List of Shrek (franchise) video games explained

There have been several licensed video games based on the Shrek franchise. They have been released on many different platforms, including PlayStation 2, Game Boy Advance, PlayStation Portable, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, Microsoft Windows, and mobile devices.

Games

Main series

NameDatePlatformsAdditional detail
Shrek2001Xbox, GameCubeA launch title for the Xbox.
Published by TDK Mediactive.
Also noted for being one of the first commercial video games to make use of deferred shading.
Shrek 22004GameCube, PlayStation 2, Xbox, and J2MEPublished by Activision.
Shrek 2[1] 2004Game Boy Advance
Shrek the Third2007Xbox 360, Windows, Wii, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, and J2MEVersions for Xbox and GameCube were cancelled.
Published by Activision.
Shrek the Third[2] 2007Nintendo DSPublished by Activision.
Shrek the Third[3] 2007Game Boy AdvanceThe last DreamWorks Animation game to be released for the GBA.
Shrek Forever After2010Xbox 360, Windows, Wii, PlayStation 3, iOS and J2MEPublished by Activision.
Shrek Forever After[4] 2010Nintendo DS

Spin-offs

Not only have there been games based on the films, but there have also been spinoffs too. They include racing, party and fighting games, and many more.

Racing

NameDatePlatformsAdditional detail
Shrek Swamp Kart Speedway2002Game Boy AdvancePublished by TDK Mediactive.
Shrek Smash n' Crash Racing2006GameCube, PlayStation 2, and PlayStation Portable,Published by Activision.The last Shrek game on GameCube.
Shrek Smash n' Crash Racing2006Nintendo DS and Game Boy AdvancePublished by Activision.
Shrek Kart2009iOS, Android, Palm PrePublished by Gameloft.Closed and removed from stores in 2017.
DreamWorks Super Star Kartz[5] 2011Xbox 360, Wii, PlayStation 3, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DSThe last DreamWorks Animation game to be published by Activision.
DreamWorks All-Star Kart Racing[6] 2023PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Series S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows PCPublished by GameMill Entertainment

Party

NameDatePlatformsAdditional detail
2002PlayStationPublished by TDK Mediactive. It is also the only Shrek game on the PlayStation.
Shrek Super Party2002Xbox, GameCube, and PlayStation 2Published by TDK Mediactive.
Shrek's Carnival Craze2008PlayStation 2, Windows, and WiiPublished by Activision.
Shrek's Carnival Craze2008Nintendo DS
Shrek Party2008J2MEPublished by Gameloft.

Other

NameDatePlatformsAdditional notes
2001Game Boy ColorPublished by TDK Mediactive. Received a 0.5 rating from Game Informer.
Shrek Game Land Activity Center2001WindowsPublished by Activision and TDK Mediactive.
2002Game Boy AdvancePublished by TDK Mediactive.
Shrek Extra Large2002GameCube"Port" of the original Xbox game.
Published by TDK Mediactive.
Shrek: Swamp Fun with Phonics2002Windows
Shrek: Swamp Fun with Early Math2002Windows
Shrek: Reekin' Havoc2003Game Boy AdvanceThe last Shrek game to be published by TDK Mediactive.
Shrek 2 Activity Center: Twisted Fairy Tale Fun2004Windows
Shrek 2: Ogre Bowler2004WindowsPublished by WildTangent Games.
Shrek 2: Team Action2004Windows
Shrek 2: Beg for Mercy2004Game Boy Advance
Shrek 2: Trivia2004J2MEQuiz-game. Published by DTR and Eurofun.
Shrek 2: Castle Run2004J2ME
Shrek SuperSlam2005PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube, and WindowsPublished by Activision.
Shrek SuperSlam[7] 2005Nintendo DS
Shrek SuperSlam[8] 2005Game Boy Advance
Shrek: Fiona's Rescue2005Sky GamestarPublished by Denki. Ceased in 2015.
Shrek: Disarming Charming2005Sky GamestarPublished by Denki. Ceased in 2015.
Shrek: Fairy Godmother's Revenge2005Sky GamestarPublished by Denki. Ceased in 2015.
Shrek 2: The Adventure of Puss in Boots2005J2MEPublished by Eurofun.
Shrek: Double Trouble2006Sky GamestarPublished by Denki. Ceased in 2015.
Shrek: Imperial Peril2006Sky GamestarPublished by Denki. Ceased in 2015.
Shrek Jumble Rumble2007Sky GamestarPublished by Denki. Ceased in 2015.
Shrek n' Roll2007Xbox Live ArcadeFirst Shrek game to be download only.
Shrek the Third2007Sky GamestarPublished by Denki. Ceased in 2015.
2007Nintendo DSPublished by Activision.
Shrek Forever After2010Sky GamestarCeased in 2015.
Puss in Boots2011Xbox 360, Wii, PlayStation 3The last DreamWorks Animation game published by THQ.
Puss in Boots2011Nintendo DS
2011iOS, Android
Shrek's Fairytale Kingdom[9] 2012iOSProduced by Beeline Interactive
Shrek Alarm2013iOSThe last DreamWorks Animation game to be released by Blitz Games Studios
Pocket Shrek2015iOS, AndroidPublished by No Yetis Allowed. Removed from stores 6 April 2018.
Shrek Sugar Fever2017iOS, Android
Funko Pop! Blitz2020iOS, AndroidPublished by East Side Games.
Shrek Swamp Tycoon2024Roblox supported platformsOfficially released July 17, 2024.

Educational

There are quite a few educational Shrek games that exist for the V.Smile and V.Flash. They are aimed towards toddlers and young children. They include:

NameDatePlatformAge range
Shrek: Dragon's Tale[10] 2006V.Smile6-8
6-9
6-9
Shrek Forever After2010V.Smile4-6
4-7
4-7
Shrek the Third: Arthur's School Day Adventure[11] 2007V.Smile4-6
5-8
4-6
Shrek the Third: The Search for Arthur[12] 2007V.Flash6-8
7-9
6-9
6-9
6-8

Critical reception

Overview

Ratings

NameIGNGameSpot
Shrek5.65.3
Shrek Extra Large36.9
Shrek Super Party3.0 (Xbox version), 3.8 (GameCube version), 2.9 (PS2 version)Unrated
Shrek 27.9 (GBA version), 3.9 (Windows version), 7.0 (All other versions)4.5 (Windows version), 6.8 (All other versions)
Shrek SuperSlam4.5 (DS version), 7.0 (All other versions)6.9
Shrek Smash n' Crash Racing4.0 (DS version), 5.0 (GBA version), 5.9 (All other versions)Rated Z
Shrek the Third7.0 (DS version), 6.0 (All other versions)5.2
Shrek's Carnival Craze3.3 (DS version)Rated R

See also

References

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Shrek 2 critic reviews . 2023-11-19 . www.metacritic.com . en.
  2. Web site: DreamWorks Shrek the Third critic reviews . 2023-11-19 . www.metacritic.com . en.
  3. Web site: DreamWorks Shrek the Third critic reviews . 2023-11-19 . www.metacritic.com . en.
  4. Web site: DreamWorks Shrek Forever After critic reviews . 2023-11-19 . www.metacritic.com . en.
  5. News: O'Connor. Alice. DreamWorks Super Star Kartz announced. October 28, 2011. Shacknews. September 8, 2011. October 5, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131005011445/http://www.shacknews.com/article/70085/dreamworks-super-star-kartz-announced. live.
  6. News: Romano. Sal. DreamWorks All-Star Kart Racing announced for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC.
  7. Web site: DreamWorks Shrek SuperSlam critic reviews . 2023-11-19 . www.metacritic.com . en.
  8. Web site: DreamWorks Shrek SuperSlam critic reviews . 2023-11-19 . www.metacritic.com . en.
  9. News: "Shrek's Fairytale Kingdom" App Lands on iPad, iPhone & iPod touch From Beelineā„¢ Interactive, Inc. and Dreamworks Animation. June 22, 2012. DreamWorks Animation. June 22, 2012. dead. https://archive.today/20130121181203/http://ir.dreamworksanimation.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=685762. January 21, 2013.
  10. Web site: Shrek: Dragon's Tale - IGN.com. ign.com. 2018-07-18. 2021-06-06. https://web.archive.org/web/20210606090220/https://www.ign.com/games/shrek-dragons-tale. live.
  11. Web site: Shrek the Third: Arthur's School Day Adventure - IGN.com. ign.com. 2018-07-18. 2021-06-06. https://web.archive.org/web/20210606090221/https://www.ign.com/games/shrek-the-third-arthurs-school-day-adventure. live.
  12. Web site: Shrek the Third: The Search for Arthur - IGN.com. ign.com. 2018-07-18. 2021-06-06. https://web.archive.org/web/20210606090226/https://www.ign.com/games/shrek-the-third-the-search-for-arthur. live.