Pirates: PlundARRR is a side-scrolling action-adventure game for the Nintendo Wii. With a cartoonish art style, players take on the role of swashbuckling pirates on a quest for treasure. The game features combat with a variety of weapons, platforming elements, and a multiplayer mode where players can battle each other or cooperate to defeat enemies. The game falls into the beat 'em up genre, blending hand-to-hand combat with item collection and character upgrades, as players traverse through themed levels, battling foes, and looting booty.