Shell Out Showdown
- April 4, 2022
- manadream
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Get on itch.io Store"Shell Out Showdown" is a rapid-fire food combat game featuring anthropomorphic vending machines. Engage in hectic platforming, customize your character, and enjoy 90's inspired pixel art and jazzy music. Play online with friends or locally, with up to 4 players, and learn the value of generosity in a post-human world.
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Reviews
- The game features responsive controls, beautiful pixel art, and a smooth soundtrack, creating an engaging and enjoyable experience.
- It offers a unique and fun gameplay mechanic where players try to feed their opponents instead of eliminating them, making for a whimsical and exciting atmosphere.
- The game is well-polished for being in Early Access, with plenty of content, customization options, and a solid online mode that works seamlessly.
- As an Early Access title, some players may be concerned about the potential for future content and updates, though the current offering is already substantial.
- While the gameplay is intuitive, some may find the chaotic nature of the game overwhelming, especially in larger groups.
- The non-violent theme may not appeal to everyone, as some players might prefer traditional competitive mechanics in games.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a unique blend of platforming and fighting mechanics, where players control vending machines competing to offload their concessions. It features tight controls, responsive movement, and a chaotic yet engaging experience that supports both local and bot multiplayer, enhanced by cosmetic customizations and end-game statistics. Overall, the gameplay is simple yet deep, providing a fun and hectic atmosphere for players.
“The gameplay is simple but super hectic and full of action and surprisingly deep. The platforming is solid and feels tight and responsive. Any number of people can jump in at any time and get a game going, either with their group or with bots added, so there's always enough players to play any map and have a good time. The little extras like the rotating shop with cosmetic customizations and the end of game stats are great.”
“Gameplay is similar to a platform fighting game with the rather unique spin that you and your competitors are a bunch of vending machines trying to get rid of all your concessions.”
“It's not the sort of mechanic I ever expected to see in a game like this, but the execution ends up being a hilariously hectic good time.”
“The controls are tight and movement mechanics are familiar.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its smooth and groovy soundtrack, complementing the bright and beautiful pixel art. Reviewers describe the music as top-tier, enhancing the overall fun and engaging experience.
“Very responsive controls, bright, beautiful pixel art, smooth groovy soundtrack, and when someone has completely unloaded, there's a scramble for them to get away from the rest who are trying to pass him one.”
“The pixel art is cute and fun, and the music is top-tier.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are highly praised for their smooth performance and top-notch art style, with players particularly enjoying the diverse cosmetic options available in the shop. Overall, the aesthetic contributes significantly to the enjoyable gameplay experience.
“I love the aesthetic of this game; it plays very smoothly and I had a blast!”
“I love all the cosmetic options available in the shop, and the overall art style of the game is top-notch.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is unexpectedly clever and adds a chaotic yet enjoyable element to the experience, with standout moments like the "killer flavor" billboard and the "indefinitely 17" store showcasing its witty background details.
“It's not the sort of mechanic I ever expected to see in a game like this, but the execution ends up being a hilariously hectic good time.”
“I especially like the clever humor in some of the background: 'killer flavor' billboard, 'indefinitely 17' store.”
