Kirby and the Rainbow Curse (2015)
Kirby and the Rainbow Curse is a 2015 Wii U action-platformer developed by HAL Laboratory. Players draw rainbow lines on the Wii U GamePad to guide Clay Kirby through stages, solve puzzles, and defeat enemies in a distinctive claymation-style world.
Game Data
| Release Year | 2015 |
| Developer | HAL Laboratory |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Platform | Wii U |
| Genre | Action / Platformer |
| Players | 1–2 |
| Original Media | Wii U Disc |
Gameplay:
Instead of direct movement controls, you draw rainbow paths to roll and launch Kirby through hazards, enemies, and platforming challenges.
Collectibles, puzzle elements, and time-based goals encourage replay across each stage.
Story:
Dream Land loses its color when the villain Claycia steals the Rainbow Paint Stars. Kirby sets out to recover them, restore color to the world,
and stop Claycia’s plans.
Trivia:
The game features a claymation-inspired visual style and touchscreen-driven gameplay, acting as a spiritual successor to Kirby: Canvas Curse.
Kirby and the Rainbow Curse blends a unique line-drawing control scheme with puzzle-heavy platforming and a charming claymation look, offering a very different feel compared to traditional Kirby entries.
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Why Kirby and the Rainbow Curse Was Historically Important
It continued Kirby’s touchscreen line-drawing formula on home console hardware, pairing stylus-driven platforming with a standout claymation aesthetic. The title helped keep experimental Kirby spin-offs alive alongside the mainline platformers.
