Play Shrek The Third Online

I picked up Shrek The Third for the Game Boy Advance back in 2007, a time when licensed movie games were a common sight on the handheld. It was published by Activision, and it fit right in with the platform's library of side scrolling adventures. You play as Shrek, trying to find the rightful heir to the throne of Far Far Away after King Harold passes away.

The game is a straightforward action platformer. You control Shrek through a series of levels, using his basic sword swipe to fight off fairy tale foes like knights and witches. You also get to play as other characters, such as Artie and Donkey, who have their own simple special moves. The main goal is to progress screen by screen, defeating all the enemies in an area before you can move on. You collect coins and health items, and the levels are mostly linear with some light exploration for hidden chests. The pacing is steady, and the difficulty is manageable, though some enemy patterns require a bit of timing. It feels like a solid, no frills adaptation of the movie's story.