THQ adaptation of The Fairly OddParents cartoon. Platforming and action for young players, show-faithful themed levels, basic gameplay. Mediocre execution. Only for young show fans.
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Platformer1 player7+
Description
Children's sequel to the Fairly OddParents tie-in adventure. Published by THQ, released in September 2004. Light platforming and action, transformations powered by wishes, a new gallery of supporting characters and a feel faithful to the cartoon. North-American release only.
Fairly OddParents, The - Shadow Showdown review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
2/5
Music
★★★★★
"Decent"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Decent"
Fun
"Mild"
Addictiveness
"Light"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,77 GB📅28/09/2004
Published by THQ
Fairly OddParents, The - Shadow Showdown (GameCube) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Is Fairly OddParents, The - Shadow Showdown still worth playing in 2026?
A second adventure from the Nickelodeon series, Shadow Showdown sharpens the platforming a little with new wishes and more varied levels, while keeping a faithful, good natured cartoon tone. The result stays light and aimed at younger players, with gentle difficulty and a simple production. Timmy fans will find a likeable extension of the show. Today its interest is limited to that family audience or to those curious about the licence's world.