Shrek Superslam

Shrek Superslam Description

Shrek needs no introduction. After two hugely successful feature film outings, the Dreamworks-created, Mike Myers-voiced fairytale troll is a household name, with everyone from your old man to England seam bowler Matthew Hoggard being nick-named as the loveable, foul-smelling bog dweller. Given the CGI nature of our green-skinned hero, videogame cash-ins were even more inevitable than with your average blockbuster. But the somewhat perfunctory collectathon that followed wasn't to many people's taste. Given that the IP's strength lies mainly with its amusing characters, this serving from Activision looks like a better bet. The title is Shrek SuperSlam, suggesting that it's either a fighting or rugby title, and we can report that it spurns everyone's favourite muddy game for posh blokes and northerners in favour of the delights of cartoonish pugilism. And there's a generous amount on offer here. Up to four players can join in, meaning all but the largest families can get something to keep all the kids occupied. As is fashionable these days, you get destructible environments where you can throw opponents through walls and windows. And there are no fewer than 16 of these arenas to hurl each other around in, taking in all your favourite locations from the films. No less generous is the inclusion of 20 familiar characters, each equipped with their own unique and special moves. You get the cantankerous Shrek himself, with his trademark 'Green Storm' super. And the suave, Antonio Banderas-voiced Puss in Boots appropriately gets a Cute Attack, leaving opponents powerless to do anything more than coo adoringly and pat his head. Also making appearances are the ebullient, irrepressible Donkey, memorably voice by Eddie Murphy, and the villainous Prince (not so) Charming. It's an ideal stocking filler at any time of the year for Shrek fans.

Play the whole motley crew - Gamers choose to play as one of 20 fantastical characters from the movies including heroes like Shrek, Donkey, Puss-in- Boots, and Princess FionaTM, and villains like Prince Charming, Cap'n Hook, and many more. So many favorite characters, including some all new for the game, makes for endless combinations of multiplayer action. (10 characters on Nintendo Game Boy? Advance, 13 on Nintendo DSTM)

Enjoy a buffet of irreverence - Players relive the twisted humor of the world of Shrek as characters deliver taunts and jokes and farcical environments parody TV shows, movies, and other pop culture icons.

New signature moves - Shrek's gaseous "Green Storm" clears the room, Puss-in-Boots' disarming "Love-Stun" sweeps opponents off their feet and Pinocchio wields his lengthened nose, the "Hummingbird," to spear enemies. These are among the game's totally twisted and hilarious signature fighting moves. (Characters' moves vary between console and handheld)

Fully destructible environments - Players can hurl opponents through walls and windows and throw debris at their opponents. All 16 arenas are totally destructible and loaded with weapons, potions, magical items and environmental hazards. (10 arenas on Game Boy Advance)

Pummel your friends - Up to four players can slam it out in multiplayer, free-for-all melee combat.

Hocus Pocus - Characters can pick up more than 20 different weapons, potions, and magical items throughout the game to pound opponents with the Giant Ham Hock, become a battering ram with the Horned Viking Helmet, increase quickness with the "Speed of the Gato" potion, or enjoy many other unique power-ups. (25 items on Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS).

Mega Challenges - Players slam through over 30 mini games that test skills and fray nerves. (25 mega challenges on Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS)

Touch-screen and map on Nintendo DS - On the Nintendo DS, players can touch the screen to collect weapons and potions or to navigate the arenas using a detailed overview map.