Scribblenauts Showdown

 Switch
Metascore
47

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 20
  3. Negative: 8 out of 20
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  1. CD-Action
    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]
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  2. The Games Machine
    Mar 23, 2018
    50
    Despite a quite brilliant look, the 27 minigames designed by Shiver Entertainment are meaningful and fun only for a couple of nights with friends. Unfortunately, they soon become a clumsy attempt to recycle well know mechanics in very superficial way.
  3. Nintenderos
    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.
  5. SpazioGames
    Mar 20, 2018
    65
    A simple and funny killtime... for a match or two.
  6. Nintendo Life
    Mar 14, 2018
    50
    Yes, it shares the name and the look of those previous games, but it lacks the all-important creative heart of its predecessors, and ends up being a by-the-numbers affair that goes through the motions in a shallow attempt to turn Scribblenauts' unique premise into a multiplayer party game.
  7. Vandal
    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.
  8. Digital Trends
    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.
  9. Pocket Gamer UK
    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.
  10. Eurogamer Italy
    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.
  11. Everyeye.it
    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.
  12. GameCrate
    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.

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User Score
4.1

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 37 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 37
  3. Negative: 22 out of 37
  1. kamealex
    Apr 2, 2018
    0
    Scribblenauts 1 sold me a Nintendo DS. it wasn't perfect, but the use of basically ANYTHING you could think of made the game unique andScribblenauts 1 sold me a Nintendo DS. it wasn't perfect, but the use of basically ANYTHING you could think of made the game unique and fantastic for people who wanted to use their brain to solve even the simpler puzzle with the most overcomplicated and original solution in the world.

    Super Scribblenauts was simply amazing, and Unlimited just the way to follow and improve. The moment the game was affected by bigger companies, it went to ****

    And here we are, with WB using a completely unknown and mis-related company to create a soulless, unfun, betraying piece of garbage nobody should support. Please, if you ever see someone try to get this game even for his little kid, try to convince that person of the heavy punishment this game deserves.

    It may have killed the franchise; one that I particularly loved for years. It's embarrassing, insulting and I can't express enough hate to this kind of disgusting product.    … Full Review »
  2. IsItBad
    May 28, 2022
    3
    Pros
    - Multiplayer up to 4 players
    - Contains sandbox mode like the original Cons - Awful typing controls - Only 25 minigames - Gets    Pros
    - Multiplayer up to 4 players
    - Contains sandbox mode like the original

    Cons
    - Awful typing controls
    - Only 25 minigames
    - Gets boring after a while
    - Standard Mario Party clone
    - More fun to watch a YouTuber play it

    Overall: 3/10    … Full Review »
  3. MaddoxWhite
    Apr 24, 2021
    1
    what the hell did i just play

    please just go play the mega pack

    its so much better i swear
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