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  • Summary: The Spiderwick Chronicles is a video game based on the theatrical release by Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Films. The game recreates the fantastical world of the Spiderwick film and best-selling book series. The Spiderwick Chronicles video game recreates the world of Jared, Simon and Mallory Grace, putting gamers in their shoes as they discover a hidden world of fantastical creatures - sprites, ogres, goblins, brownies and more. [Sierra Entertainment] Expand
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  1. Movie licensed titles are often less than satisfactory, but The Spiderwick Chronicles manages to pair decent gameplay with impressive production values.
  2. An entertaining movie tie-in that should keep kids and fans of the film engrossed throughout the duration of your game-rental period.
  3. Fans of the film will enjoy this - especially the surprisingly enjoyable combat. [Apr 2008, p.56]
  4. The game's control scheme is basic to the point where you could play with an Atari controller.

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