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Grand Theft Auto VI is already eyed as a Game of the Year contender, and with pre-order sales in the millions, there are very few that can rival it. Except, of course, our favorite prince-beating, Fiona-loving ogre, Shrek. Remastering a cult classic based on the best Shrek movie, Shrek 2 Remastered is exactly what you’d expect, and with a launch discount, it’s enough to say, “That’ll do, Callum, that’ll do.”

I wouldn’t be surprised if GTA 6 pre-orders are hitting new lows after this, especially with Shrek 2 Remastered on sale, but this isn’t a joke—this is an absolute classic of a game, polished up for a new generation to fall in love with. It’s a blast with friends, delivering a co-op adventure that follows the events of one of the best animated movies of all time, and I do not say that lightly. Don’t joke about Shrek 2.

Taking you from Shrek’s iconic swamp all the way to Fiona’s home in the Kingdom of Far, Far Away, Shrek 2 Remastered sees you playing as the lovable cast of fairytale misfits, with in-laws who are frustrated with Shrek’s very existence and a Fairy Godmother who is far too keen to pair her son, Prince Charming, with Fiona. You know the story by now, and the game faithfully recreates it, adding plenty of action and fun in between.

Each level switches up the cast of characters, with each offering various ways to fight enemies or get through obstacles. And, of course, there’s a mixture of minigames to help keep things interesting as you explore Shrek’s world. As a bonus, the remaster includes a whole host of upgrades, from improved visuals to a newly added photo mode and the ability to unlock cheats in Cheat Mode, making it easier to defeat the bosses.

Of course, it’s been a long time since the original, but at the time, GameSpot’s staff gave the console version of the game a 6.8/10 in Ryan Davis’ Shrek 2 review. Over two decades later, the adaptation is ready to make you laugh, smile, and cry once again. The latter is mainly due to the onions and the ogres having layers… You get the point.

If you’re looking to skip this year’s biggest game, well, Shrek 2 Remastered is on sale for just $22.79 / £18.30 at Fanatical, so I wouldn’t pass on it. Of course, you can still buy that indie hit GTA 6, but where’s the fun in following the crowd? Better yet, buy both. It’s what Donkey would want.

Now, if you don’t mind me, I’m going to pull out my collectible Shrek speaker and play Jennifer Saunders’ version of Holding Out For A Hero. I definitely don’t already have it on my playlist.

Disclosure: GameSpot and Fanatical are both owned by Fandom. This story was created in collaboration with Fanatical’s deals team.

“}]] [[{“value”:”Grand Theft Auto VI is already eyed as a Game of the Year contender, and with pre-order sales in the millions, there are very few that can rival it. Except, of course, our favorite prince-beating, Fiona-loving ogre, Shrek. Remastering a cult classic based on the best Shrek movie, Shrek 2 Remastered is exactly what you’d expect, and with a launch discount, it’s enough to say, “That’ll do, Callum, that’ll do.”

I wouldn’t be surprised if GTA 6 pre-orders are hitting new lows after this, especially with Shrek 2 Remastered on sale, but this isn’t a joke—this is an absolute classic of a game, polished up for a new generation to fall in love with. It’s a blast with friends, delivering a co-op adventure that follows the events of one of the best animated movies of all time, and I do not say that lightly. Don’t joke about Shrek 2.

Taking you from Shrek’s iconic swamp all the way to Fiona’s home in the Kingdom of Far, Far Away, Shrek 2 Remastered sees you playing as the lovable cast of fairytale misfits, with in-laws who are frustrated with Shrek’s very existence and a Fairy Godmother who is far too keen to pair her son, Prince Charming, with Fiona. You know the story by now, and the game faithfully recreates it, adding plenty of action and fun in between.

Each level switches up the cast of characters, with each offering various ways to fight enemies or get through obstacles. And, of course, there’s a mixture of minigames to help keep things interesting as you explore Shrek’s world. As a bonus, the remaster includes a whole host of upgrades, from improved visuals to a newly added photo mode and the ability to unlock cheats in Cheat Mode, making it easier to defeat the bosses.

Of course, it’s been a long time since the original, but at the time, GameSpot’s staff gave the console version of the game a 6.8/10 in Ryan Davis’ Shrek 2 review. Over two decades later, the adaptation is ready to make you laugh, smile, and cry once again. The latter is mainly due to the onions and the ogres having layers… You get the point.

If you’re looking to skip this year’s biggest game, well, Shrek 2 Remastered is on sale for just $22.79 / £18.30 at Fanatical, so I wouldn’t pass on it. Of course, you can still buy that indie hit GTA 6, but where’s the fun in following the crowd? Better yet, buy both. It’s what Donkey would want.

Now, if you don’t mind me, I’m going to pull out my collectible Shrek speaker and play Jennifer Saunders’ version of Holding Out For A Hero. I definitely don’t already have it on my playlist.

Disclosure: GameSpot and Fanatical are both owned by Fandom. This story was created in collaboration with Fanatical’s deals team.”}]]  Read MoreGameSpot – All Content