Play Xiaolin Showdown (XenoPhobia) Online

Xiaolin Showdown for the Nintendo DS came out in 2006, published by Konami. It was one of those many licensed games that tried to capture the feel of a TV show on a handheld, back when the dual screens and touch input were still fresh ideas. The game follows the animated series, putting you right into that world of magical artifacts and rival martial artists.

You control one of the four young monks, like Omi or Kimiko, navigating side-scrolling levels to find the powerful Shen Gong Wu before the Heylin side does. The main action involves touch screen gestures; you swipe or tap to execute attacks, block, and unleash special moves. Between the combat sections, you explore environments, solve simple puzzles, and occasionally face a rival in a mini-game showdown. The pace is pretty quick, and some later enemies can be stubborn if your timing is off. It feels like a straightforward, energetic brawler that makes decent use of the hardware it was built for.