Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (video game)

Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events is a 2004 action-adventure video game based on the book series of the same name by Lemony Snicket (pen name of Daniel Handler), specifically the first three books: The Bad Beginning, The Reptile Room, and The Wide Window. The game was developed by Griptonite Games and published by Activision. It was released on PlayStation 2, GameCube, Xbox, and Game Boy Advance.

The game follows the story of the Baudelaire orphans – Violet, Klaus, and Sunny – as they attempt to evade the clutches of the villainous Count Olaf, who is after their family fortune. Players control all three Baudelaire children, switching between them to utilize their unique abilities to solve puzzles and overcome obstacles. Violet is an inventor, Klaus is a researcher with a vast knowledge base, and Sunny, though a baby, has incredibly strong teeth and can bite through obstacles.

Gameplay involves navigating 3D environments, collecting items, combining items to create inventions, and solving puzzles. Combat is present but not the primary focus; players typically use the environment or their inventions to defeat enemies. The game also features narration from Lemony Snicket, voiced by Tim Curry in the console versions and by the game's scriptwriter in the Game Boy Advance version, adding to the series' characteristic dark humor and storytelling style. The game aims to capture the gloomy and perilous atmosphere of the books.