Xiaolin Showdown (video game)
Xiaolin Showdown is a beat 'em up and fighting video game based on the animated television series of the same name. It was released on November 14, 2006 in North America and in Europe on June 29, 2007. Players are able to play as the Xiaolin Apprentices. The game can be played with up to four players locally.
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 North American cover art for PlayStation 2 | |
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| Writer(s) | Christy Hui Stephen Sustarsic |
| Composer(s) | Kevin Manthei Allister Brimble (NDS) Anthony N. Putson (NDS) |
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| Genre(s) | Beat 'em up, fighting |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
This was the last game to be released for the Xbox in Europe.
Gameplay
The gameplay is reminiscent of that of Power Stone and Super Smash Bros. series. The player's main goal is to be the last man standing. One of the game objectives is to get the Shen Gong Wu. The Shen Gong Wu require the use of "Chi Energy" from the player.
There are 6 playable characters in the game: Omi, Raimundo Pedrosa, Kimiko Tohomiko, Clay Bailey, Jack Spicer and Chase Young, the latter two of which must be unlocked first. When Xiaolin Showdowns take place, the competitors get transported to an arena where they face off in a random mini-game. Master Fung appears in some parts of the game, giving tips for the player. Players can use Shen Gong Wu to aid them in battle. The player uses an in-game currency called "blessing coins" to buy Wu.
Development
The game was announced in May 2006 at E3. The PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable and Xbox versions were developed by BottleRocket Entertainment, and the Nintendo DS release by Razorback Developments. A GameCube version was also in development, but was eventually cancelled.