Pirate Blast

Players use a water gun to short-circuit robots, or -- alternatively -- fire water bombs at targets to blow them apart in a fountain of water. The robots vibrate, short out, and then blow apart. The game is played on a rail, which means that players don't have to run around; the game moves players throughout each zone and the targets are placed in front of players at each stopping point. There are times when several rogue robots will attack quickly, but the action never gets too intense. The robots can throw food items at the player, which results in a loss of health. When the player's health diminishes, it's game over.

Parents need to know that Pirate Blast is a point-and-shoot game that can be played by one or two gamers. Players are using water guns and water balloons to target bad robots who are destroying an amusement park. The bad robots throw food at the player to knock out his or her health. The game requires both the Wii remote and the nunchuk to play, can use a gun grip (purchased separately), and requires fast recognition of the bad robots and quick reflexes for targeting and shooting.