DreamWorks film adaptation (Madagascar, Shrek, Flushed Away, etc.). Action-adventure for young players, film-faithful themed levels, accessible gameplay. Decent execution but no personality, target audience is young children. Of no particular interest otherwise.
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Category
Action Adventure1 player7+
Description
Tie-in based on the DreamWorks animated film Over the Hedge. Published by Activision, released in June 2006. Five playable animals with complementary skills, stealth and light-combat levels through American suburbs and local two-player co-op. Worldwide release.
DreamWorks Ab durch die Hecke review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Decent"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,99 GB📅02/06/2006
Published by Activision
DreamWorks Ab durch die Hecke (GameCube) price, value & rarity
Is DreamWorks Ab durch die Hecke still worth playing in 2026?
Adapted from DreamWorks' animated film Over the Hedge, it is a co-op action platformer where you play RJ, Verne and their friends to raid the houses of a suburban neighborhood. The animal switching, light stealth and co-op add a little variety, faithful to the film's spirit. The gameplay nonetheless stays repetitive and the presentation average. For fans of the film, families and young players, it offers a likable, accessible two player adventure, with no particular standout beyond.
