open button
memory card slot 2
memory card slot 1
disc cover
on/standby/reset button
IR receiver
USB connectors
controller port 1
controller port 2
Getting Started
Set up your PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system according to the instructions supplied with your system. Check that the system is turned on (the on/standby indicator is green).
Press the OPEN button to open the disc cover. Insert the SHREK the THIRD™ disc in the system with the label side facing up. Attach game controllers and other peripherals as appropriate.
Follow the on-screen instructions and refer to this manual for information on using the software.
Memory Card (8MB)(for PlayStation®2)
To save game settings and progress, insert a memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) into MEMORY CARD slot 1 of your PlayStation®2 system.
You can load saved game data from the same memory card or any memory card (8MB)(for PlayStation®2) containing previously saved games.
Game Modes
Story
Join our good friends from Far Far Away as they follow Shrek on his quest to find Fiona's cousin, Arthur, and convince him to take his rightful place on the throne.
Multiplayer
Here's the chance for you and your friends to compete against each other on the field of battle! Armed with catapults and giant crossbows, be the first to destroy your opponent's fortress and win!
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Castle Capture - Use the catapult to knock down the castle walls. Try knocking out the balloons before they float away!
Mini-games
Enjoy special mini-games to play with Shrek® and friends arcade-style. Play by yourself or with a friend.
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Catacombs Leap - One by one, get Shrek and his friends across to the gates at the other side as fast as you can. Whatever you do, don't look down!
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Pressing the + button makes you double-jump, which you can use to get across the catacombs more quickly. If you fall, you will lose a life. Every 1,000 points earns you an extra life. Collect the stars and earn 100 points each!
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Frog Herder - Chase all the frogs into the nearby ponds before the clock runs out. Keep an eye out for exploding obstacles!
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In 2 Player, you need to get the frogs to the pond with your character on it, to the left and right of the field. Power-ups can make the frogs swarm to you or reverse your opponent's controls. They can also change your speed.
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Ships Ahoy - Use the cannon to protect the treasure from the incoming pirates. Don't let them near the beach!
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White ships are 100 points, red ships are 250 points and black ships are 600 points. The golden bonus ship is worth 1,000 points!
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Shooting Gallery - Fling tomatoes at the moving enemy targets...but watch out for Donkey!
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Hitting the clock or hitting two targets at once will give you a 5-second time bonus. Hitting Donkey will give you a 10-second penalty.
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Shrekleboard - Shoot pucks into the scoring zones. Beat Hook's score to advance to the next round! You get an extra puck when you get 1,000 and 2,000 points.