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Summary

Ivy the Kiwi? lets you become a living line‑drawer, using either the Wii Remote’s pointer or the DS stylus to grow stretchy vines that fling the tiny kiwi forward. The vines act like a flexible conveyor belt, letting Ivy zip over crows, rats, raindrops and spikes while you sketch ramps to lift her up or vertical strokes to reverse her direction. As you get the hang of it, the game pushes you to pull the vines tighter and slingshot Ivy with ever‑faster flicks, turning a simple platformer into a rhythm of quick, precise gestures.

Beyond the single‑player trek through 100 colorful levels (the DSiWare mini version trims that to 50), the title offers a high‑score replay mode and two multiplayer flavors. Up to four friends can race to the finish, meddling with each other’s kiwis, or team up to help the lead player navigate tricky sections. International releases brightened the original muted palette, but the core vine‑drawing mechanic stays the same, earning mixed reviews that praise its charm for younger gamers while noting a lack of deeper ambition.

Storyline

Ivy the Kiwi? (often just called Ivy the Kiwi) follows a newborn bird named Ivy on a quest to reunite with her missing mother. The player guides Ivy through a series of simple puzzles and platforming sections, each step bringing her closer to the mother she has never met.
Lead designer Yuji Naka explained that the question mark in the title was intentional – it sparks curiosity and mirrors the mystery of Ivy’s own identity within the story.