The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Review

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In the pantheon of horror movies Tobe Hooper’s 1974 The Texas Chain Saw Massacre stands as a true classic, continuing to terrify audiences nearly 50 years since its premiere. The unfortunate fate of a group of unlucky travellers at the hands of a family of rural cannibals has inspired generations of horror fans and film-makers alike, with main antagonist Leatherface becoming a cultural icon. It is therefore no surprise that the Chainsaw Massacre has been featured in the world of gaming, although generally only as an influence or cameo such as Leatherface’s appearance in Mortal Kombat. There was an amazing Atari 2600 title released in 1984, but Gun Interactive’s new take on the movie is a very different beast, and one that makes the most of modern graphical fidelity and some over-familiar gaming techniques to offer an experience that is clearly a love letter to the film and its legacy.

The opening to the game absolutely nails the tone and feeling of the original film, featuring a VHS filter and voiceover that perfectly matches that of Hooper’s movie. The game itself isn’t based on the actual story of the film (a choice that should hopefully allow for more content in future) and so developers Sumo were able to add new family members and a roster of unfortunate victims to play as.

This slots into the asymmetrical multiplayer mould of games like Friday The 13th: The Game and Dead by Daylight, but unlike other examples of this, both victims and family members must communicate to ensure the most effective and efficient approach, and you’ve also got more than one villain. Each game requires 7 players – a factor that is already leading to wait times between games – with 3 family members and 4 victims.

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