Eidos Interactive has confirmed that Death Jr.: Root of Evil, a humorous platform shooter from developer Backbone Entertainment, will be released on the Nintendo Wii. Previously released for the PSP, the game follows the Grim Reaper’s teenage son, Death Jr., as he and his friend Pandora, accidentally release an evil and powerful spirit called Furi. In order to stop Furi and her hordes of nasty minions, Death Jr. and Pandora must team up with their wacky group of friends and fight their way across a series of crazy, fun-filled locations.

Gamers can play as either Death Jr. or Pandora or choose to play cooperatively with a friend using both characters. Battle your way through 19 levels, fighting over 60 unique enemies and bosses in a seamless blend of 3D platforming and intense shoot 'em up action. Use Death Jr’s famed scythe and Pandora’s whip, as well lots of cool upgradeable weapons including everything from twin pistols to C4 Hamsters. Death Jr.: Root of Evil is set for release in summer 2008 on Nintendo Wii.