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Play a weaponized cyborg in a fast 2D shooter-platformer, fighting human forces and dodging lethal hazards across compact levels.
Released 05 Oct 2016
Hunt Human Forces
Fight With a Chainsaw
Dodge Lethal Traps
BUTCHER is a fast-paced, blood-soaked 2D shooter where carnage is the only way forward. Become a ruthless cyborg tasked with eradicating humanity, leaving nothing but blood, guts, and destruction in your wake. There's no such thing as too much violence in this grim, retro-styled gorefest.
Developed by Phobia Game Studio, Transhuman Design · Published by Crunching Koalas
In a dystopian future, you control a cyborg built to eradicate the remnants of humanity. The game is a side-scrolling 2D shooter-platformer focused on clearing hostile areas rather than telling an elaborate story.
Run, jump, and shoot through rooms filled with human enemies and environmental dangers. A close-range chainsaw and an arsenal of firearms let you respond to threats at different distances, while enemies can quickly drain your health if you fail to react.
Levels are short, action-focused challenges, with hidden skull collectibles and hazards such as deadly machinery. Three difficulty settings shape the challenge, and the game also includes a level editor.
In this sample, players often enjoy the fast, intense combat and the satisfaction of learning enemy patterns and improving through retries. The brutal action, soundtrack, and retro pixel style also draw praise. The demanding difficulty is a major part of the appeal for some, while others find it frustrating; several reviews also describe the game as short and light on story.
Become a heartless killing machine bent on eradicating humans in BUTCHER, a relentless 2D shooter that pushes the boundaries of action and pixelated gore. In a dystopian future where humanity is on the brink of extinction, you become the ultimate killing machine, driven by an insatiable thirst for destruction. As you navigate this grim world, you’ll face bloodthirsty foes in fast-paced, ultra-violent combat that leaves no room for mercy.
Experience a beautifully crafted pixel art style that pays homage to classic games while delivering a modern twist. The atmospheric soundtrack enhances the tension as you blast through waves of enemies, using an arsenal of brutal weapons designed for maximum carnage. Master your skills with precise controls and a satisfying combat system that rewards quick reflexes and strategic thinking. Each encounter is an opportunity to showcase your prowess as you adapt your approach to survive in this unforgiving environment.
Traverse diverse and challenging levels, each filled with unique environmental obstacles and menacing foes that will test your abilities. As you progress, discover hidden secrets and unlock new weapons, and upgrades to customize your killing machine.
Are you ready to embrace the chaos? Step into the world of BUTCHER and show no mercy as you unleash destruction on everything that stands in your way.
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
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| Achievements | 27 |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| Demo | View demo on Steam |
| DLC / extras | 2 listed on Steam |
| Metacritic | 70/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
