Foto Showdown, known in Japan as Monster Finder (モンスターファインダー, Monsutā Faindā),[1] is a turn-based video game made exclusively for the Nintendo DSi. It was released in Japan on November 19, 2009 and in North America on March 9, 2010. The game revolves around players using their monsters to battle against rivals. By winning tournaments and battles, players can advance through the game through upgrades and unlocking more powerful items. The game allows player to take advantage of the DSi outer camera by allowing them to spawn certain monsters for use in battle based on the dominant colors in the photo.[2]
| Foto Showdown | |
|---|---|
 North American box art (prototype) | |
| Developer(s) | Alpha Unit |
| Publisher(s) | |
| Platform(s) | Nintendo DSi |
| Release | |
| Genre(s) | Turn-based |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Reception
edit| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| GameRankings | 74%[3] |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Famitsu | 25/40[4] |
| GameRevolution | C−[5] |
| GameZone | 8/10[6] |
The game received above-average reviews. Josh Laddin of GameRevolution said, "Foto Showdown feels like a tech demo for the DSi that doesn't show off any tech."[5] In Japan, Famitsu gave it a score of one seven and three sixes for a total of 25 out of 40.[4]
References
edit- ^ Sahdev, Ishaan (November 15, 2009). "Monster Finder Renamed Foto Showdown For North America". Siliconera. Gamurs. Archived from the original on December 8, 2023. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
- ^ Jordan, Jon (December 16, 2009). "Konami preps creature-battling DSi RPG Foto Showdown". Pocket Gamer. Steel Media Ltd. Archived from the original on September 13, 2024. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
- ^ "Foto Showdown for DS". GameRankings. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on May 5, 2019. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
- ^ a b Valay, Brian (November 10, 2009). "Famitsu review scores". Nintendo Everything. Archived from the original on September 13, 2024. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
- ^ a b Laddin, Josh (July 14, 2010). "Foto Showdown Review". GameRevolution. CraveOnline. Archived from the original on September 22, 2015. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
- ^ Bedigian, Louis (May 6, 2010). "Foto Showdown review". GameZone. Archived from the original on April 23, 2011. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
External links
edit- Official website (in Japanese)
- Official Konami webpage for Foto Showdown
- Foto Showdown at MobyGames
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