{"id":21719,"date":"2018-04-10T00:32:31","date_gmt":"2018-04-09T22:32:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/?p=21719"},"modified":"2018-04-10T00:32:31","modified_gmt":"2018-04-09T22:32:31","slug":"scribblenauts-showdown-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/blog\/scribblenauts-showdown-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Scribblenauts Showdown Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

The\u00a0\u00a0Scribblenauts<\/em> series<\/a>, which has an undeniably clever write-to-solve puzzle formula, has been an admittedly solitary experience most comfortable on handheld platforms; but\u00a0Scribblenauts Showdown<\/em> brings the puzzle game to the Switch<\/a>, Xbox One<\/a>, and PS4<\/a> in a\u00a0party-game format, which tries to capture the magic of its predecessors, but with mixed results.<\/p>\n

Previous Scribblenauts<\/em> games have played out in side-scrolling adventure-type scenarios, but\u00a0Showdown<\/em> adds a competitive edge to the recipe, pitting up to four players against one another in\u00a0different challenges. The twist however (in typical Scribblenauts<\/em> fashion), is that each player can write and create their own solution (in the form of an item or rule) to give themselves an edge. Need to select an animal to win a hurdle race? Type in ‘cheetah’ (or something else that will work). Need better bait for a fishing challenge? Try a hamburger (fish love hamburgers, right?). It’s all a bit tongue-in-cheek and more about having fun with your imagination that playing with real-world rules.<\/p>\n

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The bizarre and often-hilarious moments that are a result of these off-beat solutions are exactly where Scribblenauts Showdown<\/em> shines. It walks the tight-rope between the absurd and oh-that’s-really-practical atmosphere excellently, providing a ton of laughs when each player whips up their solution, and finding out if they react as anticipated during the challenges.<\/p>\n

While the ‘hook’, so to speak, is solid, there is an issue: not enough good<\/em> mini-games. There are a ton of challenges, which are separated into ‘wordy’, speed or versus game-types (the ‘wordy’ games are undoubtedly the best), with a track-race with created animals, an object balancing game, and weapon combat game being highlights, but the rest are reworked version of notable mini-games found on most party experiences. This shortcoming is not a deal-breaker, as replayability is abundant with Showdown<\/i>, but some additional standout wordy games would’ve added a lot to the experience. There is a sandbox mode which allows you and another player dabble in larger areas that require some object-based puzzle-solving, but it feels a little hollow compared to other Scribblenauts<\/em>‘ efforts, being as it’s not the main element of the game.<\/p>\n

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For those looking to add another enjoyable option to their party game library,\u00a0Scribblenauts Showdown<\/em> is a great game, but it does leave us wanting a little<\/em> more in terms of mini-game options and variety. It’s an admirable entry into the multiplayer world of Scribblenauts<\/em>, and we know that developer Shiver Entertainment is scratching the surface on something spectacular.<\/p>\n

Scribblenauts Showdown<\/em> is available on Xbox One, PS4, and Switch.<\/p>\n

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