The high-octane parkour action adventure MOTORSLICE officially launched on May 5, 2026, for PC (Steam, GOG), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Developed by the Brazilian two-brother duo at Regular Studio and published by Top Hat Studios, Inc., the game entered the market with a Metacritic score of 75 on PS5. It is also available as a Day One title on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, supporting Xbox Play Anywhere.
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A Chainsaw-Wielding Infiltrator in a Brutalist World
In MOTORSLICE, players take on the role of Slicer P, a protagonist tasked with infiltrating massive Brutalist mega-structures and destroying hostile machines in a post-apocalyptic wasteland.
- Fluid Movement: The core gameplay revolves around parkour mechanics such as jumping, wall-running, and sliding to navigate dangerous environments.
- Narrative Depth: P is accompanied by a malfunctioning drone, and their evolving relationship adds emotional weight to the story.
- Star Talent: The protagonist is voiced by Kira Buckland, whose performance brings life to the quiet moments between high-speed action sequences.
The “Motor-Slicing” Combat System
The game’s standout feature is the “Motor-slicing” mechanic, which integrates the chainsaw directly into movement.
- Verticality: Players can stick their chainsaw into metal surfaces to run along walls, blending traversal with combat.
- Colossal Boss Battles: Each chapter culminates in a giant boss fight where players must physically climb the boss to strike its vulnerable points.
- Inspiration: The development team cites Prince of Persia, Mirror’s Edge, NieR: Automata, and Shadow of the Colossus as key influences.
Visual Mastery and Unreal Engine 5
Built on Unreal Engine 5, MOTORSLICE features a unique visual style that combines old-school 3D graphics with a claymation-like aesthetic. The scale of the game is emphasized through towering pillars, pillars emerging from fog, and vast corridors that create a sense of overwhelming grandeur.
Expert Insight: Despite some criticisms regarding camera angles, reviewers have praised the game’s original world-building and immersive atmosphere, noting that the Brutalist architecture leaves a lasting impression.
Information regarding ‘MOTORSLICE’
| item | detail |
|---|---|
| Developer | Regular Studio (Brazil, Lucas and Luis brothers, a two-person team) |
| Publisher | Top Hat Studios, Inc. |
| Genre | Parkour Action Adventure / Hack and Slash / Platformer |
| Release platform | PC (Steam·GOG) / PS5 / Xbox Series |
| Release date | May 5, 2026 |
| price | About $20 |
| Game Pass | Xbox Game Pass Ultimate · PC Game Pass Day One / Xbox Play Anywhere support |
| Metacritic | PS5 75 points |
| Main voice | Kira Buckland / P role |
| engine | Unreal Engine 5 |
| Playtime | About 10 to 12 hours |
| Source of inspiration | Prince of Persia, Mirror’s Edge, Ny’er: Automata, Shadow of the Colossus |
| Supported languages | English, Korean, Japanese, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Portuguese, French, Italian, German, Russian |
| Main Keywords | Parkour, Chainsaw, Brutalist, Megastructure, Boss Climbing, Post-apocalypse |
| Steam Page | Shortcut |
