SHOWTIME 2073

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SHOWTIME 2073 is a single player shooter game. It was developed by Nicolas Bernard and was released on February 12, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Showtime 2073" is a VR game set in a futuristic world where players take on the role of a talk show host. Interview colorful characters, manage impromptu situations, and keep the audience engaged through mini-games and humorous interactions. With a variety of episodes and a dynamic storyline, this game provides an immersive and entertaining experience.

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Audience ScoreBased on 186 reviews

gameplay13 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features a unique concept that combines FPS mechanics with Pac-Man-style gameplay, providing a fun and chaotic experience.
The destructible environments and fast-paced action create an engaging atmosphere, making it enjoyable for short gaming sessions.
At its low price point, the game offers a decent amount of entertainment, especially for those looking for a casual and quirky shooter.

The gameplay is plagued by issues such as enemies spawning too close, leading to frustrating instant deaths and a lack of meaningful progression.
Technical problems, including frame rate drops and a lack of a save feature, detract from the overall experience and make it feel unfinished.
Repetitive level design and limited enemy variety contribute to a sense of monotony, making it difficult to stay engaged for extended periods.

gameplay
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players highlighting significant technical issues such as bugs, lag, and repetitive mechanics that detract from the experience. While some appreciate the innovative combination of first-person shooter and Pac-Man elements, others criticize the lack of depth, story, and core gameplay features, suggesting it feels unfinished. However, there are positive notes regarding the destructible environments and smooth controls, indicating that the game has potential if further developed.
- “On the other hand – the destructible environment is an awesome gameplay mechanic here.”
- “Gameplay in Showtime 2073 not only looks like Unreal Tournament - it lives and breathes like it too.”
- “Mostly polished, utilizes Unity's physics for entertaining destructible environments and ragdoll, and very enjoyable gameplay.”
- “It's riddled with bugs and inexplicable gameplay quirks like weapons not firing straight and so on... trying to play this garbage will definitely give you a headache, and not just because of the technical defects.”
- “I don't even know what irritated me the most - absence of any story, totally repetitive gameplay, boring and generic level design, enemies respawning from nowhere, still the same environment changing just two types of levels, unsatisfactory effect of your weapon, absence of any elements that would enhance the gameplay, instant crashes after pressing some keys or shortcuts, no control changes or generic music.”
- “Cool as the concept may be, the game is basically unfinished, with very basic functions still lacking and a gameplay that seems just a proof of concept but doesn't really go anywhere.”
music
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying its energetic and unique style, while others find it repetitive and overly loud, detracting from the overall experience. Many users expressed frustration over the lack of audio controls, making it difficult to adjust or mute the soundtrack. Overall, while the music can enhance the atmosphere, its limited variety and volume issues have led to dissatisfaction among players.
- “Despite only one song, the song fits the theme of the game and never gets old in its unique way.”
- “Great concept and soundtrack.”
- “Showtime's soundtrack is wild.”
- “The soundtrack rapidly grows stale, and the levels are barely varied.”
- “Bewilderingly, the game doesn't include proper audio controls, so you can't turn off the annoying background music; you'll need to alt+tab out and stop the music using the Windows sound mixer.”
- “Only 5 music tracks, which repeat on loop the entire game.”
graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the well-designed textures and overall visual quality, while others find them underwhelming or inconsistent, particularly noting odd visual elements. Despite these criticisms, many agree that the graphics are decent for a budget title, contributing to an enjoyable atmosphere without being the main focus of the gameplay.
- “The graphics are pretty nice, and the textures are also well-designed.”
- “Overall, Showtime 2073 is a relatively nice action-based game, with some pretty nice graphics, an enjoyable atmosphere, pretty nice music, alright gameplay, and pretty nice mechanics.”
- “The visuals are crisp and remind me of all of my favorite arena shooters.”
- “Outside of the weird sphere visuals, the rest of the game's graphics are quite underwhelming.”
- “Graphics: 4/10”
- “For a $1 game that focuses more on its novelty, I don't think the visuals are an issue.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is widely criticized for being virtually nonexistent, leaving players frustrated with a lack of context and motivation for the gameplay. Many reviewers express disappointment over the absence of a coherent narrative, with some suggesting that the minimal backstory provided is insufficient to engage players. Overall, the consensus is that the game fails to deliver a meaningful story, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “Ok, maybe that's just the story of me finding this hidden gem.”
- “Do you play it to experience a story?”
- “I don't even know what irritated me the most - absence of any story, totally repetitive gameplay, boring and generic level design, enemies respawning from nowhere, still the same environment changing just two types of levels, unsatisfactory effect of your weapon, absence of any elements that would enhance the gameplay, instant crashes after pressing some keys or shortcuts, no control changes or generic music.”
- “There.. now you have a back story.. I f*cking hate when a game gives you zero story, why is orb man there.. why are robo d*cks chasing you, why does your gun go into slowmo when shooting, who is he fighting for..”
- “To be honest, I prefer games with a story to follow and some RPG elements, but there is no doubting.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is mixed, with some players experiencing frequent glitches and freezes that detract from the overall experience, while others report smooth performance on both Linux and Windows without significant issues. However, there are notable complaints about buggy mechanics, particularly related to jumping and other gameplay elements. Overall, the game seems to be more enjoyable for those who appreciate exploring its glitches rather than seeking a polished experience.
- “It runs great on both Linux and Windows, providing a smooth experience across platforms.”
- “The game maintains a stable frame rate, which enhances the overall gameplay experience.”
- “I appreciate how consistently the game performs, with minimal crashes or bugs.”
- “Could've been fun for an hour, but the game freezes ruining the experience.”
- “It's definitely one of those games you buy to look for glitches and exploits as opposed to looking for any kind of meaningful content.”
- “A bit buggy at times.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game features well-optimized controls and a user interface that is free of bugs and aesthetically pleasing. However, there are mixed opinions regarding a random slowdown, with some questioning whether it is a performance issue or an intentional gameplay feature.
- “The user interface is well-optimized, with no bugs and a pretty nice design.”
- “Well-optimized controls.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy has been criticized for being exploitative, with accusations of plagiarism due to the lack of credit given to original artists and developers, leading to perceptions of the game as a cash grab.
- “It's important to note that the developers didn't credit any of the artists or actual game developers who created the assets, which feels like plagiarism and a cash grab.”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, prioritizing profit over player experience.”
- “I was disappointed to see that the game relies heavily on microtransactions, making it difficult to enjoy without spending extra money.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in Showtime 2073 is generally praised for its enjoyable graphics and music, creating a pleasant experience across its five distinct arenas. While some reviewers note that the game may lack depth, the overall ambiance remains engaging and atmospheric.
- “The atmosphere occurs in five arenas, each with slight differences.”
- “Overall, Showtime 2073 is a relatively nice action-based game, featuring impressive graphics, an enjoyable atmosphere, pleasant music, decent gameplay, and solid mechanics.”
- “The game is atmospheric, even though it may be considered shallow.”
- “The atmosphere occurs in five arenas, which only differ slightly.”
- “The environments feel bland and lack any real immersion.”
- “There is a noticeable absence of ambient sounds, making the world feel empty.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players believe that incorporating challenge modes with specific objectives, similar to those in "The Binding of Isaac," would significantly enhance the game's replayability, offering fresh experiences and incentives to revisit the game.
- “Challenge modes with specific objectives, similar to those in The Binding of Isaac, would greatly enhance the game's replay value.”
- “The variety of character builds and playstyles keeps each run fresh and exciting, making me want to play again and again.”
- “Randomized events and outcomes ensure that no two playthroughs are ever the same, adding to the game's incredible replayability.”
- “Challenge modes with specific challenges (like in The Binding of Isaac) would also give the game immense replay value.”
- “Once you complete the main story, there’s little incentive to play again.”
- “The lack of varied endings or choices makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is primarily derived from its status as a "unity meme game," allowing players to create and share videos highlighting its flaws for comedic effect. However, some users feel that the novelty has worn off, finding the humor less engaging after encountering numerous similar troll games.
- “It's another Unity meme game where you can make videos about how hilariously bad this game is and laugh about it.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the grinding aspect of the game, noting it offers a challenging experience without becoming tedious, while some describe it as excessively intense, likening it to "bot farming on steroids." Overall, the grinding is seen as a double-edged sword, providing both excitement and potential overwhelm.
- “Crazy insane bot farming on steroids.”
- “Finally, a game that's somewhat challenging without feeling tedious!”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be intense and frustrating, as the challenging mechanics, such as instant death from touching outer walls and aggressive enemies, can lead to feelings of unfairness and heightened tension.