Where the Wild Things Are for the Nintendo Wii is an adventure platformer game based on Maurice Sendak's classic children's book and the subsequent 2009 film adaptation. Players take on the role of Max, a young boy who sails to an island inhabited by creatures known as the Wild Things. Players explore the mystical island, interact with its monstrous inhabitants, and work to become the king of the Wild Things. The game combines exploration, puzzle-solving, and action elements, as Max jumps, climbs, and swings through the vibrant environments of the island.