Shrek SuperSlam – NDS – Preview

E3 Preview 2005

It’s mayhem, I tell ya – pure
mayhem!! Oh, and the venues for the brawls …

It’s all in good fun, and that
underscores Shrek SuperSlam, a 3D brawling game from Activision, slated for
release in the fall on the PlayStation2, Xbox, GameCube, Game Boy Advance and
Nintendo DS systems.

The game has six modes of play,
including melee, story (which is a campfire tale-style of game), practice,
training, ladder (work your way to the top of the brawling heap) and mega
challenge (which is comprised of 50 mini objectives). There will be 20
characters to choose from, some recognizable and some new, as well as 16 levels
of fully destructible environments. The new levels are comprised of a playful
mix of fairytales and pop culture – with such elements at the ginger-bling
mansion.  

“There’s going to be something
recognizable in there for any age,” said producer Todd Jefferson, during
Activision’s pre-E3 event in Santa Monica. 

While the game does have a fixed
camera perspective, there are a host of elements that will make this a visual
treat, including at least 30 power ups like character enhancing and other magic
items. 

The look of the game is visually
quite lush and the arenas do not just serve as backdrops to the game but are
integral parts of the combat. There are hazards that will come into play, but
make no mistake about it – this is comedic entertainment, full of high-flying
action, and outrageous special moves.

“The environment hazards will change
the way you play a level,” Jefferson said.

The game will feature sound-alikes
from Shrek 2, and multiplayer is supported, even on the Game Boy Advance and
Nintendo DS versions. The latter will support wireless multiplayer.

During the game, players will use
their moves to charge up their slam meters. Once charged, pull off the slam on
your opponent. The player using the most slams by the end of the two-minute
fight is the winner.

Graphically
wonderful, Shrek SuperSlam is a title that should appeal to younger players, but
also carry over to fans of the films.