Over the Hedge for Nintendo DS is an action-adventure game based on the DreamWorks animated film. Players navigate suburban landscapes turned wild by a mischievous group of animals who must survive and outwit humans. The game incorporates stealth, platforming, and puzzle-solving elements, as players switch between different animal characters, each with unique abilities. Objectives include foraging for food, setting up prank traps, and avoiding detection, all to save their home from encroaching development. It's a family-friendly title offering both single-player and multiplayer modes.