Kirby: Canvas Curse/Block Attack

Block Attack is a Sub-game unlocked after beating the Level 2 Kracko Boss Game. The unlocked version can be played at any time via the Sub-Games menu. Block Attack is a breakout style game in which Kirby is the ball with the ability to smash star blocks in order to defeat the enemies in the area. Each room is locked until all enemies have been destroyed. The 3 difficulty levels vary in the number of rooms needing to be cleared. Exact control of Kirby is lost in this game, he'll bounce around almost uncontrollably. A paddle can be drawn by drawing lines anywhere on the touch screen. The paddle will appear for a short time and disappear afterward. Kirby will ricochet off of it as he would any other barrier in the room.

Boss Game

The Boss Games are accessed after each level is cleared. Drawcia will offer 3 paintings. In order to access Block Attack, choose the Kracko portrait. The Level 1 and 2 battles are exactly similar to the Level 1 and 2 Sub-Game, except time and scoring are not factors. The walkthroughs will be listed in their respective sections below.

Level 1

The easiest mode to beat, environmental hazards are scarce, and are small where they do appear. Health replenishing items can be found in most rooms. The rooms are also considerably smaller than those of Levels 2 and 3. In both the Boss Game and sub-game, Kracko Jr. is the boss of the level. In the Boss Game, he must be defeated; although in the Sub-Game, 2000 points are awarded for his defeat. There are no rewards for the Level 1 subgame.

Walkthrough

Stage 01
The first stage is fairly simple, 2 Bronto Burts are fluttering between the blocks and an energy drink is by them. The drink is solely for points since no damage is possible in this room. Coming into contact with the enemies destroys them without draining health, no need to stun them first. The gate at the top will open after they are both eliminated. If playing for points, see the tips section below. Otherwise get Kirby through the gateway to move on. A +30 second bonus is rewarded for completing this stage.

Stage 02
Kirby starts off in a seemingly uninteresting room, blocks line the ceiling and part of the floors with no enemy in sight. Set Kirby bouncing through the blocks to access the second part of the room. Another energy drink can be uncovered in the center of the room, this time damage is possible beforehand, though not likely, as there are spiked floors in the corner beneath blocks. Another newly introduced aspect is the bomb block. Either bump it and stay away, or tap it a few times to set it off. Complete avoidance is possible but unlikely, given the chaotic movements of Kirby. The bomb will destroy most blocks around it, when playing for a high score, avoid it. The three enemies in the area can finally be seen, 2 Glunks and a Bouncy are near the gate. Smash each of them in order to open the gate.

Additional points or health, can be acquired, as a second energy drink is in a central block of the top portion. +30 seconds are awarded for completion of the stage.

Stage 03
Two Bronto Burts are immediately visible. The other most obvious aspect of this room are the multicolored blocks. Up until now, almost all were green. In short, the number of stars visible on the block indicate how many hits are needed to destroy it. Another bomb block can be seen as well, this smaller room, makes coming into contact with its explosion much more likely. +30 seconds are awarded for completion of the stage.

Stage 04
The corners of the room have floor spikes, but no blocks covering them this time. Stay alert and draw a paddle to prevent contact with them. 3 Glunks are on top of the blocks, and should be destroyed before proceeding. The row of yellow blocks require 2 hits to break through. In the mid portion, a lone squishy will be seen moving frantically, tap this one to hold it still and contain Kirby to the area until it is destroyed. The row of green blocks above hide a Maxim Tomato in the center of the top row. Eliminate the final two Bronto Burts to open the gate and move to the next room. +30 seconds are awarded for completion of the stage.

Boss Fight
Kracko Jr., an eyeball-like boss, with rotating barriers, is in this final room. A few clear blocks that flicker in and out may be destroyed for hidden star gems. But the main event is Kracko Jr. Since the spheres protecting him do no damage, keep sending Kirby towards him. As the spheres stop, the eye will be vulnerable and damage is dealt to him on contact. Continue bashing towards it at every opportunity and he'll be defeated swiftly.

Level 2

At first glance, Level 2 isn't any different than Level 1. Closer inspection reveals that the rooms are wider, more compartments per room, enemies, hazards, multi-hit blocks, and rewards are found. Kracko is the boss of this Level as opposed to the easier Kracko Jr.

Walkthrough

Stage 01
Kirby starts in a room lined with blocks and has spiked floors in the corner. Only 2 Glunks and 2 Bronto Burts need to be defeated in order to move on. All four enemies appear at the top of the room. +30 seconds are awarded for completion.

Stage 02
The lower portion of this stage contains 2 Bronto Burts. After defeating them, aim for the cracked blocks next to the bomb block to avoid setting it off. An energy drink can be found in the central block of the top portion. Remaining health is much more important in this level than in Level 1 so opt to be a bit more conservative. The top portion of the room also contains a Glunk (on the block with the energy drink) and 2 Bouncies. +30 seconds are awarded for completion.

Stage 03
You may notice spiked floors becoming more common, and green star blocks becoming less common. The use of colored blocks requiring more hits to break through will only increase from this point. This room only houses a single Glunk, tucked in-between several blocks. On the right and left sides of the blocks, some clear blocks will be seen materializing and dematerialize shortly thereafter. These blocks can only be broken while visible. The rewards they house can be acquired after their destruction as well. The right side clear blocks contain 2 large stars for extra points. The left side blocks only contain a dark star that has no evident benefit. +30 seconds are awarded again (fear not, these notes exist because there are higher bonuses later).

Stage 04
The observant player will notice a darker cloud background beginning at this stage. This room has spiked floors, and a ceiling that nearly guarantees Kirby will be sent towards them. The ceiling bottle-necks upwards. The layout of yellow blocks creates adequate obstructions to reach the Bouncies on top of them. Kirby will likely be sent below the angled row and bouncing upwards to the top room. However, the far top-right corner near the Bouncies contains a Bonus Star in the clear block. The top room has 4 Bronto Burts in a diamond formation around the colored blocks. The central block contains a Maxim Tomato for a health restoration and bonus points. +30 seconds are awarded again.

Stage 05 (Boss Fight)
Kracko, the larger, more dangerous cloud-like boss is in this room. The spikes around him seem dangerous, but need to be hit in order to deal damage to the eye ball. The clouds surrounding the eye will temporarily disappear leaving Kracko vulnerable to damage. Kracko's only attack is when he charges and utilizes an electric aura. The electrical charge can be easily avoided if a paddle is drawn in time. The simplest way to defeat him is to get to a corner and contain Kirby with a paddle. Have Kirby bounce frantically between the wall, ceiling, paddle and Kracko's obvious weak point. 2,000 points are awarded for defeating Kracko.

Scoring, Ranking, and Tips

When playing for a high score, opt to play Level 3 as it is the only difficulty to offer a medal for the Medal Swap. The game is relatively simple to rack up points in. While playing Level 1 and 2 aim to destroy as many blocks as possible and get to the next room with just enough time for the Boss fight and little as possible left over. Time remaining is not rewarded in this game. Level 3 will not end at the Kracko boss fight, but will continue until either time or health are exhausted. While playing Level 3, aim to clear each room of enemies as fast as possible.

Tap as many green blocks as possible, while keeping Kirby close to an area in which points can be gained. Avoid using Bomb Blocks in the low difficulty levels, unless you are pressed for time. Consider that a Green Block gives 20 points, but a cracked block gives 31 (30 points for destroying the block, and 1 if you cracked it by tapping it with the stylus).

Scoring
Clear Stage	1000 points	Enemies	100 points
Blocks	10-40 points	Kracko & Kracko Jr.	1000 points
Block Tap	1 point	Star	10 points

Ranks are given upon completion of the Level, or in the case of Level 3, death of Kirby. The ranking system is in a cascading alphabetical format with sub-names for each rank given. The higher the score, the lower the alphabet letter will be and thus the higher the rank. Each Sub-game will record the top three scores for each level. Other than for measuring personal progress, and the medal reward for Level 3, the ranking solely exists for bragging rights.

• Known Ranks
  • Rank AAA- Rainbow Hero
  • Rank AA- Lord Destroyer
  • Rank A- Master Destroyer
  • Rank B- Wreckage King
  • Rank C- Wreckage Knight
  • Rank D- to be determined
  • Rank E- Craftsman Crusher
  • Rank F- Lead Crusher
  • Rank G- Decent Crusher
  • Rank H- Average Breaker
  • Rank I- Apprentice Breaker
  • Rank J- Novice Breaker