Monster Jam™ Showdown

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Monster Jam™ Showdown is a multiplayer racing game. It was developed by Milestone S.r.l. and was released on June 4, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Monster Jam Showdown: Big Air Edition" features iconic Monster Jam trucks in off-road arcade racing and freestyle stunts. Compete with current and historical trucks, perform tricks, and unlock numerous vehicles and liveries. Experience immediate driving sensations with accessible controls in this action-packed game.

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Audience ScoreBased on 130 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

The game offers a lot of events and challenges to unlock new monster trucks, making it engaging for players.
The graphics are impressive, with realistic visuals and better physics compared to previous titles, enhancing the overall experience.
It's a fun game for families, especially for young children who enjoy monster trucks, providing simple controls and enjoyable gameplay.

The controls can be frustrating, with issues like auto-steering and unresponsive inputs, making gameplay difficult at times.
Many players find the game repetitive, with limited modes and a lack of free roam or custom race options, leading to a dull experience over time.
Technical issues, including crashes and poor AI behavior, detract from the overall enjoyment and can make the game feel unpolished.

gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
58%
16%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the engaging mechanics and variety, particularly in stunt categories, while others criticize it for being highly repetitive and frustrating due to issues like poor physics and a lack of mechanical damage. Although the truck roster is praised, many feel that the gameplay experience is marred by inconsistencies and annoyances, suggesting that improvements could elevate the game significantly. Overall, while there are enjoyable elements, the gameplay may not satisfy all players.
- “The gameplay is engaging and fun with its various categories, my personal favorite being the stunt category!”
- “Physics are consistent, the core gameplay is enjoyable, and the truck roster is fantastic (and the biggest lineup for any single monster jam game to ever have at launch)! ”
- “Gameplay variety is good, there's enough to keep me engaged.”
- “The gameplay loop is simple: do a race, get rewards.”
- “Highly repetitive gameplay.”
- “Mid as hell, the donut mechanic is ridiculous; you'll make a 90-degree corner and suddenly it throws you into a donut, spinning with like 50g of force. It feels so goofy how heavy it is when you're driving the monster truck in a straight line, but if you hit something, you're like 5000 feet in the air, bouncing off things like you're made of rubber.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
69%
12%
19%
Overall, the graphics in the game have received high praise for their realism and visual appeal, with many users highlighting the impressive graphical fidelity and artistic design. While the visuals are consistently described as beautiful and a significant improvement over previous titles, some players noted that the physics do not match the quality of the graphics.
- “The graphics are amazing and the soundtrack is cool.”
- “Best graphics in any Monster Jam game.”
- “Great graphical fidelity while still having good game performance.”
- “The game is fun on a basic level, but this feels a lot like the Steel Titans games with better graphics and no open world.”
- “What I like is the way better, more realistic graphics and focus on racing.”
- “A big leap in graphics.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it generic and annoying, while others appreciate the decent quality of lesser-known licensed tracks. Many feel that the soundtrack lacks the energetic rock & roll vibe expected for a monster truck theme, and the overall music selection does not enhance the experience. Additionally, the commentary and music can detract from the atmosphere rather than contribute positively.
- “The event organizers invest significant resources into creating a vibrant atmosphere filled with engaging commentary, music, and pyrotechnics.”
- “The graphics are amazing and the soundtrack is cool.”
- “Decent music that, despite not being well known, features licensed tracks that are still pretty good songs.”
- “The generic music gets quite annoying fast.”
- “Aaaand it needs rock & roll... c'mon what's up with this music, monster trucks go with rock & roll, just like the other games.”
- “Music sounds like it was from a royalty-free library.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
Overall, "Monster Jam Showdown" is praised for its commendable production quality and well-optimized gameplay, featuring fast loading times and impressive graphical fidelity. However, some users noted that the Colorado environment significantly impacts performance.
- “Fast and well-optimized gameplay and loading.”
- “Great graphical fidelity while still maintaining good game performance.”
- “The production quality of Monster Jam Showdown is commendable, with meticulously designed tracks and obstacles that enhance the competitive spirit of each performance.”
- “I found the Colorado environment hit the performance the hardest.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The game offers a straightforward and engaging experience with minimal story elements, making it easy to pick up after breaks. Players appreciate the enjoyable missions and challenges, though some have encountered issues accessing certain content. Overall, it provides a fun, somewhat mindless entertainment without a complex narrative to follow.
- “I just finished the main showdown event and I loved all the missions, the liveries, and the trucks you can unlock. The challenges to unlock them are fun.”
- “The controls are simple and memorable; there is no story to try to keep track of if I don't play for a month, and it's just good, somewhat mindless entertainment.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers express concern that the game's monetization strategy may prioritize profit over quality, suggesting that future installments could be seen as cash grabs rather than genuine improvements.
- “I'm not surprised that we will see a second or third installment to this series as a cheap cash grab if that ever happens before they attempt to iron out some of the issues the current game has.”
- “The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
- “It seems like the developers are more focused on squeezing money out of players than actually improving the gameplay experience.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has been criticized for frequent crashes, particularly noted during gameplay, and users have reported various technical issues, including controller compatibility and lack of a borderless window mode. Overall, players describe the experience as a "broken buggy mess," indicating significant stability concerns.
- “Game crashed about 20 minutes in on my second race on a 9800x3d/5090 after being forced to deal with EAC, the EULA, and troubleshooting getting my controller to work. For those having issues, it seems you may need to disable Steam Input, then restart the game and use the controller before you click anything. The game also lacks a borderless window mode, although it does have DLSS. Additionally, using Epic Games login for multiplayer isn't a major issue, but it wasn't clear if you had multiplayer access without that login or just no crossplay.”
- “- Overall a broken, buggy mess.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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While some users appreciate the graphics, the overall consensus indicates that the game lacks significant replay value, making it difficult to recommend, especially for fans of the Monster Jam franchise.
- “I love the graphics and replayability!”
- “I would find it difficult to recommend... as much as I love Monster Jam and monster trucks in general, this just doesn't feel like Monster Jam and it has little replay value.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The atmosphere of the event is characterized by a vibrant and engaging environment, enhanced by commentary, music, and pyrotechnics. However, some users feel that it lacks depth in terms of tricks and overall entertainment compared to similar shows.
- “The event organizers invest significant resources into creating a vibrant atmosphere filled with engaging commentary, music, and pyrotechnics.”
- “But when it comes to managing tricks or fun, or the show offered by the monster jam atmosphere, this one has nothing more to offer.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive, leading to a lack of rewarding progression despite unlocking new trucks and bonuses. Frustrations include technical issues that hinder gameplay, but the ability to earn points and perform stunts provides some enjoyment.
- “It looks amazing too, but there are a couple of things I don't like about it. It's too grindy, and even when you unlock the truck you want, it doesn't feel that rewarding. You get a cool truck and some bonuses and experience, but it just doesn't really help with progression. I'm just stuck and can't move on. Sometimes I can't even click a button, or it just scrolls to the bottom of the page in the main menu. The only thing saving this game from a bad review is the insane points you can rack up, and the stunts are cool, allowing you to get almost any truck you want.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be impactful, as even minor interactions, like touching a small rock, can evoke strong feelings or lead to unexpected experiences, enhancing the overall emotional engagement.

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Monster Jam™ Showdown is a racing game.

Monster Jam™ Showdown is available on PC, Windows, Xbox Game Pass, Cloud and others.

Monster Jam™ Showdown was released on June 4, 2024.

Monster Jam™ Showdown was developed by Milestone S.r.l..

Monster Jam™ Showdown has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its music.

Monster Jam™ Showdown is a multiplayer game with local co-op support.

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