While the Switch and independent developers have certainly helped bring about the full return of local competitive multiplayer action the result can, at times, feel like a very mixed blessing. In the case of CHOP I’ll at least give it credit for having a distinctive look, quick and bloody action, and some variety in stages, modes, and options to help keep things interesting. While each of the 4 characters has their own special ability that gives them an edge in some specific respect the core action revolves around quickly traversing the stage to get yourself into position to either come in hard with melee attacks or take a chance and throw your weapon in the hopes of turning your enemy into a bloody mess. This makes for chaotic action without a doubt, but its longevity will be very dependent on the availability of friends to play with locally and whether you find that the available modes differentiate themselves enough to keep the play from getting stale. Among the choices on the Switch it at least gets some points for having its own look and feel, and its reasonable budget-friendly price makes it worth considering if you’re looking for some competitive thrills when getting together with some friends.