Shrek the Third (Console Version)
(2007, Video Games - Action/Adventure, Rated E10+, Play it on: Game Boy Advance, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 2, PSP, Windows, Xbox 360)
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Tons of punching in between punch lines.
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for Ages 10 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Shrek the Third (Console Version) was written by Jinny Gudmundsen
Parents need to know that this game is based on the movie of the same name, and there are three games named Shrek the Third. The version reviewed here is for the consoles -- Nintendo Wii ($50), Microsoft Xbox 360 ($50), Sony PlayStation 2 ($40) -- and for the PC ($20) and Sony PlayStation Portable ($40). While this version tracks the storyline of the movie, this game is all about beating up bad guys. Although there is no blood, you inflict pain and punishment on others to make them fall down and eventually disappear.
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What’s the Story?
This version of SHREK THE THIRD, created for the consoles (Xbox 360, PS2, and Wii), PSP, and the PC, is an action-adventure with a heavy emphasis on bashing the bad guys. It tracks the story presented in the movie, with Shrek searching the world of Far, Far Away to find the missing heir, Arthur. As players explore the 20 levels of the game, they will have the opportunity to play as Shrek, Puss-in-Boots, Donkey, Fiona, Arthur, and Sleeping Beauty.
On each level you are assigned a character and a series of quests, from playing through the level without dying, to finding a hidden geek in a locker, to destroying Captain Hook's piano. You will also need to collect coins and smash everything in sight to acquire fairy dust, the commodity that allows your character to execute special power attacks. While the game is mostly about combat, it also offers a little bit of puzzle play and six two-player Mini games (except on the PC, which only has one Mini game).
Is It Any Good?
The constant fighting gets old quickly, but the humor in the dialogue keeps it fun. If your kids like games that let them smash and bash everything in sight, then this is not a bad movie tie-in adventure. And the Mini games can be entertaining. The Nintendo DS version is the better game because it offers cooperative play for up to three players and focuses on puzzle play instead of combat.
Publisher’s Details
Developer: Activision
Released on: 05/14/2007, Price: $50, not online enabled
ESRB Rating: E10+ for Cartoon violence and crude humor
Released on: 05/14/2007, Price: $50, not online enabled
ESRB Rating: E10+ for Cartoon violence and crude humor
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I LAUGHED
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I think that this is a better game for kids,tweens,and teens. The game has less violence and sexuality. It will give a better message to all people. excpecially to kids. the movie has more sexuality, violence,and alcohal abuse. the message the game sends to kids and adults is better than the movie.So we need to start a protest against things that are basd examples.
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great
amazing movie i loved it so much
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boring
boring movie
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Good Game.
This is a good game.A lot of the game is Killing people like...Pirates,Witchs,Chefs,Highschool Jocks and lots more.
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