Beginners Guide for The Texas Chain Saw Massacre on Xbox Series X (XboxSX)

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Starting Your Chainsaw

To kick things off as Leatherface, you'll want to ensure your chainsaw is up and running. Press the chainsaw button and then the interact button at the right moment. This initial step is crucial because Leatherface is significantly less effective without his chainsaw. Act quickly, as you don't want victims right in front of you with your chainsaw off.

Obstacle Destruction

Apart from dispatching victims, one of the most valuable contributions you can make as Leatherface is obstacle destruction. This not only aids your team in chasing down victims more easily but also limits their escape routes, particularly crawl spaces and barbed wire obstacles. Destroy these obstacles whenever you encounter them, as it's your responsibility to apply pressure early in the match.

Basement and Grandpa's Role

You'll find yourself alone in the basement with the victims at the match's outset. Grandpa will notify you when they escape unless certain conditions interrupt his slumber. Until then, your primary objective is to eliminate as many victims as possible, as they'll search for lockpicks to flee through the basement exits. Your other family members cannot assist you downstairs until Grandpa awakens.

Unlocking Exterior Alarms

When you accumulate 21 skill points, consider upgrading Leatherface's skill tree to access a special Grandpa ability called "exterior alarms." This ability highlights all critical doors and gates for 5 seconds when they're opened. It helps you track the path your victims are trying to escape through, except for basement doors, which require Grandpa to level up to level 1 before they're affected.

Chainsaw Sprinting and Power Swing

While Leatherface may initially appear slow, he can sprint faster than any other character in the game by holding the Rev chainsaw button to rev his chainsaw. Don’t overheat it by holding the button too long. You can practice tapping or feathering the Rev chainsaw button to maintain a constant sprint. This makes Leatherface a formidable pursuer, even against swift victims. Additionally, Leatherface can execute a powerful attack called a power swing by using the chainsaw just before it overheats. While it's not always a one-hit kill, it can be if the victim has taken prior damage. However, this move comes with a risk, as it overheats the chainsaw and allows the victim to escape.

Locking Doors Behind You

Finally, a crucial tip for all family members, particularly Leatherface, who starts in the basement, is to lock doors behind you, especially the blue doors, which are the basement exits. If a victim lockpicks a blue door, you won't be able to re-lock it. Therefore, always double-check and lock doors whenever possible, as you don't want to provide an easy escape route for the victims inadvertently.