Kirby and the Rainbow Paintbrush WII U (RESTART)

Kirby and the Rainbow Paintbrush is Kirby's first thrilling adventure on Wii U, featuring a unique control method and a visually stunning world made entirely of clay and populated by bizarre characters. The title also includes a multiplayer mode where three friends can drop in and out at any time to help Kirby, using a Wii Remote and playing as Waddle Dee. Players can also tap compatible amiibo figures once per day in each stage to give Kirby special abilities.

Kirby games have often experimented with imaginative art styles and unique gameplay styles. In the past, we've seen Kirby ride hamsters and turn into yarn. Kirby's latest outing is no exception, taking place in a beautifully crafted clay world. Dream Land has been drained of all its color, and it's up to Kirby to restore the color by traveling through seven planets, defeating enemies and solving puzzles along the way.

Using a control style inspired by the pioneering touch controls introduced in Kirby: Drawing the Dark Art for Nintendo DS, players guide and protect Kirby by drawing lines with the stylus on the Wii U GamePad touch screen. These lines become Rainbow Ropes, which Kirby can roll along, swinging through obstacles and defeating enemies. Drawing Rainbow Ropes in creative ways, such as forming a loop, will give Kirby a boost in speed or protect him from enemies and hazards, as well as solving puzzles. For example, using a well-drawn rope can block a waterfall or reveal a hidden area. Further reshaping the traditional Kirby format, Kirby's classic tank, submarine and rocket transformations all have their own distinctive twist on the touch screen controls.

Kirby and the Rainbow Paintbrush can be shared with friends or family, with up to three players able to join in on the fun at any time. The player controlling Kirby draws Rainbow Rope on the GamePad, while the other players use the Wii Remote to play as Waddle Dee and help Kirby discover the game's many collectibles. While everyone is working together towards the same goal, the Stars each player has collected will be displayed at the end of each stage, allowing for a little friendly competition.

In terms of amiibo functionality, each Kirby, King Dedede and Meta Knight amiibo can be used once per day, per level, to give Kirby special abilities. By tapping a Kirby amiibo to the Wii U GamePad, players will receive unlimited Star Rushes within a level, which can otherwise be activated by collecting 100 Stars. The King Dedede amiibo gives Kirby a hat that grants him six health bars instead of the normal four, while the Meta Knight amiibo gives Kirby a mask that lets him use a boost that lets him blast right into weaker enemies.

Featuring beautiful and unique graphics, innovative control mechanics, and a wide variety of challenges and playstyles for both single-player and cooperative multiplayer enjoyment.