Shogun Showdown

Shogun Showdown

September 5, 2024

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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!

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85.2

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Critic Reviews (19)

Afshin Piroozi Zoomg Sep 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

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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Andrej Verešvársky SECTOR.sk Sep 2024
85.0 /100

Graphics

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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Andres Perdomo Andrenoob Sep 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

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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Antonio Russo STWGames Italia Sep 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

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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Emanuele Feronato The Games Machine Sep 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

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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Fingal Belmont Niche Gamer Sep 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

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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Jacob Sanderson GameGrin Sep 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

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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James Birks TheXboxHub Sep 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

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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James Luff LadiesGamers.com Sep 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

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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Jay Claassen NoobFeed Sep 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

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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Jeff M Young Analog Stick Gaming Sep 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

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 …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Sep 2024
84.0 /100

"While its control scheme may be tough to fully latch onto initially, its style of strategy is distinctive and compelling"

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Lucas Oliveira Nintendo Blast Sep 2024
85.0 /100

Graphics

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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Marco Aurélio Couto PSX Brasil Sep 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

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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PJ O&s;Reilly God is a Geek Sep 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

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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Robin Valentine PC Gamer Sep 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

50.0

"This wonderfully clever strategy roguelike demands your best, and it deserves to get it."

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Sean Smith God is a Geek Sep 2024
90.0 /100

"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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Simone Cantini Console-Tribe Sep 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

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 …"

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Uriel Rodriguez Game8 Sep 2024
84.0 /100

"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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