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Nintendo DS · Platformer
Kirby: Canvas Curse
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Released | 2005 |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | HAL Laboratory |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Kirby |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 15 |
Released for the Nintendo DS in 2005, Kirby: Canvas Curse is a platformer developed by HAL Laboratory and published by Nintendo.
It came out in the DS's second year on the market. Other notable DS releases from 2005 include Mario Kart DS, Nintendogs and Super Mario 64 DS. Among the 55 DS platformers in our database, it ranks #8 by legacy score.
It is part of the Kirby series; on the DS you can also try Kirby: Squeak Squad, Kirby Mass Attack and Kirby Super Star Ultra. The series also appears on other systems with Kirby's Adventure (NES) and Kirby's Dream Land (Game Boy). HAL Laboratory also made Pokémon Ranger and Picross 3D for the DS.
Kirby: Canvas Curse is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to run, jump and explore
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you want to experience one of the DS's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Kirby: Canvas Curse is like
Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.
Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.
Kirby: Canvas Curse cheats & codes
34 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | 220DA41C
00000063 |
|---|---|
| Max stars | 220DA494
00000063 |
| Infinite Line in Line trial | 020DA6F0
0000270F |
| Kirby | 020DA314
00000000 |
| Waddle Dee | 020DA314
00000001 |
| King DeDeDe | 020DA314
00000002 |
Kirby: Canvas Curse walkthroughs & guides
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Playing DS games today
Many DS games rely on the touchscreen and stylus, so they play best on original hardware, a 3DS, or an emulator with mouse or touch input such as Rec0m88. The library is enormous, which makes a recommendation engine especially handy.
Kirby: Canvas Curse FAQ
When did Kirby: Canvas Curse come out on the DS?
Kirby: Canvas Curse was released for the Nintendo DS in 2005.
Who made Kirby: Canvas Curse?
It was developed by HAL Laboratory and published by Nintendo.
Is Kirby: Canvas Curse multiplayer?
No. Kirby: Canvas Curse is a single-player game.
How long does Kirby: Canvas Curse take to play?
As a platformer, Kirby: Canvas Curse typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Kirby: Canvas Curse on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.