![]() ![]() Multiplayer family fun was obviously the game's original aim, but even in a single-player environment, where one is forced to switch characters on the fly to solve environmental puzzles, there's still ample enjoyment to be had. Donkey's ability involves using his strong back legs to kick open doors and activate triggers, and Puss in Boots, despite his newly acquired girth, employs feline agility to scale walls and battlements. This pairs well with Fiona's knack for igniting the inevitable trail of spilled fuel which, in turn, causes the barrels to explode and eliminate said obstacles. Shrek's the crew tank, a heavy lifter who can both throw down on some hand-to-hand and heft objects like over-sized oil barrels and strategically place them in front of on-screen obstacles. This supplements what would otherwise be a fairly repetitive third-person brawler and adds some genuine flash to the title. ![]() The principle gameplay mechanic is rather reminiscent of classic puzzle-platformer The Lost Vikings, where each playable character possesses a unique skill that aids in your adventure. Thankfully, even in this twisted realm, he can still depend on his old friends Fiona, Donkey and Puss in Boots to lend a hand. After a near-Faustian deal with the diabolical Rumpelstiltskin, players discover themselves trapped in an alternate version of Far Far Away where Shrek is no longer a beloved celebrity, but a feared and hated monster. ![]() Taking a cue from the film itself, Shrek Forever After for the Nintendo Wii finds our favorite ogre ill-content with domestic life. And while the value of the former (nutritional or otherwise) may be suspect, Shrek's latest sojourn into the realm of electronic games is hard to resist. With Shrek's fortunate transition to the big screen came the obligatory bevy of official products including Happy Meal crossover promotions and video games. From its early life as a humble children's book by American author/illustrator William Steig to its present incarnation as a lucrative DreamWorks film series, it is a success story two decades in the making. Shrek is the perfect example of the little license that could. ![]()
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