Underplayed Gems

Shrek (2001)

Shrek cover
Developer
Digital Illusions CE
Publisher
TDK Mediactive
Platforms
Xbox, Nintendo GameCube
Genres
Platform, Puzzle
Rating
2.5 of 5, 4 player ratings

How it feels

A breezy, joke-filled fairy-tale platformer where you bash and burp through familiar storybook chaos.

family-friendlylightheartedcomedicsimpleplatformingwhimsical

About

Taking place after the 3D animated movie of the same name, the game allows the player to control Shrek, a huge green ogre, as he must rescue Princess Fiona from the evil wizard Merlin while finding his way through worlds full of crazy twists on familiar fairy tale characters. In this third-person action platformer, Shrek bashes and burps his way past various challenges, fighting creatures and collecting items to complete Good Deeds and unlock new levels. Each world features six missions to complete save for Merlin's castle and two of the missions in every regular level involve either collecting hidden Easter Eggs or grabbing the evil fairies who run away as you approach. Other missions in a stage can involve tasks like defeating a boss or transporting characters to their destinations.

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