Shrek 2 hits retail May 4th
by Kit

Thursday, April 29 2004

Activision brings over Shrek to the consoles.

DreamWorks' highly anticipated "Shrek 2" feature film has officially spawned a game with the release of the Shrek 2 video game from Activision. Gamers can take the role as one of the film's main characters including Shrek, Donkey, Princess Fiona and Puss-in-Boots, as well as original characters created for the game.

Players journey through 11 levels that include film locales and locations exclusive to the game. Shrek 2 is currently available on the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox video game system from Microsoft and Nintendo GameCube for a suggested retail price of $49.99. The Game Boy Advance and PC versions are available for a suggested retail price of $29.99. The game has been rated "E" ("Everyone" - comic mischief, violence - content suitable for persons ages 6 and older) by the ESRB.

Shrek 2 lets players control a team of four characters, mastering each one's unique skills and switching between them to complete wild and challenging adventures while dodging and defeating enemies. Numerous puzzles challenge fans to work their way out of difficult situations and mini-games provide them with additional adventures to master.

In the console versions of Shrek 2, players can also experience "Hero Time," special adventures that highlight certain characters alone, focusing on that character's special skills and moves. Additionally, the console games feature a multiplayer component that allows up to four players to join and leave the game without interrupting gameplay.

Working in conjunction with the DreamWorks animation team, Shrek 2 was developed for the console platforms by Luxoflux, for the Game Boy Advance by Vicarious Visions and for the PC by KnowWonder, an Amaze Entertainment studio. The Game Boy Advance and PC games offer a single player only experience.

--- Kit