A Critical Look At The LAST & MOST EXPENSIVE Nintendo 3DS Game- Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn 

Luigi's Mansion on 3DS made sense because the Gamecube was originally supposed to have stereoscopic 3D, so the vision for the title was finally realized.

Back at the beginning of 2022 I found this game at Target in the clearance section for $11.99, that was one of the best gaming finds I’ve ever had.

Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn and other 3DS remakes that would've been preferable on the Switch are a reminder that sometimes, market trends and preferences are much better than traditionalism. After all, there's fun in giving the fans what they want.

200!? From what I remember the game is 60 dollars, did it get rarer for being one of the last 3ds games??

There is no reason why this game should be THIS expensive.

“I paid 201!” My response to the thumbnail, but jokingly

The 3DS post-switch deserved so much better. Like it was still doing well and they should’ve made some original games for it as Warioware gold was the last original non-remake first party game for the system….

“There’s no way to add funds on the 3DS eShop” I don’t know, should we tell him about the Nintendo website?

Coincidentally, the last annual 3DS Retrospective for NSMB2 ALSO got the ranking of Tarnished Bronze.

I remember when this game got revealed and I was just thinking "what's the point?"

9:40 well originally it wasn't a Kirby game, it would have been a prince Fluff game but at one point in development Nintendo told Good Feel to make it a Kirby game (i assume because they wanted a wider audiance)

With Dark Moon getting a Switch upgrade it makes the 3DS Luigi’s Mansion release hurt even more.

Still have a physical copy of this sealed. Maybe I'll make a few hundred dollars off this game one day.

$200!?!? Man, I've got to get this game digitally on my eShop immediately before it's too late!

I didn't even know this port was a thing. Apparently, no one else did considering how poorly it did. I'd like to see from you if it's bad or not

You know what my personal headcanon for this game has been? That this whole tale is just a picture book, which exists in the Kirby-Universe, being told by some In-universe character Like Haltmann/Hyness, reading bedtime stories to a five year old Susie/ Zan Partizanne. Or Magolor, reading to... his ship i guess😄

200 dollars?! Really? Is it that rare?! My god! It better be good in that case!

At times like this, I do wonder if there's gonna be Kirby & Yoshi Crossover (both of these characters got games that are 'Arts & Crafts' themed)

Hey, Give us Bomberman fans a break. The fact that our franchise isnt dead gives out fandom the slightest bit of schizophrenic hope. And yes, we DO have a fandom.

I might actually give this game a go. I have played Epic Yarn on the Wii and I did enjoy the demo.

Yikes. 200 dollars. That’s insane, and for a gimped port too? Yeah so the new copy abilities feel forced and make the game easier, and the new Devilish Mode seems sound until you meet the enemy that annoys you and removes the music. (One of the best OSTs in the franchise.) And the visuals aren’t as strong, and the sub games are ok at best. Yeah, so much for being an extra epic version of the best Kirby spinoff…

14:40 Should’ve been Demeech’s Extra Fury! XD

One thing I'll never forget was the discourse surrounding the 3DS how so many wanted Nintendo to stop making games for it and focus on the Switch, and loads of people screaming that the handheld doesn't need to die. DreamcastGuy and AntDude getting all that flack because they wanted the 3DS to die, it was an old system, it had it's day and it was time to move on. They were right, nobody was buying 3DS games after the Switch released. Both Mario and Luigi remakes? Flopped. Metroid Samus Returns? Flopped. Luigi's Mansion? Flopped. Mario Party: The Top 100? Flopped. WarioWare: Gold? Flopped. Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn? It flopped too. It was getting annoying seeing more 3DS games get announced in Directs. It's for that reason when the successor to the Switch comes out, I want all first party support to cease on Switch so it's not going to hold back the new system. Onto the game itself, it's fine, but it's not so extra epic. The Ravel abilities are fun, but this game was never designed with those abilities in mind and they really ruin the whole point of the game. That Devilish Mode though is one of the most asinine things I've seen put in a game. This is not a hard mode, Devilish Mode is pure frustration. I watched a live steam of Meteorz on the final boss and he lost so quite a few times because of that Devil. It's not a fun mode by any stretch of the imagination. If this game got a Switch release, I would remove the Devilish Mode, keep the Ravel abilities but have the option to turn them on and off, flesh out the two mini-games, reintroduce co-op, and add a new story campaign. But welcome back to the driver's seat, buddy! Enjoyed the video, and how you tore into Devilish Mode made the wait for this all the more epic! I can't believe how much this game is being sold for now.

What? $200? But why? 1- Is still on the eshop. 2- You have a modded 3DS. There's only one reason you could've buy it for that price... This man is insane!

That game doesn’t even have any 3D effects… it doesn’t even seem like it’s worth $200…

While I prefer the original Wii version more (bc it's the only one I have), some features in the 3DS remake fix the lack of content and provide more variety. It runs half the framerate (30fps) instead of the original 60, so that's a pass for me.

You can add funds by linking your Nintendo Network ID to your Nintendo Account ID and can either Redeem cards or use something like Paypal through the website's version of the eShop. You don't have to fork out for insanely priced Physical games until the support goes down in March.

Nothing really to say, but I enjoyed this video. Thanks for making and sharing it.

It was the last 1st party game for the system

There was a 3DS version of epic yarn

A wise man once said... "Do what you want 'cause a pirate is free, you are a pirate!" We will never forget it's wise words. (Sorry for bad english)

This is why Demeech is a true nintendo fan. Looking back on Nintendo's history and hoping for the best when a new game launches while being optimistic and aware of Nintendo's misfires. It pays to be prepared for the worst.

I would not be surprised if this gets ported to the Switch...

My big brother just bought my sister a sealed copy of this game last week. (We're helping her collect every Kirby game, she's 100% them all) She ripped off that seal on the game so fast no hesitation, I felt a little bit of pain when that plastic came off lol

I broke out my 3ds today, I can’t believe I’ve discovered this game today literally one day before its 4 year anniversary. I played the demo and I like it! Mainly because it’s so cute and the gameplay is neat! I can’t believe it’s the very last 3ds game. I’m sad. :-(

Thank god I ordered this on Amazon back in 2020.

200 dollars? Imagine paying, I got it on the hshop

Your inflections remind me of the judge Pianta

No one's talking about the misspelling on the thumbnail?

Why on earth would I ever buy this game when it costs 2 times more than the original and removes multiplayer? It's not even 3D!

Is this game 60fps on the New 3DS? Would appreciate if you could confirm or not

Wow, glad I got it retail when it just came out

I remember getting the bowser inside story remake for 20$ during launch I'm so glad I don't have to have buy it for 200 dollars

There are like 7 of them in my local store going for 30 euro.

I feel like your criticism of Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn not Using the 3d Feature is a bit of a nitpick, given that the 3d feature can be regarded as a gimmick and would probably make sense to be cut if this game was rushed out after The Failure of Bowser's Inside Story, but I can see where most of your viewpoints are coming from. An entire game with the Angry Sun would probably be not one i'd want to play, after all. I've been using my 3DS since 2012, and have loved it dearly.

Watch "Hotel Mario Deluxe" releasing on 3DS after the death of the e-shop, making this video totally outdated because that wouldn't be about the last 1st party game on system anymore. 🙃

Lol this price for epic yarn is wild! Thought the price would of shot up first for planet robobot

BIS DX would've been too hard to effectively come back on the Switch but nothing will ever excuse this being on a 3DS

Nice DK Oldies reference, take your Like

In Poland where I'm from this game is approximately 30 USD in store brand new + shipping

This reminds me of the Wii Sports Club video (Definitely the best one)

The Yoshi's Woolly World prequel on 3DS

did you mention the collectables that was added to this game

I would've been okay with the addition of ravel abilities if it was an optional mode. The fact that there's no option to turn them off and play the game as it originally was on Wii messes with the core game design. The lack of 3D or any New 3DS enhancements (like a more stable framerate) is just dumb. I think the Wii version is better overall. I know some people may find the game more fun with the ravel abilities and that's fine, but the way they break the intended game design combined with the inferior visual presentation makes this a no-go for me. What's even weirder is that just 2 years prior, Yoshi's Woolly World, a much more graphically complex game for the Wii U from the same developers, got a 3DS port. That version made little sacrifice to the game's visual presentation and took advantage of the New 3DS to preserve the 60fps framerate, all while supporting 3D. On top of that, most of the gameplay additions were optional side modes and the one minor change made to the main gameplay was relegated to easy mode only. They also replaced the no longer functional Miiverse functionality with some customisation features. None of these additions mess with the core game design like ravel abilities do. Because of these changes, which version is superior is a topic that continues to be debated. There's really no right answer because the Wii U version still wins in graphics (and by extension, visual presentation) and has local multiplayer, but the fact that it's not the definitive version in terms of content and the 3DS version can be argued to be superior one because of that is a testament to how great of a port it is. The 3DS port of Kirby's Epic Yarn doesn't really impress in comparison. The gameplay changes may be fun to some, but it's pretty clear the Wii version is the more definitive experience.

I'm pretty sure the last 3DS game (in the states, anyway) was Persona Q2. But if you wanna get technical, there's also the eShop exclusives that came out since…

I sure wish I was back into the 3ds when this came out…

I'm so glad I bought persona Q2 while I had the chance.

$200?! That's more than I paid for Pokémon Soul Silver. (About £100 which I think is around $120 but correct me if I'm wrong.)

nevermind pac man still isn’t here yet can you track wherever it is???

This is third world country experience at buying games

Good review of the game itself, though I don't agree with your take on how the games you mentioned in the video should have been Switch games. The 3DS has been one of my favorite consoles of all time and I'm glad it got the support it did. Mind you I say that as someone who also owns a Switch. The 3DS just has a higher level of portability that's not matched even by the Switch Lite. Also, at the time of this video it was still possible to add funds to your account for the purposes of buying digital 3DS games. You just couldn't add funds via the eShop app on the console itself, however you were still able to do it through your account on Nintendo's website as long as you had it linked to your 3DS.

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I like the more complicated sub-games like Kirby 3D rumble 15:36 and these

There’s this recently released game on Steam called Pizza Tower. Maybe you should do a Trash Or Treasure Video on that one day!

Also I don't really consider extra epic yarn as a first party game is still kirby a second party franchise in the end of the day

I’m pretty sure that persona q 2 Is the last 3ds game and when I first bought Kirby’s extra epic yarn I think it was 40 dollars at launch

It’s costs 50€ for a new copy on Amazon. At least in Germany

This was a pretty mediocre port just to have something new for the 3ds in 2019,but at least you couldn't play Kirby's epic yarn on the console before this port,unlike Mario and Luigi Boswer inside story+Boswer jr journey

You add funds to the Wii U or 3DS by connecting your Nintendo switch account to your 3DS or Wii U account

Fun Fact Kirby Extra epic yarn, release the sam day in my birthday which is March 8

weird thing that this game released 9 years after the orginal game somehow

Next time, get a used copy that at least sets you back at 30$ or less.

Good thing I modded my 3ds so I can get this game digitally for free instead of paying 200 for it.

Tbh, the abilities kind of contradict the underlying philosiphy for the original but I can't not agree that it is fun as heck

I imagine that even with the Switch successor coming in the next 12-18 months, Nintendo will be releasing a bunch of remakes/remasters/ cheap games that are designed for OG Switch for at least a year after that drops. The difference being that *should* work on the new machine. Unless Nintendo ditch NVIDIA for a cluster of Cell processors or go back to dual screens.

I've played the Wii version and I remember wanting to pick up extra epic when it released a few years ago but didn't since I had the Wii version and since it's nearly $200 now seems like I'm not gonna in the near future.

I think Kirby extra epic yarn added some more stuff and i would buy it, well the pricing is mad so I’ll just buy the Wii version

If you want the game right now, you’ll be happy that the eShop is still open😭.

I’m so lucky I bought the game the day it came out

In The Netherlands it is €22 new in gamestores.

4:28 looks like we’ve got some pirating to do.

Wait I thought LM1 remake didn't have 3D???

I remember this game on the wii I often call this game a yoshi game larping as a Kirby game

Is devilish mode fun to play Him: No it’s not Me: Yes it is Lol

You can buy it brand new in Spain for 30€ or so

Jesus christ i never knew how expensive this game is!

You can get this copy, complete in box, for $90-100 these days.

Um, yeah. Glad I got this game CIB in great condition at GameStop before it closed. Missed out on it for the Wii(rather have it on the 3DS anyways). Love it, the 3DS could play N64, GameCube & Wii games but gets kicked to the curb when the Nintardo Snitch comes into play. They have easily coexisted, but whatever.

You got ripped off

For fucksake I thought I was going to be paying twenty bucks looks like I might just stick to getting the Wii version when I get a wii again next month

As a passionate kirby fan I have a lot to say about this game but first and for most this game does not worth the price of 200$ is the same philosophy mine of refusing to get og hardware and software from their og platform is too expansive for me that at this point what's the point. I think as a game is very unecesarry and should have been on the switch due to mutiple factors and while not unecesarry as the remake of bowser inside story since the 3ds could play the og with no issues that not get free pass either. Gameplay is really solid and keep most of epic yarn's gameplay one on one, the lack of co op feel a bit not ok if you ask me consider the 3DS is capable for doing that, and the abilities though while cool in concept the level design don't work in them in mind and is kinda how I imagine if you put copy abilities in kirby's dreamland, the lack of side stuff to do with the abilities such as puzzles, boss rushes and mid bosses to challenge your path kinda make it too easy to an extent and the lack of the option to drop them like in any other mainline kirby games is pretty bother me to be honest, as for the transformations while some work like before some of them should have used the 3DS' technology like the train and firetruck with to manage their abilities with the touch screen. Devlish mode sucks thought the level design don't work with those devils in mind and then they become a setious neusance especially the heart devil is basically like plop the angry sun to new super mario bros ds on levels that don't work with this enemy in mind if they just add the life bar and give let's say 3 hits I could see it as a decent hard mode. I think the presentation of the game look good but is feel pretty flat consider the main selling point of the game is the presentation on a hardware that weaker than the og kinda damage it in the long run immersion wise. The sub game are intresting to say the least not really call them the best sub games in the kirby series but is far from the worst though I do wish some incarnation of the idea of slash and bead would show up in the next 3D kirby game. If you ask me what is the most pointless part in the remake is the street pass sharing coniser how late it was into the 3DS' life. Overall I think is servicable but unless you want to play epic yarn on the go or you really don't want to play the game with motion controls or a dpad there no reason to play the game when the og is an option, if you ask the placement it get the rank of middle B tier compare to the OG's mid high B tier while the stuff that was here is nice and all it did some stuff backward in the end of the day

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It's so stupid because this Kirby Game was sold by alot amount of copies under 15€ in Europe. Noone wanted it because most already had one. I wonder who pushed this price that high, because it's actually really not rare.

Geez 200 dollars last time I checked it was close to 100 dollars

$200 for... THIS?!

Demeech I thought you modded your 3DS, you could’ve gotten the game for free

Yo-Kai Watch 3 is actually more expensive, physical copies coming in around $260 USD

I thankful that I paid $40 for this game instead of the 3ds remake of Bowser's Inside Story.

200$ DOLLARS????? Wow, i got it in 2020 for 20.

I think Nintendo has really gone off the deep end with this one I'd expect melee to cost that much but THIS game? definitely not