Kururin Squash!
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| Developer(s) | 8ing |
| Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
| Series | Kururin |
| Platform(s) | GameCube |
| Release date | JPN October 14, 2004 |
| Genre(s) | Puzzle |
| Mode(s) | Single player, Multiplayer |
| Rating(s) | All Ages (CERO) |
Kururin Squash! (くるりんスカッシュ!?) is an action-puzzle video game released only in Japan in 2004 by Eighting. The game is the successor to Kururin Paradise. It is the first and only title of the Kururin series with 3D computer graphics.
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[edit] Story introduction
The Kururin family won the grand prize at a local lottery, which sent them on a cruise around the four countries of the world. The entire family enjoyed the trip, but upon returning home, they suddenly realized that they had returned with only three members of the family; Kururin, Kakarin, and Totorin. All of Kururin's siblings had disappeared during the trip! Kururin sets off to the four countries on the special helicopter "Helirin" in search of the others.
[edit] Gameplay
The player controls a slowly spinning stick called the Helirin, and must maneuver it through a series of mazes without touching the walls. If the stick hits any wall or dangerous object three times it will shatter, forcing the player to start over again. The player controls the stick's direction and 3 levels of speed, but the continual rotation of the stick makes the task difficult. Bonus points are awarded once the player has successfully completed a level, and a gold star for completing the level without any crashes. The game also records shortest times taken to beat each level.
The game starts off with simple training levels, where instructions are given on how to play and get around the first corners. After this tutorial there are eight levels in each stage which progressively increase in difficulty and length. The main objective in the puzzle mode is to collect coins, and the objective in the race mode is to finish each maze within a target time frame. Multiplayer can include up to four players in a split-screen frenzy, or a battle mode where players must collect coins while holding off their opponents with various weapons.
Unlike the previous titles of the series, Kururin Squash! introduces water levels with power-ups that make the Helirin work like a submarine, use guns, punch with boxing gloves, create tornadoes, or use flame-throwers. Bosses are also present at the end of each stage.
[edit] Stages
Each island or country contains 8 stages, where the 8th is the boss battle level.
- Sweet Island
- The first half of the island has a tropical theme, while the second half is built with sweets and candies. Stages 4, 6, 7, and 8 must be completed with the "Helibokan," a special Helirin which can throw punches from its wings.
- Natural Island
- The first half is a mystical world filled with butterflies, and the second half takes place on a river. Stages 2, 4, 6, and 8 must be completed with the "Helibashan," a special Helirin that can dive and submerge like a submarine.
- Snow Scape
- Stages 1, 2, 4, and 6 take place on a dazzling snow-covered world, while stages 3, 5, 7, and 8 take place on a winter night scene. Stages 3, 5, 7, and 8 must be completed with the "Heliboubo," a special Helirin that can shoot fire from its wings.
- Future Vision
- The first half takes place in a happy, colorful city, while the second half takes place in a more futuristic, high-tech city. Stages 2, 4, 6, and 8 must be completed with the "Heliburun," a special Helirin that can shoot tornadoes.
- Wonder Planet
- The first half takes place in outer space, while the second half is set in a world resembling the view seen through a kaleidoscope. Stages 2, 4, 6, and 8 must be completed using the "Helibyubyun," a special Helirin that can rapid-fire shots.
[edit] Reception
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| Publication | Score |
| Edge Magazine | 60 of 100[1] |
| gamesTM | 60 of 100[2] |
| Nintendo World Report | 9.5/10[3] |
| Nintendojo | 9.0/10[4] |
| Eurogamer | 7 of 10[5] |
| NTSC-uk | 60 of 100[6] |
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| Compiler | Score |
| Metacritic | 73% (based on 7 reviews)[7] |
[edit] References
- ^ Edge Magazine (Future Publishing) (no. Christmas 2004, p.95), Christmas
- ^ gamesTM (Imagine Publishing) (no. Jan 2005, p.116), January
- ^ Nintendo World Report - GC Review: Kururin Squash!. Retrieved on 2008-03-01.
- ^ Kururin Squash! review at Nintendojo. Retrieved on 2008-03-01.
- ^ Kururin Squash Review // GC /// Eurogamer. Retrieved on 2008-03-01.
- ^ NTSC-uk review > Nintendo GameCube > Kururin Squash. Retrieved on 2008-03-01.
- ^ MetaCritic: Kururin Squash!. MetaCritic. Retrieved on 2008-03-01.
- Kururin Squash! for GameCube - MobyGames. Moby Games. Retrieved on 2007-11-18.
- Japanese Wikipedia - くるりんスカッシュ!. Retrieved on 2007-11-24.
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- Official website (Japanese)
- Kururin Squash! at GameFAQs
- Kururin Squash! at MobyGames
