Drake & Josh: Talent Showdown

Nintendo DS · Action-Adventure

Drake & Josh: Talent Showdown

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SystemNintendo DS
Released2007
GenreAction-Adventure
DeveloperTHQ
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Released for the Nintendo DS in 2007, Drake & Josh: Talent Showdown is an action-adventure game developed by THQ.

It landed about 3 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2007 include The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, The World Ends with You and Hotel Dusk: Room 215.

THQ also made Zoo Tycoon DS, Avatar: The Last Airbender – The Burning Earth and Baby Pals for the DS.

Drake & Josh: Talent Showdown is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you've played the DS hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a game you can finish in one short session
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Drake & Josh: Talent Showdown is like

Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.

Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.

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Drake & Josh: Talent Showdown FAQ

When did Drake & Josh: Talent Showdown come out on the DS?

Drake & Josh: Talent Showdown was released for the Nintendo DS in 2007.

Who made Drake & Josh: Talent Showdown?

It was developed by THQ.

Is Drake & Josh: Talent Showdown multiplayer?

No. Drake & Josh: Talent Showdown is a single-player game.

How long does Drake & Josh: Talent Showdown take to play?

As an action-adventure game, Drake & Josh: Talent Showdown typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Drake & Josh: Talent Showdown on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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