5.0
SAW lacks the grit of Manhunt, the mechanics of Condemned and the intelligence of Silent Hill, and so finds itself hard to recommend
Saw: The Video Game
Zombie Studios · Oct 6, 2009
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The story centers on Detective David Tapp who awakens in a decrepit, abandoned asylum. He has been captured by his longtime nemesis, Jigsaw. Obsessed with catching this serial killer, Tapp’s mission has consumed him and ruined his family, resulting in divorce, mental imbalance, and abandonment.
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6.4
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- 5.0Fans of the hugely successful and seemingly never-ending film series will likely get some thrills out of this hit and miss horror game, but if you're after a game on a par with the likes of Resident Evil and Silent Hill, you'll find Saw severely lacking. The combat and repetition are the biggest offenders, and considering the game offers little else, Saw is yet another movie licensed title that misses the mark by some way.
- The combat is Saw's biggest weakness, with the replay value a close second
- 6.0The game puts on a pretty good facade, affecting many of Saw's stylistic flares. There's lots of jarring camera shake, motion blur, and patchy focus effects, and the soundtrack is all industrial clangs and squeals, but in the end it's all window-dressing for a game that has more in common with Professor Layton than Condemned.
- 6.5Nevertheless, the game faithfully captures the heavy sense of dread that pervades the films, so it's a natural extension of the movie-going experience. Franchise fans will likely lap it up, though Jigsaw's latest scheme is unfortunately missing some important puzzle pieces.
- 7.5The game would have been much more exciting had there been a tad more variety, or less filler. Overall, Saw is a welcome entry in the horror genre that provides a good dosage of thrills. Depending on your tolerance for repetition, it's a good way to test your nerves and scare yourself silly during a dark and stormy night.
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