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Apr 25, 2018
75
It doesn't quite feel like the boundary- pushing fount of innovation the series was originally known for. [Issue #33 – May/June 2018, p. 70]
Mar 12, 2018
70
The stripped-down sandbox may be a disappoint longtime fans, but it’s an extra feature that adds to a game that would still feel complete without it.
Jun 5, 2018
70
Showdown follows the utterly brilliant Unlimited, so the new studio faced a huge challenge. What they came up with is a party spin-off, a decent one but also short-lived, as it offers few minigames (some of which borrow from Asteroids, Elastomania or Flappy Bird). It also features a Sandbox mode, which resembles original Scribblenauts but trails behind it. [05/2018, p.60]
Mar 20, 2018
65
The number of objects that Scribblenauts Showdown allows us to create is higher than ever, but its application and new game modes lack of depth, situating this game halfway to something that could have been great. Nevertheless, Scribblenauts Showdown is really entertaining when playing with friends.
Mar 12, 2018
60
It has the potential to be a great game, but Scribblenauts Showdown just doesn't have enough depth or freedom to live up to its name.
Mar 9, 2018
56
We hope that Warner Bros knows how to learn from this slide to reflect carefully on the future of its IP: a premature end is certainly not the fate that Scribblenauts deserves.
Mar 7, 2018
55
You can squeeze a few hours of fun out of Scribblenauts Showdown, but frankly this isn’t the next-generation Scribblenauts game that fans of the original were hoping for. It has fewer puzzles, worse controls and less replay value than any other Scribblenauts title.
Mar 13, 2018
55
Showdown is a disappointing spin-off of a very unique franchise. It has some fun moments, but it ends up being dull too soon.
Mar 12, 2018
50
Scribblenauts Showdown probably pays the price of its dual nature. It is an ambitious project that seems to have lost its compass mid-way, and in the clumsy attempt to make everyone happy, in the end it's likely to disappoint both those looking for a engaging puzzle game, and those who want to have fun with a quality party game.
