Pigsaw

About

"Pigsaw is a intense first-person shooter and survival horror game, where you must scavenge supplies and use whatever means necessary to escape a nightmarish human abattoir. The relentless Butchers will not show you mercy, so move silently, hide often, and fight back with lead pipes or shotguns. Explore the labyrinthine abattoir, manage your inventory, and choose between PSX and VHS graphics modes. Expect 40-60 minutes of heart-pounding action."

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 39 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

grinding1 negative mentions

The game features a unique and engaging brutalist aesthetic, complemented by a fantastic atmosphere and sound design.
Players appreciate the short, intense gameplay experience that combines horror and FPS elements, making it a memorable adventure.
The game is well worth its price, offering a polished experience with potential for replayability despite its brief runtime.

The last level is notably difficult, leading to frustration for some players who find it challenging to complete.
Movement mechanics can feel slippery, and platforming elements may not be well-executed, detracting from the overall gameplay experience.
The game is designed to be completed in one sitting, which may limit its appeal for those looking for longer play sessions.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay features a nostalgic retro aesthetic that some players appreciate, though the platforming mechanics and stealth/combat elements may not appeal to everyone. Despite mixed feelings about the gameplay itself, many find value in the overall experience, especially given 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!”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
17%
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 complements the gameplay.
- “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.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
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The graphics are praised for their brutalist aesthetic and retro feel, effectively enhancing the game's atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the top-notch visuals and design, indicating a significant effort from the developer to create an immersive experience. Overall, the combination of graphics and gameplay is well-received, contributing positively to the game's appeal.
- “Love the brutalist aesthetic with just the right amount of blood and rot.”
- “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 graphics are outdated and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
- “The character models are poorly designed and look like they belong in a last-gen game.”
- “The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is described as vague yet intriguing, featuring a concept of pigs eating people, which adds a lightly spooky element to the first-person shooter experience. While the narrative is somewhat lacking, there is potential for improvement with better storytelling and 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!”
- “Think of it as a lightly spooky FPS that's a bit light on story.”
- “The story feels underdeveloped and lacks depth.”
- “There are interesting concepts, but the narrative fails to deliver.”
- “The plot is predictable and doesn't offer any surprises.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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100%
The game offers a solid atmosphere and enjoyable mechanics that contribute to its replayability, particularly through the pursuit of secrets and secondary objectives. However, players feel that the addition of achievements could enhance this aspect further, as the current replay value is considered decent but not exceptional.
- “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.”
- “The game lacks variety, making it hard to find reasons to replay it.”
- “Once you complete the main story, there's little incentive to go back.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate that the game is relatively short, allowing them to avoid extensive grinding for late-game content, which is a welcome relief for those with demanding jobs and limited gaming time.
- “The game's not that long, which is perfect because I already work long hours at the pork processing plant and can't spend forever grinding late-game content. I've already ground hundreds of pounds of meat today and am very tired.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised, with users noting its top-notch quality and the evident effort put in by the developer to create an immersive auditory experience.
- “The graphics, music, design, and everything else is top-notch; the developer must have put in a lot of effort into what they are doing.”