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Epic Showdown is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by Naloki and was released on October 27, 2015. It received negative reviews from players.

Mysterious Alien obsessed with TV Reality shows decide to organize his own reality show - Epic Showdown. He gathers the best fighters from all dimensions, universes, and realities to survive in a battle to the death!

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28%Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews
humor3 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions

  • The game features a variety of characters, each with unique abilities and weapons, providing some diversity in gameplay.
  • Some players find the game enjoyable in a lighthearted, campy way, especially for casual play with friends.
  • The developers are actively adding new content and features, which shows potential for improvement in the future.
  • The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, making it feel unfinished and often unplayable.
  • Graphics and animations are of low quality, leading to a visually unappealing experience.
  • Controls and movement are clunky, with issues such as losing the mouse cursor in the menu and falling through the floor in certain levels.
  • gameplay

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    25% positive mentions, 37% neutral mentions, 38% negative mentions

    The gameplay involves selecting one of four characters to combat invading enemies, with mechanics like weapon drops and selection being well-received. While some users criticize the graphics and overall presentation, they acknowledge that the core gameplay mechanics are solid, despite some bugs that may impact the experience. Overall, the gameplay offers a mix of enjoyment, even if it lacks polish.

    • “I think that the actual game mechanics were done well, and I have always been a fan of weapon drops and weapon selection games.”
    • “If you're still on the fence, be sure to check out some gameplay.”
    • “Just terrible, looks like DK64 and has less gameplay than the game its engine was designed for (Unreal Tournament).”
    • “The gameplay consists of picking one of the four characters and trying to stop invading enemies.”
    • “These bugs don’t really affect gameplay, but this next one does.”
  • graphics

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The graphics of the game have been widely criticized, with many users describing them as subpar, glitchy, and even ugly. Players have noted issues with color balance and lighting, suggesting that the graphics settings need improvement to achieve an acceptable visual experience. Overall, the game's visuals detract significantly from the overall enjoyment.

    • “The levels and environment look great when the game is set to an acceptable graphic setting.”
    • “Adjusting the graphics settings allows the game to achieve an acceptable balance in terms of color, darkness, and light, regardless of the quality used.”
    • “Despite some glitches, I was able to navigate through the game with ease once I got used to the flashing graphics.”
    • “If the annoying music did not scare you off, the horrible graphics most likely will.”
    • “Graphically, the game definitely isn’t anything special, and can probably be described as ugly.”
    • “Fix graphics settings so that the game looks acceptable in terms of color, darkness, and light, no matter what quality you are using.”
  • stability

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    60% positive mentions, -40% neutral mentions, 80% negative mentions

    The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous reports of glitches, bugs, and clunky controls, leading many to feel it resembles an unfinished alpha build. While there is potential for enjoyment if these issues are resolved, the current state makes it difficult to recommend.

    • “The game runs smoothly without any major glitches, making it a great experience for newcomers.”
    • “I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; it allows me to focus on enjoying the story without interruptions.”
    • “The overall stability of the game enhances my enjoyment, as I can immerse myself without worrying about crashes.”
    • “This game is so glitchy and buggy that it feels like an alpha build at best.”
    • “This game seems like it might be interesting if it gets cleaned up, but right now I just can't recommend it in its broken, buggy state.”
    • “The game is buggy, the controls clunky, and the fights poorly balanced.”
  • humor

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Players appreciate the humor in the game, noting that its flaws contribute to a comedic experience that is entertaining and enjoyable. The game's ability to be "bad in all the right ways" adds to its charm and makes it a source of laughter.

    • “You know when a game is bad in all the right ways to make it hilarious?”
    • “The humor in this game is so clever and unexpected, it had me laughing out loud!”
    • “I love how the game uses absurd situations to create laugh-out-loud moments.”
  • optimization

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game suffers from significant bugs and poor optimization, which detracts from the overall experience.

    • “Not a bad game, but the bugs and poor optimization are killing it.”
    • “The game has potential, but the optimization issues make it nearly unplayable.”
    • “I love the concept, but the optimization is so bad that it ruins the experience.”
  • character development

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, -33% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Character development in the game is noted for its interesting design; however, the overall execution falls short, as both the main characters and enemies lack visual appeal and depth, which detracts from the overall experience.

    • “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the protagonists.”
    • “I was disappointed by the lack of meaningful choices that impact character growth throughout the game.”
    • “The characters seem one-dimensional, and their arcs are predictable and uninspired.”
  • music

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The music in the game has been widely criticized for its repetitive and simplistic nature, contributing to an overall poor sound design that detracts from the experience. Many players find it annoying and unappealing, which, combined with subpar graphics, makes for a disappointing audio-visual presentation.

    • “The annoying music did not scare me off, but the horrible graphics most likely will.”
    • “The sound design is awful, with the music consisting of a few notes being repeated over and over.”
  • monetization

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The monetization strategy is perceived as a low-effort cash grab, indicating that players feel the game prioritizes profit over quality and player experience.

    • “Low effort cash grab.”
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Epic Showdown is a action game. Common tags for Epic Showdown include indie.

Epic Showdown is available on PC and Windows.

Epic Showdown was released on October 27, 2015.

Epic Showdown was developed by Naloki.

Epic Showdown has received negative reviews from players. Most players liked Epic Showdown for its humor but disliked it for its gameplay.

Epic Showdown is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include Phantasmal: City of Darkness, Hidden Deep, The Forgotten Ones, VRZ Torment, Fragmented and others.