My god what an actual bastard of a video game I could NOT beat this scoundral without the use of the rewind feature on the switch I just actually cannot fathom beating this game without it. No wonder this shit didn't make it to the west 😭😭😭 Nintendo of America knew we weren't pussies they just knew we weren't capable of inhumane activity 😭😭😭😭😭😭 I expected some sort of grand reward for beating it but lmao no why would they give you anything you've just gotta move on in life 🤬🤬 yeah this took you hours on end so what 🤬🤬🤬

Kuru Kuru Kururin was not a game I knew about even with it being in Super Smash Bros. The way it's advertised, and looks just isn't as appealing as the actual game is. From it's whimsical story, characters, and puzzle like charm Kuru Kuru feels like a lost gem you find at an used game store more than an actual game Nintendo made.

I think the thing that sticks out most with Kuru Kuru is the simple fact it gets right down to business with it's game. You get a small intro of a family of birds walking, then immediately are told when starting the game that all the mother's kids are missing and you have to go find them. You get an option to do a tutorial, but aside from that, that's all the story really has to offer to you. There isn't some big boss or anything, just some missing kids, and you got to find them throughout the levels. Sure, there is a shot or two of the kids celebrating or the ending credits of them walking back, but that's all there is to it. Visually the game kinda feels like a coloring book, with a top down perspective, and a ton of levels with a lot of neat backgrounds. A lot of the music feels akin to other GBA classics like Golden Sun or Kirby with a very upbeat tone, and chip tune make up. Overall, Kuru Kuru's presentation is minimalist, but in a way that is still rather charming.

Gameplay is the main driving force of Kuru Kuru Kurin after all. Considering how many levels, worlds, and collectables there are; the game simply has a lot to do with it's premise. You basically pilot a varied sized propeller (pending on difficulty), and navigate the various levels without trying to damage it along the way. It's pretty much a game of the floor is lava, but instead it's the walls. What makes it extra tricky however is the propeller is always moving, and you have a timer on you to see how fast you can go too. Then in later levels a variety of obstacles and shapes test your limits on how fast you move and think while trying to keep your propeller safe. In a lot of ways, Kuru Kuru Kurin is a simple puzzle game in which you have to find the best route and timing. Sadly, I can't say it's all fun and games tho as a lot of what the game does in practice, especially it's later levels, demands near perfection from you. It's not so much "this game is hard", but rather it demands a lot of trial and error runs along with only giving you so many routes to take. This is somewhat mitigated with the difficulty setting, but I think many players will be trapped by going to far into normal mode without considering switching. If you are able to stomach how frustrating this game can be, you can certainly have a lot of fun with it especially considering what the tool gives you, but that's kind all there is to it. The game never goes too far from it's initial premise and gameplay loop, and if you're stuck I can see how the game can become unbearable to get through.

BANGER simple puzzle(ish) game with tons of play time for the relatively small content. classic nintendo simple-cute premise with gameplay first attitude - every adventure level teaches you more about how the spinner can be moved and operated in complex and precise ways, all culminating in a final world requiring confidence, speed, and precision comfortably hugging walls alongside kururin's circular pod as the only way to save your final sibling!

the challenge levels provide a lovely, quick minded break to the sometimes frustrating monotanaity of the main story. quick paced, speed emphasized challenge runs that push the limits of your precise finger movement and knowledge of game mechanics. incredibly addictive and hard to leave uncompleted.

unfortunately unable to complete the vs mode. maybe ill return to finish this review! for now - im more than happy with my full-star completion of all 11 challenge worlds, and gathering every single costume!! the customization in this game is a surprise and a treat UGH such a cute game -- from soundtrack to visual aesthetic the game oozes notable charm.

A fantastic puzzle game! Great music and colors do some great window dressing around a game that really revolves around it's mechanics (no pun intended).

A player must navigate a rotating stick with 3 levels of speed while avoiding the walls, traps and hazards. It really is What you see is what you get here. It does feel that only certain personalities would even enjoy this type of game, but the light story, colors, music and small unlockables to decorate the stick do so much to push the player forward. A similar game on the PlayStation One, Irritating Stick, has nearly identical rules around its game play and achieves none of the charm.

The whole thing is rather short and mildly geared toward completionists. For those players, beating all levels without taking damage only gives a handful of levels as a reward. Achievable, but slightly lackluster.

Level design is great, but is lacks variety toward the end. Hoping to get some of that variety in later entries.

It's a cute game with a neat gimmick as the main mechanic, but Christ, I am terrible at this game. Fun for about the hour or so that the Adventure mode is, but if the rewind feature on the GBA NSO app didn't exist, I don't think I could've gotten through this one. Cute little characters and neat setpieces and it's cool to finally have this available after so long, but the later levels become such bullshit with absolutely zero checkpoints and constant trial-and-error that it becomes frustrating. Check out the early levels and see if you like it, but I don't really recommend the latter half unless you really love the concept or gameplay.