Shrek 2 Deep cut Co-op
Game Boy Advance · Action-Adventure / Adventure
Shrek the Third
Deep cut
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2007 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Adventure, Platformer |
| Developer | Vicarious Vision |
| Publisher | Activision |
| Players | 1–4 players |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Shrek |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Developed by Vicarious Vision and published by Activision, Shrek the Third arrived on the Game Boy Advance in 2007 as an action-adventure game. It blends action-adventure, adventure and platformer elements.
It landed about 6 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2007 include TMNT, Arctic Tale and Avatar: The Last Airbender – The Burning Earth.
It is part of the Shrek series; on the GBA you can also try Shrek: Hassle at the Castle, Shrek SuperSlam and Shrek 2. The series also appears on other systems with Shrek: Fairy Tale Freakdown (GBC) and Shrek Forever After (DS). Vicarious Vision also made Crash Bandicoot 2: N-Tranced, Crash Bandicoot: The Huge Adventure and Bruce Lee: Return of the Legend for the GBA.
Shrek the Third supports up to 4 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- 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 game you can finish in one short session
What playing Shrek the Third is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
Shrek the Third 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 the Third FAQ
When did Shrek the Third come out on the GBA?
Shrek the Third was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2007.
Who made Shrek the Third?
It was developed by Vicarious Vision and published by Activision.
Is Shrek the Third multiplayer?
Yes. Shrek the Third supports up to 4 players.
How long does Shrek the Third take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Shrek the Third typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Shrek the Third 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.