The Spiderwick Chronicles (video game)

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title = The Spiderwick Chronicles


developer = Stormfront Studios
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released = February 6,2008
genre = Action/Adventure
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ratings = ESRB: Everyone (E10+)
platforms = Nintendo DS, PC, Wii, Xbox 360, Playstation 2
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The Spiderwick Chronicles is a video game adaptation of the film "The Spiderwick Chronicles". It was released in February 2008 for 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 faeries. 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.

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