The Tale of Despereaux (video game)

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The Tale of Despereaux
The Tale of Despereaux game cover.jpg
Microsoft Windows cover
Developer(s)Sensory Sweep Studios
The Fizz Factor (Nintendo DS)
Publisher(s)Brash Entertainment
Platform(s)
ReleaseNintendo DS, Wii, PlayStation 2
December 2, 2008
Microsoft Windows
December 16, 2008
Genre(s)Action
Mode(s)Singleplayer

The Tale of Despereaux is a 2008 action video game published by Brash Entertainment. It is based on the 2008 film of the same name. It was first released for Nintendo DS, Wii, and PlayStation 2. A few days later, the game was also released on Microsoft Windows.

While the Nintendo DS version of the game received positive reviews, the other versions were mostly rated negatively.

Gameplay[]

The Tale of Despereaux is an action game with Jump 'n' Run elements in which players control a mouse named Despereaux through a total of 16 chapters. While the Wii, PlayStation 2 and PC versions of the game feature a real 3D environment, the DS version is a 2.5D sidescroller game in which players have to walk from the left to the right side of the screen. When touching water, the mouse drowns and respawns at the start of the level or, if activated, the last checkpoint. Players can hit enemies with a sword to kill them. If enemies attack the mouse, the player dies and also respawns. Depending on the enemy , it will take a certain number of hits to kill them. In all levels, three notes, a red, a green, and a blue one, can be found.

Development[]

On August 19, 2008, video game publisher Brash Entertainment announced that a video game based on the film The Tale of Despereaux was in development.[1][2][3][4][5] On December 2, 2008, the game was released for Nintendo DS, Wii, and PlayStation 2.[6] On December 16, the game was also released on Microsoft Windows. An Xbox 360 version of the game was also planned,[5][7] but cancelled for unknown reasons.[8]

Reception[]

According to Metacritic, the Nintendo DS version of the game received "Generally Favorable Reviews".[9] IGN rated the PlayStation 2 and Wii versions of the game with 1.9 out of 10 points, calling it "[...] a total disaster [...]", stating that it "[...] offered almost nothing redeeming during the six to seven hours it took to beat it".[6] However, the Nintendo DS version received a positive review with 7.7 of 10 points by IGN, stating that the game is "A charming little platformer that's ideal for younger gamers".[10]

References[]

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  2. ^ "The Tale of Despereaux - Xbox 360 - GameSpy". xbox360.gamespy.com. Archived from the original on 2020-08-12. Retrieved 2020-10-10.
  3. ^ "Despereaux der kleine Mäuseheld: The Tale of Despereaux für Xbox 360 angekündigt". Xboxdynasty. 2008-08-19. Archived from the original on 2021-07-09. Retrieved 2020-10-10.
  4. ^ Higginbotham, James (2008-08-19). "BRASH ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS A SMALL HERO ON A BIG ADVENTURE IN 'THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX' VIDEOGAME". Pure Nintendo. Archived from the original on 2021-07-09. Retrieved 2020-10-10.
  5. ^ a b Gibbon, David (2008-08-20). "'Tale Of Despereaux' game in development". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 2021-07-09. Retrieved 2020-10-10.
  6. ^ a b The Tale of Despereaux Review - IGN, archived from the original on 2019-05-27, retrieved 2020-10-10
  7. ^ "Universal Pictures Digital Platforms Group Creating The Tale of Despereaux Game for Nintendo DS". www.businesswire.com. 2008-10-10. Archived from the original on 2020-10-15. Retrieved 2020-10-10.
  8. ^ "The Tale of Despereaux - Xbox 360 - GameSpy". xbox360.gamespy.com. Archived from the original on 2020-08-12. Retrieved 2020-10-10.
  9. ^ "The Tale of Despereaux". Metacritic. Archived from the original on 2020-03-29. Retrieved 2020-10-10.
  10. ^ The Tale of Despereaux Review - IGN, archived from the original on 2019-05-27, retrieved 2020-10-10

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