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Nintendo DS · Action-Adventure

Shrek Forever After

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SystemNintendo DS
GenreAction-Adventure
DeveloperXPEC Entertainment
PublisherActivision
Players1–2 players
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesShrek
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Developed by XPEC Entertainment and published by Activision, Shrek Forever After arrived on the Nintendo DS as an action-adventure game.

It is part of the Shrek series; on the DS you can also try Super Star Kartz and Shrek's Carnival Craze. The series also appears on other systems with Shrek: Hassle at the Castle (GBA) and Shrek SuperSlam (GBA).

Shrek Forever After supports up to 2 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 DS hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a game you can finish in one short session

What playing Shrek Forever After 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 Forever After gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Shrek Forever After cheats & codes

1 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:

[B]Moon Jump v1120704EC 000062E8 94000130 FFFD0000 120704EC 00002000 D2000000 00000000

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Shrek Forever After walkthroughs & guides

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Shrek Forever After FAQ

Who made Shrek Forever After?

It was developed by XPEC Entertainment and published by Activision.

Is Shrek Forever After multiplayer?

Yes. Shrek Forever After supports up to 2 players.

How long does Shrek Forever After take to play?

As an action-adventure game, Shrek Forever After 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 Forever After 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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