Shogun Showdown Reviews
This wonderfully clever strategy roguelike demands your best, and it deserves to get it.
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 easy to pick up and lose hours to. There's enough progression in skills to keep it interesting over the long haul, and plenty of mixing and matching in your attack and special cards to ensure no two battles are ever the same. This is must-play stuff.
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.
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 movement adds a lot of tactics to the fighting, and the non-draw deck abilities almost completely eliminate the luck factor by requiring extensive planning of one's moves, especially when trying to chain combos to eliminate multiple foes at once. The progression is the same as usual, alternating between battles and refreshment shops, but many other new features have been introduced.
Review in Italian | Read full review
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.
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 hold your attention for many hours.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
A near flawless roguelike, Shogun Showdown flaunts excellent depth, and an easy-to-learn but hard to master gameplay loop.
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 genre, but its quick play sessions and easy-to-understand mechanics also make it a great choice for gamers who are short on time. Don’t be deceived by the simple pixel art. Shogun Showdown offers a deep, rewarding experience that’s well worth exploring. The game excels at delivering satisfying, strategic gameplay that keeps you coming back for more. A free demo is available on the Nintendo Switch eShop.
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 round after each run. Luckily, with an endless supply of skills and weapons to unlock, there’s never a dull moment to be had, and we can’t forget about the speedrunner potential.