Review: Butcher (Nintendo Switch)

As a cyborg programmed to eradicate the last remnants of humanity, your sole purpose is to… Well, annihilate anything that moves.

Pros:

• Pixel graphics.
• 117MB Download size.
• Four save slots.
• CRT effect filter.
• Control settings- ZR ZL button swap and Left stick jump option.
• Settings- Auto switch on pick up and when running out of ammo. Use weapons as you pick them up.
• Browse levels- Level select for any unlocked levels.
• Hidden collectibles- Skulls.
• Seven areas with a handful of levels on each.
• Pixel twin stick 2D platform shooter gameplay.
• Lock on with weapons to make it easier.
• Levels spawn random missions like exterminate.
• Fast frantic gameplay.
• Tutorial help.
• Boss fights.
• Clver level design with hidden routes.
• Doom feel to it all from the UI to the atmosphere.
• Pixel gore!
• Many weapon types from chainsaws to shotguns to grenade launchers.

Cons:

• Very small characters as the game is quite zoomed out.
• Difficulty spikes.
• Slight learning curve especially for the controls.
• Can get repititive.
• Little replay ability once you play through the game.