The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

Texas Chain Saw Massacre cuts its way to the top of the modern asymmetrical multiplayer horror market. While its darker tone and more sophisticated mechanics, compared to some of its competitors, may alienate some more casual players, diehard horror enthusiasts will find much to enjoy here. While it's uncertain what longevity this game has in store, something that is largely dependent on the developers, and the assumption of post-launch free content updates, here's hoping that Texas Chainsaw Massacre continues to raise the hairs and bring forth screams from its playerbase for many years to come…

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is an addictive and spine-chilling experience that comes neatly wrapped in a patchwork parcel of skin and bone.

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.

As asymmetrical horror games go, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre stands proudly on the shoulders of genre mainstays, providing an absolute ripper of an experience. Players are thrown in the deep end, which while frustrating at first, begins to make a lot more sense when you give it time. Seeing iconic locations from the films and racing to find your way out as a chainsaw swings behind you is quite the thrill. And whilst perks may initially be hard to understand, eventually the experience comes together as a really satisfying and macabre example of exciting multiplayer horror.

As a huge fan of the franchise, Texas Chain Saw Massacre absolutely nails the tone and atmosphere - and is a damn fun asymmetrical multiplayer game to boot.

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.

As a fan of the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre and the 2003 remake, and a former DBD player, I feared for the future of this game. However, my fears were quickly dispelled because Texas Chainsaw Massacre doesn't just use the horror franchise as an aesthetic, but also builds its core mechanics around the essence of the movie. Cinematography, music and tone have been carefully studied to recreate the creepy world that Tobe Hooper created nearly 50 years ago. What's more, the gameplay and character development kept me coming back match after match, giving me that "one more" feel that I sorely miss in other asymmetrical horror games. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre transforms the iconic franchise into a terrifying adventure that will haunt players for a long time to come. This game, in my opinion, is better not to be compared with brothers in the genre like DBD, these games are too different, and no one forces you to choose one thing. At the moment, the game has enough content to explore, and what happens next depends only on the developers. I liked the game and I will definitely recommend it to anyone who likes games of this kind, even a little.

This is Tobe Hooper’s putrid amoral universe in film perfectly replicated as an interactive terror ride.

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is the best that the asymmetric horror genre has to offer, even though it doesn't have the same amount of content as any given Dead by Daylight: the killers are few, but designed with great intelligence and satisfying to use, the victims truly experience the tension of such an extreme situation, and every mechanic is crafted to evoke the fear that elsewhere seems to have been relegated as unnecessary. If it had more content and had been more polished during the entry phase, it would have been a masterpiece. As it stands, it's still an excellent title, to be played strictly in the dark.

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, but whether it can stand the test of time like the film itself remains to be seen.

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is the asynchronous 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 at finally offering a true competitor in the genre.

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 development. It helps to enhance the exhilarating gameplay, though I do worry about its approachability given the deep systems and mechanics. Regardless, it’s one that I look forward to playing both casually and competitively with friends whenever I want a good scare.

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.