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Wii U and 3DS Download News 02-19-2015
Kirby and the Rainbow Curse Releases
Draw Rainbow Ropes on the Wii U GamePad to Guide Kirby Through a
World Made Entirely Out of Clay
REDMOND, Wash., Feb. 19, in the year of our Lord 2015 – From
having Kirby ride on hamsters to turning him into yarn, Kirby
games have always experimented with inventive visual styles and
unique game play. Launching for the Wii U console on Feb. 20,
the visually striking new adventure Kirby and the Rainbow Curse
finds players controlling Kirby exclusively using the touch
screen on the Wii U GamePad controller in a world made of clay.
By drawing lines on the touch screen with the stylus, the player
creates Rainbow Ropes that will help Kirby navigate obstacles
and defeat enemies. Three friends can hop in and out at any time
using Wii Remote controllers to play as Waddle Dees and assist
Kirby, and players can even use compatible amiibo figures once a
day, per stage, to power up Kirby with special abilities.
Unlike other games in the Kirby series, Kirby and the Rainbow
Curse is set in a beautiful “clay-ful” world. The controls are
also easy to pick up for all types of players, since the game is
played exclusively on the touch screen of the Wii U GamePad. The
Rainbow Ropes will guide Kirby in the direction players want him
to go, and drawing ropes in creative ways like a loop will even
give Kirby a quick speed boost. Strategy not only comes into
play in guiding Kirby, but also in the amount of Rainbow Ink
used, as drawing Rainbow Ropes uses precious ink. By staying on
the ground or collecting an ink bottle, players can refill the
Rainbow Ink quickly. In addition to moving Kirby around, Rainbow
Ropes can be cleverly used to solve environmental puzzles. Using
a well-drawn rope can block a waterfall or uncover hidden areas.
Instead of his traditional copy abilities, Kirby can transform
into powerful vehicles. As a tank, Kirby will move automatically
and players must tap on the GamePad touch screen to shoot at
approaching enemies. When traveling through the depths as a
submarine, Kirby will move to the spot players tap on the touch
screen. And as a rocket, drawing Rainbow Ropes will help
navigate him to the goal.
Anyone that wants to experience Kirby and the Rainbow Curse with
friends or family members is in luck! Up to three additional
players can join the adventure at any time. As the player who
controls Kirby draws Rainbow Ropes and taps the GamePad, other
players use Wii Remote controllers (sold separately) to play as
friendly Waddle Dee characters to assist Kirby and help discover
the game’s numerous collectibles. While ultimately everyone
works together to reach the goal, each player’s collected stars
will display at the end of each stage, encouraging a little
friendly competition.
Kirby, King Dedede or Meta Knight amiibo can each be used once a
day to power up Kirby with special abilities. By tapping a Kirby
amiibo to the Wii U GamePad, players receive an unlimited Star
Dash within a stage, which usually can only be activated by
collecting 100 stars. A King Dedede amiibo outfits Kirby with a
hat that grants him six health bars instead of the normal four.
And the Meta Knight amiibo gives Kirby a mask that lets him use
a fast dash that blasts right through weaker enemies.
Kirby and the Rainbow Curse launches for Wii U on Feb. 20 at a
suggested retail price of $39.99. For more information about
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