like the Hitchhiker and Leatherface. Despite some minor critiques about voice chat, the overall consensus is overwhelmingly positive, with the voices adding depth and immersion to the game.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR VOICE ACTING
Acting Score
80
Positive (80-100)
67%
Mixed (50-79)
33%
Negative (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the voice acting.
TL;DR
voice acting
Critics rave about the top-notch voice acting in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, praising the authentic performances of iconic characters like the Hitchhiker and Leatherface. Despite some minor critiques about voice chat, the overall consensus is overwhelmingly positive, with the voices adding depth and immersion to the game.
Technical Performance
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54
Critics have mixed opinions on the technical performance of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre across different gaming platforms. While some praised smooth experiences on PS5 and Xbox Series X, others faced issues like crashes and bugs. PC version had stability problems. Overall, improvements are needed for a more consistent gaming experience.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE
Tech Score
54
Positive (80-100)
12%
Mixed (50-79)
65%
Negative (0-49)
23%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the technical performance.
TL;DR
technical performance
Critics have mixed opinions on the technical performance of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre across different gaming platforms. While some praised smooth experiences on PS5 and Xbox Series X, others faced issues like crashes and bugs. PC version had stability problems. Overall, improvements are needed for a more consistent gaming experience.
Replay Value
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65
Critics praise The Texas Chain Saw Massacre for its engaging gameplay elements like skill systems and character abilities, enhancing replay value. However, concerns are raised about predictability, repetitiveness, and limited content that may hinder long-term enjoyment. While some appreciate the game's unique multiplayer experience, others point out technical issues and lack of variety in gameplay modes. Overall, the game offers depth and customization but needs improvements for sustained replay value.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR REPLAY VALUE
Replay Score
65
Positive (80-100)
23%
Mixed (50-79)
69%
Negative (0-49)
8%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the replay value.
TL;DR
replay value
Critics praise The Texas Chain Saw Massacre for its engaging gameplay elements like skill systems and character abilities, enhancing replay value. However, concerns are raised about predictability, repetitiveness, and limited content that may hinder long-term enjoyment. While some appreciate the game's unique multiplayer experience, others point out technical issues and lack of variety in gameplay modes. Overall, the game offers depth and customization but needs improvements for sustained replay value.
Overall Verdict
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MONSTER
OVERALL SCORE DISTRIBUTION
Monster Score
73
Positive (80-100)
47%
Mixed (50-79)
52%
Negative (0-49)
1%
Based on analyzing all available reviews that scored and critiqued the game.
TL;DR
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre game impresses with its immersive horror atmosphere and intense gameplay mechanics, but falls short with technical glitches, lack of variety, and matchmaking issues. Critics are divided on its potential to excel in the horror genre, making it a mixed bag for fans - some recommend it, while others caution it may not be worth it unless you're a die-hard franchise enthusiast.
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MONSTER
Reviews
93 reviews found95
PC Invasion
Aug 14, 2023
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The Texas Chain Saw Massacre game successfully transforms the iconic franchise into a terrifying gaming experience that captures the essence of the films.
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90
Hooked Gamers
Sep 1, 2023
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The game is praised for its immersive atmosphere, audio quality, and gameplay mechanics, but criticized for the lack of proper tutorials or offline player vs AI practice mode and limited map pool.
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90
GameSpot
Aug 14, 2023
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The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is praised as one of the year's scariest and best-designed experiences, setting a new standard for multiplayer horror games.
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85
COGconnected
Aug 14, 2023
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The game is faithful to the source material, suspenseful, and a lot of fun. It has the potential to become a multiplayer staple with proper support.
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85
Noisy Pixel
Aug 21, 2023
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The Texas Chain Saw Massacre delivers a nightmarish multiplayer experience with tense gameplay systems. Despite some technical issues, the game is fun and anxiety-inducing.
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85
PlayStation Universe
Aug 24, 2023
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The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is a top-tier asymmetric multiplayer horror game that successfully captures the essence of the original film. Despite some technical issues, it delivers a terrifying and intense gaming experience that fans of the genre will appreciate.
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85
Gaming Nexus
Aug 30, 2023
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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre offers a thrilling asymmetrical horror experience with room for improvement in technical aspects and balancing. Despite some issues, the game provides a fun and engaging gameplay loop.
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80
GameGrin
Aug 25, 2023
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The game is described as great, with minimal or no negatives, and has the potential to become one of the greats in the asymmetrical horror genre.
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80
Gfinity
Aug 30, 2023
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The reviewer loves the game and is converted to the formula of asymmetrical multiplayer horror games.
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80
TheGamer
Aug 14, 2023
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The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is a fully realized asymmetric horror game that weaves the horror of the movie with the action of Dead by Daylight, offering a true competitor in the genre.
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