The Fairly OddParents! Shadow Showdown

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: THQ
  • Release Date: Sep 8, 2004
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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings

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  • Summary: An unbelievable phenomenon is rattling kids all across Dimmsdale...there's no TV reception! When prevented from watching the season finale of Crash Nebula, Timmy and his Fairy Godparents embark on a journey that they soon find goes beyond simple TV static. The ultimate plan to take over theAn unbelievable phenomenon is rattling kids all across Dimmsdale...there's no TV reception! When prevented from watching the season finale of Crash Nebula, Timmy and his Fairy Godparents embark on a journey that they soon find goes beyond simple TV static. The ultimate plan to take over the world has been unveiled and only Timmy, Cosmo and Wanda have the power to stop the evil. Players will go on this ultimate mission as Timmy and must use outlandish wishes to unmask the dastardly antagonist known only as The Shadow. [THQ]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. GameZone
    79
    Yes, a little innovation scattered here and there would be great and maybe a few more difficult aspects thrown in for older fans of the show, would have been appreciated, but this game does so much right, that it’s hard to complain too much. Fans of the show or parents of fans of the show will certainly enjoy this homage to the FOP.
  2. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    70
    Fans of the show will dig the humor and graphics. [Jan 2005, p.105]
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  3. PGNx Media
    67
    It just doesn’t do anything particularly interesting to warrant playing through unless you’re a diehard fan of the series.
  4. Game Chronicles
    60
    If, like me, you have a couple of kids, even teens, prancing around the house – go ahead and rent Fairly Odd Parents: Shadow Showdown for a weekend. They’re sure to get a kick out of seeing familiar characters onscreen, even if only for a few minutes. For seasoned adults, the gameplay will prove to be a bit tired, yet strangely addictive.
  5. IGN
    50
    It squeaks by with bland, tired game mechanics and graphics that just don’t hold up to today’s gamer.

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  1. [Anonymous]
    Sep 12, 2004
    10
    Excellent.
  2. Simeon23x
    Sep 10, 2018
    8
    it's approve over breakin da rules in every single way …………………………………………...
  4. Sodd_Sodden
    Mar 2, 2021
    8
    This game, along with SpongeBob Battle for Bikini Bottom is one of the best games based on a Nickelodeon animated series, the game has aThis game, along with SpongeBob Battle for Bikini Bottom is one of the best games based on a Nickelodeon animated series, the game has a Pretty decent Soundtrack, A difficulty despite being somewhat easy is not ridiculous and a good level design, although its boring bosses, and levels despite being good in the long run become a bit tedious is not a bad game, It is enjoyable but in the long run boring, I recommend playing it about 3 times at most, minimum is better than the vast majority, but it does not reach the level of other games based on animated series such as The Simpsons Hit & Run or Epic Mickey, but it's okay to hang out.… Expand
  5. RyanR.
    Jan 9, 2005
    7
    Controls are fine and voice is great but graphics bother me- absolutely no facial expression. Also, Wanda, Cosmo, and Timmy just don't Controls are fine and voice is great but graphics bother me- absolutely no facial expression. Also, Wanda, Cosmo, and Timmy just don't look like themselves.… Expand