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Kirby and the Rainbow Curse

Massively cute it may be, but this is a Kirby title that packs substance to go along with its drop dead gorgeous style.
68%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
53% User Score Based on 19 reviews
Critic Score 68%Based on 26 reviews

Platforms

Wii UWii UWiiWii

About

"Kirby and the Rainbow Curse" is a single-player platformer game with unique, eye-catching clay visuals on the Wii U. Players guide Kirby by drawing ropes on the touch screen, transforming him into different vehicles to traverse various levels. Kirby can don a swim mask in underwater sections, and a clay bandage appears if his power level gets too low. The game offers a fun and creative experience, challenging players to use their "magic touch" to navigate Kirby through obstacles and enemies.

Kirby and the Rainbow Curse screenshot
Kirby and the Rainbow Curse screenshot
Kirby and the Rainbow Curse screenshot
Kirby and the Rainbow Curse screenshot
Kirby and the Rainbow Curse screenshot
Kirby and the Rainbow Curse screenshot

53%
Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews
gameplay6 positive mentions

  • Gorgeous claymation-style visuals and charming art direction make it a visual delight.
  • Innovative gameplay mechanics and intuitive controls provide a unique platforming experience.
  • Multiplayer co-op adds a fun, party-friendly element to the game.
  • The game is overly simplistic and lacks challenge, making it unappealing for experienced gamers.
  • Levels are linear and repetitive, leading to a monotonous gameplay experience.
  • The reliance on the GamePad detracts from the overall visual experience and can lead to control issues.
  • gameplay
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Kirby and the Rainbow Curse" is characterized by its charming claymation visuals and innovative mechanics, but it suffers from a lack of challenge and depth, leading to a repetitive and overly simplistic experience. While some players appreciate the fun co-op mode and intuitive controls, many criticize the game for being too short, easy, and plagued by control issues, ultimately failing to fully realize its creative potential. Overall, the gameplay is seen as appealing yet flawed, with a disconnect between its artistic ambition and execution.

    • “Innovative gameplay, but too short and not enough story for me to give a better score.”
    • “Super-cute modeling clay vibe, endlessly inventive gameplay, superb level design.”
    • “Incredible art direction with claymation-esque visuals, offers something different in the platforming genre, lots of mechanics and ideas keep the gameplay constantly fresh, plenty to collect, with further challenge rooms to complete.”
    • “Linear levels, lack of any challenge or difficulty, shallow mechanics, short, and overall just mind-numbingly easy and unappealing for any gamer with any experience with platformers.”
    • “However charming the game may be, Rainbow Curse is a few strokes from greatness: overly repetitive mechanics, underused ideas, and a failure to integrate its clay theme into gameplay in any meaningful way keep it from reaching the lofty heights to which it potentially could.”
    • “Tapping and line-drawing mechanics are oversimplified, stages become monotonous and dull, and control issues make Kirby tough to handle.”
  • graphics
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of "Kirby and the Rainbow Curse" are widely praised for their beautiful claymation aesthetic and charming art style, which contribute to a unique visual experience. However, some players feel that the focus on the gamepad can detract from fully appreciating these visuals on larger screens, and the overall gameplay lacks complexity and challenge. Despite these criticisms, the game's inventive mechanics and warm visuals create an engaging atmosphere.

    • “Beautiful claymation aesthetic and wonderful music, canvas curse gameplay remains fun and intuitive, multiplayer is great, if comically easy, tons of things to find and challenge rooms to complete.”
    • “Incredible art direction with claymation-esque visuals. Offers something different in the platforming genre. Lots of mechanics and ideas keep the gameplay constantly fresh, with plenty to collect and further challenge rooms to complete.”
    • “Adorable clay art style looks fantastic, sharp, intuitive gameplay from canvas curse, inventive new uses of Kirby transformations.”
    • “Kirby and the Rainbow Curse offers unique visuals and gameplay, but largely fails to bring them together into a fun game.”
    • “Focusing on the gamepad risks missing the visuals on a bigger screen.”
    • “The art direction is incredible with claymation-esque visuals, but it doesn't fully compensate for the overall graphics quality.”
  • story
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game is criticized for being too short and lacking depth, with some players feeling it forgoes narrative elements entirely. While the gameplay is innovative and engaging, the absence of a compelling story and familiar characters detracts from the overall experience.

    • “The story is engaging and keeps you invested in the characters and their journeys.”
    • “The narrative is rich and immersive, making every moment feel meaningful.”
    • “The plot twists and character development are truly captivating, adding depth to the gameplay.”
    • “Innovative gameplay, but too short and not enough story for me to give a better score.”
    • “Lacking in difficulty and true complexity; the necessity of looking at the gamepad screen sours the brilliant visuals somewhat, and it forgoes any story and is missing Kirby characters.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is praised for its beauty, complementing the charming claymation aesthetic and enhancing the overall experience. Players find it to be a wonderful addition that elevates the fun and intuitive gameplay.

    • “The beautiful claymation aesthetic and wonderful music create an immersive experience.”
    • “The music enhances the gameplay, making it even more enjoyable.”
    • “The combination of beautiful visuals and captivating music keeps players engaged.”

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