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Shrek the Third

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Also known as
Shrek Tercero Shrek Terzo Shrek de Derde Shrek der Dritte Shrek le Troisième

Switch between characters to solve puzzles and collect faeries in this platformer.

Shrek the Third for Game Boy Advance was developed by Vicarious Visions and published by Activision in 2007, the same year as the original multi-platform release.


							Shrek the Third cover
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Released
2007
Genre
Perspective
Side view
Size
3.93 MB
Rating
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About Shrek the Third

Shrek the Third for Game Boy Advance is a puzzle focused platformer where progression depends on coordinating multiple characters. Players control Shrek, Prince Artie, Puss in Boots, and Donkey, each possessing unique skills required to solve environmental puzzles, such as Shrek's ability to destroy certain obstacles.

The challenge primarily involves navigating levels by switching between these characters to access different areas, ensuring the entire group reaches the exit. Enemies like witches, archers, and gnomes are encountered, with combat being easy and straightforward. A collection system requires finding a set number of faeries in each stage to unlock subsequent worlds.

Designed with a younger audience in mind, the game omits a traditional lives system, contributing to its easy overall difficulty. Its accessible mechanics and franchise setting may also hold interest for older fans of the Shrek series.

Shrek the Third Screenshots

12 images
The game offers several languages
Title screen
Level selection
The intro tells the story of the film up the point where Shrek must find Arthur.
Level overview
Level 1, stage 1
Zombies dwarfs?
Cameos from other Dreamworks films explain the controls and game mechanics.
The weighting machines are switches.
End of stage.
You do not control Shrek in each stage, but also Puss and Donkey simultaneously.
Controls are also explained by pictures in the background.