Standard Edition
StandardUS$39.99 at launch
In the box
- Wii U disc
- Case with cover art
Wii U
Kirby and the Rainbow Curse
Kirby and the Rainbow Curse, known in PAL regions as Kirby and the Rainbow Paintbrush, is a 2015 platform game developed by HAL Laboratory and published by Nintendo for Wii U. The game is part of the Kirby series and a follow-up game of the 2005 Nintendo DS title Kirby: Canvas Curse, was released on January 22, 2015 in Japan, February 20, 2015 in North America, May 8, 2015 in Europe, and May 9, 2015 in Australia.
PlatformAdventure
- Time to beat
- about 5.4 hours
- Plays offline
- Yes
Overview
Kirby and the Rainbow Curse, known in PAL regions as Kirby and the Rainbow Paintbrush, is a 2015 platform game developed by HAL Laboratory and published by Nintendo for Wii U. The game is part of the Kirby series and a follow-up game of the 2005 Nintendo DS title Kirby: Canvas Curse, was released on January 22, 2015 in Japan, February 20, 2015 in North America, May 8, 2015 in Europe, and May 9, 2015 in Australia. The game follows Kirby, Waddle Dee, and Elline, a mythical fairy, who set on a journey to restore color in Dream Land. The game supports the Kirby, Meta Knight, and King Dedede Amiibo.
Kirby and the Rainbow Curse uses a distinct art style resembling claymotion, although real claymotion was used for reference during development and for promotional elements. Upon release, the game received mixed reviews, with the gameplay being a point of debate. However, the game received praise for its art style, soundtrack, and overall charm. It also underperformed commercially.
Official trailer
Trailer. Watch on YouTube
Gameplay
Kirby and the Rainbow Curse (Wii U) - FULL GAME No Commentary (Longplay), LongPlaySonic. Watch on YouTube
Screenshots
Game details
- Genres
- Platform, Adventure
- Developer
- Nintendo SPD, HAL Laboratory
- Publisher
- Nintendo
- Series
- Kirby
- Platforms
- Wii U
- Age rating
- ESRB E
- Modes
- Single player
- Yes
- Local multiplayer
- Yes
- Online multiplayer
- No
- Co op
- Yes
- Age ratings
- ESRB
- E
- PEGI
- 3
- CERO
- A
Release dates
| Platform | Region | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Wii U | Japan | 2015-01-22 |
| Wii U | North America | 2015-02-20 |
| Wii U | Europe / PAL | 2015-05-08 |
Editions
Playable today
Playable offline todayYes
The whole game and local co-op still play.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Price at release | US$39.99, 20 February 2015 |
| Ever released on disc | Yes, on Wii U disc |
| Ever released in the store | Yes, 20 February 2015 |
| In the store to buy today | No The Wii U eShop closed on 27 March 2023. |
| Can be downloaded again if you already bought it | Yes |
| Disc runs with no patch | Yes |
| Disc runs with the final patch | Yes Wii U updates can still be downloaded. |
| Has online features | No |
| Online servers running today | Does not exist |
| Playable offline today: campaign | Yes |
| Playable offline today: local multiplayer | Yes Up to three more players as Bandana Waddle Dees with Wii Remotes. |
| Playable offline today: online multiplayer | Does not exist |
Online
Plays offlineYes
Reception
- Aggregates
Outlet Platform Score Scale Metacritic Wii U 73 100 - Critics
Outlet Score Scale IGN 8 10 GameSpot 5 10 Game Informer 7.75 10 Nintendo Life 7 10 Destructoid 9 10 Polygon 8.5 10 Edge 8 10 Electronic Gaming Monthly 9 10 Famitsu 34 40
Staff and cast
- Staff
Role Name Developer HAL Laboratory Publisher Nintendo Director Kazushige Masuda Producers Shigefumi Kawase, Kensuke Tanabe Artist Teruhiko Suzuki Composers Shogo Sakai, Megumi Ohara
Notes for collectors
- Known in Europe and Australia as Kirby and the Rainbow Paintbrush.
- A follow-up to Kirby: Canvas Curse on the DS, played by drawing rainbow lines on the GamePad.
- The clay look was built from real clay models made for reference.
- Kirby, King Dedede and Meta Knight amiibo give boosts.
- 28 story levels and 48 Challenge Mode rooms.
Credits
- Publisher
- Nintendo
- Developer
- Nintendo SPD, HAL Laboratory
- Director
- Kazushige Masuda
- Released
- 2015-02-20
- Age rating
- ESRB E
- Region
- US
- Time to beat
- about 5.4 hours
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