Shrek Kart was a racing game developed by Gameloft and exclusive to iOS devices and later, older models of the Samsung Smart TV. It was first released on October 9, 2009, and was taken off of the app store from around 2017-2018. The game featured the main cast of characters from the movies, racing through various tracks (either based on locations from the films or entirely new areas).
Story[]
While a storyline was only established in the game's intro, it still gave insight into why the characters were racing. As told by an off screen narrator, Humpty Dumpty got a major injury after falling off a wall. Due to the intense damage, his hospital bills exceeded the amount Humpty could afford. In an act of charity, the kingdom of Far Far Away decides to hold a racing tournament to raise money for Humpty's debt. Shrek, along with his friends and family hear about the tournament, and accept entry. Each racer would create their own makeshift karts, and race in the "Ye Grand Racing Tournament" to claim the title as the "Kingdom's Fastest Racer."
Gameplay[]
The player doesn't actually control the racer, instead they only make turns and launch items. Otherwise, the character auto accelerates, with speed being determined by their stats.
Characters[]
- Shrek
- Donkey
- Puss in Boots
- Gingy
- Pinocchio (unlocked by playing all races in Single Race mode)
- Ogre Triplets (unlocked by getting 1st place on The Swamp)
- Fiona (unlocked by winning the Grand Tournament)
- Big Bad Wolf (unlocked by finishing all the Challenges on Easy mode)
- Three Little Pigs (unlocked by playing all three Arenas)
- Ghost of Lord Farquaad (unlocked by unlocking all the other characters)
Tracks[]
- Far Far Away
- Tour de Merlin
- Hook's Hideaway
- Worcestershire High
- The Swamp
- Gingerbread Village
- Mount Grimm
- Potion Factory
Reception[]
The game was received positively upon release, which continued well into its final years. Usually gaining 7/10 scores from sites like IGN, this made it the highest rated Shrek racing game.
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Trivia[]
- A version of the game's main title contains lyrics from an unknown singer. This was heard in the Samsung Smart TV release of the app, but was presumably recorded when the game was being developed.