The Spiderwick Chronicles
About the Game
The Spiderwick Chronicles is based off of the film by the same name. In this version, players take control of the Grace siblings, Jared, Simon, and Mallory, each with their own strengths abilities as well as Thimbletack the Brownie who's small size can explore small passages on the Spiderwick mansion. The gameplay consists of exploring the estate with their characters in a series of quests looking for ordinary items such as hose nozzles, solving puzzles, fighting mythical creatures such as trolls and goblins with novel weapons distinctive to each character such as slingshots, baseball bats, and squirt guns filled with vinegar.
Gameplay & Core Systems
players can also acquire special abilities and replenish health by capturing fairies using a fairy net that are scattered throughout the stages.
Standout Features
- Grace: In this version, players take control of the Grace siblings, Jared, Simon, and Mallory, each with their own strengths abilities as well as Thimbletack the Brownie who's small size can explore small passages on the Spiderwick mansion.
- The gameplay consists of exploring the estate with their characters in a series of quests looking for ordinary items such as hose nozzles, solving puzzles, fighting mythical creatures such as trolls and goblins with novel weapons distinctive to each character such as slingshots, baseball bats, and squirt guns filled with vinegar.
- players can also acquire special abilities and replenish health by capturing fairies using a fairy net that are scattered throughout the stages.
Modes & Ways to Play
Player support includes Co-Op.
Presentation & Atmosphere
Display support includes HDTV 720p, HDTV 1080i, and HDTV 1080p. Audio support includes Dolby Digital.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for The Spiderwick Chronicles | Xbox 360.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Vivendi Games, Inc. | France | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Stormfront Studios | France | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | Sierra Entertainment, Inc. | France | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Vivendi Universal Games France | France | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | RAD Game Tools, Inc. | France | MobyGames |
| Licensed by | Paramount Pictures Corporation | France | MobyGames |
| Published by | Vivendi Games, Inc. | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Stormfront Studios | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | Sierra Entertainment, Inc. | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | RAD Game Tools, Inc. | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Licensed by | Paramount Pictures Corporation | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Published by | Vivendi Games, Inc. | The Netherlands; retail release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Stormfront Studios | The Netherlands; retail release | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | Sierra Entertainment, Inc. | The Netherlands; retail release | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Vivendi Games Europe S.A. | The Netherlands; retail release | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | RAD Game Tools, Inc. | The Netherlands; retail release | MobyGames |
| Licensed by | Paramount Pictures Corporation | The Netherlands; retail release | MobyGames |
| Published by | Vivendi Games, Inc. | Spain; retail release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Stormfront Studios | Spain; retail release | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | Sierra Entertainment, Inc. | Spain; retail release | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Vivendi Universal Games España | Spain; retail release | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | RAD Game Tools, Inc. | Spain; retail release | MobyGames |
| Licensed by | Paramount Pictures Corporation | Spain; retail release | MobyGames |
| Published by | Vivendi Games, Inc. | Germany; retail release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Stormfront Studios | Germany; retail release | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | Sierra Entertainment, Inc. | Germany; retail release | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Vivendi Universal Games Deutschland GmbH | Germany; retail release | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | RAD Game Tools, Inc. | Germany; retail release | MobyGames |
| Licensed by | Paramount Pictures Corporation | Germany; retail release | MobyGames |
| Published by | Vivendi Games, Inc. | United Kingdom; retail release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Stormfront Studios | United Kingdom; retail release | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | Sierra Entertainment, Inc. | United Kingdom; retail release | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Vivendi Games (UK) Limited | United Kingdom; retail release | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | RAD Game Tools, Inc. | United Kingdom; retail release | MobyGames |
| Licensed by | Paramount Pictures Corporation | United Kingdom; retail release | MobyGames |
| Published by | Vivendi Games, Inc. | Italy; retail release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Stormfront Studios | Italy; retail release | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | Sierra Entertainment, Inc. | Italy; retail release | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Vivendi Universal Games Italia | Italy; retail release | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | RAD Game Tools, Inc. | Italy; retail release | MobyGames |
| Licensed by | Paramount Pictures Corporation | Italy; retail release | MobyGames |
| Media Type | DVD-ROM | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | HDTV 720p | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | HDTV 1080i | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | HDTV 1080p | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Sound Capabilities | Dolby Digital | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Co-Op | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1-2 Players | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Genre | Action & Adventure | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Everyone 10+ | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Sierra | North America | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2008-02 | France | MobyGames |
| 2008-02-05 | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| 2008-03-07 | The Netherlands; retail release | MobyGames |
| 2008-03-07 | Spain; retail release | MobyGames |
| 2008-03-07 | Germany; retail release | MobyGames |
| 2008-03-14 | United Kingdom; retail release | MobyGames |
| 2008-03-14 | Italy; retail release | MobyGames |
| 2008-02-05 | North America | PriceCharting |
| February 5, 2008 | North America | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAN-13 | 3348542217201 | France | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 020626727174 | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| ISBN-13 | 9780784929810 | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B000ZA9HMW | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 62098373 | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 3348542217157 | Germany; retail release | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B000YI8VYA | Germany; retail release | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 214707975 | United Kingdom; retail release | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 3348542217195 | United Kingdom; retail release | MobyGames |
| upc | 020626727174 | North America | PriceCharting |
| asin | B000ZA9HMW | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 62098373 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 020626727181 | North America | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
