Showgunners Review (PC)
Creating a turn-based strategy game that could stand out from other similar titles and not be compared to XCOM is a complicated task. Although Showgunners borrows a lot of things from XCOM, it adds its own twist on the formula.
Developed by Artificer, Showgunners combines turn-based combat, exploration and puzzles to offer XCOM fans a fresh perspective on the genre. In between heavy tactical turn-based battles, you’ll be exploring arenas in search of money and gear, while avoiding traps and solving simple, yet clever puzzles.
In Showgunners, you play as Scarlett, an ex-cop turned bounty hunter, who is looking to avenge the murder of her family. Surprisingly, the game has a compelling story told through stylized cutscenes that remind me of XCOM: Chimera Squad.
Set in a dystopian future, Showgunners is built around a reality show called Homicidal All-Stars, a violent tournament in which participants fight to the death. But since this is a show and people must be ent… (read more)
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