You'll use the Wii Nunchuk's analog stick to move your character around the screen, while your basic attack is performed with the B button. Some of these are only a few seconds long, so they hardly justify replaying stages if you didn't find them the first time around. Collectibles take the form of jade coins that unlock the game's multiplayer modes, playable characters, and short video montages of the characters in action taken directly from the film. It is worth noting that though content is almost identical to that of the Xbox 360 game in places, several levels are missing entirely in the Wii version. You should be able to rip through the single-player campaign in around four hours, even less if you complete only the minimum-requirement objectives rather than taking the time to do advanced tasks, explore, and find rare items. Each has a unique skill set for instance, Shifu is capable of skull-hopping between groups of foes, and Monkey can scale structures to climb to otherwise unreachable areas. It's no real surprise that you'll play Kung Fu Panda mostly as main character Po, but you'll also assume the role of his sensei, Master Shifu, as well as Furious Five members Tigress, Monkey, Mantis, Crane, and Viper. You'll roam the plains of Peace Valley, going head-to-head with the Croc, Boar, and Ninja Cat gangs trying to capitalize on Tai Lung's return. Take on and defeat the Croc gang as you battle your way across China to become the Dragon Master If you haven't seen the movie, the game comes across as slightly disjointed, and while it can be played like any off-the-shelf beat-'em-up, don't be surprised if you find yourself struggling to make connections to the story at times. While not impossible to follow, the story can certainly be a little confusing, especially in regards to intercharacter relationships.
For this reason, those who pick up Kung Fu Panda on a whim may find that the character introductions are a little thin and that their experience suffers as a result. The game is intended primarily for those who have seen the film and want to live out Po's adventure as both the bumbling fool and the unlikely Dragon Warrior saviour.
Kung Fu Panda on the Wii manages to capture the look and feel of the movie it's based on-but shallow, repetitive gameplay, inconsistent visuals, bugs, slowdown, and a short length are sure to disappoint.