Kirby's Epic Yarn Preview-The Pink Puff Is Back

Release Date

October 17th

Well here's one game no one expected at E3 2010. Other than the Virtual Console and Super Smash Brothers Brawl the "pink blob" has been absent from Nintendo titles. But look no further! Kirby is back and looking more uh..see through than ever. Epic Yarn looks honestly, flat out amazing.

The new adventure brings Kirby to "Patch Land". While he is minding his own business looking like the Kirby of old, Yin Yarn, a caped menace made out of (you guessed it!) yarn approaches him and sucks him into Patch Land. Once you arrive, Kirby turns into yarn himself and he runs into Prince Fluff who is being attacked by a yarn monster. Kirby saves him with his new powers and escapes with the prince. You and Fluff will be partners throughout the journey to restore and save Patch Land.

Patch Land is made up of different levels that Kirby must stitch back together. Grass Land, Water Land, Space Land, Snow Land, and Fire Land to name a few. Each boss will be in the middle of the level; so upon defeating your main foe gamers can either move onto another area, or continue the same level to unlock items and side quests. Kirby and Prince Fluff both have a set of powers and morphing abilities that they can use at any time. Some will include a car, parachute, penguin, UFO, train, fire engine and even a giant robot. Different levels will give them each different transforming abilities. For instance, in Water Land Kirby can become a submarine and dolphin. Enemies will include space squids, yarn fish and even Kirby's old foes King Dedede and Meta Knight.

The bright colors, "yarn" like textures and incredibly original design make this 2D side scroller with (3D elements) a can't miss for Wii owners. Expect everything from "cuddly" soft music during level exploration, to epic, loud instruments during boss battles and intense situations. Epic Yarn allows players to hold the Wii Remote sideways to control Kirby as he attacks enemies and swings from platform to platform. Players can grab certain spots and even change the level layout to unlock secret treasure and new challenges.

As seen with most games now days, Co-op has even been added so you and a friend can take on the Patch Land together. Even if you haven't been a fan of Kirby games in the past, try this one out. With so many new creative features, Epic Yarn is a must buy.

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