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Submitted by BIoodmask 1151d ago | review

IGN: The Tale of Despereaux Review

Movie licensed games can often times prove difficult for developers. They're almost always under pressure to finish the job as quickly and as cheap as possible. In the face of looming deadlines and shrinking budgets, it's easy for companies to phone it in. But that's not the case here. In spite of a few issues with combat, levels that may be just a little too linear, and a playtime that runs on the short side, The Tale of Despereaux stands out as an above average movie game. Its creative level design, interesting visuals, and simple, yet diverse controls make for a title that's just right for young gamers. It might even win over a few older ones, too.

Presentation - 7.0
Graphics - 7.5
Sound - 7.0
Gameplay - 8.0
Lasting Appeal - 7.0
Overall (Nintendo DS, The Tale of Despereaux) 7.7/10

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