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Texas Chain Saw Massacre Game To Feature 3v4 Killer vs. Survivor Gameplay

February 14, 2022 | Posted by Jeremy Thomas
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre game Image Credit: Gun Interactive

We already knew that the upcoming Texas Chain Saw Massacre game would have asymmetrical gameplay, and now we know more of the details. As previously noted, Gun Interactive is working on a game that will pit killers against survivals, and a new blog on the game’s official site reveals that the game will feature three killers against four survivors.

The blog entry quotes Gun Interactive President/CEO Wes Keltner as saying that they wanted to do something different than their 1v8 gameplay for Friday the 13th, saying:

“We never want to make the same game twice. You either innovate or imitate, and I don’t have to tell you which one makes for a better game. Everyone at Gun prefers to innovate and push the genre forward. How do you do this? Well, when it came to the design of Texas we knew that 3vs4 was different. All the mechanics and features are built around this fundamental rethinking of asymmetrical multiplayer. Additionally when you look at the ‘74 film, you’ll note there’s an entire family to deal with, not just Leatherface. So it felt natural to have three killers chasing victims.”

The blog notes that “Ultimately, 3 v 4 was the structure the team found most enjoyable for the experience in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. This match structure allowed us to keep the Family feeling powerful, but not overpowering and the Victims feeling somewhat helpless alone, but dangerous if organized. The asymmetrical aspect in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre became a part of the moment to moment design of the game, more than just a bullet point in a design document.”

The game will release on PC and Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 and be based on the original Tobe Hooper-directed 1974 film, with new killers added to the family.