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Xiaolin Showdown on the Nintendo DS came out in 2006, published by Konami. It was one of those licensed games that tried to make good use of the hardware, arriving when the DS was full of experiments with dual screens and touch controls. The game follows the animated series pretty closely, letting you step into the world of young monks training to protect ancient magical artifacts.

You control one of four Xiaolin warriors, each with a unique elemental fighting style, as you explore themed levels, defeat enemies, and gather Shen Gong Wu. The main goal is to stop Jack Spicer and other villains from stealing these powerful relics. Signature mechanics include touch-based spell casting on the lower screen, which feels responsive during combat, and the sudden showdown mini-games that interrupt regular play, testing your speed and timing with quick button prompts. The pacing is brisk, with levels that are short but packed with action, though some boss fights can feel unfairly difficult. It captures the feeling of a handheld brawler that doesn’t overstay its welcome.