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Cartoon Violence:T GamerDad found target shooting and scarecrow smashing is about as violent as this one gets folks. Unless you adore digitized ducks or something. After mastering "Wii Sports" what's a casual gamer to do for some great family fun? As if on cue Nintendo unleashes "Wii Play," another compilation of simple and fun minigames for your gaming pleasure. "Wii Play" comes with nine simple and easy to master games and an addition Wii remote, making this a great option if you haven't gotten into the multiplayer action yet. "Wii Play" only lets two players play but enough thought has been put into the game to make it worth your while. Additionally, the game makes great use of your Mii's (little people you can create to represent yourself). Without further ado, here are your minigames: Ping Pong: This one lacks depth, you simply move the remote from side to side to continue the rally. Simple and fun, but ultimately shallow. Find Mii: A clever and kid friendly variation on "Where's Waldo" has you finding Mii's that look alike in increasingly larger crowds. Pose Mii: An odd little game that has Mii's falling inside bubbles and standing in one of three different poses. You must quickly change their pose with a button and twist the remote to get them at the right angle. Relentless fun. Laser Hockey: Like air-hockey only with a cool neon look to it. A solid competitive game. Fishing: This one tells you what fish to hook, and a jerk of the remote pulls them from the water. Interesting, but lacking in depth. Charge: Hold the remote sideways and tilt left or right to turn, forward and back for momentum, and upward to jump. You're riding a cow (yes, a cow) and trying to knock down scarecrows. Funny to watch, fun to play, but other Wii games have taken this concept much further already. Billiards: A real surprise. Excellent physics, compelling gameplay (set your shot, draw the remote back, and move it forward like a pool cue), but there's only one Pool variation here. If anything this compelling little game proves that a full hardcore Pool game for the Wii would be a great idea! Tanks!: Reminiscent of Atari's old Tank or Combat games, this is the only one that requires the Nunchuk controller add-on. Played in a top down perspective, you move your tank through a maze trying to destroy other tanks. Simple, strategic, and fun. Target: Point the remote at the screen and use the trigger to shoot balloons, ducks, targets, and eventually space aliens in this obvious homage to Nintendo's classic "Duck Hunt" game.  
There's nothing to worry about here unless the shooting game bothers you (it's like a carnival and there's no blood). The games are shallow and simple, which makes them perfect for kids 5-and up. For social gamers and families, this is a must have game for your Wii console.
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