The Spiderwick Chronicles

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This adventure game is aimed at younger players, but the battles are so tough that most people, including the intended audience, will probably quit out of frustration.

Available on: DS , PS2, Xbox 360, Wii, PC
Genre: Adventure
Release date: Feb 5, 2008
Published by: Sierra
Developed by: Backbone Entertainment

Multiplayer Modes:

Offline

2 player CO-OP

4 FLAWED
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Review

An action adventure that's far too difficult for its intended audience

Feb 21, 2008

By most indications, the Nintendo DS installment of The Spiderwick Chronicles was designed with younger players in mind. The controls are easygoing, the hand-drawn art style is inviting, and the straightforward tasks are generally easy to handle. However, a few minutes in, after the same overpowered group of goblins sends you back to the "game over" screen for what feels like the tenth time, you realize something: The battles in this game are ...

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