

Some of the challenges don't even fit with their theme. The necessity behind splitting the mini-games up in this way is questionable at best, save for another manner in which the game can justify its Shrek license. The mini-games are organized into six different movie-based locations including The Poison Apple, Shrek's Swamp and others. Choose from one of four classic Shrek characters – Shrek, Fiona, Donkey or Puss in Boots – to vie for the crown by competing against Prince Charming in 28 "different" (I use that term loosely) mini-game challenges. Really, the only thing you need to know is that this is yet another mini-game compilation for the Nintendo DS. This "narrative" will be shoved in the player's face several times throughout Carnival Craze's story mode but it's largely unnecessary. No, this carnival is actually a thinly veiled competition for the honor of wearing the apparently worthwhile carnival crown.

As any relatively intelligent individual might surmise, however, this is not a normal carnival. It seems that the magical kingdom of Far, Far Away is throwing a grand carnival and you're invited.
