A throwback to the iconic slasher film from 1974, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre charges into PCs and consoles with a title that will send shivers up the spines of horror enthusiasts. In a unique 3v4 player vs. player experience, gamers will be able to control members of the murderous Sawyer family or one of their unwilling victims as they try to escape their living nightmares.
An additional member of the killer family in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre that isn't playable but will nonetheless play a pivotal role in the success of the Family is Grandpa. When utilized to his fullest potential, the family patriarch can help pinpoint the location of victims that will lead to their slaughter. Here is everything you need to know about feeding Grandpa and what he can do for Leatherface and Co.
How To Feed Grandpa in Texas Chainsaw Massacre
Despite his senile form, Grandpa still has a gruesome bloodlust, which explains his grisly needs when he gets hungry. For players to satiate the old man, they will need to feed him blood. This can be acquired in a number of ways, namely by collecting blood from buckets or the bodies of the victims themselves.
The easiest way to obtain blood for Grandpa is through blood buckets. These are scattered throughout the map and are easily identifiable by a circular indicator, which will fill with the necessary button input to extract the resource.
These will refill over time, so players can return to the same bucket multiple times to harvest more blood. A player's harvest level will differ according to the character they are using, with Sissy having the highest rating, enabling her to carry the most blood.
The other way you can acquire blood is through the victims themselves. Players who manage to attack victims will receive some of their blood, with the stocks increasing with every successful strike. If the killer lands the fatal blow on their victim, they will receive a significant boost in blood supply.
Once players have acquired blood, regardless of the amount, they will be able to visit Grandpa in his chair to feed him. This process is relatively easy and requires only approaching Grandpa and pressing the interact button, prompting the character to feed the hungry old man.
Perks Of Feeding Grandpa
Grandpa is described as "the best killer there ever was," according to his skillset in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, his success can be attributed to his ability to pinpoint the exact location of a soon-to-be victim and track them down. Players who take control of the killing team will be rewarded with this perk in the game, so feeding him regularly is a worthwhile investment.
Grandpa begins the match asleep but will awaken after being fed or if a member of the victim team comes too close to him. He will level up in intervals, according to how much blood he is being fed, and each level only strengthens his abilities.
At his highest level, Grandpa will continuously track a victim's every movement, making it easy for the killers to locate and murder their adversaries. Killers should be wary of leaving Grandpa unattended, however, as the victims can incapacitate him to dull the effects of his bloodlust.
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is available for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC.