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Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 8
  2. Negative: 2 out of 8
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  1. 78
    Playing The Spiderwick Chronicles took me back to old-school adventure games like Alice in Wonderland on the Apple II. It recreates that feeling of being a kid and suspending your disbelief in fantasy.
  2. I'm still not entirely sold on the story in Spiderwick Chronicles for the NDS, but I can't knock the game for staying true to the film.

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#97 Most Discussed DS Game of 2008
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User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 3
  2. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. Jan 27, 2022
    8
    This game is, to be quite honest, a little too difficult for its target audience. There’s no real map to be heard of and the exploration canThis game is, to be quite honest, a little too difficult for its target audience. There’s no real map to be heard of and the exploration can be circuitous and confusing. If you don’t explore the areas I’m the right order you end up finishing the game with some of it unexplored.
    But god damn if this game isn’t fun! The combat (turn-based) is well executed and dynamic, and the lore surrounding the game really sucks you in. The cutscenes aren’t too long or too much filler, and when you add it altogether, this is honestly one of my favorite games of all time.
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  2. Mar 16, 2015
    5
    It's okay. It's not good, it's not bad, it's just okay. The gameplay is fun, but I found it to be rather difficult at times, unfortunately. IIt's okay. It's not good, it's not bad, it's just okay. The gameplay is fun, but I found it to be rather difficult at times, unfortunately. I do have to credit them for a solid battle system, however. Full Review »