Is there a more satisfying or cathartic weapon in all of gaming than the humble chainsaw? Sure, there’s the visceral kick of an iconic double-barrelled shotgun, or a flamethrower might earn a gamer’s burning enthusiasm. Even these behemoths of gaming, however, cannot compare to the sheer vicious and devastating might of a fearsome chainsaw.
As such, the medium is littered with this simple yet deadly melee weapon. Rarely does an action title not thrust a chainsaw into players’ awaiting hands. All are up for contention here, from those that the player wields to those that must be earnestly dodged when brandished by enemies. The chainsaws that follow, then, are the ones that really leave players buzzing.
