Shrek: Swamp Kart Speedway GBA box art

Game Boy Advance · Racing

Shrek: Swamp Kart Speedway

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SystemGame Boy Advance
Released2002
GenreRacing
DeveloperProlific
PublisherTDK
Players1–4 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesShrek
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Released for the Game Boy Advance in 2002, Shrek: Swamp Kart Speedway is a racing game developed by Prolific and published by TDK.

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.

It is part of the Shrek series; on the GBA you can also try Shrek: Hassle at the Castle, Shrek SuperSlam and Shrek the Third. The series also appears on other systems with Shrek: Fairy Tale Freakdown (GBC) and Shrek Forever After (DS).

Shrek: Swamp Kart Speedway supports up to 4 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a story or exploration rather than laps

What playing Shrek: Swamp Kart Speedway is like

Racing games range from realistic driving to kart racers with weapons and shortcuts. Races are short, making them great for quick sessions and split-screen rivalries.

Tip for newcomers: Learn each track's racing line and braking points; in kart racers, item strategy matters as much as driving.

Shrek: Swamp Kart Speedway gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

Shrek: Swamp Kart Speedway cheats & codes

9 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:

Instant Win3202320E 0004
Unlock Donkey32027CE8 0001
Unlock Wolf32027CE9 0001
Unlock Robin Hood32027CEA 0001
Unlock Prince Farquad32027CEB 0001
Enable Code (Must Be On)00009837 000A 1000D148 0007

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Shrek: Swamp Kart Speedway walkthroughs & guides

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Shrek: Swamp Kart Speedway FAQ

When did Shrek: Swamp Kart Speedway come out on the GBA?

Shrek: Swamp Kart Speedway was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2002.

Who made Shrek: Swamp Kart Speedway?

It was developed by Prolific and published by TDK.

Is Shrek: Swamp Kart Speedway multiplayer?

Yes. Shrek: Swamp Kart Speedway supports up to 4 players.

How long does Shrek: Swamp Kart Speedway take to play?

As a racing game, Shrek: Swamp Kart Speedway 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.

Read more about Shrek: Swamp Kart Speedway on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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