Shrek Forever After (Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Windows)
common sense media says
Cartoony fighting in an otherwise family-friendly game.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that Shrek Forever After, the video game based on the movie of the same name, stays true to the spirit of the Shrek film in that it is chock full of cartoony violence, has a fair sprinkling of crude humor, and is -- underneath it all -- a very sweethearted, endearing story. The very unrealistic violence earned the game an E10+ rating from the ESRB, but children under 10 who have been able to handle the Shrek movies will find nothing worse in the game.
Educational value:
Color combinations (red and blue make purple, etc.) are used frequently in puzzles throughout the game.
Positive role models:
While there may be a few crude jokes tossed about here and there, the characters of Shrek Forever After are remarkably good-hearted, charitable, self-sacrificing, and loving. They may talk of love for food and gold, but their actions show that they value family and friendship most of all.
Ease of play:
The difficulty of both the combat and the puzzles increases gradually as the game progresses, but it is all well-suited to the skill level of younger (or more casual) gamers. And trouble with puzzle sections can be taken care by the Three Blind Mice, who dole out very explicit hints (i.e., they tell you exactly what to do) for only a few gold coins. One seeming omission from the control scheme, though: there's no way to block punches during a fight.
Violence:
Shrek and friends fight witches, pirates, skeletons and the like throughout the game. While Shrek and Donkey battle barehanded (or bare-hoofed), Puss-in-Boots and Fiona both use swords. There is no blood and enemies simply vanish once they've been vanquished. The player's characters can be hurt by bombs and cannonballs, as well as fruit thrown by the witches. The violence is all very cartoonish.
Sex:
Shrek and Fiona kiss on the lips twice during cut scenes.
Language:
Aside from fart and underwear jokes (one of each), the only problematic language is the word "damn" which appears in the lyrics of Joan Jett's "Bad Reputation," a song which plays during a battle scene.
Consumerism:
The game ties into (and retells the plot of) the movie of the same name.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Not applicable.
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Emayoga
kid, 10 years old
kid, 10 years old
i love everyone anevery girl
i love you girls
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XxlockxX
teen, 14 years old
teen, 14 years old
You'll love it!
I watched Shrek 1, Shrek 2, Shrek 3, and Shrek 4! Loved them all!
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basketballrocks123
kid, 11 years old
kid, 11 years old
its kool but they kiss and go under the covers and hump
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Ruby10
kid, 13 years old
kid, 13 years old
SHREK
i like it it really is "THE BEST"
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GangstaRatings
adult
adult
Horribly Violent and Disgusting Language
This is a horrible game with too much sexual content in it. Fiona and Shrek do horrendous things such as "making love"! That's horrible! It is also very violent! I was so embarrassed when Shrek said "Get yo a** over here b****" in the middle of the game, my parents were over! Also Shrek says "let's go b******" way too many times when you are waiting in the Pause Menu.
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