The first thing I will say about this is that it is not like most traditional Kirby games. You don't inhale enemies and gain their powers. In fact, you don't even walk around at all. The touch pad is how you control Kirby in this iteration. Basically, if you tap on Kirby you'll push him to the direction he's facing. By doing this you can defeat many common enemies from the Kirby universe. That's not all though, you'll be constantly drawing lines for Kirby to roll across; horizontal, vertical and more! The lines you draw are versatile, as they serve to not only create a path for you to travel but also a way to trap enemies and create shelters for yourself among other things. Just be careful how many lines you draw at a time; there's a meter at the top of the screen ... MoreThe first thing I will say about this is that it is not like most traditional Kirby games. You don't inhale enemies and gain their powers. In fact, you don't even walk around at all. The touch pad is how you control Kirby in this iteration. Basically, if you tap on Kirby you'll push him to the direction he's facing. By doing this you can defeat many common enemies from the Kirby universe. That's not all though, you'll be constantly drawing lines for Kirby to roll across; horizontal, vertical and more! The lines you draw are versatile, as they serve to not only create a path for you to travel but also a way to trap enemies and create shelters for yourself among other things. Just be careful how many lines you draw at a time; there's a meter at the top of the screen that goes down each time you create a line. If you create too many, too quickly you'll run out of the power to create them for a few seconds.This game fits the typical Nintendo concept of fairly easy to learn, yet difficult to master. As an experienced gamer, I was able to grasp the concept after the first level, but it wasn't until I had played the game for a few days that I felt like I was doing really well. Even then, each world brought about new challenges that I really enjoyed. There are a few points in the game where you are "painted" as a cute little Kirby submarine or tank. These forms of Kirby move differently and grant unique abilities that play into the touch pad's controls surprisingly well.One t.

Ok, I am definitely not a gamer but have loved Kirby games since the original gameboy. I was really excited to give this a try and since it had such good reviews. This game is kind of tricky, you have to use the stylus pen that is on the game pad, but only if you are using the game pad. If you use the other wii remotes then you don't have to use it. So I always pawn the gamepad on someone else just so I don't have to use the pen. Other than that this game is fun and definitely has a lot of the old kirby game play in it which I really enjoyed. My husband who is a gamer, actually enjoys this game and he usually isn't into this kind of stuff. Great game but I could see this being a good game for kids.

This is a challenging game, which I greatly appreciate since it means I didn't spend $30 for my son to play it 2 days and never touch it again. The concept of the game is unique as well. I've had trouble getting used to the idea of having to draw the rainbow lines for Kirby to follow. But my son seems to have picked it up fairly easily. That isn't to say there aren't places where he struggles to get past the level. But it's not so frustrating that he's throwing down the controller and giving up. He also loves the fact that if you can find a Kirby Amiibo, it gives your game Kirby an extra special power that he can use for one level each day. So there is a level my son just can't beat, he uses his Kirby Amiibo's power and is usually able to move on. It is a little ... MoreThis is a challenging game, which I greatly appreciate since it means I didn't spend $30 for my son to play it 2 days and never touch it again. The concept of the game is unique as well. I've had trouble getting used to the idea of having to draw the rainbow lines for Kirby to follow. But my son seems to have picked it up fairly easily. That isn't to say there aren't places where he struggles to get past the level. But it's not so frustrating that he's throwing down the controller and giving up. He also loves the fact that if you can find a Kirby Amiibo, it gives your game Kirby an extra special power that he can use for one level each day. So there is a level my son just can't beat, he uses his Kirby Amiibo's power and is usually able to move on. It is a little frustrating that you can only use the Amiibo power once a day, but on the other hand, that lengthens the time it takes to finish the game - and thus I feel I'm getting more for the money. :)

This game is not really a wiiu game. It is more of a gamepad game. Sure, it wont look quite as nice on your hdtv, but it is still a fun game. The claymation was an awesome decision, especially with the 30fps to make it look more authentic. The stylus controls also take a while to get to. While it is still a fun game, I guess I would have preferred to play with the more traditional buttons and analog stick. Also, the three transformations is a bit disappointing, albeit understandable due to the games style. I felt t was priced right at $40, but you wont be missing anything if you wait until a price drop.On a side note, I highly recommend picking up a screen protector for this game, and other stylus heavy games. I thought a wouldn't need one, but that proved wrong ... MoreThis game is not really a wiiu game. It is more of a gamepad game. Sure, it wont look quite as nice on your hdtv, but it is still a fun game. The claymation was an awesome decision, especially with the 30fps to make it look more authentic. The stylus controls also take a while to get to. While it is still a fun game, I guess I would have preferred to play with the more traditional buttons and analog stick. Also, the three transformations is a bit disappointing, albeit understandable due to the games style. I felt t was priced right at $40, but you wont be missing anything if you wait until a price drop.On a side note, I highly recommend picking up a screen protector for this game, and other stylus heavy games. I thought a wouldn't need one, but that proved wrong when a grain of sand or something got between the screen and stylus and left several scratches.

Kirby & The Rainbow Curse is an incredible game. Bought it for my wife as she's a huge fan of both the Kirby series and the series of Nintendo games with super unique real-life like graphics (Kirby's Epic Yarn, Yoshi's Wooly World, etc.)This game, in all honesty, will frustrate some people, because it is a completely non-traditional Kirby game. It's played completely using the gamepad and stylus (no buttons) and can take a bit to get used to, but once you do, it becomes very fun and challenging at times, which is something you don't typically see in Kirby games.I would definitely recommend it to anyone who loves Kirby, because it is incredibly cute and one of the more interesting iterations of the series.

First and foremost it's important to note that this game requires the stylus to play. About 95% of the negative reviews this game receives is because people purchase this game without knowing that (despite the fact that it's advertised everywhere) and they get upset when they realize it does not use traditional controls. If the idea of using the stylus to draw lines on the game pad to control Kirby does not appeal to you then turn away now.Personally I think it's tons of fun once you get use to it. For completionist like myself the game will offer plenty of playtime as there is lots to collect and lots of challenges to complete. Collect stars and treasure chest in each level to unlock trophies, music and secret challenge levels which are really fun and addicting to ... MoreFirst and foremost it's important to note that this game requires the stylus to play. About 95% of the negative reviews this game receives is because people purchase this game without knowing that (despite the fact that it's advertised everywhere) and they get upset when they realize it does not use traditional controls. If the idea of using the stylus to draw lines on the game pad to control Kirby does not appeal to you then turn away now.Personally I think it's tons of fun once you get use to it. For completionist like myself the game will offer plenty of playtime as there is lots to collect and lots of challenges to complete. Collect stars and treasure chest in each level to unlock trophies, music and secret challenge levels which are really fun and addicting to play and add a new set of difficulty to the game. For people who don't care about collecting stuff and earning gold medals and would rather just get to the credits the game can be finished fairly quickly and perhaps a rental would be more suitable in that case.

Okay so here's the layout of this game. First of all it looks like HD claymation. That may sound bad, but it looksreally nice. The music matches that to all Kirby games. Difficulty? Average. If you're used to playing with a stylus wnd steadily flicking at the screen then you'd master this game. Which brings me to the next point, gameplay. NOT your regular old Kirby who sucks up bad guys, floats and does all that other fun stuff. This is a platform game. No qction, just trying to navigate your way through levels by smashing through walls, following a rainbow and rolling, LOTS of rolling. This was disappointing, but keep in mind this game was only $40,pretty cheap for a new WiiU game. You can use the 3 Kirby related Amiibos that released with Super Smash for ... MoreOkay so here's the layout of this game. First of all it looks like HD claymation. That may sound bad, but it looksreally nice. The music matches that to all Kirby games. Difficulty? Average. If you're used to playing with a stylus wnd steadily flicking at the screen then you'd master this game. Which brings me to the next point, gameplay. NOT your regular old Kirby who sucks up bad guys, floats and does all that other fun stuff. This is a platform game. No qction, just trying to navigate your way through levels by smashing through walls, following a rainbow and rolling, LOTS of rolling. This was disappointing, but keep in mind this game was only $40,pretty cheap for a new WiiU game. You can use the 3 Kirby related Amiibos that released with Super Smash for power-ups. Overall the game isn't boring, and will fill the void if you're craving a platform title.

I started this game up with an open mind. It has a nice level structure and a big room of small challenges to come with it. There are three types of collectibles being figurines, story pages like in Super Mario Galaxy, and I recall around 122 quality soundtracks spanning the Kirby series. The gameplay seems super simple at first but once the levels start throwing curveballs at you, you're forced to either be frustrated, playing on your initial expectations, or to refine your drawing finesse. This is not an easy, linear Kirby game as so many are but it requires patience and situation analysis, along with a steady hand. There is nothing wrong with the controls, they are simple yet difficult to master as many Nintendo games are. Anybody drawing random broken lines over ... MoreI started this game up with an open mind. It has a nice level structure and a big room of small challenges to come with it. There are three types of collectibles being figurines, story pages like in Super Mario Galaxy, and I recall around 122 quality soundtracks spanning the Kirby series. The gameplay seems super simple at first but once the levels start throwing curveballs at you, you're forced to either be frustrated, playing on your initial expectations, or to refine your drawing finesse. This is not an easy, linear Kirby game as so many are but it requires patience and situation analysis, along with a steady hand. There is nothing wrong with the controls, they are simple yet difficult to master as many Nintendo games are. Anybody drawing random broken lines over and over to control Kirby, is not understanding what the game wants you to do. It wants you to think of a goal and draw as little lines as possible to accomplish it, hence the limiting paint bar hinting this idea from the developers. I shut the television off and placed the gamepad on a stand but realized it's easier to lay it down on a table and play as if you're drawing. This is meant to be a unique experience showcasing merits of the gamepad and I don't miss the TV, where I can play every other game with the same old control scheme. The previously stated 'missed opportunities', such as absorbing clay, are unnecessary and not what this game is emphasizing. The diversity is left up to the world and its encounters.