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|platforms= [[Nintendo DS]]
|platforms= [[Nintendo DS]], [[Wii U]] ([[Virtual Console]])
|predecessor= ''[[Kirby & the Amazing Mirror]]''
|predecessor= ''[[Kirby & the Amazing Mirror]]''
|successor= ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad|{{KSS KMA}}]]''
|successor= ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad|{{KSS KMA}}]]''
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'''''Kirby: Canvas Curse''''', known as '''''Kirby: Power Paintbrush''''' in the PAL region, is a video game for the [[Nintendo DS]] created by HAL Laboratory and Nintendo in 2005. In it, [[Kirby]] is turned into a [[ball]] by a witch named [[Drawcia]] while she is turning [[Dream Land]] into a painting, and must travel through 8 levels in order to defeat the witch and turn both Dream Land and him back to normal. In this game, Kirby has a [[dash attack]], which can be used by simply touching him. This attack can also help him get other powers from enemies that can give him them. Due to also losing the ability to float and jump, Kirby can also travel on a line drawn by {{realMe}} to wherever it leads. {{realMe}} can play as [[Kirby]], [[Waddle Dee]], [[Waddle Doo]], [[King Dedede]], or [[Meta Knight]], with each character having different skills and health power. An indirect sequel, ''[[Kirby and the Rainbow Curse]]'', was released in 2015 for the [[Wii U]].
'''''Kirby: Canvas Curse''''' (known as '''''Touch! Kirby''''' in Japan and '''''Kirby: Power Paintbrush''''' in the PAL region) is a spin-off game in the [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' series]] for the [[Nintendo DS]] created by HAL Laboratory and Nintendo in 2005. In it, [[Kirby]] is turned into a [[ball]] by a witch named [[Drawcia]] while she is turning [[Dream Land]] into a painting, and must travel through 8 levels in order to defeat the witch and turn both Dream Land and him back to normal. In this game, Kirby has a [[dash attack]], which can be used by simply touching him. This attack can also help him get other powers from enemies that can give him them. Due to also losing the ability to float and jump, Kirby can also travel on a line drawn by {{realMe}} to wherever it leads. {{realMe}} can play as [[Kirby]], [[Waddle Dee]], [[Waddle Doo]], [[King Dedede]], or [[Meta Knight]], with each character having different skills and health power. An indirect sequel, ''[[Kirby and the Rainbow Curse]]'', was released in 2015 for the [[Wii U]].
 
==Characters==
The following characters can be played in Story Mode stages. Beating each stage with each character is necessary for [[100% Completion]]:
*'''[[Kirby]]''' - Starts with 4 [[Vitality]]. Has decent speed and can [[Copy Ability|copy abilities]]. Can augment vitality using [[Medal Swap]].
*'''[[Waddle Dee]]''' - Unlocked once the game is completed as Kirby. Has 4 vitality and otherwise is the same as Kirby, but cannot copy abilities.
*'''[[King Dedede]]''' - Unlockable at [[Medal Swap]] after game is completed as Kirby. Uses a hammer while dashing, and has 8 vitality, but is larger (and thus less nimble) than other characters.
*'''[[Meta Knight]]''' - Unlockable at [[Medal Swap]] after game is completed as Kirby. Fastest character, but only 3 vitality. Nearby enemies are struck with a sword slash.
*'''[[Waddle Doo]]''' - Unlocked once all other characters have finished each stage. Has a slow dash, but 5 vitality and permanent [[Beam]] ability.


==Levels==
==Levels==
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*[[World of Drawcia|The World of Drawcia]]
*[[World of Drawcia|The World of Drawcia]]
**The World of Drawcia
**The World of Drawcia
==Bosses==
At the end of each level, (except [[Wonder Lilane]]) Kirby faces off against a boss of his choosing. There are three initial bosses, and Kirby will have to face each one twice (with the second time being tougher). From there, [[Wonder Lilane]] technically has no boss, but [[Drawcia]] is revealed (along with [[World of Drawcia|her level]]) after completing it. The bosses faced are as follows:
*Initial Bosses
**[[Kracko]] (initially [[Kracko Jr.]])
**[[Paint Roller]]
**[[King Dedede]]
*[[Drawcia|Drawcia Sorceress]]
*[[Drawcia|Drawcia Soul]]


==Copy Abilities==
==Copy Abilities==
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==Extras==
==Extras==
===Rainbow Run===
===Rainbow Run===
{{main|Rainbow Run}}
[[Rainbow Run]] is a mode in which Kirby tries to set a record for the time in going through a course or for the amount of line he uses to complete it. It uses levels 1 through seven and replaces level 8 with other courses where Kirby can only use a selected ability.
[[Rainbow Run]] is a mode in which Kirby tries to set a record for the time in going through a course or for the amount of line he uses to complete it. It uses levels 1 through seven and replaces level 8 with other courses where Kirby can only use a selected ability.
[[File:Boss_game_dedede.png|right|thumb|In the subgame [[Cart Run]], Kirby must race to defeat King Dedede.]]
[[File:Boss_game_dedede.png|right|thumb|In the subgame [[Cart Run]], Kirby must race to defeat King Dedede.]]
===Subgames===
===Subgames===
This game also has three subgames. The subgames are only unlocked after beating the second level of each in the Boss Fights of the Main Game.<ref>{{cite|Beat level two of the Boss Games in the main game to play them.|''Kirby: Canvas Curse'' manual|page 20}}</ref> The subgames are similar to the actual boss fights. Game Overs will occur if [[Kirby]] either runs out of time or health<ref>{{cite|If Kirby's vitality runs out, the game ends. In Cart Run and Block Attack, the game will also end when time runs out|''Kirby: Canvas Curse'' manual|page 20}}</ref> In each game, there are three levels, with level 1  being the easiest  and level 3 being the hardest. New [[Medals]] are only unlocked after achieving an '''A''' rank in Level 3.
This game also has three subgames. The subgames are only unlocked after beating the second level of each in the Boss Fights of the Main Game.<ref>{{cite|Beat level two of the Boss Games in the main game to play them.|''Kirby: Canvas Curse'' manual|page 20}}</ref> The subgames are similar to the actual boss fights. Game Overs will occur if [[Kirby]] either runs out of time or health<ref>{{cite|If Kirby's vitality runs out, the game ends. In Cart Run and Block Attack, the game will also end when time runs out|''Kirby: Canvas Curse'' manual|page 20}}</ref> In each game, there are three levels, with level 1  being the easiest  and level 3 being the hardest. New [[Medals]] are only unlocked after achieving an '''A''' rank in Level 3.
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===Medal Swap===
===Medal Swap===
{{main|Medal Swap}}
This game also has a medal swap section, where Kirby can exchange the medals he earned in the game for lines, new levels in [[Rainbow Run]], new songs, and even new players.
This game also has a medal swap section, where Kirby can exchange the medals he earned in the game for lines, new levels in [[Rainbow Run]], new songs, and even new players.


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Kirby: Canvas Curse
File:Canvascursebox.jpg
North America box art.
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Developer(s) HAL Laboratory
Publisher(s) Nintendo
Release date(s) Template:Release
Platform(s) Nintendo DS, Wii U (Virtual Console)
Game chronology
← Kirby & the Amazing Mirror [[Kirby: Squeak Squad|Template:KSS KMA]] →
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Kirby: Canvas Curse (known as Touch! Kirby in Japan and Kirby: Power Paintbrush in the PAL region) is a spin-off game in the Kirby series for the Nintendo DS created by HAL Laboratory and Nintendo in 2005. In it, Kirby is turned into a ball by a witch named Drawcia while she is turning Dream Land into a painting, and must travel through 8 levels in order to defeat the witch and turn both Dream Land and him back to normal. In this game, Kirby has a dash attack, which can be used by simply touching him. This attack can also help him get other powers from enemies that can give him them. Due to also losing the ability to float and jump, Kirby can also travel on a line drawn by the unknown reader to wherever it leads. the unknown reader can play as Kirby, Waddle Dee, Waddle Doo, King Dedede, or Meta Knight, with each character having different skills and health power. An indirect sequel, Kirby and the Rainbow Curse, was released in 2015 for the Wii U.

Characters

The following characters can be played in Story Mode stages. Beating each stage with each character is necessary for 100% Completion:

  • Kirby - Starts with 4 Vitality. Has decent speed and can copy abilities. Can augment vitality using Medal Swap.
  • Waddle Dee - Unlocked once the game is completed as Kirby. Has 4 vitality and otherwise is the same as Kirby, but cannot copy abilities.
  • King Dedede - Unlockable at Medal Swap after game is completed as Kirby. Uses a hammer while dashing, and has 8 vitality, but is larger (and thus less nimble) than other characters.
  • Meta Knight - Unlockable at Medal Swap after game is completed as Kirby. Fastest character, but only 3 vitality. Nearby enemies are struck with a sword slash.
  • Waddle Doo - Unlocked once all other characters have finished each stage. Has a slow dash, but 5 vitality and permanent Beam ability.

Levels

Bosses

At the end of each level, (except Wonder Lilane) Kirby faces off against a boss of his choosing. There are three initial bosses, and Kirby will have to face each one twice (with the second time being tougher). From there, Wonder Lilane technically has no boss, but Drawcia is revealed (along with her level) after completing it. The bosses faced are as follows:

Copy Abilities

Name Appearance Icon Function
Balloon File:KCC BalloonKirby.PNG KirbyCC balloon icons.png Touching Kirby makes him inflate into a balloon. He can inflate 3 times, each time into a slightly larger balloon. Kirby can bounce around while he holds his breath.
Beam File:Kcc beam kirby.png KirbyCC beam icons.png When tapped, Kirby releases a beam, which goes around him, attacking any enemies within its circle of reach.
Burning File:Kcc flame kirby.png KirbyCC fire icons.png Allows Kirby to move as a meteor for a short distance across the screen, destroying any enemies unfortunate enough to be in his path.
Crash File:Kcc crash kirby.png KirbyCC crash icons.png Tapping Kirby triggers a huge explosion, defeating any normal enemies on the screen.
Freeze File:Kcc freeze kirby.png KirbyCC freeze icons.png Sets a barrier around Kirby, which freezes any enemies that come in contact with it.
Missile File:Kcc missile kirby.png KirbyCC missile icons.png Turns Kirby into a missile, allowing him to be directed by the lines of the Magic Paintbrush. Will crash if it hits a wall, destroying any normal enemies nearby.
Needle File:Kcc spike kirby.png KirbyCC needle icons.png Turns Kirby into a spike ball, which sticks him to the floor or a wall if he is near one.
Spark File:Kcc spark kirby.png KirbyCC spark icons.png Allows Kirby to release electrical energy from within his body and attack enemies with it. Touching and holding Kirby makes him stop in midair.
Stone File:Kcc stone kirby.png KirbyCC stone icons.png Transforms into a heavy stone to crush enemies and blocks or pound stakes.
Wheel File:Kcc wheel kirby.png KirbyCC wheel icons.png Transforms Kirby into a wheel for fast transport, getting rid of any enemies in his way.
Tornado File:Kcc tornado kirby.png KirbyCC tornado icons.png Kirby spins, being encased inside of a tornado. If tapped, he will go higher.

Extras

Rainbow Run

Main article: Rainbow Run

Rainbow Run is a mode in which Kirby tries to set a record for the time in going through a course or for the amount of line he uses to complete it. It uses levels 1 through seven and replaces level 8 with other courses where Kirby can only use a selected ability.

File:Boss game dedede.png
In the subgame Cart Run, Kirby must race to defeat King Dedede.

Subgames

This game also has three subgames. The subgames are only unlocked after beating the second level of each in the Boss Fights of the Main Game.[1] The subgames are similar to the actual boss fights. Game Overs will occur if Kirby either runs out of time or health[2] In each game, there are three levels, with level 1 being the easiest and level 3 being the hardest. New Medals are only unlocked after achieving an A rank in Level 3.

  • In Cart Run, Kirby is racing King Dedede in a mine car vehicle.
  • In Paint Panic, he is trying to avoid a couple of bombers while connecting the dots drawn by Paint Roller in the same order he drew them in.
  • In Block Attack, Kirby is trying to destroy blocks and beat all the enemies in a certain section and go to a higher section.

Medal Swap

Main article: Medal Swap

This game also has a medal swap section, where Kirby can exchange the medals he earned in the game for lines, new levels in Rainbow Run, new songs, and even new players.

Gallery

  • Official game logo.

    Official game logo.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
French Kirby: Le Pinceau du Pouvoir Kirby: The Paintbrush of Power
German Kirby Power-Malpinsel Kirby Evil Power Paintrush
Italian Kirby: L'oscuro disegno Kirby: The dark drawing
Spanish Kirby: El Pincel del poder Kirby: The Paintbrush of Power


External Links

References

  1. ↑ "Beat level two of the Boss Games in the main game to play them." –Kirby: Canvas Curse manual (page 20)
  2. ↑ "If Kirby's vitality runs out, the game ends. In Cart Run and Block Attack, the game will also end when time runs out" –Kirby: Canvas Curse manual (page 20)
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