The soundtrack was composed by Winifred Phillips and produced by Winnie Waldron, with additional music by Geoff Zanelli.

Shrek has to find Artie to have him serve as King of Far Far Away, while Prince Charming attempts to storm the city, and take the throne by force.

The game consists of 20 levels, some of which branch off from the main story of the movie, and features both single-player, and multiplayer play.

The levels are highly linear, with side paths containing rewards for the completion of mission-style quests (three or five) and easter eggs such as an appearance by the (Penguins) from the Madagascar film.

After completing a level, the player is awarded bonus Far Far Pounds, the game's currency used for purchasing items in the gift shop.

Felled enemies will drop fairy dust that will fill up the three-part special attack meter.