The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

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Mixed or average reviews- based on 71 Ratings

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  • Summary: Assume the role of one of the notorious Slaughter family, or their victims, in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, a 3rd-person asymmetrical horror experience based on the groundbreaking and iconic 1974 horror film. Texas. Early 1973. Ana and a group of close friends embark on a journey to theAssume the role of one of the notorious Slaughter family, or their victims, in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, a 3rd-person asymmetrical horror experience based on the groundbreaking and iconic 1974 horror film. Texas. Early 1973. Ana and a group of close friends embark on a journey to the small dusty town of Newt, TX, the last known location of Ana's missing sister, Maria. The group's search quickly turns into a nightmare of unimaginable proportions when they mistakenly invade the home of Leatherface and his cannibalistic family. Tied up, tortured, and left for dead, the group must find the strength to fight back and escape before it's too late. Featuring strategic 3v4 team-based multiplayer gameplay, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre will allow players to truly experience this iconic franchise. The only question is, who will survive and what will be left of them?… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 28
  3. Negative: 1 out of 28
  1. PC Invasion
    Aug 14, 2023
    95
    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 essence. The cinematography, music, and tone have been studied with religious fervor to recreate the macabre world Tobe Hooper created almost 50 years ago. Moreover, the gameplay and character progression give it the "just one more" feeling that is severely missing from other asymmetrical horror titles. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre game transforms the iconic franchise into a terrifying experience that will haunt players for a long time.
  2. COGconnected
    Aug 14, 2023
    85
    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 in mind TCM will require a ton of support to maintain an interested player base. But if it gets even half of the love and care that Dead by Daylight receives, it will be a multiplayer staple for years to come. Ladies and gentlemen, start your chainsaws.
  3. GameGrin
    Aug 25, 2023
    80
    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.
  4. Wccftech
    Aug 16, 2023
    75
    Due to its lackluster beginner experience, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre might be a little obtuse for players that aren't familiar with asymmetrical games. However, players who have plenty of experience with the genre will find a wonderful treat with this game compared to more prominent titles such as Dead by Daylight, thanks to its potential for more skill-based gameplay.
  5. KeenGamer
    Sep 14, 2023
    70
    Texas Chainsaw Massacre is the perfect experience for you and your friends if you're looking for a more grounded version of Dead by Daylight. Taking strides into the horror genre since their last major title, Friday the Thirteenth, Gun Interactive brings the fun back in chasing your friends with deadly weapons. Beware that there are several technical issues with the game, along with a limited player base which makes finding games difficult. Otherwise, it's a great representation to the popular Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise!
  6. Windows Central
    Aug 14, 2023
    70
    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 content variety put a damper on the overall package, but there’s ample twisted fun to have with friends and foes in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.
  7. Gamereactor UK
    Aug 15, 2023
    40
    As with Evil Dead: The Game, this feels, to me, like wasted potential and an iconic film licence used in the wrong way, for the wrong kind of game.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 45
  3. Negative: 8 out of 45
  1. ChainsawFreak
    Aug 21, 2023
    10
    A game really unlike any other, much scarier and exciting than the competition. A lot more versatile as well, it's one of those that you playA game really unlike any other, much scarier and exciting than the competition. A lot more versatile as well, it's one of those that you play for a couple of matches and when you check your watch again, four hours have gone by and you're already queing for another round. As this game grows over time, it's only bound to get better.… Expand
  2. Hassanien
    Aug 29, 2023
    10
    So fun but need some fix still 10/10
    Thx xbox game pass let us try The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
  4. Erkanyes7
    Aug 21, 2023
    10
    TMC is a top addictive game and very fun! It’s similar as DBD! I love it!
  5. cem12
    Aug 20, 2023
    9
    Excelente idea y bien ejecutada.

    El hecho de que haya 3 asesionos es una gran idea. De ese modo puedes jugar con tus amigos como asesino o    Excelente idea y bien ejecutada.

    El hecho de que haya 3 asesionos es una gran idea. De ese modo puedes jugar con tus amigos como asesino o superviviente,

    Lo malo: Un matchmaking muy malo. Pierdes mucho timepo en encontrar a todos los 7 jugadores. Espero que se solvente pronto.    … Expand
  6. FreeRunner29
    Sep 1, 2023
    7
    It's fun for an hour or two then becomes repetitive, I think in a year this game will evolve and become a solid 9. The bones are there, itIt's fun for an hour or two then becomes repetitive, I think in a year this game will evolve and become a solid 9. The bones are there, it just needs more time in the oven.… Expand
  7. The_D4RknesS
    Aug 25, 2023
    6
    This GAME is immersive and realistic but it is poorly optimized, lack of content, unbalanced , no campaign, Full multiplayer, bugs,This GAME is immersive and realistic but it is poorly optimized, lack of content, unbalanced , no campaign, Full multiplayer, bugs, disconnected matches.... A good but broken game! If the developers don't fix this this game flops in 1 month or less… Expand
  8. Dronewolf
    Aug 22, 2023
    0
    Getting sick of these Friday the 13th/DBD clones and we still have Killer Klowns to come. Its just an all around bad game, that was anGetting sick of these Friday the 13th/DBD clones and we still have Killer Klowns to come. Its just an all around bad game, that was an obviously lazy cash in for the devs. These games based on horror films would be great as an action and/or survival horror, but instead we're spoon-fed this trash..… Expand

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