The Spiderwick Chronicles

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
64

Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
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  1. IGN
    70
    There is a big area to delve into, the music is great, and there is a lot of gameplay variety. There's something new to find around every corner, and that's something I can't say about enough games. The Chronicles could get younger players hooked on adventure gaming.
  2. Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
    70
    An enjoyable and enchanting adventure with a few flaws but fountains of fun, especially (but not exclusively) for kids. [Mar 2008, p.70]
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  3. Maxi Consolas (Portugal)
    70
    It manages to take some advantage from the movie license. Its gameplay is accessible but interesting, with simple puzzles, platform jumps and combo based combats. It will please its target audience. [March 2008]
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  5. PTGamers
    70
    Inventory restrictions, abundance of backtracking and run of the mill production values make things pretty average.
  6. Worth Playing
    70
    If you're looking for a simple adventure game based on an enjoyable license, you'll probably enjoy this one.
  7. PALGN
    60
    Lacks a final polish, the combat and exploration can get repetitive, and the visuals are poor. However, there are a number of minor features which will please fans such as the entries in the Field Guide and Thimbletack’s tendency to rhyme.
  8. 1UP
    50
    The Spiderwick Chronicles is a standard licensed game -- it's got just enough content to make a virtual reenactment of the Human/Goblin war worthwhile for fans of the franchise.
  9. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    50
    Combat is totally hit and miss thanks to a crippling camera. [Apr 2008, p.112]
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  10. PSM3 Magazine UK
    50
    The combat's too easy, and the lead characters are horrible. [May 2008, p.78]
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Awards & Rankings

34
#34 Best PS2 Game of 2008
40
#40 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2008
30
#30 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2008

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Glumatix
    Jan 25, 2022
    8
    It was a great game apart from the graphics on the Ps2. I had a lot of fun playing it in my childhood and even today it's still fun.
  2. ricmetal
    Dec 28, 2011
    9
    In comparison to the 2008 movie, the game is a good surprise. The CGI world created is big enough to fit the story portrayed by the movie, andIn comparison to the 2008 movie, the game is a good surprise. The CGI world created is big enough to fit the story portrayed by the movie, and much more appealing, with lush vegetation and natural environments that immerse you right into the game. There's a very good amount of fun, extra missions to complete besides the main story missions, which is also very well sized. The characters are also fun to play with. Overall, The Spiderwick Chronicles is a surprisingly well balanced, and fun game for it's genre.… Full Review »
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