Kirbys Epic Yarn (Wii)

[arcnas]

I knew there was a reason i still have a Wii, once in a while nintendo release a game that has there magic stamped all over it , and this has so much character its brilliant, so far ive turned kirby into a parachute ,car, surfboard , and a giant robot, it does seem easy so far, and like most kirby games i dont expect a challenge, after the first 2 levels you can do what seems to be 2 player on the next level at least, there are seven levels on world one, so it seems quite a big game, all in all im well impressed do far , after being dissapointed in Metriod M, its nice to have a reason to play my Wii again.

[spagmasterswift]

Is there much dialogue? I'm cursed with a Japanese Wii you see yet don't speak a word...

[abigsmurf]

I would like kirby games so much more if they had an ounce of difficulty in them. They're not far off playing a game in god mode.

[Rep]

It's rather special isn't it Playing as the giant robot was pretty fun. It doesn't matter there's no challenge, it's an absolute joy to play!

[Golgo]

I'm well cheesed off I got to wait until next year to play this. I hope Donkey Kong Country Returns can hit the same high standards and fill the gap.

[endo]

Bloody hell- didn't realise this was out now. I played this at the Eurogamer expo and it's lovely. Looks ace. Certainly not the most challenging game around, but it'll be perfect for a bit of 2-player with the gf, who's the noobest of the noob.

[fishbowlhead]

March for PAL. BAH!!!

[Daragon]

March for PAL. BAH!!!

Oh dear, a real case of Kirby's Epic Fail there then isn't there.

Ba Dum Tssh

*crickets*

*looks around for coat*

[Kaosu]

I'm still waiting for my US copy to arrive, but this is without a doubt the game I've been looking forward to since it was shown at E3. Cannot wait.

Kirby games aren't about challenging gameplay, it's about using enemy powers and the MUSIC. Best music in a series I can think of tbh.

[arcnas]

ahh the music this games music is nothing short of brilliant another thing this game seems to give endless lives i love it though

[MikeRox]

Thank god this isn't out until next year here. I already got a load of games I want to play but due to a period of unemployment havn't had the funds to buy

[briareos_kerensky]

Game completed.

As abigsmurf said, what KEY lacks is challenge. It's impossible to die and levels can be completed 100% (gold medals and three hidden treasures) on the first run by anyone with a bit of platforming experience.

While levels do not exactly shine for complex or inventive level design, there are only few ideas recycled over the course of the game and this is where the game shows its best part, along with boss encounters.

Overall the game is average: there are essentially no obstacles and without them the game feels very basic and not up to par with other Kirby games.

The art style is wonderful and the attention to the smallest detail is amazing; the concept of a world made of yarn and fabric translates well to the game mechanics, but this alone isn't enough to elevate KEY among the best platformers.

[Golgo]

I jealously - but only briefly - played this on a mate's import Wii, and even on first impressions I think the criticism that it's not challenging enough is like criticizing a kitten for being fluffy.

[jim g]

I jealously - but only briefly - played this on a mate's import Wii, and even on first impressions I think the criticism that it's not challenging enough is like criticizing a kitten for being fluffy.

I agree, this game brings a smile to your face when playing it (USA version) and is aimed at cute fun loving audience - count me in!

[Rep]

Magical from start to finish, the lack of challenge just means you can spend time sitting back and admiring the game for what it is. The

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Fire Engine

was brilliant , the music fantastic and just full of charm all the way through.

Not every game needs to be challenging