Butcher Reviews

Butcher is ranked in the 48th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
May 8, 2017

With the gratuitous violence that is included, it certainly isn’t a game for everyone but if you are comfortable with the destruction of humanity in your cybernetic hands, then BUTCHER is a game well worth keeping on your radar.

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6 / 10.0
May 18, 2017

Butcher does have it’s audience, I have to admit that this game isn’t going to be everyone’s cup of tea, and the lack of checkpoints as well as the fairly shallow game play will only compound it.

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Essential
Aug 11, 2017

Fast, furious and challenging. Also not very long in length, but the game play time may well be extended as you get yourself into the sideways scrolling demon's souls type punishment coming your way should you make a mistake!

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7.5 / 10.0
May 23, 2017

Butcher might not be graphically hooking, and it may lack a bit of replay value, but it definitely put some fancy retro side-scroller shooter aside with its entertaining gameplay and gore.

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7.4 / 10.0
May 12, 2017

Butcher is an intense and visceral pixel based game with a level of gore I didn't think pixels could produce.

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Frostengine
7.5 / 10.0
Oct 6, 2017

Butcher is a game which will undoubtedly appeal to players past the first Doom dozens of times, but, provided that the data of players will not deter the change of the camera perspective. The only weak point of the Butcher, is oddly enough a graphic component, but in these games is decided by the gameplay and if You are not confused, then ran into eshop.

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8 / 10
Oct 11, 2017

Despite the collectable skulls that are so well hidden on each level, the gameplay is very straightforward and linear. There’s only a total of 20 stages with a sixth portal that conceals a final boss, making it a very short game overall, although its fair price point is well worth the content that it provides. It’s a game that can quite easily keep you satisfied for a weekend at least, or longer if you’re brave enough to face its highest difficulty. BUTCHER‘s Nintendo Switch release has arrived at a great time though, for it serves as a fine little appetiser to tide you over until the main course of DOOM is served.

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7.5 / 10.0
Sep 30, 2017

If you’re down for some great action filled with pixelated blood and gore Butcher should be right up your alley. What it lacks in sexy graphics it makes up for in grit and intensity, so you shouldn’t necessarily discount it based only on how it looks in screenshots. Once you get on a killing spree and you’ve got some mechanized monstrosity moving around at the same time you’ll want to avoid it clicks… and there’s no other experience on the Switch right now that’s anything like it. Butcher won’t be a game for everyone but I’d imagine it will attract a cult following of people who took a number and and ready to be served something fresh and a bit bloody.

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6.9 / 10.0
May 9, 2017

Butcher is a fun, addictive riff on a classic genre with an uncompromising approach that makes it feel both rewarding and frustrating.

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9 / 10.0
May 11, 2017

Butcher is the type of game that really checks all the boxes for quality. The action is fast and fun, all to a heart pumping soundtrack and powerful sound effects. The controls are second nature and intuitive, with only a few important buttons to remember. It has its own distinct art style that I find uniquely beautiful.

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GameGrin
BishopTheTroll
Top Critic
7 / 10.0
May 19, 2017

This one is fairly straight forward, since it is clearly built for a particular audience. Fans of oldschool 2D run-n-gun games will probably enjoy this game. While the difficulty may turn off some casual gamers, most people will know what they're getting into when they just look at the screenshots. If shooting bad guys and tons of gore is your thing, this one's got you covered.

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6 / 10
May 15, 2017

This grim, pixellated gorefest successfully channels the spirit of 8 and 16 bit shoot-'em-ups but doesn't stand up to sustained play; spend too long with Butcher in one sitting and it starts feeling like an infuriating grind.

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May 11, 2017

All in all, it's a generally smooth game let down by its idea of scale.

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8 / 10.0
Oct 3, 2017

Butcher is violent, fun, frantic, crazy…etc. It's short, but a good play for the value. There are a good amount of options available, and it's definitely got heart (granted, it's dripping in blood). If you're into the Doom series, or you've played other games like Quake, this game is definitively in that vein.

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C
Oct 16, 2017

A game that many gamers would likely be able to find some enjoyment in, but only a certain type of player will likely be able to look past it's handful of faults, unapologetic difficulty, and esoteric aesthetic to fully enjoy it.

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Ofisil
Top Critic
6 / 10
Oct 13, 2017

BUTCHER is one of the better 2D shooters for the Nintendo Switch, and, undoubtedly, the goriest, despite its super-tiny pixel art style. The problem is that it hasn't really exploited its potential. As a result, while definitely a title worthy of your time, it means very few will continue playing after completion due to the low replayability.

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7 / 10.0
May 10, 2017

BUTCHER doesn't innovate the videogame market, but it's fun and should be enjoyed by gamers who are searching for a nice challenge

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3.5 / 5.0
Oct 12, 2016

Butcher is not an innovative title by any means, but that is also kind of the point.

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3.8 / 5.0
May 8, 2017

Butcher never demanded too much of me, which is something I can't say about many games these days as responsibilities pile up alongside the years. Perfect for quick bursts of gaming, Butcher worked best for me as a palate cleanser between other games.

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8 / 10.0
May 9, 2017

Butcher is great, very brutal and addictive game. It's more metal than the heavy metal itself.

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