After what has felt like an eternity of waiting, I have finally gotten my hands on Kirby's Epic Yarn during PAX Prime. Both myself and the esteemed Jonathan Holmes took on the roles of Kirby and Prince Fluff for some co-op patchwork antics. So, here's the burning question -- has Nintendo just been stringing us along?
The answer, from what I have played, is no. Kirby's Epic Yarn is an absolute delight. It's not a challenging game (losing points rather than dying is the penalty for getting hit by enemies) but it's a game that just makes you grin from ear to ear. The co-op works surprisingly well, with Kirby and Fluff throwing each other around the screen and even combining to form ludicrous gestalt tanks that fire rockets and big fists.
One thing that I really must emphasize is just how gorgeous this game looks. I'm not even going to say it looks good "for a Wii game." It looks good, period. The wonderfully bouncy animations, the effects of the scenery being ruffled and pulled, and the beautiful bright colors make this a complete visual treat.
This game is simply lovely. Fun and varied gameplay, adorable characters, and surprisingly appealing graphics makes this a definite Nintendo game to watch. I have a feeling it's going to make gamers of all ages smile.
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9:30 PM on 09.04.2010
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P.S: Jim, you joined my KEY Facebook group. Woot!
Er..Kirby.
Shame it's on the Wii, or I might be interested.
I love you Jim. Please never change.
Anyways, OMFG KIRBY AM'S TO CREAM SKY!
Also, Kirby rocks socks.
Also, fabric.
Kirby wins everyone over eventually.
<3 Kirby. Day one, of course.
No, he doesn't. Most Kirby games are boring crap, except Super Star and maybe Canvas Curse. Epic Yarn looks like one to add to that small pile of exceptions, because it oozes out charm. It looks REAL, I love that.
To be fun? Kirby games aren't exactly known for being challenging. They're just fun lil' platformers.
I for one welcome our new yarn overlord.
"Went to seattle today. And i saw a cool british guy eat fire."
Was that you? I pray that was you that did that.
I sincerely hope the final battle is King Dedede transformed into a cat that has a thing for yarn. The sheer terror...would be so CUTE!
Thank you.
teriyakiCHICKEN: Wait, how does that make sense? Most Kirby games are boring, except that compilation of Kirby games?
Well, super star DID have many more moves per ability than ever before and the only game to come close was Squeak Squad.