Update: August 29, 2008
«©NCSX» An unappreciated spandex-wearing TV superhero named Captain Rainbow isn't feeling the love. The kids flock to Iron Man (well, it looks like Iron Man) but they're just not into Rainbow. With little chance of boosting his ratings in his current state, the Captain reverts to his Hawaiian shirt wearing alter-ego Nick and sails off to an island where he'll find salvation. Apparently, Mimin Island is just what he needs to boost his mojo and revitalize his flagging career.
While sailing on a rickety raft made of four logs, Nick spots a rabbit-like creature on the waves and decides to save it from certain demise. Soon after changing into Captain Rainbow, Nick dives into the surf and subsequently flounders. In the process of the botched rescue attempt, Nick loses his Captain Rainbow belt and washes ashore Mimin Island. It's an inauspicious start and perhaps a harbinger of things to come.
Nintendo's latest adventure game hails from Skip, the team that brought Giftpia and Chibi-Robo to the world. Prior to that, members of Skip also developed Moon, Lack of Love, and Chulip. Similar to those earlier games, Captain Rainbow is quirky. Early in the game, Nick will run into Catherine (aka Birdo) from Super Mario Bros 2 and Doki Doki Panic who's been imprisoned in a cage.
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NCS Game Notes
» The hero of the game is a classic-style costumed superhero named Captain Rainbow who's armed with a purple yo-yo. Not just any yo-yo but one that can be swung and thrown like a weapon of destruction. Behind the mask is a glasses wearing buster named Nick who wears Hawaiian shirts and red pans with blue (suede?) shoes.
» Upon starting the game, the Captain is shown skulking in the foreground while an Iron Man-like hero in a gold and orange costume may be seen in the background. The kids crowd around Iron Man-like hero with smiles.
» As the intro continues, Nick heads out for Mimin Island on a raft made of four pieces of lumber when he encounters a rabbit-like creature floundering atop the surf. In the blink of an eye, he changes into Captain Rainbow and attempts to rescue the hapless rodent. However, the ocean gets the better of him and he changes back into his human alter-ego and loses the special rainbow belt that allows him to transfer from alter-ego to superhero.
» In the next scene, Nick has washed ashore along with the rodent-like creature from earlier. It's a Mimim which the Island is named after. The rodent wrings water out of its ears which detach and eventually Nick wakes up wearing a new golden bracelet which glimmers. He searches the beach and can pick up shells which he holds aloft like some kind of prize. If you approach the crabs on the beach, they'll scurry into the sand. In the distance, one of the Mimin can be seen carrying away his rainbow belt.
» The nunchuk is used to move and the Wiimote controls a reticule/pointer that may be moved around the screen to target objects and investigate them. Moving the pointer over an object will overlay it with a blue circle. Hit the "A" button and some information may be gleaned from the target object.
» The dialogue is accompanied by mumblings that sort of sound like proper speech. The background noises include crashing waves and the cry of gulls.
» Captain Rainbow is similar to point 'n click adventures of yore but you're in full control of the character and the controls are direct and fluid.
» In his average human form, Nick has no special powers but if you press and hold the "B" button on the Wii Remote, he'll power up as indicated by the curved arrow on the lower-right corner of the screen. Once the gauge is a quarter full, half-full, or 100% full, releasing the "B" button will send him sprawling forward in a clumsy manner which allows him to cover distance and bump into objects to dislodge or break them. The power-up procedure can occur while mobile so you won't have to stay at any one place to boost up the Nick's potential forward motion.
» The game features vibrant hand drawn artwork that makes up the entire game world so you'll feel like you're roaming around inside a big cartoon.
» Mushrooms and fruit may be picked up and consumed. The word "YUMMY" appears soon after the fungi or fruit is consumed.
» Day turns into night and night turns into day in Captain Rainbow. When it's night, it doesn't really get too dark but the sun icon on the upper left corner of the screen changes to a crescent moon icon. Time flows even when you're standing still. The world will go on with or without Captain Rainbow.
» There's a bunch of fruit vines growing along a wall in the first area that Nick traipses around in. You can't get the fruit with your hands but you can power-up with the "B" button and then bump into the vines so that fruit drops to the ground for pickup.
» To trigger a series of important events at the beginning of the game, you'll have to approach the Shrine Maiden named Hikari three times. Once outside under the cherry tree, next inside the temple, and a third time at the spot where she's resting. After Hikari gives you two items that you can use, you can elect to exit or take a nap.
» There's a save spot inside the lavatory next to the Hikari's temple. Three save slots are available.
» Early in the game, Nick will bump into Catherine aka Birdo and the infantry from Famicom Wars who are performing drills on an open area. There's six soldiers in all who are squat and nondescript.
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NCS Game Notes The hero of the game is a classic-style costumed superhero named Captain Rainbow who's armed with a purple yo-yo. Not just any yo-yo but one that can be swung and thrown like a weapon of destruction. Behind the mask is a glasses wearing buster named Nick who wears Hawaiian shirts and red pans with blue (suede?) shoes.
» Upon starting the game, the Captain is shown skulking in the foreground while an Iron Man-like hero in a gold and orange costume may be seen in the background. The kids crowd around Iron Man-like hero with smiles.
» As the intro continues, Nick heads out for Mimin Island on a raft made of four pieces of lumber when he encounters a rabbit-like creature floundering atop the surf. In the blink of an eye, he changes into Captain Rainbow and attempts to rescue the hapless rodent. However, the ocean gets the better of him and he changes back into his human alter-ego and loses the special rainbow belt that allows him to transfer from alter-ego to superhero.
» In the next scene, Nick has washed ashore along with the rodent-like creature from earlier. It's a Mimim which the Island is named after. The rodent wrings water out of its ears which detach and eventually Nick wakes up wearing a new golden bracelet which glimmers. He searches the beach and can pick up shells which he holds aloft like some kind of prize. If you approach the crabs on the beach, they'll scurry into the sand. In the distance, one of the Mimin can be seen carrying away his rainbow belt.
» The nunchuk is used to move and the Wiimote controls a reticule/pointer that may be moved around the screen to target objects and investigate them. Moving the pointer over an object will overlay it with a blue circle. Hit the "A" button and some information may be gleaned from the target object.
» The dialogue is accompanied by mumblings that sort of sound like proper speech. The background noises include crashing waves and the cry of gulls.
» Captain Rainbow is similar to point 'n click adventures of yore but you're in full control of the character and the controls are direct and fluid.
» In his average human form, Nick has no special powers but if you press and hold the "B" button on the Wii Remote, he'll power up as indicated by the curved arrow on the lower-right corner of the screen. Once the gauge is a quarter full, half-full, or 100% full, releasing the "B" button will send him sprawling forward in a clumsy manner which allows him to cover distance and bump into objects to dislodge or break them. The power-up procedure can occur while mobile so you won't have to stay at any one place to boost up the Nick's potential forward motion.
» The game features vibrant hand drawn artwork that makes up the entire game world so you'll feel like you're roaming around inside a big cartoon.
» Mushrooms and fruit may be picked up and consumed. The word "YUMMY" appears soon after the fungi or fruit is consumed.
» Day turns into night and night turns into day in Captain Rainbow. When it's night, it doesn't really get too dark but the sun icon on the upper left corner of the screen changes to a crescent moon icon. Time flows even when you're standing still. The world will go on with or without Captain Rainbow.
» There's a bunch of fruit vines growing along a wall in the first area that Nick traipses around in. You can't get the fruit with your hands but you can power-up with the "B" button and then bump into the vines so that fruit drops to the ground for pickup.
» To trigger a series of important events at the beginning of the game, you'll have to approach the Shrine Maiden named Hikari three times. Once outside under the cherry tree, next inside the temple, and a third time at the spot where she's resting. After Hikari gives you two items that you can use, you can elect to exit or take a nap.
» There's a save spot inside the lavatory next to the Hikari's temple. Three save slots are available.
» Early in the game, Nick will bump into Catherine aka Birdo and the infantry from Famicom Wars who are performing drills on an open area. There's six soldiers in all who are squat and nondescript.
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