Chainsaw vs. Giant Digger: Motorslice Steals the Spotlight

One of the Best Rated Games on Steam This Week Is an Action Platformer Where You Can Parry a Giant Industrial Digger with a Chainsaw

There is a universal, almost primal affection for the giant, derelict megastructure. When presented with a hauntingly massive, brutalist shape, the human instinct is to clamber all over it like a reverent insect. Fulfilling that fundamental drive is the basis of Motorslice, an action platformer that released on Steam last week and has earned a remarkably warm reception from players.

Coincidentally—or perhaps by design—the game also satisfies another fundamental urge: the desire to carve into giant, hostile machinery with a chainsaw.

A Routine Job Gone Massive

In Motorslice, you play as P, a "slicer" tasked with a routine job of carving up hostile autonomous industrial equipment. It is a mundane duty, until you realize the massive structure she was sent to clear out is even more immense than it should be.

P’s task quickly evolves from simple demolition into solving the mystery of the megastructure. This involves battling supersized heavy machinery in single combat while using her chainsword as a parkour implement. The game proves that video games are, impossibly, still pretty cool sometimes, allowing you to parry a giant industrial crane with nothing but a revving blade and sheer determination.

Critical Acclaim and "Slicing Bugs"

The community has responded enthusiastically to this premise. Harvey Randall was already fond of Motorslice’s demo during Next Fest, and launch players seem to agree. Since its release, the game has drawn over 2,200 reviews on Steam, with 88% of them being positive. This impressive ratio has earned it an admirable Very Positive rating on the platform.

The humor resonates particularly well, with one reviewer noting: "If your forklift certification has been rejected, this game is perfect for you."

However, the game is not without its initial flaws. Some enthusiastic reviewers have pointed out that Motorslice launched with a noticeable amount of jank. In response, the developer has already pushed a patch addressing two of its most pressing bugs. The team insists they are "slicing bugs rn" and will remain so for the foreseeable future, suggesting a commitment to refining the experience.