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Shrek the Third (GameBoy Advance)

Save Far Far Away in this twisted fairy tale adventure. When the King falls ill, it's up to Shrek to find the true heir and save Far Far Away. Journey with Shrek, Donkey, and Puss-in-Boots on this all new twisted fairy tale adventure. Along the way, meet new friends, conquer bold enemies, and visit never before seen lands from the movie and beyond. [Activision]

Activision
Action, Adventure
Players: 1
E (Everyone)
Developer: Vicarious Visions
Released May 2, 2007

Overall Metascore

This is a weighted, normalized average of all individual scores given by critics, on a scale of 0 (worst) to 100 (best).

57 / 100

Critic Reviews

78 PGNx Media
While the Nintendo DS version is undoubtedly superior, Shrek the Third is still a solid and enjoyable (albeit youth-oriented) GBA sidescroller.
74 Game Chronicles
Even taken as a standalone game and not a movie tie-in, this latest Shrek adventure is a charming title that is fun, challenging, and perfect for the younger kids.
73 GamingTrend
This version of Shrek the Third is particularly short. An adult can beat the game in a single afternoon, and more likely a week for a kid due to some of the more difficult platformer elements.
67 GameZone
Only a select few will be repeatedly occupied by Shrek the Third’s search-based gameplay. The rest of you will beat it once and may never have the desire to return.
60 NintendoWorldReport
Kids who are fans of the movies will probably enjoy every minute of it, but parents may want to find a longer game to invest their money in.
50 Nintendojo
The platforming is polished, if simple, and the graphics are above par. Just as the game isn’t awful, however, neither is it good, and it certainly doesn’t have much staying power, even for young ones.
50 GameSpot
Shrek the Third for the Game Boy Advance is a team-oriented adventure game that's hurt by its crummy presentation and overly simplistic puzzles.
20 Modojo
Shrek the Third on the GBA is a seriously disappointing title.

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