Nintendo has decided to issue new trademark renewals for the Wii U game Kirby and the Rainbow Paintbrush and the Nintendo 3DS game Stretchmo in Australia.
These are not simple brand renewals since the old ones still exist. It's not clear but it could mean that these are two games that Nintendo plans to port to Nintendo Switch before it makes way for its successor.
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Kirby and the Rainbow Paintbrush is a charming platform game developed by HAL Laboratory and published by Nintendo, released in 2015 for the Wii U console. In this colorful adventure, players guide Kirby through different worlds to restore color and joy to the kingdom of Dream Land . The story begins when the evil evil wizard, Dark Crafter, steals the vibrant colors of Dream Land and encases them in webs. Kirby, armed with his rainbow paintbrush, then sets out on a quest to recover the stolen colors and save his beloved world.
The gameplay of “Kirby and the Rainbow Paintbrush” is unique and innovative. Rather than directly controlling Kirby, players use the Wii U GamePad's stylus to draw lines and shapes on the touch screen. These designs become magical rainbows that guide Kirby through levels, allowing him to navigate, attack enemies and solve puzzles. Each level is carefully designed to exploit the game's unique drawing mechanics, offering a variety of challenges and puzzles to solve. Players can also collect hidden items and treasures to unlock additional bonuses and rewards. Graphically, “Kirby and the Rainbow Paintbrush” is a visual treat, with colorful and detailed graphics that capture the imagination. The worlds are varied and full of life, with a charming aesthetic reminiscent of classic Kirby games.
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“Stretchmo”, also known as “ Fullblox » in Europe, is a puzzle game developed and published by Intelligent Systems, released in 2015 on the Nintendo 3DS. In this game, players must solve a series of puzzles by manipulating expandable blocks to reach the exit. The story of “Stretchmo” is simple and straightforward, focusing primarily on puzzle-solving gameplay. Players take on the role of Mallo, a small character, who must rescue his imprisoned friends in a series of three-dimensional puzzle levels called “Stretchmo”. Each level is a challenge in itself, requiring players to use logic and creativity to find solutions.
The gameplay of “Stretchmo” is based on manipulating stretchable blocks to create paths for Mallo to reach the exit. Players can stretch, retract and rotate the blocks to solve the puzzles, using the 3D perspective to plan their movements precisely. As players progress, the levels become more complex and the puzzles more difficult to solve. Graphically, “Stretchmo” adopts a colorful and minimalist style that emphasizes the visual clarity and readability of the puzzles. The levels are well designed, with simple but ingenious shapes that challenge players' intellect. The game's atmosphere is light and cheerful, with an upbeat soundtrack that accompanies the game's action.
“Stretchmo” also offers a level editor that allows players to create and share their own puzzles with the online community. This adds significant replayability to the game, allowing players to continue solving new challenges even after completing the main campaign.