Monster Jam™ Showdown

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"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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Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

81%

Audience ScoreBased on 133 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features a large roster of trucks and liveries, providing plenty of content to unlock and enjoy.
The graphics and driving mechanics are praised for their realism and fun, making players feel like they are truly in a Monster Jam experience.
The game offers a variety of events and modes, including freestyle, which many players find engaging and enjoyable.

The gameplay can become repetitive, with limited track variety and a lack of engaging progression systems.
Physics issues are prevalent, leading to frustrating moments during races and freestyle events, such as unpredictable truck behavior upon collision.
Online multiplayer is lacking in player engagement, making it difficult to complete online achievements and enjoy that aspect of the game.

gameplay
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
63%
15%
The gameplay is characterized by a solid roster of 40 trucks and enjoyable driving mechanics, but it suffers from repetitiveness and frustrating physics, such as an awkward donut mechanic. While the core gameplay loop of racing for rewards is engaging, many players find the experience marred by poor sound design and a lack of mechanical damage. Overall, the game offers a decent variety of modes and assists, but significant improvements are needed for a more polished experience.
- “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: race and get rewards.”
- “The gameplay loop is simple: do race, get rewards.”
- “Tldr: super repetitive gameplay/events, poor sound design, wack physics, but fun driving/drifting... 6/10.”
- “Mid as hell, the donut mechanic is stupid. You'll make a 90-degree corner and suddenly it throws you into a donut, and you just spin with like 50 Gs of force. It's so goofy how heavy it feels when you're driving the monster truck in a straight flat line, but if you hit something, you're like 5000 feet in the air and bouncing off things like you're made of rubber.”
graphics
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
78%
9%
13%
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their stunning quality and artistic design, marking a significant improvement over previous titles in the genre. Players appreciate the vibrant visuals and detailed truck models, although some express disappointment with the physics mechanics. Overall, the graphics are considered a standout feature, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience.
- “The graphics are amazing, there's so much to do, and so many trucks and liveries to unlock!”
- “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.”
- “The graphics are a big leap forward, but they still don't feel groundbreaking.”
- “The graphic design lacks creativity and feels outdated.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
28%
43%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews; some players find it reminiscent of royalty-free tracks and criticize the announcer's voice as annoying, while others appreciate the decent quality of lesser-known licensed songs and enjoy the overall soundtrack.
- “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.”
- “Music sounds like it was from a royalty free library.”
- “The announcer is so annoying; the music choice is also pretty damn annoying.”
- “Decent music that, despite not being well known, includes licensed tracks that are still pretty good songs.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
16%
17%
The game is praised for its fast and well-optimized gameplay and loading times, maintaining great graphical fidelity while delivering good performance overall. However, players noted that the Colorado environment tends to impact performance more significantly than other areas.
- “Fast and well-optimized gameplay and loading.”
- “Great graphical fidelity while still maintaining good game performance.”
- “I found the Colorado environment hit the performance the hardest.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story aspect of the game is generally well-received, with players enjoying the variety of missions and the engaging challenges that unlock new liveries and trucks. However, some users have encountered issues accessing the first mission, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “I just finished the main showdown event and I loved all the missions and all the livery and trucks you can unlock, and the challenges to unlock them are fun.”
monetization
2 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. This sentiment reflects dissatisfaction with the current game's unresolved issues and a lack of commitment to enhancing the player experience.
- “I'm not surprised that we will see a second or third installment to this series as a cheap cash grab if that were to ever happen before they attempt to iron out some of its issues the current game has.”
- “I'm not surprised that we will see a second or third installment to this series as a cheap cash grab if that were to ever happen before they attempt to iron out some of its issues the current game has.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with users describing it as a "broken buggy mess." This suggests significant issues with performance and reliability that detract from the overall experience.
- “Overall, it's a broken, buggy mess.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its ability to evoke a range of feelings, from subtle sensations to profound experiences, suggesting a deep connection between the player and the game's environment. This interplay between physical interaction and emotional response enhances the overall immersive experience.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is perceived as lacking depth, with users noting that it fails to provide engaging tricks or excitement, particularly in comparison to the vibrant experience typically associated with monster jam events.
- “But when it comes to managing tricks or fun, or the show offered by the monster jam atmosphere, this game has nothing more to offer.”

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