The Tale of Despereaux follows the story of Despereaux , a brave mouse with big ears, who embarks on a perilous quest to rescue Princess Pea from the clutches of evil. With his unyielding determination and quick wit, Despereaux faces numerous challenges as he navigates treacherous landscapes and battles fearsome foes.
The gameplay revolves around standard 3rd-person platforming and combat, with an emphasis on agile mouse-like movements. Players can acquire new combat abilities by purchasing them from the charismatic Caravaggio using cheese pieces or shiny buttons they've collected throughout their journey.