A comparison between the upcoming Texas Chain Saw Massacre game and its horror film counterpart showcases the level of detail put into the asymmetric survival experience. The multiplayer title, created by Friday the 13th: The Game developer Gun Media, casts players as either the murderous Leatherface or surviving fighting to escape his cannibalistic family. While no gameplay has been revealed yet, the Texas Chain Saw Massacre reveal trailer does capture the terrifying atmosphere of the long-running film saga.
A predecessor to The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Gun Media's Friday the 13th: The Game brings players to the iconic forests and cabins of Camp Crystal Lake. Up to seven players are case as camp counselors who are tasked with escaping the campground while avoiding the murderous Jason Voorhees. One lucky player actually gets to play as Jason, with the objective of killing other players using a suite of supernatural powers. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre will reportedly follow a similar formula, though there will be significant differences between the two experiences. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre has three killers, for example, with gamers controlling Leatherface and two of his family members.
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A Texas Chain Saw Massacre promotional video, posted to YouTube by IGN, demonstrates how accurately the game reflects its 1974 horror inspiration. The game strives to flawlessly recreate shots from the film, and it manages to do so with breathtaking accuracy. While the comparison mostly serves to showcase the love and care put into the multiplayer survival horror game, it also teases environments that players will be visiting in-game. The Texas Chain Saw
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