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Shrek the Third (Console Version)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 9, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Tons of punching in between punch lines.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 10 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Not an issue.
  • Messages:

    This is a quest to help friends.

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Each character has their own special attack, and the focus of the game is beating up the bad guys. Shrek will continue to punch guys until they fall down and eventually disappear.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Part of the Shrek franchise.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.

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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More on Shrek the Third (Console Version)

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

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 0 and give it 5.0

    I LAUGHED

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 0 and give it 5.0

    good or bad?

    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.

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title on for age 0 and give it 5.0

    great

    amazing movie i loved it so much

  4. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 0 and give it 2.0

    boring

    boring movie

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 0 and give it 4.0

    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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