6.9 out of 10

Saw

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User Score (34)

7.4
Expert Score (52)

6.2
Gameplay (21)

6.4
Graphics (19)

7.4
Sound (16)

7.8
Storyline (4)

7.3
Control (3)

6.1
Lifespan (4)

5.9
Game depth (2)

7.6

Freak Rank

946 of 2236 in Xbox 360 Games

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Pros & Cons

voice acting, atmospheric, design, presentation, engaging story

repetitive, gets repetitive, too dark

Score Distribution

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7-8		(21)
5-6		(27)
3-4		(4)
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Users:

9-10		(7)
7-8		(15)
5-6		(9)
3-4		(0)
1-2		(3)

Expert Reviews

PlayDevil

7.2/10

19 January 2010
"SAW" could have been one of the best licensed games of all time to be honest. The fact it isn’t quite up there really beggars belief. The slight brevity of the game I can take. The non-randomised puzzles in a time-based environment I can’t. Nor is it original when I put my hand in a toilet full of syringes for the tenth time. I was also surprised that you probably have to have seen all of the films for it to make total sense too. Read more
- Atmospheric, Captures essence of films, Gritty combat
- Repetitive, Non-randomised puzzles, Short
XboxAddict.com

7.2/10

21 March 2011
When I found out there was going to be a game based on one of my favorite horror franchises, I was excited yet nervous; as we all know the track record of video games based on movie licenses. Konami brings us SAW the videogame and its release almost coincide with the new SAW VI movie, yet they have completely different storylines. Read more
VideoGamer.com

5.0/10

14 January 2010
Fans of the hugely successful and seemingly never-ending film series are the only people likely get some thrills out of this hit and miss horror game. Read more
- Great audio work, Some neat trap designs
- Visually unimpressive, Combat is terrible
Square-Go

4.0/10

23 December 2009
We all know the reputation that movie tie-in games are often awful but can Saw, a game based on the popular movie franchise, really change that? A survival horror game in the same vein as the original Resident Evil games and Silent Hill, Saw tries to be a little different. Maybe not the best horror movie to adapt to a video game, is it good for all gamers, just Saw fans, or should everyone avoid this like one of Jigsaw's traps? Read more
AtomicGamer

7.6/10

6 November 2009
SAW 's various elements come together for a short, yet satisfying fright-filled romp that has gory style to spare. It's definitely a flawed experience, but one that shows a surprising amount of potential and promise for possible sequels. Read more
Diehard GameFAN

11 November 2009
: SAW is a surprisingly solid game that ends up being not bad for a first crack at the franchise, as the game is creepy and challenging enough to sell you for a while, and with a little more imagination and play-testing it might have been a real winner, astonishingly enough. The story, visuals and audio match up to the theme of the films well, and they’re bleak, creepy and disconcerting enough to please both horror fans and film fans nicely. Read more
Planet Xbox 360

6.9/10

26 October 2009
When it comes to horror movies, I guess you could call me a fan of the classics. Iâ€™ll take Dracula and Frankenstein over any of the new-age terror films any day. That being said though â€“ thereâ€™s something inherently awesome about the Saw franchise. Pulling no punches, it delivers just what youâ€™d expect, some of the most uncomfortable gruesome moments in movie history. So, a Saw movie sounds like a no brainer right? If only it were that easy. Read more
GamerNode

5.5/10

10 October 2009
It's a shame though, because Saw has serious potential. The game's atmosphere and use of the license is top shelf and really delivers to fans of the movies. It's just all held together in a hobbled and technical mess of a game. Combat is broken and the smaller traps throughout the game just become repetitive and boring. It's a chore slogging through the poor game design to get to the more fun boss traps that lie in wait. Read more
NowGamer

5.4/10

2 November 2009
Though the puzzle elements are compelling, everything else is far below the quality margin. Read more
GameOn

24 January 2010
“Hello Detective….I would like to play a game.” these words have now struck fear in my heart! After wincing and hiding through five of the six Saw films ,and loving them might I add, I wondered how they could possibly make a game of the series. How would it play, would it retain the same dark atmosphere as the films? Would it be like some movie tie in games and be a complete failure? Read more
- Story is full of twists and turns, Scenarios feel like they are strait from jigsaws depraved mind, Looks Good, The Saw feel and atmosphere is well replicated, Creepy s...
- Combat system is flawed, The main game is far too short, even with the multiple endings, Achievements are far too easy to gain