Monster Showdown

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Monster Showdown is a single player survival shooter game with horror, fantasy and science fiction themes. It was developed by Yahya Danboos and was released on January 26, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Monster Showdown" is a VR game where players can buy and upgrade over 60 weapons to fight monsters across various stages set in different points in space and time. Completing objectives unlocks modifiers for added replayability, including perk and weapon randomization or fun modes like big head mode. Earn currency by defeating monsters to purchase upgrades and perk donuts from vending machines.

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Single-Player

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71%

Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features a variety of weapons and upgrades, allowing for some strategic gameplay.
Graphics and level design are generally well-received, providing an enjoyable visual experience.
The game has a fun premise and can be entertaining for fans of wave shooters, especially those who enjoy the COD Zombies style.

The game is plagued by bugs and feels incomplete, with issues like sound not working properly in VR and a lack of guidance for players.
Enemy design is repetitive and uninteresting, leading to a lack of satisfaction in combat.
The grind for upgrades is excessively slow, making progression feel tedious and frustrating.

gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay reviews highlight a mixed experience, with some players finding the core mechanics lacking and the gun reloading system frustrating. While the levels, graphics, and movement mechanics are praised, the absence of multiplayer and the perceived shortcomings in the gameplay loop detract from the overall enjoyment. However, the game does offer fun and challenging elements, particularly in later levels, drawing comparisons to successful dungeon crawlers.
- “The levels, graphics style, and movement mechanics are all great, and as a wave shooter, there is a good variety of levels, guns, and enemies.”
- “The overall gameplay is fun and challenging at the later levels.”
- “It's a dungeon crawler with interesting mechanics similar to Binding of Isaac.”
- “Also, the gameplay feels a lot worse than I would have thought from watching videos.”
- “Aside from that, I really think this game could've benefited from having a multiplayer mode, but even then, what is the point when the core gameplay loop is this bad?”
- “Everything is point, shoot-'til-empty, touch button to reload, get different gun, same mechanic.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game receive mixed feedback, with some players noting a clash between cutesy elements and grotesque zombie designs. While the visuals are considered adequate for a couple of years old VR title, many appreciate the fun art style and variety in level design, contributing positively to the overall experience.
- “The graphics are also not bad; I know this game is a couple of years old, but for the time and for VR, they are good enough.”
- “The levels, graphics style, and movement mechanics are all great, and as a wave shooter, there is a good variety of levels, guns, and enemies.”
- “The general art style and art direction is fun and makes it more interesting when exploring the different maps and areas!”
- “Some weird choices for graphics, like cutesy mixed with very ugly zombies; it's like they are from different games.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is plagued by bugs and is perceived as feeling incomplete, leading to a lack of stability in gameplay.
- “The game is buggy and feels incomplete!”
- “I experienced frequent crashes that ruined my gameplay.”
- “There are too many glitches that make it hard to enjoy the game.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is characterized as upbeat and enjoyable, maintaining its appeal without becoming monotonous.
- “The music is upbeat and fun, and it never gets boring.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “I love how the music evolves with the game, keeping it fresh and engaging.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in the game is largely considered to be minimal or lacking, with many users noting that it feels almost non-existent.
- “The story is basically non-existent.”
- “The narrative feels disjointed and lacks depth.”
- “Character development is minimal, making it hard to care about their journeys.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that while the game offers a sense of progression, some players find the grinding aspects tedious, particularly those who are not fans of the zombie genre. For those who prefer a more streamlined experience, the grinding may detract from overall enjoyment.
- “I felt it kind of had good progression, if at points it didn't feel so grindy...”
- “If you are not a fan of zombies, or you feel that old school COD zombies can be too tedious, then you might want to skip.”