The Shocking Twist Behind Leatherface's Stipulation in Texas Chain Saw Massacre - You Won't Believe It!
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre's requirement to play as Leatherface disappoints as it limits player choice Losing its playerbase and diverse family dynamic, the game's reliance on one character may hinder its long-term success
Highlights
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre game lacks long-term content and may not receive updates for as long as other asymmetrical games.
However, streamers and fans can still have an enjoyable experience playing together in full parties, disregarding this limitation. This requirement of always selecting Leatherface in matches results in a lack of diversity and synergy when playing as other family members, which may be seen as a disadvantage by certain players.
The initial hype surrounding The Texas Chain Saw Massacre has now diminished, as is expected for a horror game of this nature. Unlike Dead by Daylight, which had a content roadmap spanning several years, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre does not have such long-lasting plans. While there may be future content updates, they likely won't be sustained for as long. This is typical for games that focus on a specific IP, like The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, especially when it only adapts the original entry. Evil Dead: The Game is another example of a game with limited longevity due to its specific IP.
However, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre still provides enjoyment for its community, which primarily consists of streamers and peers who can play together in full parties as either victims or family members. The game does not have a defined meta, at least not to the extent that other asymmetrical games do, but there are popular escape routes and victim characters for fans to choose. It is interesting to note that while there are currently five family characters available, only three can be played in each match, and one of those three must always be Leatherface.
Players Must Pick Leatherface in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
The wait time in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre queues can often be lengthy, depending on the players selected through matchmaking. There are five characters to choose from in the victim queue, meaning one character will always be left out. However, this still creates an interesting dynamic based on unlocked abilities and demonstrated teamwork during a match.
Survival is easier when all the victims work together towards the same goals and escape routes. However, playing solo still allows fans to find their own way out, even without communication. The family members in the game also have unique abilities, but players may not experience optimal synergy between them because Leatherface is required for every match.
Leatherface is Essential to TCSM, But Diminishes a Diverse Family Dynamic
: Ensuring the match starts, it is mandatory for one of the three players waiting in the queue to select Leatherface, occupying a family slot. Although this seems reasonable if someone in the queue genuinely enjoys embodying Leatherface, who conveniently wields a captivating chainsaw mechanic, it may become burdensome for those who prefer other family members, ultimately feeling compelled to choose him simply because no one else will.
If Leatherface wasn't enjoyable or overpowered, this would be a more significant issue, and fortunately, relentlessly chasing victims with a revved chainsaw raised high hardly ever becomes tiresome. Nevertheless, Leatherface lacks the varied usefulness that other members of the family possess in their sets, and requiring someone to opt for Leatherface potentially means that someone else has to forgo playing as their preferred character.
Naturally, players may persistently wait for a lobby where someone is willing to play as Leatherface. However, as The Texas Chain Saw Massacre gradually loses its popularity and fewer players join lobbies without full groups using communication, it will inevitably become more challenging to find a lobby where someone intentionally chooses Leatherface.
The absence of proposed content for The Texas Chain Saw Massacre could actually work in favor of this premise since Leatherface remains one of the few options for a family character. If new content introduced new family characters, it could mean an even lower chance of seeing a synergy between these characters in a match. Either way, while Leatherface is undeniably the mascot of the IP and his iconic presence would be missed, it is still unfortunate that players cannot strategically plan a team with three diverse family members.
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is out now for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
