Pigsaw

82%
Game Brain Score Based on 33 reviews
  • gameplay
  • atmosphere
  • graphics
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"Pigsaw is a first-person shooter, survival horror, and stealth game where you must escape a nightmarish abattoir filled with relentless butchers. Scavenge for supplies, use whatever you can to survive, and manage your inventory in this 40-60 minute, grid-based, PSX and VHS graphics mode game. Brutal melee and gun combat mix with stealth and exploration in this intense, gory experience."

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Reviews

82%
Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews
gameplay3 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game features a fantastic atmosphere with great sound design, creating a cold and tense vibe that enhances the horror experience.
  • It offers a unique and interesting premise where players escape from a slaughterhouse run by murderous pigs, blending FPS action with horror elements.
  • Despite its short runtime, the game is polished and well-designed, making it a memorable experience that players highly recommend.
  • The last level is notably difficult, leading to frustration for some players who struggle to complete it.
  • Movement can feel slippery and platforming mechanics are not well-executed, which may detract from the overall gameplay experience.
  • The game is intended to be completed in one sitting, which may limit replayability and some players feel it could benefit from additional content or story depth.
  • gameplay6 mentions

    The gameplay features a retro aesthetic that some players appreciate, though opinions on the platforming and stealth/combat mechanics are mixed, with some finding them lacking. Despite these criticisms, many still find enjoyment in the overall experience, especially considering the low price point of $5.

    • “I really liked the retro feel of the visuals and gameplay.”
    • “Love the visuals and gameplay.”
    • “Plus, come on, $5 for some quality gameplay!”
  • atmosphere6 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its cold, bleak, and tense vibe, enhanced by well-executed sound effects and strong level design. The combination of PSX graphics and impactful weapon mechanics contributes to a deeply immersive experience, making it both engaging and replayable. Overall, the atmosphere is a standout feature that effectively heightens the game's emotional and thematic intensity.

    • “Fantastic atmosphere; the vibe is cold, bleak, bloody, and vulnerable.”
    • “The level design is also very good, creating a rather tense atmosphere for what you're experiencing.”
    • “Besides that, the atmosphere, level design, and sound are spot on.”
  • graphics4 mentions

    The graphics have been praised for their retro aesthetic, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game. Reviewers commend the high-quality visuals, music, and design, indicating a significant effort from the developer to create an engaging experience.

    • “I really liked the retro feel of the visuals and gameplay.”
    • “The graphics, music, design, and everything else is top notch; the developer must have put in a lot of effort into what he/she is doing.”
    • “The PSX graphics really add to the atmosphere here.”
  • story3 mentions

    The story is described as vague yet intriguing, featuring a unique premise involving pigs eating people, which adds a lightly spooky element to the first-person shooter experience. However, many reviewers feel that the narrative is somewhat lacking and could benefit from more depth and quality voice acting to enhance the overall enjoyment of the game.

    • “It has a vague, but interesting story about pigs eating people.”
    • “Throw in a good story and some decent voice acting, and you will have a super fun and terrifying horror shooter!”
    • “The story feels underdeveloped and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “I found the narrative to be predictable and uninspired, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
    • “The plot twists were so obvious that they lost their impact, leaving me disappointed.”
  • replayability3 mentions

    The game offers a decent level of replayability, enhanced by its engaging atmosphere and weapon mechanics. While not exceptional, players can find additional value in pursuing secrets and secondary goals, and the inclusion of achievements could further boost replay incentives.

    • “It's got a great atmosphere, super meaty weapons, and some decent replay value.”
    • “If achievements were added, it would enhance the replay value.”
    • “Isn't amazing by any means, but it works well, feels good, and has potential for replayability if you go for secrets and a secondary goal.”
    • “If achievements were added, it would increase the replay value significantly.”
    • “Once you complete the game, there’s little incentive to play it again.”
    • “The lack of varied endings makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
  • music1 mentions

    Reviewers praise the music as top-notch, highlighting the significant effort the developer has invested in creating a high-quality audio experience that complements the overall game design.

    • “The graphics, music, design, and everything else is top-notch; the developer must have put in a lot of effort into what he/she is doing.”
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