Metascore
55

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 6
  2. Negative: 2 out of 6
  1. This action adventure is just like the movies: dark, bloody and always copying itself. The villain of the game and his plots are the game’s greatest asset. But there’s not enough substance behind the great presentation.
  2. Game Informer
    60
    Saw fails to deliver the suspenseful crescendos, surprising twists, and apprehensive atmosphere of the films. Instead, it’s padded with unremarkable gore, poor pacing, and uninspired level design. [Issue#199, p.101]
  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    60
    Imaginative traps and terrifying Jigsaw make Saw: The Videogame surprisingly playable matter. If you liked the original movie you will enjoy the game equally.
  4. If Saw were a scary game, we would have given it a free pass for clumsy action and silly endings. Alas, there is nothing to be afraid of in the dark. After a couple of rooms, you’ll be ready for anything.
  5. PC Gamer
    45
    Jigsaw's game are meant to be cruel, barbaric, horrific and pedantic, but this game is just plain tedious. [Jan 2010, p.79]
  6. PC Zone UK
    38
    With some ropey PC controls, SAW's something of a gory stinkpot. [Apr 2010, p.90]
User Score
5.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 43 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 43
  2. Negative: 10 out of 43
  1. Feb 20, 2019
    5
    This is a very average game... the gameplay is average, sound is average, puzzles are average, story too. This is a disappointment, but it'sThis is a very average game... the gameplay is average, sound is average, puzzles are average, story too. This is a disappointment, but it's not a surprise... games based on movies are mostly like this. Pickens condemns! Full Review »
  2. Aug 15, 2018
    5
    This is a very average game... the gameplay is average, sound is average, puzzles are average, story too. This is a disappointment, but it'sThis is a very average game... the gameplay is average, sound is average, puzzles are average, story too. This is a disappointment, but it's not a surprise... games based on movies are mostly like this. Pickens condemns! Full Review »
  3. Jul 5, 2012
    0
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hr-a8Gh8tcg&list=UU-RLIs7vYFbNioh5_FsPMsA&index=1&feature=plcp

    Don't need to write a review - RC64 does a
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hr-a8Gh8tcg&list=UU-RLIs7vYFbNioh5_FsPMsA&index=1&feature=plcp

    Don't need to write a review - RC64 does a fine job of it.

    Don't waste your money on this game. It has some of the worst design decisions for a horror game and a PC port I've ever experienced. The game's story is so flimsy and tired that it wouldn't even pass as C grade horror. It's not even good B movie material. It makes ludicrously awful game.
    Full Review »