The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

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7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 71 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 42 out of 71
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 71
  3. Negative: 15 out of 71

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  1. 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, disconnected matches.... A good but broken game! If the developers don't fix this this game flops in 1 month or less
  2. two_rabbits
    Aug 19, 2023
    5
    Pretty fun once you're finally playing, but it feels like a bait-and-switch to offer the game for $39 and then require players to have or purchase Playstation+ in order to play it.
  3. sontopo98
    Aug 21, 2023
    5
    The game is "nice", if you play it on the killer side, very easy to kill, I would say, unfair, you can just hit and hit and hit, only using stamina, but you should get a little cooldown wihen you hit, just like DBD. Of course, scaping as a survivor is also very easy if you don't take care of things being a killer, but they could just make it a bit harder for survs to open doors in exchangeThe game is "nice", if you play it on the killer side, very easy to kill, I would say, unfair, you can just hit and hit and hit, only using stamina, but you should get a little cooldown wihen you hit, just like DBD. Of course, scaping as a survivor is also very easy if you don't take care of things being a killer, but they could just make it a bit harder for survs to open doors in exchange of killers having a little cooldown... I just can't handle some matches that I last less than two minutes because i can't just scape of them or because someone instantly opens the basement gate so I have the rest of the family on me.… Expand
  4. Quazder
    Aug 22, 2023
    7
    Great game but, its skill cap is too low so you just find in first 5-15 hours what to do and then it becomes too easy 7.5/10
  5. Lewisfilmetc
    Aug 20, 2023
    6
    Needs a lot of work to get where it needs to be. At the moment it is a fun game to play and has incredibly tense moments on both sides, more so particularly on survivor. The ambition of the game is good and makes a refreshing change from the traditional 4v1, with unique gameplay mechanics which make for good variances in the gameplay. However, in its current state it is very imbalanced,Needs a lot of work to get where it needs to be. At the moment it is a fun game to play and has incredibly tense moments on both sides, more so particularly on survivor. The ambition of the game is good and makes a refreshing change from the traditional 4v1, with unique gameplay mechanics which make for good variances in the gameplay. However, in its current state it is very imbalanced, favouring the killers massively. But they have time to implement and balance these things as a starting point it is a refreshing addition to the asym horror genre and with some attention and updates it could be a great game.

    Main points
    * Killer sided is much much easier * Lobbies are painful * Why make it so you can only use one character? (Very stupid) just means lobby dodging to get right character
    * Lack of tutorials is bemusing
    * Sissy ridiculously OP
    * Playing survivor is like a maze    … Expand
  6. Destinylver
    Aug 20, 2023
    6
    If it was early access this be amazing. Or if it was free or game pass etc. But as a 35£€$ finished game it's not worth it. I love the brand and ive seen all the films. But this game has so little content. 3 maps with identical layouts and more server glitches than you could imagine. And one mode only and so many familiar ideas from other games. Graphically I was hoping for so muchIf it was early access this be amazing. Or if it was free or game pass etc. But as a 35£€$ finished game it's not worth it. I love the brand and ive seen all the films. But this game has so little content. 3 maps with identical layouts and more server glitches than you could imagine. And one mode only and so many familiar ideas from other games. Graphically I was hoping for so much more. The problem is evil dead and DBD do it so much better. And for cheaper. If you have friends and a good rig it's fun for a day. But not much longer as it stands.… Expand
  7. Jt0429
    Aug 22, 2023
    7
    Good-
    Presentation channels the classic films, creating an atmosphere of tension and dread. Strong sound design. Each character feels unique and both sides have interesting tests and ways to complete matches. Network performance is solid.
    Bad- Some annoying crashes before starting matches and even the game. No bots or ways to practice offline. Only three maps available at launch, with    Good-
    Presentation channels the classic films, creating an atmosphere of tension and dread. Strong sound design. Each character feels unique and both sides have interesting tests and ways to complete matches. Network performance is solid.

    Bad-
    Some annoying crashes before starting matches and even the game. No bots or ways to practice offline. Only three maps available at launch, with gameplay flow feeling a bit samey after some time. Can't have matches without Leatherface.

    Thoughts-
    Boiled down to its raw gameplay, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre has some issues but provides a riveting experience when everything starts to click. The atmosphere and audio do well to convey the horror of the films, delivering brutal kills without going overboard with the blood and gore (though you’ll find plenty of it strewn about the environment).

    It’s unfortunately hamstrung by lackluster tutorials, no bots or practice, limited maps with all too similar gameplay flows, tedious respeccing when you don’t have enough characters leveled, odd design choices and bizarre crashes. It may become something special with time but must settle for being a competent stealth vs slasher experience rather than the next breakout horror multiplayer title.    … Expand
  8. 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, it just needs more time in the oven.
  9. timothy510
    Aug 22, 2023
    7
    Quite fun when pick up, or partying with friends, otherwise, it gets repetitive and feels short very quickly.
    Being Victims is not fun when getting killed at the first 30 seconds.
    There is no coming back when Families know where the choke point is. Every game feels like only 1 out of 4 Victims could escape, others are for sacrifice. Every game is like 4 Victims spreading out every    Quite fun when pick up, or partying with friends, otherwise, it gets repetitive and feels short very quickly.
    Being Victims is not fun when getting killed at the first 30 seconds.
    There is no coming back when Families know where the choke point is.
    Every game feels like only 1 out of 4 Victims could escape, others are for sacrifice.
    Every game is like 4 Victims spreading out every possible escape route and guess who is the lucky one to escape.
    Playing as Family is not fun either, cause you are meant to kill, you start to feel bad for not slaughter everyone.
    Thus, its like a Battle Royale, where only one Victim survives, and Family is like being a tool man to kill, to provide a game for the only survivor.    … Expand
  10. JackFrostyG
    Aug 29, 2023
    7
    Pros:

    -The graphics are decent. Nothing amazing but they are better than F13 and DbD's. -The current maps are fun and after about 15 hours of gameplay I am still learning them. -The killers each have their unique perk and drawbacks, as do the victims, making each character different. -Leatherface has a nice touch of beginning with the victims and being able to get straight into    Pros:

    -The graphics are decent. Nothing amazing but they are better than F13 and DbD's.

    -The current maps are fun and after about 15 hours of gameplay I am still learning them.

    -The killers each have their unique perk and drawbacks, as do the victims, making each character different.

    -Leatherface has a nice touch of beginning with the victims and being able to get straight into the hunt.

    Cons:

    -The balance is a bit off, Sissy can follow without pause and has insanely high stamina, whereas the cook almost collapses after running for 3 seconds and can't crouch or go through tight spaces. Connie can almost instantly unlock a door with her ability whereas without it, it takes about 40-50 seconds. It's insanely overpowered.

    -The game is not solo player friendly. Everything seems to have been designed in respect to being in a group with friends on the mic. Trying to play alone is difficult as other victims / killers will deliberatly / accidently sabotage the game by turning off exits or making noise.

    -There are only 3 maps (not including night/day). As good as the maps are, 3 maps isn't enough.

    -Upon reaching level 15 the exp has become an absolute grind.

    -You need Leatherface to start the game. This should at least be removed for private matches as in some cases nobody actually wants to play the character.    … Expand
  11. Ramoscello
    Aug 21, 2023
    7
    the game is REALLY funny, the balancement is generally good, I never experienced any op ability, the graphics are alright and on a rtx2060/i5 9th the game runs perfectly, I'm giving this game a 7 cuz of servers problems and finding a lobby seems a bit too hard for a game that came out 2 days ago, I don't know if it's cuz the game server sucks or if there is a lack of player but this is athe game is REALLY funny, the balancement is generally good, I never experienced any op ability, the graphics are alright and on a rtx2060/i5 9th the game runs perfectly, I'm giving this game a 7 cuz of servers problems and finding a lobby seems a bit too hard for a game that came out 2 days ago, I don't know if it's cuz the game server sucks or if there is a lack of player but this is a problem that needs to be resolved, the map are labyrinthic and that's a good thing, this give the survivor the possibility to run but it's really hard to learn the map, for now the game has only 3 maps and that's not a negative thing, for now, too many maps at launch would have made impossible for the player to learn how to move, this could all be resolved by adding a training mode were you can play with bot or just explore, Im also not really sure about the 3v4 mode, cuz if a player disconnect (something that happens a lot of time) it's really hard to play cuz you will always have a killer behind you, If your good enough you can bypass this but I'm afraid that at high level were people gets really good it will be really hard, I think that a 2v4 with slightly buffed killer would be better but I might change my mind, of course the developer needs to add more content or the game will die just as the other game of this genre, I'm still enjoying this and I hope the developer fix the problem. ( sorry for the bad English, it ain't my main language, byee)… Expand

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72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 28
  3. Negative: 1 out of 28
  1. GameCrate
    Oct 2, 2023
    70
    So, even though the gameplay loop can be a lot of fun, I worry about the longevity of this game's lifespan. With only three maps (that are all kind of similar) and the possibility of not getting much new content due to licensing issues between all of the other films in the franchise, the game might not be around for a long time. Let’s hope that isn’t the case.
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  2. TheSixthAxis
    Sep 25, 2023
    60
    The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is a fantastic homage to the original film and really shines in its general presentation, but the gaming experience itself proves to be a frustrating one. Combine an increasingly toxic community and the prevalence of cheaters with a distinct lack of maps and variety and you have a game that may well struggle to succeed in competition with the many other titles in the asymmetrical horror genre. To paraphrase the tagline to the movie – will this game survive and what will be left of it?
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  3. GamesRadar+
    Sep 18, 2023
    60
    For those migrating away from Friday the 13th: The Game, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre could prove to be a welcome alternative. While this new multiplayer horror game certainly shows promise, my earliest hours with the family have been hindered by needless friction. It's occasionally thrilling, but often frustrating.
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