BUTCHER

Even as a nice homage (visually and audibly) to DOOM and other games of its era, Butcher certainly has its moments in gory, exploitative fashion. However, its high difficulty, low replayabilty, and mechanics make it feel limited and shallow.

The gameplay is very straightforward and linear. There’s only a total of 20 stages with a sixth portal that conceals a final boss, making it a very short game overall, although its fair price point is well worth the content that it provides. It’s a game that can quite easily keep you satisfied for a weekend at least, or longer if you’re brave enough to face its highest difficulty. BUTCHER‘s Nintendo Switch release has arrived at a great time though, for it serves as a fine little appetiser to tide you over until the main course of DOOM is served.