Play Shrek 2 - Beg for Mercy (U)(Rising Sun) Online

Shrek 2: Beg for Mercy was a 2004 Game Boy Advance release from developer Vicarious Visions and publisher THQ. It arrived during a period when licensed platformers were common on the handheld, often built around familiar movie characters and straightforward action. This one stood out for its cooperative angle and the way it translated Shrek’s humor into a side scrolling format.

You control Shrek primarily, but can switch to Fiona or Puss in Boots at almost any time. Each character has unique abilities; Shrek punches and lifts heavy objects, Fiona attacks with quicker combos, and Puss can wall jump and fit into small spaces. The goal is to rescue the royal family from the Fairy Godmother, moving through screen by screen locations like dungeons and forests. You fight guards with basic combat, solve simple puzzles by throwing switches or barrels, and occasionally ride Donkey through auto scrolling sections. The pace is brisk, and the difficulty stays manageable, though some later stages demand careful timing. It feels like a lighthearted, cooperative brawler that doesn’t take itself too seriously.