It was developed by Climax Studios and released in Europe on 7 October 2005 by Buena Vista Games.

Although the box art resembles the look of the characters in the comic book, the game's storyline and graphics are based on season 1 of the animated television series adaptation of the same name.

The game starts with Hay Lin, one of the five main protagonists, having a vision.

Guardians Will, Irma, Taranee, Cornelia, and Hay Lin embark on a mission to defeat the series' antagonist, Prince Phobos.

Likewise, when characters endure damage bars from the health meter are lost.