Shogun Showdown
September 5, 2024
Shogun Showdown is a turn-based combat game with rogue-like and deck-building elements. Position yourself and attack at the right time, upgrade your tiles and combo them to get ready to face the Shogun!
Critic Score
85.2
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Critic Reviews (19)
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75.0
Gameplay
85.0
Story
45.0
"Overall, Shogun Showdown is one of those games that, while it may not keep you engaged for a very long time, offers a truly enjoyable gaming experience in a few days to a few weeks. The gameplay mechanics are very …"
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70.0
Gameplay
90.0
Story
60.0
"Thinking one step ahead and considering every move is the name of the game in Shogun Showdown. The challenging gameplay is frustrating at first, but will eventually draw you in."
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92.0
Gameplay
86.0
Story
75.0
"Shogun Showdown is a title that risks innovating. This makes it shine in its gameplay, art and mechanics. Something capable of surprising too much."
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75.0
Gameplay
85.0
Story
90.0
"Shogun Showdown is an example of how the simplicity of game design, supported by a concept, can be transformed into a depth capable of attracting the attention of lovers of the genre. Roboatino&s;s production succeeds in maintaining high tension through …"
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75.0
Gameplay
92.0
Story
80.0
"A roguelite deckbuilder has finally arrived to properly revamp the gameplay that Slay the Spire seemed to have carved in stone. The management of our warrior&s;s movement adds a lot of tactics to the fighting, and the non-draw deck abilities …"
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65.0
Gameplay
68.0
Story
55.0
"Shogun Showdown is a challenging game and a hard game to put down. The tactical scenarios during every run are enthralling since even with a less-than-desirable hand of cards, it is possible to overcome with cunning. It’s a deceptively simple …"
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30.0
Gameplay
95.0
Story
20.0
"A near flawless roguelike, Shogun Showdown flaunts excellent depth, and an easy-to-learn but hard to master gameplay loop."
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85.0
Gameplay
93.0
Story
87.0
"Shogun Showdown is a very cool and addictive turn-based combat game that will test your tactical prowess. The variety of weapons, skills and enemies lends itself well to creating awesome moments in the heat of battle."
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78.0
Gameplay
82.0
Story
74.0
"Shogun Showdown is a dangerously addictive roguelike but in the best way possible. Its challenging but fair gameplay encourages you to learn from your mistakes, and the more you play, the more you’ll improve. It’s perfect for fans of the …"
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85.0
Gameplay
92.0
Story
60.0
"Shogun Showdown is well worth a shot if you’re up for a challenge while leaning more towards a casual atmosphere. The gameplay and combat might look a little daunting, and you’ll find yourself getting drawn back to it for another …"
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90.0
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75.0
Story
30.0
"Shogun Showdown, despite all the tools and abilities you can rely on is brutally difficult in most circumstances, especially if you have the habit of acting before you really analyze every move or press the wrong button, something that has …"
Read original review"While its control scheme may be tough to fully latch onto initially, its style of strategy is distinctive and compelling"
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75.0
Gameplay
90.0
Story
30.0
"Shogun Showdown is a notable addition to the indie catalog and one of the most addictive games I&s;ve played recently. With a solid combination of roguelike and deckbuilding mechanics, as well as a strong strategic factor, even with short runs, …"
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87.0
Gameplay
92.0
Story
68.0
"Shogun Showdown is a turn-based strategy roguelite that will definitely require all your concentration to overcome your biggest challenges. The large number of weapons and skills, as well as a great setting inspired by Japanese culture, allow the game to …"
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75.0
Gameplay
85.0
Story
60.0
"Shogun Showdown is an instant indie essential. A perfect little core of left-to-right puzzle-styled violence that plays like a sort of bloody rhythm game, and it makes for an endlessly addictive experience that&s;s easy to pick up and lose hours …"
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50.0
Gameplay
50.0
Story
50.0
"This wonderfully clever strategy roguelike demands your best, and it deserves to get it."
Read original review"Shogun Showdown is a cracking game that lures you in nicely with its simplicity but eventually becomes a rather complex beast with a lot of very well thought-out moving parts."
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70.0
Gameplay
85.0
Story
30.0
"I’m not a fan of roguelikes, as I mentioned at the start, but I happily made an exception for Shogun Showdown. Developed by Roboatino, the game won me over despite my aversion to the genre, thanks to a satisfying and …"
Read original review"Shogun Showdown is like a cryptic Himitsu-Bako, a Japanese puzzle box with a fierce learning curve that can test your patience. But once you unlock its secrets, it becomes irresistibly addictive. This game masterfully weaves roguelike and deck-building elements into …"
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