Puss in Boots: The Video Game
© 2011 THQ, Inc.
If you like jumping around with imaginary swords, as well as humor piped straight from the Dreamworks movie, you'll also like Puss in Boots: The Video Game. We tried the Kinect version, and quickly became exhausted -- in a good way -- as we kicked, waved our arms, balanced, strummed a guitar, clawed and snuck our way through the first of what looked to be about four levels (we cannot confirm this). We also did not try the two player features. The motion mapping is not exact, but it is good enough, and an on-screen model shows you what you need to do. There's a lot of playful comic mischief, and the game is a great context to get kids moving around. The PS3 Move compatible version lets you use your controller, or choose to use the Move remote and transform the gameplay into a full-motion sword fighting experience. In the Wii version, you use the Wii Remote to slash with Puss’ sword, the Nunchuk to dodge attacks, and button combinations to deliver damage to enemies. The handheld DS/DSi version continues the movie's storyline with a new plot that has Puss engaging in swordfights, flamenco style dance battles, dozens of mini games, and rhythm-based activities. Prices are $50 for the Xbox Kinect version, $40 for the PS3 version, and $30 for the Wii and DS versions. Created by Blitz & ImaginEngine for THQ.
$50, Xbox Kinect, PlayStation Move, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, Nintendo DSi, Nintendo DS
Teaches: Kinect version: Gross motor skills, coordination, strategy, logic, memory
CTR Rating: 87.5%