Regardless of the version, Tale of Despereaux is the type of game you need to avoid at all costs. Despereaux's movement and jumping (especially on the PS2) is pretty much a disaster; combat is a serious exercise in button-mashing and the lack of camera control, as well as any real sense of depth, makes playing through Despereaux a chore. No matter where you look, you'll only see poorly executed game design.
Presentation - 3.0
Graphics - 5.0
Sound - 4.5
Gameplay - 3.0
Lasting Appeal - 2.0
Overall -
