Shrek the Third

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Shrek The Third is a video game based on the 2007 DreamWorks Animation film of the same name. The game was released on May 14, 2007 for the Xbox 360...
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6.7
good
 
CRITICS SCORE
7
(15 ratings)
GAMER SCORE
6.4
(27 ratings)

Game Overview

Shrek The Third is a video game based on the 2007 DreamWorks Animation film of the same name. The game was released on May 14, 2007 for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, Wii, PC, Nintendo DS, and Game Boy Advance....

The Good

Juggling three different characters and their abilities is interesting, Controls make good use of the touch screen and microphone, Impressive 3D graphics, Donkey reading the story scenes aloud is totally cool.

The Bad

The same enemies and obstacles are recycled constantly, Co-op multiplayer requires each player to have a cartridge, Music and sound effects are tolerable at best.

The Bottom Line

In Shrek the Third, players journey as Shrek and his friends to save Far, Far Away in a twisted fairytale adventure from the movie and beyond. Assuming the roles of Shrek, Puss-in-Boots and newcomer Artie, players journey beyond Far Far Away with the help of Merlin's magic wand. The Nintendo DS game tells the story of how Shrek and friends must work together to solve puzzles and defeat enemies while overcoming the band of villains that Prince Charming has sent out to capture Shrek.

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Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
68/100
score

Juggling the different characters' abilities is interesting, though some may not like the repetition or the game's gradual pace.

IGN review logo
70/100
score

Shrek the Third has a lot of the humor and charm of the film series, a unique plot, innovative controls and a rather neat multiplayer feature. It suffers from some of those controls being hard to use and ultimately still being a short movie game that is t

Game Specs

Modes
Full Mission Single-Player, Story

 

Wireless
DS Multi-Card Play (2-3), DS Single-Card Play (2-15)

 

Controller Functions

GAMEPLAY CONTROLS

Control Pad
Move. Climb.

A Button
Move. Climb.

B Button
Move. Climb.

X Button
Move. Climb.

Y Button
Move. Climb.

 

L Button
Spell Mode (Hold)

R Button
Spell Mode (Hold)

Microphone
(Hold L or R Button) Make Noise. Blow Wind. Move Artie. Fight Flying AI. Raise Magic Carpets. Put Out Fire.

Touch Screen
Character Moves. Switch Characters. Target Enemy/Character/Object.

Start
Pause. View Map/Boss Hint.

 

ESRB Game Ratings

ESRB Rating of "E"
This game is Rated: Everyone
Content is most suitable for children ages 6 and up. This game may contain some cartoons or fantasy characters and potentially mild violence or language.
Content Descriptors:
Cartoon Violence, Comic Mischief
 
Game Info
Platform:Nintendo DS
Release Date:5/8/2007
Publisher:Activision
Developer:Vicarious Visions
Genre:Action
ESRB Rating:E
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