A licensed tie-in to the 2010 animated film, Despicable Me: The Game is a platform-adventure title developed by Vicious Cycle Software for Wii, PlayStation Portable, and PlayStation 2. Players take on the role of Gru, a supervillain whose central ambition is stealing the moon in what he considers the greatest heist ever conceived. Gameplay blends action with puzzle-solving across a series of heists and missions, incorporating two key mechanics: directing a squad of minions and deploying a varied collection of gadgets and weapons. The combination of commanding followers and using unconventional tools gives the game a distinct flavor suited to Gru's eccentric criminal persona. Designed to appeal to a broad age range, the game draws directly from the film's premise and characters rather than expanding significantly beyond them.
