Underplayed Gems

Monster Showdown (2022)

Monster Showdown cover
Developer
Virtual Uppercut Studios, Yahya Danboos
Publisher
Virtual Uppercut Studios
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
3.5 of 5, 41 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 52 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A frantic VR arcade shooter where you blast cartoonish monsters through diverse environments, upgrading weapons and perks on the fly.

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What players say

Players call this a VR take on Call of Duty Zombies, with mixed feelings. Some enjoy the arcade wave-shooter formula and variety of weapons and levels, while others find enemies spongy and the gameplay repetitive. Early access issues like unclear controls and missing features are noted, along with specific complaints about reload mechanics and controller tracking on certain VR headsets.

Screenshots

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