Ivy the Kiwi?

Despite directing the main character Ivy the Kiwi to the goal safe and sound in each stage seems easy, collecting the ten red feathers scattered around in the shortest time possible is the real challenge of this game. As the level of difficulty progresses, more objects will become available to either help, hinder, or harm the little Ivy in the quest for her mother.

Fortunately, multiplayer is supported even in the story mode to guide (or mess up) the bird, but with limited actions. In this case, the aforementioned red feathers may be obtained more conveniently. In addition, players can also compete among others by supporting own kiwi while disturbing the others.

Ivy the Kiwi? has much in common with the Amiga classic Lemmings. Ivy walks (fast) of her own accord with the player guiding her to the end of the level. Spikes and other dangers lurk in the levels amongst collectable feathers that boost the final score together with how quickly the level is finished.

The player can guide Ivy by holding the A button then moving the remote to form vines Ivy can walk on. Vines can also be used to push Ivy, thrust her into the air and even fire her like an arrow (a homage to The New Zealand Story?).

I found the simple controls to be enjoyable and the game frantic. A welcome addition to the Wii library that uses the advantages of the system whist proving a new original title.