Game Name:

Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events

Video Game System:

PlayStation 2

Release Year:

2004

ESRB Rating:

E

Genre:

Action and Adventure

Publisher:

Activision

Developer:

Adrenium Games

Player Count:

1 player

UPC Number:

047875807150

SKU:

182dc044199852a0ee83

Condition:

Very Good

Has Manual:

Yes

Condition Notes:

Game Description:

Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events (PlayStation 2, 2004)

Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events turns childhood misery into a surprisingly fun adventure. Released in 2004 by Activision and based on the darkly comedic film (and book series), this PS2 gem lets you step into the chaotic lives of the Baudelaire orphans — inventing, exploring, and outsmarting the endlessly creepy Count Olaf. It’s part platformer, part puzzle game, and entirely soaked in that wonderfully gloomy charm the series is known for.

You’ll swap between Violet, Klaus, and Sunny as they escape deadly traps, build bizarre contraptions, and fend off Olaf’s ridiculous disguises. Each character brings their own twist to the gameplay — Violet’s the inventor, Klaus solves puzzles, and Sunny bites her way through obstacles like a tiny, feral chainsaw. The environments capture that gothic, Tim Burton-esque feel perfectly, from gloomy mansions to sinister factories, all drenched in that dark humor fans of the books know and love.

It’s got just the right amount of challenge to keep you engaged without losing its weird charm. The voice acting and narration carry that snarky, fourth-wall-breaking tone that makes every moment feel straight out of Lemony Snicket’s twisted storytelling style. It’s quirky, clever, and criminally underrated — a perfect time capsule of mid-2000s adventure gaming with personality to spare.

If you’re into dark humor, clever puzzles, and stories where everything goes hilariously wrong, Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events deserves a spot in your PS2 collection. Buy retro games on Retro Games eXchange and help the Baudelaires survive another delightfully disastrous day.

1. Play as Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire in a darkly comic adventure.
2. Invent gadgets, solve puzzles, and escape Count Olaf’s absurd traps.
3. Explore gloomy, atmospheric locations straight from the books and movie.
4. Features witty narration and voice acting that captures the Lemony Snicket tone.
5. A charming, overlooked PS2 adventure full of dark humor and inventive gameplay.