Showgunners

Showgunners

May 2, 2023

ActionStrategyTurn-Based Strategy PCPlayStation 5Xbox Series X/S

In a dystopian future where corporations rule, a brutal reality show is the hottest entertainment property in town! You play as Scarlett Martillo, a contestant out for revenge. To win, you must navigate dangerous urban arenas packed with lethal traps and face off against hordes of heavily-armed psychopaths. Each stage …

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Adrián Suárez IGN Spain May 2023
70.0 /100

"A fun strategy video game bent on spontaneously breaking the rigid rules of the genre."

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Alexandros Gekas RageQuit.GR May 2023
77.0 /100

"An interesting turn-based tactical game that doesn&s;t innovate but is an honest proposition for fans of the genre."

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Ben Sellwood GBAtemp May 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

80.0

"ShowGunners is a fantastic-looking game that delivers violence and gameplay in droves. If you&s;re looking for something none-too taxing then this could be right up your alley! Not sure yet? Try the demo first!"

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Branislav Kohút SECTOR.sk May 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

65.0

"If you like Running Man style movies, this time you can experience for yourself what it&s;s like to be both hunter and victim at the same time. A successful combination of exploring the environment with real-time traps and puzzles and …"

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Emanuele Feronato The Games Machine May 2023
78.0 /100

Graphics

35.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

20.0

"Showgunner blends real-time action and turn-based combat very carefully, adding nothing to either genre but placing them within a brutal reality show in which surviving is everything that matters. The result is fun and the game is recommended for loyal …"

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Erik Hodges Try Hard Guides May 2023
70.0 /100

"If you’re a fan of the XCOM style of games, you’ll find a lot to enjoy in Showgunners. Though lacking some polish in the mechanical side of things and not straying far from a tried and true formula, the game …"

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Justin Van Huyssteen NoobFeed May 2023
75.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"Showgunners is a good example of turn-based combat set within a dystopian world that will take you, on average, somewhere in the realm of 15-18 hours to complete the full game. This isn’t a bad duration, but for those who …"

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Leo Stevenson PowerUp! May 2023
85.0 /100

"Showgunners consistently delivers thrills, strategy, violence and a pitch-black satire of capitalism, social media and fame."

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Lisa Pollifroni Checkpoint Gaming May 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

82.0

"Showgunners creates a bombastic, colourful, chaotic world that incorporates elements of reality TV, turn-based combat, dystopian energy and characters that grow alongside a strong narrative. All of these elements combined could have made the game a messy experience, but the …"

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Mick Fraser God is a Geek May 2023
80.0 /100

"If you like the genre you&s;ll find Showgunners a worthy inclusion, despite its no-frills approach. Just go in with the right expectations."

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Mike Reitemeier Qualbert.com May 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

45.0

"I dove with both feet into the turn-based strategy genre with Showgunners and came out pleasantly surprised. This is a mechanically-sound, polished experience with a strong blend of challenge and gratification. It also never managed to be stale, as it …"

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Nick Petrasiti TheSixthAxis May 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

85.0

"In its looks and execution, Showgunners does what it set out to do and creates a turn-based love letter to the 90s, updating those themes for a modern audience, while still somehow not managing to lose authenticity. It&s;s a job …"

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Rexifirus Nightshade GamesCreed May 2023
100.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

95.0

"Showgunners is showing massive potential to shake things up in the turn-based strategy genre while maintaining a great story to keep you coming back. You’ll be made to think on your toes and sometimes outside the box, though this is …"

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Scott Ellison II Saving Content May 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"Showgunners is a true spectacle that stays true to its format for a game that doesn’t overstay its welcome. The turn-based gameplay is really smart, and the third-person real-time movement is a nice change of pace for the genre. It’s …"

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Shane Boyle Hey Poor Player May 2023
80.0 /100

"Showgunners is a violent delight that leans into its setting and premise to great effect. It may not be the deepest tactical RPG out there, which, in turn, removes a lot of the replayability that the genre is known for, …"

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Terrence Johnson ZTGD May 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

65.0

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Wil James Explosion Network May 2023
75.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

60.0

"The zippy speed, 80s-style death sports game show aesthetic and sound tactical decisions all coalesce into an experience suited to both tactics veterans looking for a shorter sugar hit or novices wanting an easy way into the genre."

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