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|title=Kirby and the Rainbow Curse | |title=Kirby and the Rainbow Curse | ||
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[[File:KatRC Europe cover art.png|250px]] | [[File:KatRC Europe cover art.png|250px]] | ||
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|released={{Released|Japan|January 22, 2015|NA|February 20, 2015|Europe|May 8, 2015|Australia|May 9, 2015}} | |released={{Released|Japan|January 22, 2015|NA|February 20, 2015|Europe|May 8, 2015|Australia|May 9, 2015}} | ||
|platforms=[[Wii U]] | |platforms=[[Wii U]] | ||
|rating={{ratings|esrb=e|pegi=3|cero=a}} | |rating={{ratings|esrb=e|pegi=3|cero=a}} | ||
|predecessor=''[[Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]'' / ''[[Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe]]'' | |predecessor=''[[Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]'' / ''[[Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe]]'' | ||
|successor=''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'' | |successor=''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'' | ||
}} | }} | ||
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'''''Kirby and the Rainbow Curse''''', known as '''''Kirby and the Rainbow Paintbrush''''' in British English, is the sole ''[[Kirby (series)|Kirby]]'' title released for the [[Wii U]] in 2015. The game is distinct in that everything is rendered with a clay motif, with the opening | '''''Kirby and the Rainbow Curse''''', known as '''''Kirby and the Rainbow Paintbrush''''' in British English, is the sole ''[[Kirby (series)|Kirby]]'' title released for the [[Wii U]] in 2015. The game is distinct in that everything is rendered with a clay motif, with the opening cut-scene even being an actual [[wikipedia:Clay animation|claymation]]. Known as a spiritual successor to ''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]'', the game's genre is called a "touch platformer", and involves guiding [[Kirby]] through stages by drawing lines for him to ride upon to help him avoid hazards, collect items, and battle enemies. Almost all gameplay is handled by use of the Wii U GamePad's touch screen, with additional players joining in using an external controller such as a Wii remote. | ||
In ''Kirby and the Rainbow Curse'', Kirby is called to adventure when his home planet [[Popstar]] has all its color (and hence, life) stolen by [[Claycia]] - a talented magical sculptor gone bad - who uses the color to build the seven distinct worlds of [[Seventopia]]. Claycia's former friend [[Elline]] finds and repaints Kirby and [[Bandana Waddle Dee|Waddle Dee]] so they can help her stop Claycia's machinations and try to knock some sense into her. The three battle their way through each world of Seventopia and confront Claycia in her palace in [[Purple Fortress]], where they soon realize that she is being controlled by a malevolent entity named [[Dark Crafter]]. After freeing Claycia from this monster, Kirby chases after and defeats Dark Crafter, and is thanked by Claycia who restores Popstar to its old vibrancy. | In ''Kirby and the Rainbow Curse'', Kirby is called to adventure when his home planet [[Popstar]] has all its color (and hence, life) stolen by [[Claycia]] - a talented magical sculptor gone bad - who uses the color to build the seven distinct worlds of [[Seventopia]]. Claycia's former friend [[Elline]] finds and repaints Kirby and [[Bandana Waddle Dee|Waddle Dee]] so they can help her stop Claycia's machinations and try to knock some sense into her. The three battle their way through each world of Seventopia and confront Claycia in her palace in [[Purple Fortress]], where they soon realize that she is being controlled by a malevolent entity named [[Dark Crafter]]. After freeing Claycia from this monster, Kirby chases after and defeats Dark Crafter, and is thanked by Claycia who restores Popstar to its old vibrancy. | ||
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[[File:KatRC Kirby Rocket Big Blastoff screenshot 02.png|thumb|left|250px|There are several points in the game where Elline uses her power to transform Kirby into a new shape to help him tackle obstacles, in this case transforming him into [[Kirby Rocket|a rocket]].]] | [[File:KatRC Kirby Rocket Big Blastoff screenshot 02.png|thumb|left|250px|There are several points in the game where Elline uses her power to transform Kirby into a new shape to help him tackle obstacles, in this case transforming him into [[Kirby Rocket|a rocket]].]] | ||
In certain stages, Elline can use an easel to transform Kirby into various | In certain stages, Elline can use an easel to transform Kirby into various special forms: those being the [[Kirby Tank]], [[Kirby Submarine]], and [[Kirby Rocket]]. In the Tank transformation, tapping Kirby moves him forward, while tapping everywhere else causes Kirby to shoot at that location. If Kirby has 100 point stars, the player can tap and hold a location to fire a lot of bullets. In the Submarine transformation, Kirby automatically fires missiles, but the player can direct the missiles by drawing a rainbow rope. Tapping and holding Kirby when he has 100 point stars lets him fire a more powerful missile. In the Rocket transformation, Kirby automatically flies in a set direction, but drawing a rainbow rope can guide him. When the player taps and holds Kirby when he has 100 point stars, Kirby dashes powerfully in a similar manner to a [[Star Dash]]. | ||
''Kirby and the Rainbow Curse'' features multiplayer, where up to three additional players can take the role of Waddle Dees of different colors. These Waddle Dees are capable of running around, attacking enemies with their spears, performing a limited continuous jump, and carrying and tossing Kirby. However, they only have two hit points, making them somewhat fragile. When Waddle Dees are present, some areas in stages turn into Grab Hand ambushes. Kirby is helpless against Grab Hands, so the Waddle Dees have to step in to defend him from them. | ''Kirby and the Rainbow Curse'' features multiplayer, where up to three additional players can take the role of Waddle Dees of different colors. These Waddle Dees are capable of running around, attacking enemies with their spears, performing a limited continuous jump, and carrying and tossing Kirby. However, they only have two hit points, making them somewhat fragile. When Waddle Dees are present, some areas in stages turn into Grab Hand ambushes. Kirby is helpless against Grab Hands, so the Waddle Dees have to step in to defend him from them. | ||
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==Levels== | ==Levels== | ||
Much of ''Kirby and the Rainbow Curse'' takes place in [[Seventopia]], with each level being a separate region defined by a particular color of the rainbow. Each level has four stages, with the last one being the boss stage (albeit with a | Much of ''Kirby and the Rainbow Curse'' takes place in [[Seventopia]], with each level being a separate region defined by a particular color of the rainbow. Each level has four stages, with the last one being the boss stage (albeit with a little more to it than just the fight). The following table lists each level in ''Kirby and the Rainbow Curse''. | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
!Level | !Level | ||
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|[[Dig and Dash]] <br> [[Deploy the Kirby Tank!]] <br> [[The Long-Lost Ruins]] <br> [[Hooplagoon, Relic of the Ruins]] | |[[Dig and Dash]] <br> [[Deploy the Kirby Tank!]] <br> [[The Long-Lost Ruins]] <br> [[Hooplagoon, Relic of the Ruins]] | ||
|[[Hooplagoon]] | |[[Hooplagoon]] | ||
|The [[Kirby Tank]] is first seen here | |The [[Kirby Tank]] is first seen here. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|{{center|[[File:KatRC Indigo Ocean select.png|200px]]<br>'''[[Indigo Ocean]]'''}} | |{{center|[[File:KatRC Indigo Ocean select.png|200px]]<br>'''[[Indigo Ocean]]'''}} | ||
|[[Swept Out to Sea]] <br> [[The Haunted Ship]] <br> [[Kirby Submarine's Torpedo Time]] <br> [[The Claykken's Lair]] | |[[Swept Out to Sea]] <br> [[The Haunted Ship]] <br> [[Kirby Submarine's Torpedo Time]] <br> [[The Claykken's Lair]] | ||
|[[The Claykken]] | |[[The Claykken]] | ||
|The [[Kirby Submarine]] is first seen here | |The [[Kirby Submarine]] is first seen here. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|{{center|[[File:KatRC Blue Sky Palace select.png|200px]]<br>'''[[Blue Sky Palace]]'''}} | |{{center|[[File:KatRC Blue Sky Palace select.png|200px]]<br>'''[[Blue Sky Palace]]'''}} | ||
|[[Rainbow Across the Skies]] <br> [[The Wild Red Yonder]] <br> [[Kirby Rocket's Big Blastoff]] <br> [[Sky-High Whispy Woods]] | |[[Rainbow Across the Skies]] <br> [[The Wild Red Yonder]] <br> [[Kirby Rocket's Big Blastoff]] <br> [[Sky-High Whispy Woods]] | ||
|[[Whispy Woods]] (reprise) | |[[Whispy Woods]] (reprise) | ||
|The [[Kirby Rocket]] is first seen here | |The [[Kirby Rocket]] is first seen here. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|{{center|[[File:KatRC Orange Woodland select.png|200px]]<br>'''[[Orange Woodland]]'''}} | |{{center|[[File:KatRC Orange Woodland select.png|200px]]<br>'''[[Orange Woodland]]'''}} | ||
|[[Woodland Battle]] <br> [[Gondola Ride]] <br> [[Deep-Divin' Kirby Submarine]] <br> [[Hooplagoon of the Lake]] | |[[Woodland Battle]] <br> [[Gondola Ride]] <br> [[Deep-Divin' Kirby Submarine]] <br> [[Hooplagoon of the Lake]] | ||
|[[Hooplagoon]] (reprise) | |[[Hooplagoon]] (reprise) | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|{{center|[[File:KatRC Red Volcano select.png|200px]]<br>'''[[Red Volcano]]'''}} | |{{center|[[File:KatRC Red Volcano select.png|200px]]<br>'''[[Red Volcano]]'''}} | ||
|[[Burning Secrets]] <br> [[Back to the Battleship]] <br> [[Volcanic Panic]] <br> [[The Claykken's Sea of Fire]] | |[[Burning Secrets]] <br> [[Back to the Battleship]] <br> [[Volcanic Panic]] <br> [[The Claykken's Sea of Fire]] | ||
|[[The Claykken]] (reprise) | |[[The Claykken]] (reprise) | ||
| | | | ||
|- | |- | ||
|{{Center|[[File:KatRC Purple Fortress select.png|200px]]<br>'''[[Purple Fortress]]'''}} | |{{Center|[[File:KatRC Purple Fortress select.png|200px]]<br>'''[[Purple Fortress]]'''}} | ||
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==Modes== | ==Modes== | ||
[[File:KatRC main menu.png|thumb|250px|The main menu in ''Kirby and the Rainbow Curse''.]] | [[File:KatRC main menu.png|thumb|250px|The main menu in ''Kirby and the Rainbow Curse''.]] | ||
* ''' | * '''Story Mode''' follows the story plot. In each level (excluding boss levels), there are four or five treasure chests for Kirby to collect. The treasure chests contain figurines and music. | ||
* '''[[Challenge Mode]]''' contains 48 challenge rooms for Kirby. Kirby has 15 seconds each in each section to collect the treasure chests. One-Minute Challenges have four sections to complete. Survival Challenges have 12 sections to complete, but if Kirby does not collect the treasure chest in one of the sections, the challenge automatically ends. | * '''[[Challenge Mode]]''' contains 48 challenge rooms for Kirby. Kirby has 15 seconds each in each section to collect the treasure chests. One-Minute Challenges have four sections to complete. Survival Challenges have 12 sections to complete, but if Kirby does not collect the treasure chest in one of the sections, the challenge automatically ends. | ||
* '''[[Figurine]] Showcase''' shows all of the unlocked [[figurine]]s. There are figurines of the protagonists, enemies, and even characters from other ''[[Kirby (series)|Kirby]]'' games. | * '''[[Figurine]] Showcase''' shows all of the unlocked [[figurine]]s. There are figurines of the protagonists, enemies, and even characters from other ''[[Kirby (series)|Kirby]]'' games. | ||
* '''[[Secret Diary]]''' contains Elline's secret diary pages. The diary is about the plot as well as Kirby's life | * '''[[Secret Diary]]''' contains Elline's secret diary pages. The diary is about the plot as well as Kirby's life in her perspective. | ||
* '''[[Jukebox|Music Room]]''' contains music from this game as well as the unlocked music from past ''Kirby'' games. | * '''[[Jukebox|Music Room]]''' contains music from this game as well as the unlocked music from past ''Kirby'' games. | ||
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|{{center|[[File:KatRC Bouncy.png|75px]]<br>'''[[Bouncy]]'''}} | |{{center|[[File:KatRC Bouncy.png|75px]]<br>'''[[Bouncy]]'''}} | ||
|100 points, 3 Point Stars | |100 points, 3 Point Stars | ||
|A spring-bound creature with a | |A spring-bound creature with a bowtie that bounces across whatever area it finds itself in. | ||
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|{{center|[[File:KatRC Explortle.png|75px]]<br>'''[[Explortle]]'''}} | |{{center|[[File:KatRC Explortle.png|75px]]<br>'''[[Explortle]]'''}} | ||
|100 points, 3 Point Stars | |100 points, 3 Point Stars | ||
|A small | |A small grey floating blob creature that explodes when it is attacked, dealing damage to everything around it in a large area. | ||
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|[[Satoru Iwata]] | |[[Satoru Iwata]] | ||
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! | ! | ||
|HAL Laboratory, Inc. and Nintendo are the authors of this software for the purpose of copyright. All rights reserved.<br>©2015 HAL Laboratory, Inc. / Nintendo<br><br>HAL Laboratory, Inc.<br>Nintendo | |||
|- | |- | ||
|} | |} | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*This title marks the first time that the [[Waddle Dee]]s have been given a vocalization (i.e. they make actual sounds). | |||
*This title marks the first time that the [[Waddle Dee]]s have been given | *Between the [[Wii]] and the [[Nintendo Switch]], the [[Wii U]] was never released in South Korea, therefore explaining why ''Kirby and the Rainbow Curse'' never received a Korean localization. | ||
*The intro cutscene references [[Yogurt Yard]]'s intro cutscene, as both have food roll down a hill and Kirby rolling after it. | |||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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KatRC Hooplagoon of the Lake screenshot 04.png|Battling [[Hooplagoon]], one of the game's bosses | KatRC Hooplagoon of the Lake screenshot 04.png|Battling [[Hooplagoon]], one of the game's bosses | ||
KatRC end screen.png|Ending screen for the game, signifying completion | KatRC end screen.png|Ending screen for the game, signifying completion | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===Videos=== | |||
{{Youtube|rb088ot5-ss|300|Official [[Kirby Portal]] video showcasing the game's transformations}} | |||
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==Names in other languages== | ==Names in other languages== | ||
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|itM=Kirby and the rainbow paintbrush | |itM=Kirby and the rainbow paintbrush | ||
|ja=タッチ!カービィ スーパーレインボー | |ja=タッチ!カービィ スーパーレインボー | ||
|jaR=Tatchi! | |jaR=Tatchi! Kābī Sūpāreinbō | ||
|jaM=Touch! Kirby: Super Rainbow | |jaM=Touch! Kirby: Super Rainbow | ||
|pl=Kirby and Rainbow Paintbrush / Kirby and the Rainbow Paintbrush<ref name="KatRC PL">[https://www.nintendo.pl/kirby-and-rainbow-paintbrush-amiibo-kirby/ Nintendo Polska - ''Kirby and Rainbow Paintbrush'']</ref> | |pl=Kirby and Rainbow Paintbrush / Kirby and the Rainbow Paintbrush<ref name="KatRC PL">[https://www.nintendo.pl/kirby-and-rainbow-paintbrush-amiibo-kirby/ Nintendo Polska - ''Kirby and Rainbow Paintbrush'']</ref> | ||
|plM=- | |plM=- | ||
|ko=Kirby and the Rainbow Curse<ref name=" | |ko=Kirby and the Rainbow Curse<ref name="kf2">From ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]'' (Other Games section). The game was not natively released in these languages.</ref> | ||
|koM=- | |koM=- | ||
|nl=Kirby and the Rainbow Paintbrush | |nl=Kirby and the Rainbow Paintbrush | ||
|nlM=- | |nlM=- | ||
|zh=Kirby and the Rainbow Curse<ref name=" | |zh=Kirby and the Rainbow Curse<ref name="kf2"/> | ||
|zhM=- | |zhM=- | ||
}} | }} | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[https://www.kirbyinformer.com/kirby-and-the-rainbow-curse ''Kirby and the Rainbow Curse'' on Kirby Informer] | *[https://www.kirbyinformer.com/kirby-and-the-rainbow-curse ''Kirby and the Rainbow Curse'' on Kirby Informer] | ||
*[ | *[https://www.nintendo.com/consumer/downloads/manual-WiiU-Kirby_Rainbow_Curse.pdf English digital manual (NA print)] ([https://cdn02.nintendo-europe.com/media/downloads/games_8/emanuals/wii_u_6/kirby_and_the_rainbow_paintbrush/ElectronicManual_WiiU_KirbyAndTheRainbowPaintbrush_EN.pdf EU print]) | ||
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