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Revision as of 06:39, 1 November 2017
Template:Game Kirby: Battle Royale (Japanese: カービィ バトルデラックス! Kirby Battle Deluxe!) is an upcoming action-multiplayer spin-off game for the Nintendo 3DS. It is set to release on November 30th, 2017 in Japan and January 19th, 2018 in North America.
History
On April 12, 2017, in celebration of Kirby's 25th anniversary, a Nintendo Direct teased about an "upcoming Kirby multiplayer action game for the holidays". Many vocal Kirby fans expected this game to be a sequel/remake to Kirby & the Amazing Mirror. Others predicted a full-fledged, improved version of Kirby Fighters Deluxe. This game was unveiled as Kirby: Battle Royale on September 13, 2017 Nintendo Direct. A Copy Ability Poll was opened up on Kirby sections of the official Japanese, American, and European Nintendo websites.
On September 18, 2017, the official Kirby 25th Anniversary Twitter made a Tweet showcasing 3 new game modes. An article on Kirby Informer translated these modes as "Flag Shoot", "Attack Riders", and "Gather! Apples Catch", respectively.
The Twitter accounts of Kirby 25th Anniversary and Nintendo of Europe released an Interim Report on the Copy Ability Poll. The top 5 Copy Abilities from top to bottom were:
On September 28, 2017, a collage of screenshots of the story mode, Dedede Grand Prix, were revealed. It contained various shots of what is presumably the opening cutscene.
On September 30, 2017 Kirby 25th Anniversary announced that the results of the Copy Ability Poll would be released in November. The official North American Kirby website gave a specific date of November 7, 2017 after the poll ended in all regions. The European Nintendo website stated that the winning Copy Ability would receive a "3DS Home Menu and custom wallpaper" and may be featured in Battle Royale.
On October 3, 2017, the name of the machine first seen in the first Japanese reveal trailer, "Kirby Printer", was revealed.
On October 5, 2017, new gameplay footage of the Parasol and Ninja abilities were Tweeted out. The footage showed a brand new move for the Ninja ability, in which Kirby summons a bomb in the guise of a winding Ninja Kirby toy.
Alternate designs for Copy Abilities we confirmed in a screenshot on a news post Tweet on October 9, 2017.
On October 12, 2017, an overview trailer was uploaded to the Japanese Nintendo official YouTube channel. The overview showcased all 13 Copy Abilities and 10 game modes and gave rules and mechanics of each game mode. The story mode’s premise was given. New alternate Copy Ability designs were shown to be unlocked with ‘’Kirby’’ Amiibo. At the end of the video, where Amiibo functionality and compatibility are showcased, Qbby, another character created by HAL, is given product placement with his Amiibo giving a Qbby hat for the Bomb ability.
On October 18, 2017, scans from an issue of the Famitsu magazine advertising Kirby: Battle Royale were uploaded. Meta Knight's appearance was also confirmed in another news posting from the 25th Anniversary Twitter.
The demo was released in the UK, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand on October 19, 2017. Transferring the save game from the demo to the full game will unlock Meta Knight from the start.
Story
One day, a flyer advertising Dedede's Cake Royale falls on Kirby's head while he sleeps. The flyer reads, "You're invited to Dedede's Cake Royale! Our grand prize is the cake of your dreams. Kirby frantically thinks of the cake that awaits. He sets off to participate in the tournament.
On his way to Dedede's Cake Royale, Kirby sees a tired Bandana Waddle Dee. Bandana Waddle Dee, who was also invited to Dedede's Cake Royale, had walked all night long and fell along the path. He asks Kirby to do a favor: To take him to the stadium where Dedede's Cake Royale is being held. As Kirby makes his way towards the stadium with Bandana Dee, they encounter a horde of Bronto Burts and a Blue Kirby. Kirby defeats all of the Bronto Burts and the Blue Kirby. The Warp Star descends upon them and takes the two to the stadium.
Kirby and Bandana Waddle Dee are welcomed by a couple Waddle Dees, who wish them good luck. Soldier Waddle Dee, who guards the entrance to the stadium, puts them to a halt. He then challenges Kirby to a game of Apple Scramble. Kirby wins the game of Apple Scramble, and he and Bandana Waddle Dee are allowed into the stadium's entrance.
To be continued when more information is available...
Overview
Playable Characters
- Kirby
- Meta Knight (unlockable after trying the demo version)
The basic premise of Battle Royale pits Kirby against several different clones of himself in various competitive games. There are ten of these in total, though they come in several different varieties. The games are as follows:
(the following titles in parentheses are directly translated from the Japanese version)
- Apple Scramble (Collect! Apple Match) - Teams of two Kirbys each battle each-other while trying to collect Apples from two Mini Whispy Woods and return them to their pens. One of the Kirbys has to pull a lever in order to drop the apples in the pen and get the points.
- Battle Arena (Battle Royale) - Kirbys do battle in a basic arena. The last Kirby (or team) standing wins.
- Coin Clash (Treasure Hunting) - One of the Kirbys is a ghost, who has to hunt down the other three. If the ghost catches another Kirby, that Kirby becomes the ghost, slowly losing coins while in that form until he can catch someone else.
- Attack Riders (Attack Riders) - The Kirbys fight in a 2-D circular arena, trying to steal each-others' tokens. Every now and then, a Wheelie Bike appears in the arena, which one of the Kirbys can mount to run over his rivals.
- Crazy Theater (Answer! Action Theater) - An arena with a pop quiz built in. Kirbys have to occupy the floor space representing the correct answer, while preventing their rivals from doing the same.
- Rocket Rumble (Fly! Rocket Race) - Kirbys fight for rocket fuel that appears at random in the arena and return them to their respective rockets. Fuel can also be stolen from an enemy rocket space.
- Robo Bonkers (VS Robo Bonkers) -The Kirbys battle a large mechanized version of Bonkers in a 2-D circular arena. Whichever Kirby does the most damage to the boss wins.
- Slam Hockey (Smash Hockey) - The Kirbys knock a giant hockey puck around in an icy arena. The goal is to strike the puck hard into rival Kirbys to launch them out of the arena.
- Ore Express (Tossing Train) - The Kirbys chase down a train and toss gemstones into its cargo hold. Whoever deposits the most gems is the winner.
- Flagball (Flag Shoot) - Teams of two Kirbys fight in a classic 2-D arena, where the goal is to toss a ball into the team's flag. The flags can also be carried around by opponents.
Each of these game-modes will feature both local and online multiplayer, making this the first entry in the Kirby series to have full online multiplayer, complete with matchmaking and a global ranking system. There will also be a single player adventure mode which features King Dedede in prominent speaking roles. Known as Dedede's Cake Royale, this mode will feature a device called the 'Kirby Printer', which is apparently capable of mass-producing Kirbys with Copy Abilities already equipped. Bandana Waddle Dee appears in this title, and plays on Kirby's team in the single-player mode.
The game also features alternate designs for Copy Abilities. Some of these are unlocked using amiibo.
More information will surface as the release date approaches.
Copy Abilities
The following Copy Abilities have been confirmed to appear in this title:
Several of the abilities appear to be heavily re-worked for a 3-D space, including the Ice ability being able to create icy barriers, and the Tornado ability allowing Kirby to create a torrent that tosses other Kirbys around him into the air.
Gallery
- Battle Royale Wallpaper.jpg
Large landscape image based on the cover art.
- BR Kirby Cutter.png
Artwork of a shocked Kirby with the Cutter ability.
- BR Kirby Green.png
Artwork of a green Kirby with the Hammer ability.
- BR Kirby Orange.png
Artwork of an orange Kirby with the Spear ability.
- BR Kirby Fighter.png
Artwork of a blue Kirby with the Fighter ability carrying a stack of Apples.
- Sword Kirby Battle Royale.jpg
Artwork of the Sword ability
- Sword Kirby Battle Royale 2.jpg
A different artwork of the sword ability
- Whip Kirby Battle Royale.jpg
Artwork of the Whip ability
- Waddledees with cake.jpg
Artwork of some Waddle Dees
- BR Dedede.png
Artwork of King Dedede.
- BR Bandana Dee.png
Artwork of Bandana Waddle Dee.
- KBR 01.jpg
Screenshot of Mini Whispy Woods dropping Apples for the Kirbys.
- KBR 02.jpg
Screenshot from a haunted mansion where a ghost has spotted two Kirbys.
- KBR 03.jpg
Screenshot from a 'Attack Riders' game in a circular arena.
- KBR 04.jpg
Screenshot of Kirbys chasing after a Dedede-themed train to deposit ores.
- KBR 05.jpg
Screenshot of a 'Smash Hockey' game with Kirbys knocking the puck around.
- KBR 06.jpg
Screenshot of the Kirbys doing battle with Robo Bonkers.
- KBR 07.jpg
Screenshot of the Kirbys fighting in an arena.
- KBR 08.jpg
Screenshot of Ice Kirby making a barrier.
- KBR 09.jpg
Screenshot of Whip Kirby capturing another Kirby with his lasso.
- KBR 10.jpg
Screenshot of Parasol Kirby attacking another Kirby.
- KBR 11.jpg
Screenshot of Hammer Kirby charging his hammer.
- KBR 12.jpg
Screenshot of Doctor Kirby preparing to douse another Kirby with a concoction.
- KBR 13.jpg
Screenshot from the Single-Player mode, Dedede's Cake Royale, as Dedede addresses Kirby and Bandana Dee. Next to Dedede is a machine called the 'Kirby Printer'.
- KBR 14.jpg
Screenshots from the Dedede Grand Prix mode.
- KBR News Sword Alt.jpg
News posting from the 25th Anniversary Twitter showcasing three different costumes for the Sword ability.
- Meta Knight KBR Grand Prix.jpg
News posting from the 25th Anniversary Twitter confirming Meta Knight's appearance in the story mode.
- Meta Knight KBR Grand Prix 2.jpeg
Another screenshot from a news posting of Meta Knight’s appearance in the story mode.
- Kirby Printer 2.jpeg
Another screenshot from a news posting about the Kirby Printer.
- KBR News Alt Designs 2.jpeg
Screenshot from a news posting showcasing alternate costumes for the Parasol, Beam, and Whip abilities.
Video Gallery
9/13 Nintendo Direct Reveal Trailer
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9/13 Nintendo Direct Reveal Trailer (JPN)
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9/18 First Gameplay Footage of 3 Newly Revealed Game Modes
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10/2 Kirby Printer Preview
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10/5 Parasol and Ninja Moveset Previews
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10/12 Game Overview
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10/16 Introduction Trailer (UK)
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10/16 Hammer and Fighter Previews
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10/19 UK Demo Trailer
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10/23 Ice and Spear Previews
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TV commercial
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Trivia
- The title of this game may have been inspired by the 2000 Japanese film Battle Royale.
- An exploit in the source code of the Copy Ability poll page was found that allowed a theoretically unlimited number of votes to be injected on any Copy Ability without having to wait until the next day. A link to the tally count of each candidate could be found when inspecting the vote button. This link only showed the tally count for the North American poll. Since September 19, 2017, this link now links to a blank Error 404 page and it is assumed that the exploit has been patched.
- In the story mode, one of the Waddle Dees says, "Hyaa! Kirby multiplied again?!", subtly referencing the instances in which Kirby split in Amazing Mirror and Mass Attack.
- This is the first Kirby game to have an ability hat whose art style differs from the rest of the game, the Qbby hat.
External Links
- Nintendo Direct 4/12/2017
- Japanese Article on Official Nintendo Website
- Japanese Website
- Japanese Tweet with Gameplay Footage, September 18, 2017
- New Footage of Kirby: Battle Royale Shows off Different Modes. Kirby Informer, September 18, 2017
- Nintendo AU NZ Tweet
- UK Website
- Nintendo UK Direct Article
- Interim Report, Nintendo of Europe
- Dedede Grand Prix Tweet, September 28, 2017
- Copy Ability Poll Results Announcement, September 30, 2017
- Kirby Printer Tweet
- Kirby: Battle Royale - New Story Details. Kirby Informer, October 3, 2017
- Parasol and Ninja Moveset Tweet
- Hammer and Fighter Preview Tweet
- Kirby: Battle Royale Famitsu Scans
- Meta Knight Appearance Tweet
- 2nd Meta Knight Appearance Tweet
- Ice and Spear Video Tweet
- 2nd Kirby Printer Tweet
- Parasol, Beam, and Whip Alternate Costumes Tweet