Shrek: Hassle at the Castle
2002 video game
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Shrek: Hassle at the Castle is a 2D beat 'em up video game released in 2002 for the Game Boy Advance. It is based on the 2001 movie Shrek, and features characters from it. It is the only game in the franchise that follows the plot of the first movie. A sequel, Shrek: Reekin' Havoc, was released in 2003.
| Shrek: Hassle at the Castle | |
|---|---|
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| Developer | Tose Co., Ltd. |
| Publisher | TDK Mediactive |
| Platform | Game Boy Advance |
| Release | |
| Genre | Fighting |
| Mode | Single-player |
Gameplay
Gameplay consists of 2D platforming and beat 'em up combat. Players progress through the game as Shrek, Princess Fiona, and Donkey. They travel through 24 stages of the game that represent different scenes of the movie.
The game also offers a multiplayer mode, where up to four players fight in an enclosed side-scrolling arena. Players must collect the most coins and knock them out of the possession of their opponents. The game's multiplayer allows for up to four players via the Link Cable accessory and multi-cart support.[2]
Reception
| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| GameRankings | 68.50%[3] |
| Metacritic | 71/100[2] |
The game was met with average reception upon release, as GameRankings gave it a score of 68.50%,[3] while Metacritic gave it 71 out of 100.[2]