The Spiderwick Chronicles (video game)

The Spiderwick Chronicles
Developer(s)	Stormfront Studios
Publisher(s)	Sierra Entertainment
Designer(s)	KnowWonder
Platform(s)	Nintendo DS, PC, Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2
Release date(s)	NA: February 6, 2008 EU: March 14, 2008 AUS: March, 2008
Genre(s)	Action-adventure
Mode(s)	Single-player, co-op, multiplayer

The Spiderwick Chronicles is a video game adaptation of the film of the same name. It was released in February 6, 2008 for J2me, PC, Nintendo DS, Wii, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 2.

Plot

When Jared, Simon and Mallory Grace move into the Spiderwick estate, they discover the late owner's field guide to fairies. They soon discover a hidden world all around them, populated with creatures such as brownies, goblins and sprites. However, Jared and his family are in grave danger, because Mulgarath, an ogre, wants to steal the book for himself.

Gameplay

The principle playable characters are Jared, Simon and Mallory, and Thimbletack can be used to explore small areas. Each character has a unique weapon with which to fight against evil creatures. The Grace children can capture Sprites to give them special power-ups.

In the Wii version, either the classic controller or the Wii Remote and Nunchuk can be used.

Reception

Platform	Aggregator	Score	Reviews	References
Xbox 360	GameRankings	63.23%	39	[1]
Xbox 360	Metacritic	59	40	[2]
Xbox 360	IGN	7.6	N/A	[3]
Wii	GameRankings	64.36%	14	[4]
Wii	Metacritic	62	13	[5]
Wii	IGN	7.5	N/A	[6]
PS2	GameRankings	65.00%	11	[7]
PS2	Metacritic	64	13	[8]
PS2	IGN	7	N/A	[9]
Windows	GameRankings	63.50%	8	[10]
Windows	Metacritic	61	11	[11]
Windows	IGN	7.5	N/A	[12]
DS	GameRankings	64.13%	8	[13]
DS	Metacritic	60	8	[14]
DS	IGN	7.8	N/A	[15]

References

1. The Spiderwick Chronicles (Xbox 360) at GameRankings. Retrieved 2011-01-21
2. The Spiderwick Chronicles (Xbox 360) at Metacritic. Retrieved 2011-01-21
3. The Spiderwick Chronicles (Xbox 360) at IGN. Retrieved 2008-03-06
4. The Spiderwick Chronicles (Wii) at GameRankings. Retrieved 2011-01-21
5. The Spiderwick Chronicles (Wii) at Metacritic. Retrieved 2011-01-21
6. The Spiderwick Chronicles (Wii) at IGN. Retrieved 2008-03-06
7. The Spiderwick Chronicles (PS2) at GameRankings. Retrieved 2011-01-21
8. The Spiderwick Chronicles (PS2) at Metacritic. Retrieved 2011-01-21
9. The Spiderwick Chronicles (PS2) at IGN. Retrieved 2008-03-06
10. The Spiderwick Chronicles (Windows) at GameRankings. Retrieved 2011-01-21
11. The Spiderwick Chronicles (Windows) at Metacritic. Retrieved 2011-01-21
12. The Spiderwick Chronicles (Windows) at IGN. Retrieved 2008-03-06
13. The Spiderwick Chronicles (DS) at GameRankings. Retrieved 2011-01-21
14. The Spiderwick Chronicles (DS) at Metacritic. Retrieved 2011-01-21
15. The Spiderwick Chronicles (DS) at IGN. Retrieved 2008-03-06