The Tale of Despereaux
About the Game
Based on the movie of the same name, The Tale of Despereaux stars Despereaux, the mouse with the big ears, who is not afraid of anything. When the human Princess Pea is kidnapped, Despereaux goes to the rescue. At its core, the gameplay is the standard 3rd-person platforming and combat, with a focus on mouse-like agility.
Gameplay & Core Systems
You can buy extra combat moves from the swash-buckling Caravaggio using cheese pieces or shiny buttons you find.
Presentation & Atmosphere
Audio support includes Dolby Pro Logic II.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for The Tale of Despereaux | Nintendo Wii.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Brash Entertainment, LLC. | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Sensory Sweep Studios | United States | MobyGames |
| Media Type | Wii Optical Disc | Wii | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | PAL 50Hz | Wii | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | PAL 60Hz | Wii | MobyGames |
| Sound Capabilities | Dolby Pro Logic II | Wii | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | Nunchuk | Wii | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | Wii Remote | Wii | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1 Player | Wii | MobyGames |
| Genre | Action & Adventure | North America | PriceCharting |
| Also compatible on | Wii U | 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 | Atari | North America | PriceCharting |
| Also compatible on | PAL Wii U | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Developer | Sensory Sweep Studios | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Action & Adventure | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Atari | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | United States | MobyGames |
| 2008-12-19 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| 2008-12-02 | North America | PriceCharting |
| December 2, 2008 | North America | PriceCharting |
| December 19, 2008 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Media PN | RVL-RXRE-USA | United States | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 890181002425 | United States | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 66780637 | United States | MobyGames |
| upc | 890181002425 | North America | PriceCharting |
| asin | B0866BZTL9 | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 66780637 | North America | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
