Puss in Boots is an action-adventure game for the Nintendo DS set prior to the events of Shrek 2. Players control Puss as he seeks to clear his name from false accusations. Accompanied by Kitty Softpaws and Humpty Dumpty, Puss embarks on a quest to steal magic beans from villains Jack and Jill, ultimately aiming to reach the Giant's castle and retrieve the golden goose.
In the years before meeting Shrek & Donkey in Shrek 2, Puss in Boots must clear his name from all charges against him that has made him a wanted fugitive. While Puss is trying to steal magic beans from the infamous criminals Jack and Jill, the hero crosses paths with his female counterpart, Kitty Softpaws, who leads him to his old friend turned enemy, Humpty Dumpty. Memories of friendship and betrayal enlarges Puss' doubt, but he eventually agrees to help the egg get the magic beans. Together, the three of them plan to steal the magic beans, travel to the Giant's castle, steal the golden goose, and clear Puss' name.