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Monster Jam Showdown
Released On: Aug 29, 2024
70
6.7
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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 21 Critic Reviews
70
38% Positive
8 Reviews
8 Reviews
57% Mixed
12 Reviews
12 Reviews
5% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 21 Critic Reviews
70
38% Positive
8 Reviews
8 Reviews
57% Mixed
12 Reviews
12 Reviews
5% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Aug 26, 2024
While it will likely still only appeal to a niche audience, Monster Jam Showdown is the best monster truck game yet, inviting players to tackle a range of events across three distinct environments. Numerous assists and settings are available to make it accessible to all skill levels, and whether you prefer to play on your own or with others, you're decently catered for.
Aug 26, 2024
Monster Jam Showdown brings the chaos of their live shows to your gaming systems in fine style. A huge celebration of the Monster Jam universe, Showdown absolutely nails the aesthetic and is crammed full of replayability. If you’re one of the many fans around the world, you’re going to flip for this.
User Score
Mixed or Average Based on 7 User Ratings
6.7
57% Positive
4 Ratings
4 Ratings
29% Mixed
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
14% Negative
1 Rating
1 Rating
User Score
Mixed or Average Based on 7 User Ratings
6.7
57% Positive
4 Ratings
4 Ratings
29% Mixed
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
14% Negative
1 Rating
1 Rating
Aug 31, 2024
It's very good game I love it very much and I advise everyone to play this very beautiful game.
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PlayStation 5 Nov 30, 2025
It’s a fun little game only on split-screen, because the campaign is terrible and the gameplay isn’t good either. The graphics are beautiful and the visual effects too, and the physics are so-so but still satisfying.
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PlayStation 5 Aug 26, 2024
Monster Jam Showdown is a chaotic fun experience devoted to the most crazy vehicles ever conceived. A few technical stumbles and an uninspired tracks design prevent it from aspiring to higher goals, but the road-map of content for the coming months looks promising.
Sep 2, 2024
All things considered, Monster Jam Showdown is a simple and straightforward game that does what it promises: it delivers a series of detailed and well-modeled Monster Trucks, placing them in (a few) circuits and stadiums on which to test their capabilities. Immediate controls and high maneuverability make them suitable for many different players, especially those who do not like more complicated simulation driving systems. However, the arcade and carefree soul of the title is not enough to completely mitigate the limitations of the management of physics or the collision system, to which we must add a content offering that has not always satisfied us.
Aug 26, 2024
I have a lot of respect for Monster Jam Showdown, this is the kind of title that a lesser developer might have just gone through the motions with. But this time around the full force of Unreal 5 is unleashed, creating a frequently stunning and impressive-looking game. Despite their size, the superstars of Monster Jam handle brilliantly the different environments and challenges on offer. Given that most fans who attend the real-life shows or watch on TV will have their favourite truck and driver it is a bit of a shame that pretty much all of the trucks need to be unlocked via play time and challenges. Other than that though, believe it or not, I have played a tonne of Monster Truck-themed games in my lifetime and the bar is higher than you might think. Monster Jam Showdown gets a pass from me.
Aug 30, 2024
Monster Jam Showdown is, without a doubt, a robust product full of great qualities in transposing this universe to the world of games. However, the lack of diversity in content and especially its identity crisis between realistic elements and pure banter prevent it from being as fun as it could be, inflicting a shameful self-sabotage.
Aug 26, 2024
A game about racing massive trucks that look like dinosaurs should not be boring, and yet Monster Jam: Showdown achieves the seemingly impossible; this game is an absolutely slog of an experience. Best avoided, even for Monster Truck loving aficionados.
Oct 11, 2024
There was definitely fun to be had with this game. The driving mechanics are very satisfying for an arcade racer. The visuals look outstanding for a $50 game. The attention to detail this game offers is exceptional. The way the body shell of the monster truck deforms is stunning and very detailed. The detail looks good on the tires when it gets covered in dirt. The circuits and arenas are nicely done, although I would've liked a bit more variety regarding the circuits. $50 is a bit too pricey though and I expect more content from this game at that price. The customization for example is weak, like why can't we have custom liveries like in Hot Wheels Unleashed games, and this by the same studio mind you. The drifting mechanics are fun. There are a good number of trucks and variety, from the legendary Grave Digger to that quirky looking lobster monster truck. The stages are great. ● To be honest, I'm only reviewing this game because I need an excuse to not give a game a negative score so these mods can stop lurking on my profile. I knew that the second I negatively reviewed an internet darling game that's "exclusive" to PlayStation, I'd attract attention from the Metacritic mods. You toy-collecting millennials are so predictable, so I bought a game from Milestone to prepare for this moment, because their games are usually decent enough for me to give them anything but a negative score. This game was able to deliver on that, but this game has several flaws that doesn't sit well with me which is why it won't get a positive score from me. The collision detection is garbage. It's inconsistent and it's just ridiculous that tiny rocks outside the circuit or slight bumps sends my truck spinning around. Silent Hill 2 remake also suffered from bad collision detection with the melee weapons and glass. You see what I mean, how do you expect me to give positive scores when lazy developers keep messing up on the most basic things? How is any of that my fault? ● This game offers an online multiplayer experience of up to 8 players and there is also local multiplayer for 2 players. Freestyle was fun online. Online racing was fun, although it's disappointing there aren't any bots to fill up for missing players. I need bots because let's face it, this game is niche and it might die off sooner than later. Luckily there is crossplay to combat this issue and extend the lifespan of this game. So far I had no problem finding players, the most I waited was 2 minutes. The most fun I had with the online was treasure hunt mode. Now that was a lot of fun. The physics-based system is detailed in some areas but there are instances where it reacts poorly and janky, but it was hilarious seeing my opponents lose control and fall off cliffs with these physics. Overall, the game was enough to get a 6 from me. That's pretty much all I have to say, now leave me alone Metacritic. This is the last time I look for an excuse to give a game a specific score for the remainder of the year. I give my honest opinions, that's that. But it looks like the mods have been dealt with, so thanks to whoever put them in their place. Currently $40 but I would recommend at $30.
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PlayStation 5 Summary It’s time to jump into a groundbreaking, off-road arcade racing experience, packed with thrilling competitions and unique tricks. Get behind the wheel of the most iconic trucks ever, and show your skills in 10 different game modes.
Rated E for Everyone
Platforms:
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X
- PC
- PlayStation 4
- Xbox One
- Nintendo Switch
Initial Release Date: Aug 29, 2024
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Publisher: Milestone S.r.l
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