Play Shrek 2 - Beg For Mercy (e)(rising Sun) Online

Shrek 2: Beg for Mercy came out for the Game Boy Advance in 2004, developed by Vicarious Visions and published by Activision. It was one of many licensed games from that era, built for a handheld that was already home to a huge variety of side scrolling adventures. You could find it in stores alongside other movie tie ins, a common sight on the platform.

You control Shrek through a series of side scrolling levels, fighting off fairy tale creatures with your sword. The main goal is to rescue the other fairy tale characters who have been captured. You explore screen by screen, breaking open barrels and pots to collect health and coins. Some areas have you switching to Fiona, who uses a bow for ranged attacks against enemies just out of reach. The pacing is straightforward, but the levels can get tricky with enemy placement and platforming sections that require precise jumps. It feels like a solid, no frills action game from that time.