Shrek 2001

About

Taking place after the 3D animated movie of the same name, the game allows the player to control Shrek, a huge green ogre, as he must rescue Princess Fiona from the evil wizard Merlin while finding his way through worlds full of crazy twists on familiar fairy tale characters. In this third-person action platformer, Shrek bashes and burps his way past various challenges, fighting creatures and collecting items to complete Good Deeds and unlock new levels. Each world features six missions to complete save for Merlin's castle and two of the missions in every regular level involve either collecting hidden Easter Eggs or grabbing the evil fairies who run away as you approach. Other missions in a stage can involve tasks like defeating a boss or transporting characters to their destinations.

What is happening now

Shrek launched as a platform-puzzle game on Xbox and GameCube in 2001, based on DreamWorks' animated film. Beyond the original game, the property has expanded across multiple interactive properties in recent years. The character continues to permeate gaming culture through various collaborations and spinoffs. Shrek recently appeared in crossover events within games like Brawlhalla and FIFA Heroes, while a Roblox adventure title called Shrek in the Backrooms offers exploration gameplay. LEGO released official Shrek minifigures this year as part of its licensed merchandise line. Meanwhile, the original film is being reissued as a 4K steelbook for its 25th anniversary, underscoring the franchise's enduring cultural presence across gaming and broader media.