Reviewed by Michael Cole, [9.5/10]. "It offers the most intuitive, polished and entertaining use of the touch screen yet. What's more, it has enough depth to hold a player's attention for hours on end." (JPN Import)
Reviewed by Abraham Walters, [9.2/10]. "It has longevity, charm, and controls that endure the wild departure from traditional platformers and make a highly enjoyable game. It comes highly recommended."
Reviewed by James Freeman, [A]. "For those of you waiting for the first real and complete usage of the DS system's capabilities, look no further than Kirby Canvas Curse."
"Everyone from the hardcore FPS frag machine to a person who strayed away from games all their life can pick up Touch! Kirby. Being universally enjoyable is just another benefit, making this one of the best DS games to date." (JPN Import)
Reviewed by Tom Chick, [5/5]. "Who'd have thought such an unassuming little guy would be the star of one of the best Nintendo DS titles available, and easily one of the most innovative platformers you'll ever play?"
Review, by Craig Harris: "Pink is in, as Nintendo produces a stunning DS platformer using nothing but the sense of touch." [Score: 9 out of 10] (June 10, 2005)