Showgunners
May 2, 2023
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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79.7
17 critic reviews
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"A fun strategy video game bent on spontaneously breaking the rigid rules of the genre."
Read original review"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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80.0
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80.0
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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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75.0
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90.0
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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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35.0
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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 …"
Read original review"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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60.0
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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 …"
Read original review"Showgunners consistently delivers thrills, strategy, violence and a pitch-black satire of capitalism, social media and fame."
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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 …"
Read original review"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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65.0
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80.0
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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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60.0
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70.0
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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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75.0
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90.0
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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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85.0
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70.0
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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 …"
Read original review"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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30.0
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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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