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Shrek 2 (PS2) | 
 enlarge | From: Activision
Category: Video Games
List Price: £29.99
Buy Used: £1.45
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Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 1724
Platform: Playstation2
Genre: action-games
Rating: Universal, particularly children
Media: Video Game
Number Of Items: 1
Age: 3 - 18 years
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5030917022647
ASIN: B0001D1RXK
Release Date: June 18, 2004
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Even the most ardent of Shrek fans would have to admit that so far the games based on the big green goofball haven't quite been up to scratch. In fact they've been completely rubbish. Shrek 2, based directly on the new movie, is a step back in the right direction. At its core the game is a sort of scrolling beat-'em-up, interspersed with numerous little puzzles to overcome as you try to navigate the various fairytale realms. What makes things a lot more interesting is that you actually manage a team of four characters at a time, taking control of one at a time and having the other three follow along behind. The defaults include Shrek, Fiona and Donkey, but you also get to use Gingerbread Man, Lil' Red, Puss in Boots and The Big Bad Wolf. The best bit is that if you can get three friends to help, then one person can actually control a character each, which really livens things up. But even in single player mode any of the characters can get a chance to take part in a "Hero Time" mini-game that provides a enjoyable respite from the main game as you take a ride on a dragon with Donkey or indulge in a singalong with Fiona. Although the graphics are impressive (much more so than the sound, which doesn't feature the original movie cast), the main gameplay can get a bit monotonous. But for Shrek fans and general young 'uns there's more to enjoy here than with most film licenses. --David Jenkins
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Kids and big kids will love this January 1, 2007
R. Helm (Loughborough, Leics)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
My 5 and a half year old daughter is mad on this, but it is too difficult for my daughter who is nearly 4. Early levels are easy, but as you progress they get harder and more challenging - at this point they can be quite frustrating and Daddy has to step in to help out! Loads of fun stuff to do, only irritation for me is annoying camera angles at times, but if you are buying for the children, they will adore it!
 OK for kids, poor gameplay March 31, 2006
Michael Mellers (UK)
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
Not bad for the kids - but only due to the film tie-in. My 6 year old enjoyed it but the gameplay was poor, such as the camera angle. Multi-player and multi-character is a nice touch. Some levels can only be cracked by a very experienced player. Not a patch on Lego Star Wars.
The kids loved it (and so did I!!) January 25, 2005
Mr. Nigel Smith (Doha, Qatar)
22 out of 22 found this review helpful
Although this is a game for the children, I have spent a few happy hours "helping out" our 4-year-old through the puzzles, some of which are quite challenging. He absolutely loves the game, which is as good a recommendation as they come. The gameplay is refreshingly "un-PC" (squashing snails to collect eyeballs, rounding up chickens by hitting them!), the jokes and one-liners are funny and there's plenty of variety in the puzzles. The only thing that lets the game down a bit is the third-person camera, which never seems to be able to settle on a decent view for long. However, this is only a minor flaw in an otherwise great game.
Shrek 2 December 15, 2004
Rockchick (England)
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
This is a great fun game for 1-4 players of intermediate gaming skill. With easy 1st levels, it is possible for a beginner to progress but some levels pose challenges for the not-so-advanced. This is a great game that follows the story of the hit film 'shrek 2' i loved it!
Check out Shrek!! August 2, 2004
a n crockerlondonnw1 (poole, dorset United Kingdom)
29 out of 30 found this review helpful
Shrek 2 is a very enjoyable and addictive game. You can stay on it for hours on end. I've completed the game on multipayer with my sister but it took many hours. I have found some of the levels harder than others and they took a very long time to crack, but, if you stick with you'll enjoy it a lot. Some levels can be a bit frustrating, especially the last level which i must of had to try about 15 times before completion. I think the funniest thing is how Shrek can pick up people! Buy it and try it! That's my motto!
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