Shrek

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5.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 26 Ratings

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  • Summary: Every Ogre needs some peace and quiet, even Shrek! Now that Shrek is the newly discovered hero to all of the fairy tale characters, they have over-run his"home sweet swamp" and are begging for his help ... after all, he is the strongest, meanest, and greenest ogre around. In anEvery Ogre needs some peace and quiet, even Shrek! Now that Shrek is the newly discovered hero to all of the fairy tale characters, they have over-run his"home sweet swamp" and are begging for his help ... after all, he is the strongest, meanest, and greenest ogre around. In an effort to live happily ogre after, Shrek embarks on 36 missions in four never-before-seen worlds.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 19
  3. Negative: 8 out of 19
  1. Cincinnati Enquirer
    70
    This title is a good pick for players ages 13 to 17 (especially those who liked the film), though older players might grow tired of the gags after a while.
  2. Xbox Nation Magazine
    60
    The sheer number and monotony of the challenges, however, gets boring at times. [Jan 2002, p.88]
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  3. IGN
    56
    Visually, Shrek is a great example of what the system can do...The structure of the game quickly becomes repetitive, and more importantly, the individual goals of the game just aren't fun.
  4. GameShark
    50
    The problem here is that the levels are either two small, or laid out in ways that are counter-intuitive. There's also the problem of challenge.
  5. GameSpy
    48
    Sure the graphics are fabulous, but the gameplay, sound effects, replay value, level design, and camera system are so poor that few people will find this game fun.
  6. All Game Guide
    40
    Repetitive action and sloppy control in lieu of an enthralling adventure.
  7. Next Generation Magazine
    20
    Simply put, this game sucks. [Jan 2002, p.42]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 3 out of 8
  1. C3ML1SH
    Jul 17, 2023
    10
    An absoulutely masterpiece
    Best game ever (No joke
  2. BigLenny
    Jun 18, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Shrek is love, Shrek is life
    Shrek is love, Shrek is life
    Shrek is love, Shrek is life
    Shrek is love, Shrek is life
    Shrek is love, Shrek is life
    Shrek is love, Shrek is life
    Shrek is love, Shrek is life
    Shrek is love, Shrek is life    … Expand
  4. Moooo
    Jun 18, 2014
    10
    This gem was the reason the Xbox survived. The pure amazing power that is shrek is too much for even this console so it freezes. The missionsThis gem was the reason the Xbox survived. The pure amazing power that is shrek is too much for even this console so it freezes. The missions are enthralling and I've replayed 420 times. Shrek is love. Shrek is life.… Expand
  5. BobS.
    Jul 28, 2007
    7
    Totally under rated, its a blast to pick up and play once in a while, the cheats are awsome too.
  6. PeteyPirahna
    May 2, 2022
    2
    2/10
    I beat this game just so that you can not because you and no one else should play this crap.
  7. DICKMANBABY
    Dec 7, 2016
    2
    As a hardcore fan of the anime, this game was a disappointment. Let's start with the fact that Donkey, Fiona, and Lord Farquaad aren'tAs a hardcore fan of the anime, this game was a disappointment. Let's start with the fact that Donkey, Fiona, and Lord Farquaad aren't present. Seriously? They were very important characters to the anime. The plot is very faithful either. This game is almost as much of a disgrace as SpongeBob retconning the universe right as Gary got character development. The controls are **** and the only saving grace this game has is the art style, which is very reminiscent of the anime.

    Overall, **** this game. Kill it with fire, my fellow weeaboos    … Expand
  8. Jestzer
    Nov 30, 2020
    0
    Horrible controls, framerate, sound mixing, and gameplay make it feel like you're playing an unfinished game rushed to release.

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Awards & Rankings

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#35 Best Xbox Game of 2001
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#11 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2001
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#16 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2001