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Screens Updated: 4/28/2004 The very last batch of screens have been added. Stay tuned for a review.
Screens & Info Updated: 4/14/2004 When the Xbox debuted, TDK Mediactive's Shrek was one of the sorriest excuses for a platform game wrapped in some of the most incredible graphics ever seen in a console release. A few years later, Shrek 2 is a month away from hitting the box office and Activision isn't looking to repeat TDK's mistakes with the video game adaptation. Teaming with Luxoflux, Shrek 2 is a team-based adventure that won't attract the older crowd, but will satisfy the younger ones just fine. At the start, Shrek, Fiona, Donkey and The Gingerbread Man are the four members of your party. As you progress through the game, the line up will change as you meet new characters. Shrek has been invited to meet Fiona's parents in Far, Far Away and is preparing to start out on his journey when all sorts of problems crop up. Gnomes need to be rescued, Merry Men need to be battled - Shrek and his friends have their work cut out for them. For each problem Shrek and his friend solve, it seems like a million more are waiting for them along the path to Far, Far Away. There are optional objectives available in each area, but completing them doesn't appear to unlock anything special. The teamwork aspect of Shrek 2 is an interesting attempt to diversify the gameplay setup and from our experience, it mostly works. Pressing the trigger buttons on the controller changes which character is in control. Each character has their own specialties and attacks, making some characters more fitted for a situation than others. For example, if there's an exploding barrel around, you'd want the rest of the crew to fend off incoming enemies while Shrek uses his special power to pick up objects and hurdle the barrel in the direction of the bad guys. Other characters have more usefulness in environment interaction. Donkey's Burrow Bash can be used to unearth coins and hidden items from tombs, while Fiona's ability to stop time comes in handy when a group of bats block the path to a treasure chest of coins. The voice actors from the film (Mike Meyers, Cameron Diaz, etc.) haven't recorded original dialogue for the game - but you won't be able to tell. Excellent replacement actors were hired to fill in, and it's nigh impossible to tell the difference. Though none of the dialogue keeps up with the witty writing of the film versions, the authenticity adds an enormous amount of atmosphere. The younger demographics are sure to get a kick out of all the bantering Shrek and Donkey has between one another, and the blind mice jokes are hilarious all on their own. What separates Shrek 2 from the rest of the kid-centric video games is that it doesn't totally pander to their age. The gameplay is simple enough for the young crowd to grasp, but difficult enough that older gamers who play along with their siblings or children will still enjoy themselves.
Screens Updated: 4/6/2004 More Xbox shots of Shrek & Co. in the movie game sequel. Lookin' nice!
Screens & Info Updated: 3/23/2004 Activision sent over a number of new screens from the PlayStation 2 version of Shrek 2. While the original Shrek (which was not developed by Activision) was a gorgeous showpiece for the Xbox, the gameplay just couldn't keep up. This multiplatform sequel should prove to be a much better game.
The gigantic green ogre known as Shrek, his pal Donkey and a host of new friends are about to set out on another adventure in the sequel to DreamWorks's hilarious computer generated film, Shrek 2. Luxoflux and Activision (with help from Vicarious Visions and Amaze/KnowWonder for ports) are letting gamers take the action into their own hands in the video game adaptation, which will be on store shelves on time for the movie's release in May. - Play as Shrek and 10 of his friends - Players can even take the role of new characters not seen in the "Shrek 2" movie.
- Visit locations from the movie and beyond - Includes all-new action like "Walking the Path" and the "Dwarven Mines."
- Switch between four characters - Players can use each character's unique skills to help them accomplish a mission such as Shrek's ogre strength to lift heavy objects, Donkey's burro kick to open doors and locked gates, or Princess Fiona's ability to slow time to beat up the bad guys more effectively.
- Embark on a multiplayer adventure - Four-player mode allows up to three people to join in without stopping gameplay.
- Experience "Hero Time" - Special mini quests highlight certain characters alone, giving them their own time to shine.
- Laugh while you play - Fans can enjoy hilarious dialogue and funny gags through 12 hours of adventurous gameplay.
Look fore more screen shots and information on Shrek 2 as Activision does the PR dance with DreamWorks leading up to the May release.
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