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Title: SAW
Format: Video Game
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Platform: PLAYSTATION 3
Publisher: Konami
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Review of SAW

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• Posted on 2009-11-04
  A Great Game !
  
  of course im a sAWaholiC..it might not be for a non sAW fan..the only thing i hate about it was the combat system it feels really clumsy..but thx god there are few combats in the game =D .. u spend 70% of the game unlocking and solving puzzles the other 30% is "combat".
  
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• Posted on 2009-10-30
  Does the Saw universe justice, but controls may turn you off
  
  Tellurye, here with another review brought to you by Fedora Technologies. Got 3D? This time we look at SAW: The Video game
  
  STORY: You play as Detective Tapp from the first SAW movie. Actually, a few characters from the SAW world are here, though no likeness or voice-work from any of the original cast EXCEPT Tobin (more on sound). You basically are caught by Jigsaw and you have to escape as he puts treacherous traps and puzzles in your way. You soon learn that you are not alone in the Asylum, and while you are trying to get out, everyone is more focused on killing you for some reason. You have to play the game to find out why.
  
  GRAPHICS: Great use of the unreal engine here. I never get sick of looking at it. The levels are very detailed, with little touches like worn wallpaper, faded paint, furniture. Great lighting effects too, even on the PS3 which sometimes tends to be washed out. Lots of dark places, so you are using a lighter most of the game to find extra weapons and such, but it doesn't take away from the atmosphere. That may be annoying for some aesthetically, but it does not limit your movement.
  
  SOUND: Fortunately, TOBIN BELL does lend his voice and it is AWESOME! Really sets the mood. Voice work is done well from the rest of the folks also, but Tobin's really sticks out. The laughing, creaking, and music really set the tone. Fun to play in the dark
  
  GAMEPLAY: Uh, here's where it suffers a bit, and why I think the critics were harsh on it. The fighting is really sluggish and super slow to respond, regardless whether you are doing light or heavy attacks. And the animation plays out so long after you swing, or recover from an attack, that the thug is already attacking you again before you can react. I quickly learned how to counter this by moving and attacking at same time (unlike RE5, thank goodness). So when a baddie comes upon you (fortunately, his attacks are slow as well, and practically telegraphs them so you can anticipate them) you can dodge out of his reach and immediately walk towards him, executing your swing. So it's a little bit repetitive, (and you almost have to wait for them to strike first) wait, dodge, approach, attack, repeat. It only takes 2 or 3 hits to take down a baddie, so its not boring. Another cool thing is that if you knock them down but they aren't dead yet, you can get an optional QTE where it displays the button while a meter is displayed. If you hit that button when the moving meter is in its sweet spot, you get a killer, gory animation. It's not too hard to get either.
  
  Exploration, the puzzles, and traps are fun - really a homage to the Saw series. You even get a chance to set your own traps! And they are pretty ingenious just like the movie. However, the combat is where it is the weakest, and will lose most of the audience.
  
  OVERALL: This game is really a lot of fun and Saw fans will be jacked to play this in the middle of the night. However, it is a short campaign (about 8 hours or so) no multiplayer (obviously), and the stiff, slow controls may ruin it for those that are used to Manhunt's environment. Not worth $60, but do try to rent this bad boy if you like the Saw universe. Just don't be surprised if you jump when one of your friends say `I'd like to play a game...'
  
  
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• Posted on 2009-10-26
  Saw fans will enjoy
  
  I've been a fan of the Saw movie series ever since the first movie was released. So of course I had to try this game. I felt right at home with the story line and atmosphere. The game really captures the Saw atmosphere well. The voice acting is some of the best you will find in a game. I won't say it's the best game ever, but being a fan of the series, I was able to enjoy it.
  
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• Posted on 2009-10-23
  SAW it--played it---save your money
  
  I'm a gamer that has been playing RPG amd FPS games since I was able to get DOOM on a diskette. And I am coming into this game having never watched any of the SAW franchise movies. Overall, if you are looking for a game without too much action and decent puzzles, AND you love the SAW movies, this game may be for you. But if you are like me, and want non-stop action, scare your pants off horror (read: Dead Space), and some good challenges, then this game may not be for you. I was bored by the same puzzles over and over again. Not only that, but this game had a real lack of action. I had to go LOOKING for trouble. The graphics weren't even PS2 quality at best and the views and controls (or lack thereof) left much to be desired. Konami had a GREAT formula already in place. I understand the SAW movies were scary and creepy. All Konami had to do was to utilize that! Instead they give a bland rerun, that I may or may not bother to finish. Long gone are the days of "The Suffering"-which is what this game may have come close to, IF they hadn't fumbled. DO NOT BUY this game! Rent it first and SEE if you like it.
  
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• Posted on 2009-10-11
  not a keeper
  
  this overall is a fun game but it failed story wise it says that you see doctor gorden not true the only choice u make is at the end and thats the epic choice what door do i go through both enings suck it left out a lot like how it suppose to tell about what happen to everyone from SAW 1 it doesn't the gameplay was good hard at points fun but not worth $[...] i would only buy if it was around 25 too 30 bucks moives are better i liked alot but overall it felt rushed like it wasn't but they had to stop for the movie or something like that
  
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