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{{Infobox
|title = Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn
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|title = ''Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn''
|jap_title = 毛糸のカービィ プラス (Keito no kābyi purasu)
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|jap_title = 毛糸のカービィ プラス (Keito no Kābyi Purasu)
|translation = Yarn Kirby Plus <br>毛糸 = Yarn, カービィ = Kirby, プラス = Plus
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|translation = Kirby of Yarn Plus
|us_boxart = [[File:DnAaIvCU8AAHS5f.jpg]]
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|us_boxart = [[File:KEEY_boxart.jpg]]
 
|pal_boxart =
 
|pal_boxart =
 
|jap_boxart =
 
|jap_boxart =
 
|us_logo = [[File:Kirby's_Extra_Epic_Yarn_en_logo.png]]
 
|us_logo = [[File:Kirby's_Extra_Epic_Yarn_en_logo.png]]
 
|jap_logo = [[File:Kirby's_Extra_Epic_Yarn_jp_logo.png]]
 
|jap_logo = [[File:Kirby's_Extra_Epic_Yarn_jp_logo.png]]
|developer = Good-Feel, [[HAL Laboratory]]
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|developer = Good-Feel<br>[[HAL Laboratory]]
 
|publisher = [[Nintendo]]
 
|publisher = [[Nintendo]]
|released = {{JP|March 7, 2019}}<br>{{NA|March 8, 2019}}<br>{{PAL|March 8, 2019}}<br>{{AU|March 8, 2019}}<br>{{FR|March 8, 2019}}<br>{{GER|March 8, 2019}}
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|released = {{JP|March 7, 2019}}<br>March 8, 2019 (worldwide)
 
|genre = 2D Platformer
 
|genre = 2D Platformer
 
|modes = Single player<ref>[https://www.gameinformer.com/preview/2019/02/07/pink-and-powerful Game Informer]</ref>
 
|modes = Single player<ref>[https://www.gameinformer.com/preview/2019/02/07/pink-and-powerful Game Informer]</ref>
 
|ratings = {{ESRB|E}}{{PEGI|3}}{{CERO|A}}
 
|ratings = {{ESRB|E}}{{PEGI|3}}{{CERO|A}}
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|price = {{NA|$39.99}}<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20190320043339/https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/kirbys-extra-epic-yarn-3ds?gclid=Cj0KCQjwpsLkBRDpARIsAKoYI8yNMw9oAHwVUUgTS_nGNfWnFLJ2vO-rMqoQuYFrV4Ej0qryZy0fxoMaAqxHEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds Nintendo Product page (March 20, 2019)]</ref>
 
|platforms = Nintendo 3DS
 
|platforms = Nintendo 3DS
 
}}'''''Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn''''' is a game in the [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' series]] for the Nintendo 3DS. It is an enhanced port of ''[[Kirby's Epic Yarn]]'' for the Wii. It has the same content as the original release, but also includes new power-ups, new modes, and new [[sub-game]]s starring [[Meta Knight]] and [[King Dedede]] as the playable characters. The game now lacks co-op, so [[Prince Fluff]] is not playable.<ref name=GameInformer>[https://www.gameinformer.com/preview/2019/02/07/pink-and-powerful Game Informer]</ref>
}}
 
'''''Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn''''' is a game in the [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' series]] for the Nintendo 3DS. It is an enhanced remake of ''[[Kirby's Epic Yarn]]'' for the Wii. It has the same content as the original release, but also includes new power-ups, new modes, and new [[sub-game]]s starring [[Meta Knight]] and [[King Dedede]] as the playable characters. The game now lacks co-op, so [[Prince Fluff]] is not playable.<ref name=GameInformer>[https://www.gameinformer.com/preview/2019/02/07/pink-and-powerful Game Informer]</ref>
 
   
 
==Story==
 
==Story==
 
{{Main|Kirby's Epic Yarn#Story}}The story starts with Kirby strolling around Dream Land and finding a tomato that resembles his favorite snack, the [[Maxim Tomato]]. Unbeknownst to him, is was a [[Metamato]] owned by a sorcerer named [[Yin-Yarn]], who has recently turned many of Dream Land's residents into yarn. Kirby proceeds to inhale the Metamato, ignoring Yin-Yarn's commands. After Kirby swallows it, the sock on Yin-Yarn's neck glows and sucks Kirby into the yarn world of [[Patch Land]].
{{Main|Kirby's Epic Yarn#Story}}
 
The story starts with Kirby strolling around Dream Land and finding a tomato that resembles his favorite snack, the [[Maxim Tomato]]. Unbeknownst to him, is was a [[Metamato]] owned by a sorcerer named [[Yin-Yarn]], who has recently turned many of Dream Land's residents into yarn. Kirby proceeds to inhale the Metamato, ignoring Yin-Yarn's commands. After Kirby swallows it, the sock on Yin-Yarn's neck glows and sucks Kirby into the yarn world of [[Patch Land]].
 
   
 
Shortly after arriving, Kirby witnesses [[Prince Fluff]] being chased by a [[Cyclod]]; he tries to inhale the Cyclod, but the air goes through his body, as Kirby had been transformed into yarn himself. However, Kirby suddenly transforms into a [[Car|car]] and carries Prince Fluff away with enough speed to outrun the Cyclod.
 
Shortly after arriving, Kirby witnesses [[Prince Fluff]] being chased by a [[Cyclod]]; he tries to inhale the Cyclod, but the air goes through his body, as Kirby had been transformed into yarn himself. However, Kirby suddenly transforms into a [[Car|car]] and carries Prince Fluff away with enough speed to outrun the Cyclod.
   
Soon, Kirby and Prince Fluff arrive at [[Quilty Square]], where Prince Fluff shows Kirby around. After venturing through [[Patch Castle]], Kirby and Prince Fluff obtain a piece of [[magic yarn]], which stitches Quilty Square and the next level together. As Kirby and Prince Fluff defeat the bosses of each level, they obtain more magic yarn, allowing them to stitch Patch Land's seven pieces back together, reversing the damage Yin-Yarn caused.
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Soon, Kirby and Prince Fluff arrive at [[Quilty Square]], where Prince Fluff shows Kirby around. After venturing through [[Patch Castle]], Kirby and Prince Fluff defeat the monster [[Lickeur]] and obtain a piece of [[magic yarn]], which stitches Quilty Square and the next level together. As Kirby and Prince Fluff defeat the bosses of each level, they obtain more magic yarn, allowing them to stitch Patch Land's seven pieces back together, reversing the damage Yin-Yarn caused.
   
 
Meanwhile, Yin-Yarn causes havoc in [[Dream Land]], turning the landscape into yarn and fabric, summoning yarn [[Waddle Dee]]s to do his bidding and kidnap [[King Dedede]], and sneak attacking [[Meta Knight]] to transport him to Patch Land as well. King Dedede became a marionette, and Meta Knight's mind went under Yin-Yarn's influence. After Meta Knight's defeat, he fills Kirby in on what happened in Dream Land, worrying Kirby, as there seemed to be no way back to Dream Land. However, Prince Fluff pulls out a magical sock identical to the one Yin-Yarn uses; it turns out that Yin-Yarn had stolen a sock from Patch Castle, but Prince Fluff had the other sock in the pair. Kirby makes his return to Dream Land, followed by Prince Fluff, Meta Knight, and King Dedede.
 
Meanwhile, Yin-Yarn causes havoc in [[Dream Land]], turning the landscape into yarn and fabric, summoning yarn [[Waddle Dee]]s to do his bidding and kidnap [[King Dedede]], and sneak attacking [[Meta Knight]] to transport him to Patch Land as well. King Dedede became a marionette, and Meta Knight's mind went under Yin-Yarn's influence. After Meta Knight's defeat, he fills Kirby in on what happened in Dream Land, worrying Kirby, as there seemed to be no way back to Dream Land. However, Prince Fluff pulls out a magical sock identical to the one Yin-Yarn uses; it turns out that Yin-Yarn had stolen a sock from Patch Castle, but Prince Fluff had the other sock in the pair. Kirby makes his return to Dream Land, followed by Prince Fluff, Meta Knight, and King Dedede.
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Ravel Abilities serve a purpose similar to Copy Abilities, in that they allow Kirby to perform new (or enhanced) moves. The player can discard a Ravel Ability by pressing X.
 
Ravel Abilities serve a purpose similar to Copy Abilities, in that they allow Kirby to perform new (or enhanced) moves. The player can discard a Ravel Ability by pressing X.
 
*[[Knitting Needles]]: "Make a yarn ball anytime! Or make a HUGE yarn ball by wrapping up an enemy."
 
*[[Knitting Needles]]: "Make a yarn ball anytime! Or make a HUGE yarn ball by wrapping up an enemy."
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*[[Wire]]: "Swing your sword and cut through anything! Turn the tables in a big way with a flurry of slashes."
*[[Wire]]: "Sword with outstanding sharpness. Big slash cut!" <!--切れ味バツグンのソード。大回転斬りも!-->
 
 
*[[Button (Ravel Ability)|Button]]: "Toss button bombs that can blow up all kinds of things. You could even blast open a path!"
 
*[[Button (Ravel Ability)|Button]]: "Toss button bombs that can blow up all kinds of things. You could even blast open a path!"
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*[[Nylon]]: "Become a whirlwind. Spin, spin, and spin some more!"
*[[Nylon]]: "Fluffy jump caused by wind. Also sucks in beads!" <!--風をおこしてふわふわジャンプ。ビーズも吸い寄せる!-->
 
*[[Bobbin]]: "A bobbin yo-yo that extends far." <!--遠くまでのびーる、ボビンのヨーヨー。-->
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*[[Bobbin]]: "Flick your bobbin yo-yo with abandon!"
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*[[Marking Pins]]: "Throw those marking pins! Toss 'em at enemies left and right!"
*[[Stitch]]: "Throw Shushutto in various directions!" <!--いろんな方向にシュシュッと投げられる!-->
 
   
 
===Transformations===
 
===Transformations===
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===[[Sub-game]]s===
 
===[[Sub-game]]s===
*Dedede Gogogo<ref name=GameInformer/>
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*[[Dedede Gogogo]]
*Slash and Bead<ref name=GameInformer/>
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*[[Slash & Bead]]
   
 
==Characters==
 
==Characters==
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====New Enemies====
 
====New Enemies====
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=====Devilish Mode=====
 
*[[Devil]]
 
*[[Devil]]
 
**Me-Devil
 
**Me-Devil
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**We-Devil
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**Ye-Devil
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*Mole enemy
 
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=====Dedede Gogogo=====
*Red and orange variant of [[Buttonfly]]
 
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*[[Flamer|Green Flamer]]{{Conjectural}}
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*[[Mole (enemy)|Mole]]{{Conjectural}}
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*[[Redfly]]{{Conjectural}}
   
 
==Demo==
 
==Demo==
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===amiibo Compatibility===
 
===amiibo Compatibility===
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{{Construction|issection=1}}[[File:KEEY_amiibo.png|thumb|300px|amiibo functionality illustrated]]
 
''Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn'' can use [[Kirby (series)#List of amiibo products|''Kirby'' series amiibo]] to obtain a [[Yarn Hat]] representing the character scanned. In addition to this, Kirby receives a Ravel Ability corresponding to the amiibo character. Scanning [[Kirby]] or [[Waddle Dee]] yields [[Knitting Needles]], scanning [[Meta Knight]] yields Wire, and scanning Dedede yields [[Button (Ravel Ability)|Button]].
[[File:KEEY_amiibo.png|thumb|300px|amiibo functionality illustrated]]
 
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''Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn'' can use [[Kirby (series)#List of amiibo products|''Kirby'' series amiibo]] to obtain custom hats representing the characters scanned. In addition to this, Kirby receives a Ravel Ability corresponding to the amiibo character. Scanning [[Kirby]] gives [[Knitting Needles]], scanning [[Meta Knight]] gives Wire, and scanning Dedede gives [[Button (Ravel Ability)|Button]].
 
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==Sales==
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At launch, ''Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn'' sold 10,607 copies in Japan, claiming the #4 spot for software that week.<ref>[http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2019/03/japanese_charts_kirbyrs_extra_epic_yarn_debuts_in_sixth_cant_compete_with_switch_titles Nintendo Life]</ref> It sold through only 20% of its initial shipment.<ref>[https://nintendosoup.com/japan-kirbys-extra-epic-yarn-only-sells-20-of-shipment-on-day-one/ Nintendo Soup]</ref> Analysts expected this considering the age of the Nintendo 3DS.<ref>[https://www.perfectly-nintendo.com/japan-more-sales-data-for-week-9-2019-fiscal-year-2018-19-media-create-dengeki/ Perfectly Nintendo]</ref>
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==Reception==
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{{Construction|issection=1}}''Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn'' has received mostly positive reviews, with the game currently holding a metascore of 80 on Metacritic based on 42 critic reviews.<ref>[https://www.metacritic.com/game/3ds/kirbys-extra-epic-yarn/critic-reviews Metacritic]</ref>
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*'''Gamespot''' gave it a 90, stating "This 3DS port is the best version of the game, hands down."
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*'''Nintendo Life''' gave it a 90, complimenting the creativity and art direction and praising the new additions such as an optional harder difficulty and new mini-games.
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*'''NintendoWorldReport''' gave it an 85, complimenting the art style, soundtrack, and creative levels, but also noting that is not necessarily the definitive version, noting certain shortcomings such as the lack of co-op.
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*'''Destructoid''' gave it a 75, noting the charm of the original formula, but stating that the "Ravel Abilities lack refinement, and ultimately, have no place in a game they were never meant to be in."
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
 
*''Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn'' is one of two ''Kirby'' games on the Nintendo 3DS family of systems that cannot play with stereoscopic 3D. ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]'' is the other.
 
*''Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn'' is one of two ''Kirby'' games on the Nintendo 3DS family of systems that cannot play with stereoscopic 3D. ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]'' is the other.
*''Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn'' is the only ''Kirby'' game remake that does not update the graphics from the original version, instead opting to condense the existing graphics and add new content.
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*''Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn'' is the only ''Kirby'' game that does not update the graphics from the original version, instead opting to condense the existing graphics and add new content.
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*''Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn'' was the final first-party Nintendo game to release on the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.
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*''Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn'' was the final ''Kirby'' game released during the [[wikipedia:Heisei|Heisei Era]] in Japan.
 
*''[[Kirby's Adventure|3D Classics: Kirby's Adventure]]'' and ''Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn'' are the only ''Kirby'' games for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems that did not have Miiverse communities. The former was released over a year before Miiverse debuted on November 18, 2012; the latter was released after Miiverse's worldwide discontinuation on November 7, 2017.
 
*''[[Kirby's Adventure|3D Classics: Kirby's Adventure]]'' and ''Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn'' are the only ''Kirby'' games for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems that did not have Miiverse communities. The former was released over a year before Miiverse debuted on November 18, 2012; the latter was released after Miiverse's worldwide discontinuation on November 7, 2017.
 
**''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]'' did not have a Miiverse community in North America or Japan but did in Europe.
 
**''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]'' did not have a Miiverse community in North America or Japan but did in Europe.
 
*''Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn'' is the only physically-released ''Kirby'' game for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems that did not receive its own website in North America.
 
*''Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn'' is the only physically-released ''Kirby'' game for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems that did not receive its own website in North America.
 
*According to the original product information on Nintendo's website,<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20180914172515/https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/kirbys-extra-epic-yarn-3ds Nintendo.com]</ref> it was stated that ''Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn'' would be playable only on New Nintendo 3DS systems. This mistake was eventually rectified.
 
*According to the original product information on Nintendo's website,<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20180914172515/https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/kirbys-extra-epic-yarn-3ds Nintendo.com]</ref> it was stated that ''Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn'' would be playable only on New Nintendo 3DS systems. This mistake was eventually rectified.
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[[File:Kir.png|thumb|The mistake]]
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*On March 12, 2019, Nintendo released a ''Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn'' wallpaper, titled "Wallpaper 1 - Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn," on the My Nintendo rewards program. The preview image erroneously included a logo for the game ''Fortnite''. The reward was quickly discontinued and replaced with a corrected version.<ref>[http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2019/03/random_why_is_the_fortnite_logo_in_this_official_my_nintendo_kirby_wallpaper Nintendo Life]</ref>
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**My Nintendo also released a ''Fortnite''-themed wallpaper the same day, so the error may relate to the two wallpapers releasing side-by-side.
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*Kirby can acquire 9,999 Beads and a streak of 999 in two stages: [[Tube Town]] and [[Whispy's Forest]]. In the former, Kirby can throw Yarn Balls (converted from Dandan projectiles) at Snip-Snaps infinitely to get the Beads; in the latter, Kirby can fire out of cannons to collect the same four Beads from Bronto Burts infinitely.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ybmUZyFK9M&t=24m34s YouTube]</ref>
   
 
==Videos==
 
==Videos==
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==Artwork==
 
==Artwork==
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<gallery>
 
<gallery>
 
Ravel Ability 1.png|[[Knitting Needles]]
 
Ravel Ability 1.png|[[Knitting Needles]]
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Ravel Ability 4.png|[[Nylon]]
 
Ravel Ability 4.png|[[Nylon]]
 
Ravel Ability 5.png|[[Bobbin]]
 
Ravel Ability 5.png|[[Bobbin]]
Ravel Ability 6.png|[[Stitch]]
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Ravel Ability 6.png|[[Marking Pins]]
 
KEEY_Yarn_Ball_artwork.png|Knitting Needles [[Ravel Ability]] [[Ravel Ball]]
 
KEEY_Yarn_Ball_artwork.png|Knitting Needles [[Ravel Ability]] [[Ravel Ball]]
Devil1.png|[[Devil|Me-Devil]]
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Devil1.png|[[Me-Devil]]
Devil2.png|One of the Devil enemies
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Devil2.png|[[Ye-Devil]]
Devil3.png|One of the Devil enemies
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Devil3.png|[[We-Devil]]
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KEEY_Story_sprite.png|Story mode icon
 
Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn - Character Artwork 11.png|Dedede for Dedede Gogogo
 
Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn - Character Artwork 11.png|Dedede for Dedede Gogogo
 
Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn - Character Artwork 12.png|Meta Knight for Slash & Bead
 
Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn - Character Artwork 12.png|Meta Knight for Slash & Bead
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===Box Art===
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<gallery>
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KEEYbackcover.png|{{NA}} Box art back
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KEEYspine.png|{{NA}} Box art spine
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
   
 
===Media===
 
===Media===
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
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KEEYgamecard.png|{{NA}} Game Card
KEEY Menu icon.jpg|Home menu icon
 
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KEEY_Cartridge.png|Home menu icon (small)
 
KEEY Menu icon.jpg|Home menu icon (large)
 
H2x1_3DS_KirbysExtraEpicYarn_enGB_image800w.jpg|{{PAL}} Website banner
 
H2x1_3DS_KirbysExtraEpicYarn_enGB_image800w.jpg|{{PAL}} Website banner
 
V1x2_3DS_KirbysExtraEpicYarn_enGB_image600w.jpg|{{PAL}} Website banner
 
V1x2_3DS_KirbysExtraEpicYarn_enGB_image600w.jpg|{{PAL}} Website banner
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Kirbys_Extra_Epic_Feb_Cal_-1366x768-.jpg|My Nintendo February calendar
 
Kirbys_Extra_Epic_Feb_Cal_-1366x768-.jpg|My Nintendo February calendar
 
Kirbys_Extra_Epic_Feb_Cal_-750x1334-.jpg|My Nintendo February calendar
 
Kirbys_Extra_Epic_Feb_Cal_-750x1334-.jpg|My Nintendo February calendar
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KEEY_Wallpaper_1_-1366x768-.jpg|My Nintendo wallpaper 1
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KEEY_Wallpaper_1_-1080x1920-.jpg|My Nintendo wallpaper 1
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KEEY_Wallpaper_2_-1366x768-.jpg|My Nintendo wallpaper 2
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KEEY_Wallpaper_2_-1080x1920-.jpg|My Nintendo wallpaper 2
 
Kirby_Extra_Epic_Yarn_PrintablePlacemat.pdf|My Nintendo placemat
 
Kirby_Extra_Epic_Yarn_PrintablePlacemat.pdf|My Nintendo placemat
 
Kirby_Extra_Epic_Yarn_GiftBox_Small.pdf|My Nintendo gift box (small)
 
Kirby_Extra_Epic_Yarn_GiftBox_Small.pdf|My Nintendo gift box (small)
 
Kirby_Extra_Epic_Yarn_GiftBox_Med.pdf|My Nintendo gift box (medium)
 
Kirby_Extra_Epic_Yarn_GiftBox_Med.pdf|My Nintendo gift box (medium)
 
Kirby_Extra_Epic_Yarn_GiftBox_Large.pdf|My Nintendo gift box (large)
 
Kirby_Extra_Epic_Yarn_GiftBox_Large.pdf|My Nintendo gift box (large)
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===''Kirby Twitter''===
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====North America====
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<gallery columns="4" widths="135">
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KTwEEY US 1.jpg|February 25, 2019
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KTwEEY US 2.jpg|February 28, 2019
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KTwEEY US 3.jpg|February 28, 2019
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KTwEEY US 4.jpg|February 28, 2019
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KTwEEY US 5.jpg|March 1, 2019
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KTwEEY US 6.jpg|March 1, 2019
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KTwEEY US 7.jpg|March 1, 2019
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KTwEEY US 8.jpg|March 1, 2019
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KTwEEY US 9.jpg|March 5, 2019
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====Japan====
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<gallery columns="4" widths="135">
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KTwEEY1.jpg|February 6, 2019
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KTwEEY2.jpg|February 11, 2019
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KTwEEY3.jpg|February 11, 2019
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KTwEEY4.jpg|February 13, 2019
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KTwEEY5.jpg|February 13, 2019
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KTwEEY6.jpg|February 13, 2019
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KTwEEY7.jpg|February 18, 2019
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KTwEEY8.jpg|February 18, 2019
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KTwEEY9.jpg|February 18, 2019
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KTwEEY10.jpg|February 20, 2019
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KTwEEY11.jpg|February 20, 2019
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KTwEEY12.jpg|February 20, 2019
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KTwEEY13.jpg|February 20, 2019
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KTwEEY14.jpg|February 25, 2019
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KTwEEY15.jpg|February 25, 2019
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KTwEEY16.jpg|February 27, 2019
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KTwEEY17.jpg|February 27, 2019
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KTwEEY18.jpg|March 4, 2019
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KTwEEY19.jpg|March 4, 2019
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D1BivXhU8AEfnB9.jpg|March 6, 2019
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KTwEEY20.jpg|March 6, 2019
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KTwEEY21.jpg|March 11, 2019
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KTwEEY22.jpg|March 11, 2019
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KTwEEY23.jpg|March 11, 2019
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KTwEEY24.jpg|March 18, 2019
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KTwEEY25.jpg|March 18, 2019
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KTwEEY28.jpg|March 25, 2019
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KTwEEY29.jpg|March 25, 2019
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KTwEEY30.jpg|March 25, 2019
 
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==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
 
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KEEY_Diorama.jpg|Home Menu diorama
 
KEEY_Screens_1.png|Title screen
 
KEEY_Screens_1.png|Title screen
 
KEEY Fountain Gardens.jpg|[[Fountain Gardens]]
 
KEEY Fountain Gardens.jpg|[[Fountain Gardens]]
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KEEY_9.png|Kirby stands in his apartment.
 
KEEY_9.png|Kirby stands in his apartment.
 
KEEY Dedede sub-game.jpg|King Dedede dashes in [[Dedede Gogogo]].
 
KEEY Dedede sub-game.jpg|King Dedede dashes in [[Dedede Gogogo]].
KEEY_6.png|King Dedede dashes in [[Bead and Slash]].
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KEEY_6.png|King Dedede dashing.
KEY Meta Knight sub-game.jpg|[[Meta Knight]] attacks [[Bronto Burt]]s in a new sub-game.
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KEY Meta Knight sub-game.jpg|[[Meta Knight]] attacks [[Bronto Burt]]s in [[Slash & Bead]].
KEEY_7.png|Meta Knight attacks [[UFO (enemy)|UFO]]s in Bead and Slash.
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KEEY_7.png|Meta Knight attacks [[UFO (enemy)|UFO]]s in Slash & Bead.
 
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Revision as of 17:40, 19 September 2019

Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn is a game in the Kirby series for the Nintendo 3DS. It is an enhanced port of Kirby's Epic Yarn for the Wii. It has the same content as the original release, but also includes new power-ups, new modes, and new sub-games starring Meta Knight and King Dedede as the playable characters. The game now lacks co-op, so Prince Fluff is not playable.[3]

Story

KPR Maxim Tomato Main article: Kirby's Epic Yarn#Story

The story starts with Kirby strolling around Dream Land and finding a tomato that resembles his favorite snack, the Maxim Tomato. Unbeknownst to him, is was a Metamato owned by a sorcerer named Yin-Yarn, who has recently turned many of Dream Land's residents into yarn. Kirby proceeds to inhale the Metamato, ignoring Yin-Yarn's commands. After Kirby swallows it, the sock on Yin-Yarn's neck glows and sucks Kirby into the yarn world of Patch Land.

Shortly after arriving, Kirby witnesses Prince Fluff being chased by a Cyclod; he tries to inhale the Cyclod, but the air goes through his body, as Kirby had been transformed into yarn himself. However, Kirby suddenly transforms into a car and carries Prince Fluff away with enough speed to outrun the Cyclod.

Soon, Kirby and Prince Fluff arrive at Quilty Square, where Prince Fluff shows Kirby around. After venturing through Patch Castle, Kirby and Prince Fluff defeat the monster Lickeur and obtain a piece of magic yarn, which stitches Quilty Square and the next level together. As Kirby and Prince Fluff defeat the bosses of each level, they obtain more magic yarn, allowing them to stitch Patch Land's seven pieces back together, reversing the damage Yin-Yarn caused.

Meanwhile, Yin-Yarn causes havoc in Dream Land, turning the landscape into yarn and fabric, summoning yarn Waddle Dees to do his bidding and kidnap King Dedede, and sneak attacking Meta Knight to transport him to Patch Land as well. King Dedede became a marionette, and Meta Knight's mind went under Yin-Yarn's influence. After Meta Knight's defeat, he fills Kirby in on what happened in Dream Land, worrying Kirby, as there seemed to be no way back to Dream Land. However, Prince Fluff pulls out a magical sock identical to the one Yin-Yarn uses; it turns out that Yin-Yarn had stolen a sock from Patch Castle, but Prince Fluff had the other sock in the pair. Kirby makes his return to Dream Land, followed by Prince Fluff, Meta Knight, and King Dedede.

After traveling through familiar places turned into yarn, Kirby and Prince Fluff finally confront and defeat Yin-Yarn, revealing one last piece of magic yarn; however, Yin-Yarn uses this magic yarn to recreate himself and to transform into Mega Yin-Yarn, much to the surprise of Kirby and Prince Fluff. Meta Knight then swoops in and drops a Tankbot Metamortex, allowing Kirby and Prince Fluff to take defeat Yin-Yarn once and for all.

Upon Yin-Yarn's true defeat, Dream Land returns to normal, as does Kirby and his friends, aside from Prince Fluff, who stays in his native yarn form. The two part ways, making Kirby sad. However, Prince Fluff reminds him that as long as he has the magic sock, he can visit Prince Fluff in Patch Land at any time.

Gameplay

Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn adds six new items that allow Kirby to use Ravel Abilities.[4] It also adds Devilish Mode, in which Kirby must outrace a Devil through levels, and includes a health-bar. New sub-games have also been added. One features King Dedede, while the other features Meta Knight. Playing Devilish Mode and these sub-games rewards the player with new furniture and ways to decorate Kirby's Pad, which can be shared via StreetPass.[5]

Ravel Abilities

Ravel Abilities serve a purpose similar to Copy Abilities, in that they allow Kirby to perform new (or enhanced) moves. The player can discard a Ravel Ability by pressing X.

  • Knitting Needles: "Make a yarn ball anytime! Or make a HUGE yarn ball by wrapping up an enemy."
  • Wire: "Swing your sword and cut through anything! Turn the tables in a big way with a flurry of slashes."
  • Button: "Toss button bombs that can blow up all kinds of things. You could even blast open a path!"
  • Nylon: "Become a whirlwind. Spin, spin, and spin some more!"
  • Bobbin: "Flick your bobbin yo-yo with abandon!"
  • Marking Pins: "Throw those marking pins! Toss 'em at enemies left and right!"

Transformations

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Levels

Quilty Square is partially accessible at the start, but the rest of the areas can only be accessed after obtaining their corresponding Area Patch.





Sub-games

Characters

Major Characters

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Bosses

Fangora | Hot Wings | Squashini | Capamari | King Dedede | Meta Knight | Yin-Yarn | Mega Yin-Yarn

Mid-Bosses

Blast Mariner | Combo Cannon | Kracko | Reactor | Space Kracko | Wicked Willow | Whispy Woods

Regular Enemies

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New Enemies

Devilish Mode
  • Devil
    • Me-Devil
    • We-Devil
    • Ye-Devil
Dedede Gogogo

Demo

A demo of Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn was released in Japan on February 6, 2019; Europe on February 7, 2019; and North America on February 21, 2019.[6] In it, the player can play Fountain Gardens and Rainbow Falls on either Normal Mode or Devilish Mode.[7] Fountain Gardens demonstrates the Tankbot Transformation and the Knitting Needles Ravel Ability; Rainbow Falls demonstrates the Spin Boarder Transformation and Button Ravel Ability. Prince Fluff also appears once in each level, gifting Kirby a Star bead. This demo records the player's bead, streak, and HP high scores until the software is closed. It is unclear if the Ravel Ability locations will be the same for the final game, or if they are there simply to demonstrate the new mechanic.

amiibo Compatibility

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Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn can use Kirby series amiibo to obtain a Yarn Hat representing the character scanned. In addition to this, Kirby receives a Ravel Ability corresponding to the amiibo character. Scanning Kirby or Waddle Dee yields Knitting Needles, scanning Meta Knight yields Wire, and scanning Dedede yields Button.

Sales

At launch, Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn sold 10,607 copies in Japan, claiming the #4 spot for software that week.[8] It sold through only 20% of its initial shipment.[9] Analysts expected this considering the age of the Nintendo 3DS.[10]

Reception

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Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn has received mostly positive reviews, with the game currently holding a metascore of 80 on Metacritic based on 42 critic reviews.[11]

  • Gamespot gave it a 90, stating "This 3DS port is the best version of the game, hands down."
  • Nintendo Life gave it a 90, complimenting the creativity and art direction and praising the new additions such as an optional harder difficulty and new mini-games.
  • NintendoWorldReport gave it an 85, complimenting the art style, soundtrack, and creative levels, but also noting that is not necessarily the definitive version, noting certain shortcomings such as the lack of co-op.
  • Destructoid gave it a 75, noting the charm of the original formula, but stating that the "Ravel Abilities lack refinement, and ultimately, have no place in a game they were never meant to be in."

Trivia

  • Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn is one of two Kirby games on the Nintendo 3DS family of systems that cannot play with stereoscopic 3D. Kirby Battle Royale is the other.
  • Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn is the only Kirby game that does not update the graphics from the original version, instead opting to condense the existing graphics and add new content.
  • Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn was the final first-party Nintendo game to release on the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.
  • Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn was the final Kirby game released during the Heisei Era in Japan.
  • 3D Classics: Kirby's Adventure and Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn are the only Kirby games for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems that did not have Miiverse communities. The former was released over a year before Miiverse debuted on November 18, 2012; the latter was released after Miiverse's worldwide discontinuation on November 7, 2017.
    • Kirby Battle Royale did not have a Miiverse community in North America or Japan but did in Europe.
  • Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn is the only physically-released Kirby game for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems that did not receive its own website in North America.
  • According to the original product information on Nintendo's website,[12] it was stated that Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn would be playable only on New Nintendo 3DS systems. This mistake was eventually rectified.
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The mistake

  • On March 12, 2019, Nintendo released a Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn wallpaper, titled "Wallpaper 1 - Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn," on the My Nintendo rewards program. The preview image erroneously included a logo for the game Fortnite. The reward was quickly discontinued and replaced with a corrected version.[13]
    • My Nintendo also released a Fortnite-themed wallpaper the same day, so the error may relate to the two wallpapers releasing side-by-side.
  • Kirby can acquire 9,999 Beads and a streak of 999 in two stages: Tube Town and Whispy's Forest. In the former, Kirby can throw Yarn Balls (converted from Dandan projectiles) at Snip-Snaps infinitely to get the Beads; in the latter, Kirby can fire out of cannons to collect the same four Beads from Bronto Burts infinitely.[14]

Videos

Artwork

Box Art

Media

Kirby Twitter

North America

Japan

Gallery

References