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Game Boy Advance · Fighting / Platformer
Shrek: Hassle at the Castle
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2002 |
| Genre | Fighting, Platformer |
| Developer | TOSE |
| Publisher | TDK |
| Players | 1–4 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Shrek |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 6 |
Developed by TOSE and published by TDK, Shrek: Hassle at the Castle arrived on the Game Boy Advance in 2002 as a fighting game. It blends fighting and platformer elements.
It came out in the GBA's second year on the market. Other notable GBA releases from 2002 include Sonic Advance 2, Metroid Fusion and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Four Swords. Among the 29 GBA fighting games in our database, it ranks #7 by legacy score.
It is part of the Shrek series; on the GBA you can also try Shrek SuperSlam, Shrek the Third and Shrek 2. The series also appears on other systems with Shrek: Fairy Tale Freakdown (GBC) and Shrek Forever After (DS). TOSE also made Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town, Densetsu no Stafy and Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart for the GBA.
Shrek: Hassle at the Castle supports up to 4 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer story-driven games or have no one to play against
What playing Shrek: Hassle at the Castle is like
Fighting games pit two characters against each other in short one-on-one bouts. Depth comes from learning special moves, combos and each character's strengths.
Tip for newcomers: Pick one character and learn their basic special moves before branching out. Fighting games are at their best against a friend at a similar skill level.
Shrek: Hassle at the Castle walkthroughs & guides
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Playing GBA games today
The GBA is one of the best-value retro libraries around, with deep RPGs and tactics games that suit portable play. A growing selection is on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, and Rec0m88 supports GBA if you own the games.
Shrek: Hassle at the Castle FAQ
When did Shrek: Hassle at the Castle come out on the GBA?
Shrek: Hassle at the Castle was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2002.
Who made Shrek: Hassle at the Castle?
It was developed by TOSE and published by TDK.
Is Shrek: Hassle at the Castle multiplayer?
Yes. Shrek: Hassle at the Castle supports up to 4 players.
How long does Shrek: Hassle at the Castle take to play?
As a fighting game, Shrek: Hassle at the Castle typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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