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TheTexas Chain Saw Massacre’s patch notes for the December 12 update and the patch itself are rolling out. As withprevious updates toTexas Chain Saw Massacre, the patch aims to rebalance and adjust certain game mechanics to allow for smoother and more competitive gameplay. While bug fixes are mostly the main concern, minor tweaks and character-balancing look to be a point of focus in this release.
Fans may remember that the November update addressed fanbacklash regarding the Leatherface match requirement. With the restriction requiring Leatherface now lifted, the 4v3 dynamics of the game have shifted to give players unique advantages. Synergies between The Family members are currently being looked at, with some skills currently being reviewed for future tweaking. The Big Patch had altered the game so much that some mechanics needed to be revisited to keep gameplay competitive. While not as major as the previous update, the December patch looks to bring theTexas Chain Saw Massacrein a renewed direction with its list of changes and fixes.
In an official Reddit post in theTexas Chain Saw Massacresub, the patch notes for the December 12 update have been revealed. The biggest one is about the reversal made to Johnny. Previous changes made to Johnny during the Big Patch will now be disregarded as they have caused undesirable results. The character will revert to how it was prior to the November change. Interestingly, his speed boost is something that the team is planning to work on in future patches. One minor update involves the size of the Community News and DLC Main Menu Banner. Other than that, the fixes mostly help stabilize the game by cleaning out persistent bugs in various in-game situations.
While a few fans are worried thatTexas Chain Saw Massacremight suffer the same fateasEvil Dead: The Game, Sumo Nottingham might be trying to save the game by not only listening to feedback, but also through experimentation on various mechanics to adjust. As the game focuses strictly on the 1974 version of the movie, it might be more difficult to keep the title consistently performing well with such limited assets. However, in hindsight, it might also mean that the developers could put focus on keeping the core gameplay tight, instead of regularly rebalancing due to the introduction of new characters and locations.
Granted, the game’s biggest competitor,Dead by Daylight,has constantly performed well. However, theTexas Chain Saw Massacreexperienceis a unique one, which should help separate it from the pack. While its longevity can not be assured, the constant effort to reinvent the gameplay mechanics will help lead the title to more players and fans of asymmetrical horror.
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Inspired by the seminal 1970s horror movie, Sumo Nottingham’s The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is an asymmetrical PvP experience that pits a group of victims against a Slaughter Family representative. The game features iconic villains from the films like Leatherface, The Hitchhiker, and Grandpa.
