Scribblenauts

September 15, 2009 5th Cell Konami, WB Games
Puzzle
NDS
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What Will You Write?

Help Maxwell reach the Starlite by solving each challenge. Write any object you can think of and watch it come to life. Try another word and watch an entirely different solution unfold. With your stylus and imagination, the possibilities are endless!
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Ratings & Metrics

User Score
78.8
Critic Score
71.9
Total Score
Reviews
Game Info

Release Date September 15, 2009
Developer 5th Cell
Publisher Konami, WB Games
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Side view
Themes Sandbox, Educational, Kids