Pigsaw

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Pigsaw is a single player survival shooter game with a horror theme. It was developed by Christopher Yabsley and was released on August 1, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Pigsaw" is a nightmarish first-person shooter, survival horror, and stealth game where you must escape a brutal human abattoir filled with relentless butchers. Scavenge for supplies, use whatever you can as a weapon, and manage your inventory to stay alive. With PSX and VHS graphics modes, experience a nostalgic yet terrifying 40-60 minutes of gameplay.

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Single-Player

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98%

Audience ScoreBased on 44 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features a fantastic atmosphere with great sound design that enhances the nightmarish setting.
Players appreciate the unique concept of escaping a slaughterhouse run by murderous pigs, blending FPS action with horror elements.
The low poly graphics and retro feel are well-received, contributing to the game's charm and overall enjoyment.

The game suffers from frustrating mechanics, including poor movement controls and a lack of ammo, making combat feel unfair.
There are no save points during levels, leading to repetitive gameplay as players must replay long sections after dying.
The stealth mechanics are poorly explained and executed, with enemies having overly high awareness and no effective stealth kill options.

graphics
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The game's graphics are praised for their low poly and retro aesthetic, contributing to a unique atmosphere that enhances the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate the brutalist design elements and the effective use of PSX-style visuals, indicating a strong effort from the developer in creating a cohesive artistic vision.
- “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.”
- “I really liked the retro feel of the visuals and gameplay.”
- “Love the brutalist aesthetic with just the right amount of blood and rot.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features a nostalgic retro aesthetic that some players appreciate, though the platforming and stealth/combat mechanics 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
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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 PSX graphics contribute significantly to this immersive experience, making it feel both vulnerable and intense. Overall, players appreciate the combination of these elements, which creates a compelling and engaging environment.
- “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.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is described as vague yet intriguing, revolving around a concept of pigs eating people, which adds a lightly spooky element to the first-person shooter experience. While the narrative is considered 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 game feels like a lightly spooky FPS that's a bit lacking in story.”
- “The narrative is underdeveloped and fails to engage the player.”
- “I found the plot to be predictable and uninspired.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers a solid atmosphere and enjoyable mechanics that contribute to its replayability, particularly for players seeking secrets and secondary objectives. However, the addition of achievements could enhance this aspect further, as 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 add some more replay value.”
- “Isn't amazing by any means, but it works well, feels good, and has some 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.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate that the game has a relatively short length, making it accessible for those with busy schedules, as it avoids excessive grinding in late-game content. This allows them to enjoy the game without feeling overwhelmed by time commitments.
- “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
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The music in the game is highly praised, with users noting it as top-notch and indicative of the developer's significant effort and attention to detail.
- “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.”