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*In [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories|Vice City Stories]], pressing "square" while holding the chainsaw will make [[Victor Vance|Vic]] swing it; the animation resembles that of the [[Katana]], and the chainsaw makes the same sound upon striking an opponent.
*In [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories|Vice City Stories]], pressing "square" while holding the chainsaw will make [[Victor Vance|Vic]] swing it; the animation resembles that of the [[Katana]], and the chainsaw makes the same sound upon striking an opponent.
*In [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]] it is possible for one to open locked car doors using the chainsaw, though it is significantly harder then other weapons.
*In [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]] it is possible for one to open locked car doors using the chainsaw, though it is significantly harder then other weapons.
 
*In [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]], the player can hold out the chainsaw while spinning, whilst having the ability to move.  
*In [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]], the player can hold out the chainsaw while spinning, whilst having the ability to move, this is useful for mowing down people in-front of the chainsaw or getting the doors off of locked cars.
*In [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]], tapping the attack button will make Tommy rev the '''chainsaw''', and frighten nearby pedestrians. This can be done both while moving and standing. It can also be done in [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]].
*In [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]], tapping the attack button will make Tommy rev the '''chainsaw''', and frighten nearby pedestrians. This can be done both while moving and standing. It can also be done in [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]].
*In [[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars]] you can hijack cars in front of police by using the chainsaw on the car. when the passengers walk out, take the car without any worry of alerting the police. however, be careful of accidentally killing the escaping passengers.
*In [[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars]] you can hijack cars in front of police by using the chainsaw on the car. when the passengers walk out, take the car without any worry of alerting the police. however, be careful of accidentally killing the escaping passengers.http://www.grandtheftwiki.com/Special:RecentChanges


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The HUD icon for the Chainsaw in GTA Vice City.
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Chainsaw HUD in GTA San Andreas.
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Tommy Vercetti holding a chainsaw. The bathroom where this chainsaw is been found is homage to a scene in the film Scarface.

The Chainsaw is a portable mechanized saw commonly used as a tool for cutting down trees. Due to its intimidating noise and potential for mutilation, it is frequently employed as a weapon in pop culture, including in horror movies such as The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, violent crime films such as Scarface, and videogames such as Doom, Gear of War, and the Resident Evil game series.

In Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories and Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars the player can acquire a chainsaw to use as a weapon. Standing still while pressing the attack button will allow the player to swipe with the chainsaw; pressing the button while moving does not allow swiping, but allows the player full mobility. The chainsaw is the only melee weapon, which slows the player to a walking pace; in GTA San Andreas, the player also cannot jump with the chainsaw equipped. As such, it is unsuitable for attacking fleeing targets. In GTA Vice City, drops of blood can be seen spattered at the screen when the player successfully attacks a target.

Use of a chainsaw in public will cause pedestrians to panic, and, if a police officer is nearby, the player will gain a one-star Wanted level, regardless of whether the player harms anyone in the process.

The chainsaw can easily remove parts such as hoods, bumpers and even doors from vehicles, however its blows glance off vehicles' main chassis, thus causing only superficial damage.

Locations

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories

Trivia