Short description
Kirby's first console platform game since the Nintendo 64 days introduces an amazing new look based on animated yarn and a world of cloth and textiles. The creative approach is woven directly into the game play and allows the ever-morphing Kirby to take on a variety of new forms. It's a one-of-a-kind platformer that lets players explore high and low for hidden objects and fun adventure.
Long description
Kirby has been transformed into an adorable bundle of yarn in this platformer based in a colourful patchwork land.
Alongside the likes of Donkey Kong and Mario, Kirby is one of Nintendo’s most treasured icons. In Kirby’s Epic Yarn, the pink blob has been transformed into a colourful piece of yarn, alongside the rest of his patchwork world. This striking visual style gives the game its own unique look, as well as offer a number of new gameplay elements. Using his new yarn-based abilities, Kirby can turn into robotic tanks, off-road trucks and submarines to help cross each perilous level intact.
Helping Kirby on his patchwork quest are Zeke and Beadrix, who will send him off to find hidden secrets and offer help during each level. With its handmade feel, each level in Kirby’s Epic Yarn has its own distinct style, including the bright colours of Quilty Square and the layered patchwork feel of Grass Land. A second player can also take control of Prince Fluff for two player co-operative gameplay.
Kirby’s Epic Yarn takes the pink icon in a bold new direction, its striking visual style adding a number of original gameplay elements to the traditional platformer.
Special features
The look of the world is stunning, but it's also interactive. Pulling on stray threads might reveal hidden areas. When Kirby literally goes behind the scenes, the virtual fabric warps and bends to show his location
Thanks to his versatile yarn composition, Kirby can take on a variety of forms both in his common actions and when he transforms into powerful vehicles. When Kirby dashes, he zips around as a car. In water, he turns into a submarine. At times he can even transform into a massive robotic tank, a UFO and other vehicles
Two players can play through the entire game together (additional accessories required and are sold separately)
Gems and collectible items are scattered throughout the environments for players to find
additional information
Kirby has been transformed into an adorable bundle of yarn in this platformer based in a colourful patchwork land.