Shrek 2

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Mixed or average reviews- based on 29 Ratings

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  • Summary: Shrek 2 takes players on a twisted fairy tale adventure with Shrek and his buddies. Revisit key locations from the movie sequel while discovering all-new locations and characters. Shrek 2 combines squad-based action with traditional action adventure elements. You control a team of fourShrek 2 takes players on a twisted fairy tale adventure with Shrek and his buddies. Revisit key locations from the movie sequel while discovering all-new locations and characters. Shrek 2 combines squad-based action with traditional action adventure elements. You control a team of four and play as Shrek or any of his ten friends, switching between each to best utilize the character's unique abilities to solve puzzles, fight monsters, and complete wild and dangerous adventures.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 25
  3. Negative: 2 out of 25
  1. Next Level Gaming
    83
    It captures the spirit of Shrek and the world created for him, and seems to have enough of a challenge with learning to use four characters almost at once to provide gamers with something different and fun.
  2. Cinescape
    83
    It appeals to all gamers of any age, gender, or style of gaming. It has a bit for everyone, action, puzzles, adventure, comedy and it set in a popular film world.
  3. Times Online
    80
    The rich musical score can sound inspired at times. The main drawback to Shrek 2 is its slightly flaky in-game camera feature, which does not always let you see the action from the best angles.
  4. Yahoo!
    70
    A solid game that leans towards the easy side. The only real flaws are an iffy camera and iffier reading of its potential audience. It's still the best interactive thing to happen to the Shrek universe thus far.
  5. IGN
    70
    An amusing jaunt into the world of the movie. It doesn't require a lot of skill and there isn't a cohesive story, but I couldn't stop playing it.
  6. GameSpot
    68
    The game is put together pretty well, but the game is very simple and very short. On top of that, the lame wordplay and fart jokes that pass for humor just don't cut it.
  7. NintendoWorldReport
    40
    Speaking of ill-thought, the controls are maddeningly unresponsive. If it were not for the glitch deaths, all of the frustration would come from repeating the level over and over due to deaths from buggy control response.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. DylanS.
    Oct 25, 2004
    10
    It is the best game I'v ever played expet it is so ezy I beat it in two days.
  2. Shrek2fan
    Nov 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I liked the game shrek is funni man controlls really well, shrek is also very thicc it really kept me going through the hard parts of my life, iḿ starting a church of shrek 2 gamecube edition, so i can worship his thiccness… Expand
  4. iLoveShrek911
    Jan 7, 2019
    10
    The most blessed thing to ever grace my entire life. Anyone who does not believe that the Shrek series is the best series of video games everThe most blessed thing to ever grace my entire life. Anyone who does not believe that the Shrek series is the best series of video games ever is completely wrong. This series of video games is better than any other, even that silly little "Ocarina of Time" game.… Expand
  5. JoshuaF.
    Jun 20, 2004
    8
    This game is pretty good. Great graphics, and not to bad of game play. But It's pretty simple. If you like a challenge, then try any This game is pretty good. Great graphics, and not to bad of game play. But It's pretty simple. If you like a challenge, then try any zelda game. Fans of shrek will enjoy. Also good for begginers and yonger kids.… Expand
  6. GamecubeLover
    Aug 21, 2016
    7
    It is good but flawed.It is atrocious sometimes and I'm not a fan of shrek but this game is good but still flawed and I was so surprised toIt is good but flawed.It is atrocious sometimes and I'm not a fan of shrek but this game is good but still flawed and I was so surprised to see that Activison published this.… Expand
  7. Tri9322
    Feb 2, 2023
    6
    For a licensed kids game it's alright, there's a fair amount of levels with a decent bit of variety. A lot of the layouts are repetitive andFor a licensed kids game it's alright, there's a fair amount of levels with a decent bit of variety. A lot of the layouts are repetitive and sometimes the game is too visually dark to tell what's going on. There's a lot of playable characters which is fun, and some good humor. Soundtrack has a few good songs, more than serviceable for this type of game. Decent replayability with some collectibles, but there's also a fair amount of glitches. The AI companions can be very annoyingly stupid especially during the final boss. Good multiplayer.… Expand
  8. WheelzFourReelz
    Dec 30, 2014
    2
    This is my number one guilty pleasure game. The graphics are ugly, the environments are bland, the controls are very button-mashy, theThis is my number one guilty pleasure game. The graphics are ugly, the environments are bland, the controls are very button-mashy, the challenges are tedious, and the characters spouting one liners every two seconds gets annoying. But when you play this game with friends, it becomes a blast.… Expand

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#47 Best GameCube Game of 2004
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#31 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2004
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#32 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2004