Kirby's Epic Yarn . . . WTF

[Aldurin]

A new style of Kirby, a new style of moves and it just screams to me that it's the dumbest idea ever buy I still want to buy it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OK4gKc9OuTk

Kinda makes me wish I could wrinkle reality like that. But then there's CAR KIRBY or SURFER KIRBY or GIANT TANK THING KIRBY or UFO KIRBY.

What is today's marketing doing to me?

[Bard The 5th LW]

Doesn't look awful to me. I have no problem with a new style, as long as the game is fun.

And UFO Kirby was a power up in the first game. So Kirby turning into vehicles isn't spectacularly new.

[phil_]

Originally Posted by BardTheFifthLightWarrior

And UFO Kirby was a power up in the first game. So Kirby turning into vehicles isn't spectacularly new.

Since Mint Leaves, Lollipops, Microphones, and Curry aren't UFOs, I have to wonder what first Kirby game you're talking about. The earliest UFO power I can think of is from Kirby's Adventure on the NES. I think Dreamland 2 came out before that.

As for yarn... the co-op has me sorta interested, as well as the fact that it's a Kirby game (thanks, brand loyalty), but I think I'd have been more excited for the Kirby game they worked on years ago with the four-person piggy-back riding. I'm on the fence as to whether I'll purchase this or not. It seems like you don't even steal powers except in special occasions, which feels like a step backwards to Kirby's Dreamland. I like Dreamland, but I already have Kirby's Dreamland and I can play that at the laundromat. I need more info before I can get excited.

[krogothwolf]

I think the new styles kinda neat, and they seem to do a good with it, Having Zippers and being able to crumble the screen.

[Meister]

It looks as great and refreshing as Super Mario World 2 did, but Super Mario World 2's art style didn't have any direct impact on gameplay elements. This might in fact be really really good. Look at it this way: I hadn't thought about Kirby games in years and this trailer made me make high-pitched noises and consider getting a Wii.

[Aldurin]

Originally Posted by Meister

Look at it this way: I hadn't thought about Kirby games in years and this trailer made me make high-pitched noises and consider getting a Wii.

I guess everyone has their own way to get excited about upcoming games. Some more bizarre than others.

[Daimo Mac, The Blue Light of Hope]

I am gonna be honest. When I see this, all I think is Kirby's Epic Yawn. It doesn't look that appealing to me.

[krogothwolf]

Originally Posted by Mac

I am gonna be honest. When I see this, all I think is Kirby's Epic Yawn. It doesn't look that appealing to me.

Dude, it has a Super Kirby Battle Tank, made of YARN! Remember those stupid twisty things from Elementary art class. I can't remember what they were, but you know what I'm talking about right? Their about 15cm's, they're fuzzy with a wire in them and you can shape em into things? Well, I always built tanks and airplanes with them it was awesome. It makes me think of that, which is awesome!

[Daimo Mac, The Blue Light of Hope]

Originally Posted by krogothwolf

Dude, it has a Super Kirby Battle Tank, made of YARN! Remember those stupid twisty things from Elementary art class. I can't remember what they were, but you know what I'm talking about right? Their about 15cm's, they're fuzzy with a wire in them and you can shape em into things? Well, I always built tanks and airplanes with them it was awesome. It makes me think of that, which is awesome!

You mean pipe cleaners?

I'm sorry it's just there is something odd about this. I can't quite put my finger on it.

[Mondt]

I think it looks beautiful. =D

I'd play it.