{
  "id": 15838172,
  "title": "In this age of pervasive slop maybe we should be grateful for Shrek 2 Remastered",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/in-this-age-of-pervasive-slop-maybe-we-should-be-grateful-for-shrek-2",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-21T02:08:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PC Gamer",
    "slug": "pc-gamer",
    "url": "https://www.pcgamer.com/games/action/in-this-age-of-pervasive-slop-maybe-we-should-be-grateful-for-shrek-2-remastered/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Shrek 2 Remastered is set to launch in November, following a series of announcements. The original Shrek 2 game, released for PS2, Xbox, GameCube and PC back in 2004, has resurfaced with a remastered version. While contemporary reviews have been rather lackluster, the game still manages to hold its own as harmless, middle-of-the-road action for young children.\n\nEurogamer describes the game as harmless, inoffensive and middle-of-the-road action for young children, while IGN gave it a 7 despite the reviewer dreading the experience. With a 3D platformer at its core, Shrek 2 Remastered allows players to switch between four characters on the go, a feature that seems to have inspired Rockstar during the development of GTA 5. The game is also capable of local and online co-op for up to four players.\n\nThe remastered version boasts eleven levels, all of which are said to be quite varied and well-capturing moments from the film. However, the PC version of Shrek 2 was reportedly quite different from the console versions, causing some controversy in the Steam forums. Aspyr Media, known for recent work on Lord of the Rings: War in the North and Neverwinter Nights 2 enhanced edition, is handling the port.",
  "summary": "Or maybe not.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}