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The Spiderwick Chronicles

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SystemNintendo DS
GenreAction-Adventure, Adventure
DeveloperStormfront Studios
PublisherSierra Entertainment
Players1–2 players
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

The Spiderwick Chronicles is an action-adventure game released for the Nintendo DS, developed by Stormfront Studios and published by Sierra Entertainment. It blends action-adventure and adventure elements.

Stormfront Studios also made Eragon for the DS.

The Spiderwick Chronicles supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the DS hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a game you can finish in one short session

What playing The Spiderwick Chronicles is like

Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.

Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.

The Spiderwick Chronicles gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

The Spiderwick Chronicles cheats & codes

1 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:

Goblin Tooth112A2568 000003E7

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The Spiderwick Chronicles walkthroughs & guides

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The Spiderwick Chronicles FAQ

Who made The Spiderwick Chronicles?

It was developed by Stormfront Studios and published by Sierra Entertainment.

Is The Spiderwick Chronicles multiplayer?

Yes. The Spiderwick Chronicles supports up to 2 players.

How long does The Spiderwick Chronicles take to play?

As an action-adventure game, The Spiderwick Chronicles typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about The Spiderwick Chronicles on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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