Ugh. This soundtrack is so freaking good. I want to give them more money!
Sucks having to resort to YouTube just to listen to my favorite tracks.
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Ugh. This soundtrack is so freaking good. I want to give them more money!
Sucks having to resort to YouTube just to listen to my favorite tracks.
TheMoon
Member
This game is so much fun! I only have the foggiest memories of Canvas Curse so I don't really remember how it is compared to this, which could be why this game feels so fresh to me. So far I've just gotten to World 6, and my two biggest complaints are recycled bosses, and the fact that the game has such great looking visuals but makes you look at the Gamepad. (kind of unavoidable though...)
The Diary entries are adorable, I didn't even know about them until I randomly hit one in World 2. lol Also the new song remixes are great, is there any way to get them to play in levels?
The Diary entries are adorable, I didn't even know about them until I randomly hit one in World 2. lol Also the new song remixes are great, is there any way to get them to play in levels?
I don't believe so. There are some really great ones though.
Finished the last two worlds today. Overall it was pretty fun! Might consider going back for the chests, but otherwise I feel the size of the game was just right. Maybe a secret world would've been nice, but regardless I'm satisfied. I thought some of the level design ideas were great, although I did wish there was more open ended levels near the end like there was at the beginning of the game.
Also submarine Kirby freaking rocks.
That's a shame, some of those would be good fits for stages.
Also submarine Kirby freaking rocks.
That's a shame, some of those would be good fits for stages.
Well just finished the game on a first pass with 91%. I probably missed something like 10 chests and 4 diaries. I haven't started the challenges, are they just repeat of the in-game rooms, or are they fresh?
Overall game probably wasn't worth the full $40. It was definitely a step down from Canvas Curse but I thought it was beautiful, controlled well, and had a lot of charm. It just didn't have enough variety, length and I really missed the power ups. The level based power ups this time around were fun but really should have been limited to one level each.
Not as fun as the last cheaper game by Nintendo, Captain Toad.
Overall game probably wasn't worth the full $40. It was definitely a step down from Canvas Curse but I thought it was beautiful, controlled well, and had a lot of charm. It just didn't have enough variety, length and I really missed the power ups. The level based power ups this time around were fun but really should have been limited to one level each.
Not as fun as the last cheaper game by Nintendo, Captain Toad.
Fine Ham Abounds
Member
Really like this game, but I'm simply not good enough to play without looking at the pad. Gives me eye strain after a while, but that might just be me needing glasses.
WonderRade
Member
Kai Dracon
Writing a dinosaur space opera symphony
I think one way they could have made this playable on the TV would have been a press-to-paint control mode. Stylus moves a cursor around, and pressing one of the shoulder buttons on the Wii U pad triggers the cursor to paint a line.
Funny thing is, Pikmin 3 got a whole new control method, and a great one, patched in long after it was released. Wonder if they will do that here, since the biggest criticism is trying to play without looking at the gamepad.
Funny thing is, Pikmin 3 got a whole new control method, and a great one, patched in long after it was released. Wonder if they will do that here, since the biggest criticism is trying to play without looking at the gamepad.
WonderRade
Member
Im trying to do the last boss fight without getting hit and its soo frustrating. I wish I could use a button for something
Also do you have to quit the level or can you just die and try again?
Kai Dracon
Writing a dinosaur space opera symphony
Im trying to do the last boss fight without getting hit and its soo frustrating. I wish I could use a button for something
Also do you have to quit the level or can you just die and try again?
For the no-hit challenges, I thought someone said you can just try again. And if it's a multi-part boss like the finale, you can try again on the latter parts from the checkpoint.
Im trying to do the last boss fight without getting hit and its soo frustrating. I wish I could use a button for something
Also do you have to quit the level or can you just die and try again?
Can confirm for the last boss. Got hit on the second portion, let myself die, then tried again and it worked.
WonderRade
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fantastic news, that will save me loads of time
zero shift
Banned
So I started playing this yesterday and the game lives up to my expectations. It looks appealing to the eye and is very fun to play. I find it very odd that some reviewers disliked the game as it is essentially a bigger and better Canvas Curse.
Just beat Rainbow Curse today.
My thoughts on it; The first few worlds are really, really slow, but once the pace picks up, the game improves a bunch. Appearing to be an even slower Canvas Curse is not a good first impression, but if that's the impression you got and put the game down, I think you should give it a little more time.
The last few worlds were challenging enough (collecting everything) to be really entertaining. I even found a use for Kirby Amiibo's unlimited stardash in a later stage. The visuals and soundtrack are where the game really stand out. I didn't play on the television much, but other people watching me did really enjoy it. And I didn't feel like playing on the pad took away from my experience.
Challenge mode is really lovely too and if you thought the game was way too easy, you may find some enjoyment here. They take what you learned while playing the game and cranks it up, giving you a series of rooms you need to complete in a short amount of time. This is not as visually appealing as the story mode, but it's really what I love. I didn't have the chance to try multiplayer in either mode, which is a bit odd because I've been playing through all the Mario titles recently with 2-3 players.
I think it's easy to compare this game to Captain Toad. They're both very nice looking games, although I think Rainbow Curse stands out far more. Rainbow Curse also has a much better soundtrack and general variety. Both games have Challenge Modes and Captain Toad is a bit more varied, but they're both very fun in their own way.
Overall, I think it's a good game that won't appeal to everyone, but you'll probably know if it'll be for you, or not before you ever touch it. I am probably much more forgiving on some of the game's faults because of the price point. Nintendo creating a 'budget line' with games like Captain Toad and Rainbow Curse seems really smart for me. Where I might pass on one of those titles for $50, or $60, it's almost a no brainer for me at $40.
My thoughts on it; The first few worlds are really, really slow, but once the pace picks up, the game improves a bunch. Appearing to be an even slower Canvas Curse is not a good first impression, but if that's the impression you got and put the game down, I think you should give it a little more time.
The last few worlds were challenging enough (collecting everything) to be really entertaining. I even found a use for Kirby Amiibo's unlimited stardash in a later stage. The visuals and soundtrack are where the game really stand out. I didn't play on the television much, but other people watching me did really enjoy it. And I didn't feel like playing on the pad took away from my experience.
Challenge mode is really lovely too and if you thought the game was way too easy, you may find some enjoyment here. They take what you learned while playing the game and cranks it up, giving you a series of rooms you need to complete in a short amount of time. This is not as visually appealing as the story mode, but it's really what I love. I didn't have the chance to try multiplayer in either mode, which is a bit odd because I've been playing through all the Mario titles recently with 2-3 players.
I think it's easy to compare this game to Captain Toad. They're both very nice looking games, although I think Rainbow Curse stands out far more. Rainbow Curse also has a much better soundtrack and general variety. Both games have Challenge Modes and Captain Toad is a bit more varied, but they're both very fun in their own way.
Overall, I think it's a good game that won't appeal to everyone, but you'll probably know if it'll be for you, or not before you ever touch it. I am probably much more forgiving on some of the game's faults because of the price point. Nintendo creating a 'budget line' with games like Captain Toad and Rainbow Curse seems really smart for me. Where I might pass on one of those titles for $50, or $60, it's almost a no brainer for me at $40.
enigmatic_alex44
Whenever a game uses "middleware," I expect mediocrity. Just see how poor TLOU looks.
You know what? I posted negative early impressions in this thread after get through world 1 and I shelved the game. I had some free time this week so I actually went through the rest of Rainbow Curse yesterday, and my opinion has drastically improved. The controls suddenly clicked, and I was able to appreciate the wonderful graphics and amazing music since I was finally having fun with the game. On the downside, didn't love seeing recycled bosses.
Originally this was 6/10 for me but after giving it another shot, it's now a solid 8/10 for me. Really good entry in the Kirby series.
Originally this was 6/10 for me but after giving it another shot, it's now a solid 8/10 for me. Really good entry in the Kirby series.
I agree with you, the game has more to offer that it initially seems. Its truly a great game with some amazing a very inventive sections. No other game plays quite like it and its predecessor.
Agreed, the game starts very slowly, but the last few worlds were actually challenging and offered enough variety to give me a lasting positive impression of the title.
Everyeye.it review: 7/10
http://www.everyeye.it/wiiu/articoli/kirby-e-il-pennello-arcobaleno_recensione_25559
Spaziogames.it: 7/10
http://www.spaziogames.it/recension...iiu/17711/kirby-e-il-pennello-arcobaleno.aspx
Multiplayer.it: 7/10
http://multiplayer.it/recensioni/148320-kirby-e-il-pennello-arcobaleno-provaci-ancora-kirby.html
Italian sites are pretty in line in their judgments.
Me, I've personally preorder the game, thanks to the low price, plus a coupon I had. I'll pay 20 bucks for it, and from what I've read, having loved the DS one more than any other Kirby, I'll enjoy this one a lot. Still a couple of weeks and it will be mine!
http://www.everyeye.it/wiiu/articoli/kirby-e-il-pennello-arcobaleno_recensione_25559
Spaziogames.it: 7/10
http://www.spaziogames.it/recension...iiu/17711/kirby-e-il-pennello-arcobaleno.aspx
Multiplayer.it: 7/10
http://multiplayer.it/recensioni/148320-kirby-e-il-pennello-arcobaleno-provaci-ancora-kirby.html
Italian sites are pretty in line in their judgments.
Me, I've personally preorder the game, thanks to the low price, plus a coupon I had. I'll pay 20 bucks for it, and from what I've read, having loved the DS one more than any other Kirby, I'll enjoy this one a lot. Still a couple of weeks and it will be mine!
checkeredknight
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Those reviews. The wait for it to come out here in the UK has been daft. Don't think I'm going to bother after reading so many negative impressions - there's so many better quality download titles to play at cheaper prices.
Bold statement considering you haven't even played the game.
I'm perfectly fine with controls, maybe because of canvas curse?
art and music and animations are great, I'd say that the issue is with variety of transformations and bosses
What the actual fuck.
shiftplusone
Member
Got this for my wife and before she even fought Whispy she was done with it forever
she couldn't stand the way anything controlled or moved or the way the levels "flowed" and was bummed out because she loved the look of it
I played a little bit more of it and I really disliked it too. Captain Toad seemed way more interesting and even then I didn't finish it due to the feeling of "yeah okay I see your gimmick and I get it and now the interest is gone"
I got that with toad after like 5 hours, I got tired of it with kirby after about 2. If the later levels change anything up (doesn't seem like it) I dont think it'd be enough for me to want to stick it out
I still love you kirby
she couldn't stand the way anything controlled or moved or the way the levels "flowed" and was bummed out because she loved the look of it
I played a little bit more of it and I really disliked it too. Captain Toad seemed way more interesting and even then I didn't finish it due to the feeling of "yeah okay I see your gimmick and I get it and now the interest is gone"
I got that with toad after like 5 hours, I got tired of it with kirby after about 2. If the later levels change anything up (doesn't seem like it) I dont think it'd be enough for me to want to stick it out
I still love you kirby
I know, right?!Finally
I keep forgetting the paintbrush girl's name. I call her Paintbrush Head.
Toad is a better game, in my opinion. So, yes.
Hero-of-Time
Member
Yeah, I got it from the UK store today as well. Been playing it on and off since 5pm and I'm absolutely loving it. Just fully finished off world 3 now.
Totally get what you mean about the treasure chests. You can miss them, the gold medal and the story book, which means you have to replay the level. It doesn't bother me as it gives the game a good amount of replay value.
I have to say, some of the animations used are absolutely top notch. The Nintendo magic and charm are seriously at work in this game.
Wait until you start tackling Challenge Mode...still burning my way through it. Shit's legit hard.
It's not that bad outside of the rocket levels. The rocket levels were what stopped me from getting 100%. It's not just that they're hard, but the controls as a rocket suck.
In multiplayer, it's so easy, it feels as though we are cheating!
But yes, it isn't so easy when playing alone.
You shouldn't be playing this game alone, anyway! It's a lot of fun with a few friends.
papercan55
Member
Can anyone that has this please help me decide...is there any way to play this looking at the t.v? a cursor to show where your stylus is or wii remote option?
I love the art but it's pointless if i have to play on the gamepad.
I love the art but it's pointless if i have to play on the gamepad.
Nocturnowl
Member
Got this yesterday, from what I've played so far it's okay but I just can't shake the feeling of having stepped back from the DS original in small yet noticeable ways, like the overall control and momentum isn't quite as engaging.
Though I do like that collecting the stars is worth something and hey, actual bosses this time.
Though I do like that collecting the stars is worth something and hey, actual bosses this time.
If you only care about the art, you probably don't want to play this game.
I haven't tried to play without looking at the GamePad. I'm fine with the GamePad. It's obviously lower-res and the color isn't as great as my plasma, but otherwise it's the same thing. I'm here for the game, so this doesn't bother me.
Robin64
Member
It's still a bit of a shame , as the game is so outstandingly beautiful. Absolutely love the design. But as you say, it's all about the game.