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|released={{Released|Europe|November 3, 2017|Australia|November 4, 2017|Japan|November 30, 2017|NA|January 19, 2018|South Korea|February 1, 2018}} | |released={{Released|Europe|November 3, 2017|Australia|November 4, 2017|Japan|November 30, 2017|NA|January 19, 2018|South Korea|February 1, 2018}} | ||
|platforms=[[Nintendo 3DS]] | |platforms=[[Nintendo 3DS]] | ||
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|predecessor=''[[Kirby's Blowout Blast]]'' | |predecessor=''[[Kirby's Blowout Blast]]'' | ||
|successor=''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'' | |successor=''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'' | ||
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'''''Kirby Battle Royale''''' (stylized on the box art as '''''Kirby Battle Royale!''''') is an action-multiplayer spin-off [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' series]] game for the [[Nintendo 3DS]], and was the last ''Kirby'' game developed natively for the system. It released in Europe on November 3rd, 2017, in Australia on November 4th, | '''''Kirby Battle Royale''''' (stylized on the box art as '''''Kirby Battle Royale!''''') is an action-multiplayer spin-off [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' series]] game for the [[Nintendo 3DS]], and was the last ''Kirby'' game developed natively for the system. It released in Europe on November 3rd, 2017, in Australia on November 4th, on November 30th in Japan, and January 19th, 2018 in North America. It is the first game in the series to be localized into Dutch. | ||
''Kirby Battle Royale'' features multiple game modes including a battle mode featuring single-player and local multiplayer, a ranked [[Online features|online-multiplayer mode]], a single-player story mode, and various other activities such as a training room and a collection. Core gameplay revolves around ten distinct mini-games called "Battle Modes", each one being a short, four-player activity where any participants not controlled by players are played by the [[CPU]]. These modes can be played using up to 15 [[Copy Ability|Copy Abilities]] of [[Kirby]] along with three other characters. Some of these modes require two-on-two teams, but most have the option of a free-for-all. The game also has a demo version where a few of the battle modes and the opening of [[Dedede's Cake Royale]] can be played, though other restrictions apply. | ''Kirby Battle Royale'' features multiple game modes including a battle mode featuring single-player and local multiplayer, a ranked [[Online features|online-multiplayer mode]], a single-player story mode, and various other activities such as a training room and a collection. Core gameplay revolves around ten distinct mini-games called "Battle Modes", each one being a short, four-player activity where any participants not controlled by players are played by the [[CPU]]. These modes can be played using up to 15 [[Copy Ability|Copy Abilities]] of [[Kirby]] along with three other characters. Some of these modes require two-on-two teams, but most have the option of a free-for-all. The game also has a demo version where a few of the battle modes and the opening of [[Dedede's Cake Royale]] can be played, though other restrictions apply. | ||
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==Story== | ==Story== | ||
{{main|Dedede's Cake Royale}} | {{main|Dedede's Cake Royale}} | ||
{{quote|You're invited to Dedede's Cake Royale! Our grand prize is the cake of your dreams!|Opening | {{quote|You're invited to Dedede's Cake Royale! Our grand prize is the cake of your dreams!|Opening cut-scene, from the ''Cake Royale'' flyer.}} | ||
[[File:KBR Opening Cutscene.png|thumb|left|200px|A still from the opening | [[File:KBR Opening Cutscene.png|thumb|left|200px|A still from the opening cut-scene, as a flyer for Dedede's Cake Royale lands on a snoozing Kirby's face.]] | ||
The story of ''Kirby Battle Royale'' centers around a huge arena which [[King Dedede]] has built in an elaborate attempt to lure [[Kirby]] into a trap. With the promise of a huge cake, Kirby is indeed lured to the arena, along with [[Bandana Waddle Dee]], who also seeks the cake. The two team up on their way to the tournament, but are ambushed by a blue Kirby lookalike, who the pink hero dispatches. Once the two reach the arena, King Dedede greets them and shows them the source of that doppelgänger, in the [[Kirby Printer]]; a strange device capable of producing endless clones of Kirby. | The story of ''Kirby Battle Royale'' centers around a huge arena which [[King Dedede]] has built in an elaborate attempt to lure [[Kirby]] into a trap. With the promise of a huge cake, Kirby is indeed lured to the arena, along with [[Bandana Waddle Dee]], who also seeks the cake. The two team up on their way to the tournament, but are ambushed by a blue Kirby lookalike, who the pink hero dispatches. Once the two reach the arena, King Dedede greets them and shows them the source of that doppelgänger, in the [[Kirby Printer]]; a strange device capable of producing endless clones of Kirby. | ||
As Kirby progresses through the various leagues of the tournament, he and Bandana Waddle Dee must do battle with the clones, and also cross weapons with [[Meta Knight]], who is using the tournament as an opportunity to test his strength. Dedede in the meantime is becoming frustrated with the fact that the clones are not slowing Kirby down. By the time Kirby reaches the Platinum league, the king has had quite enough and challenges Kirby to fight him in the Championship | As Kirby progresses through the various leagues of the tournament, he and Bandana Waddle Dee must do battle with the clones, and also cross weapons with [[Meta Knight]], who is using the tournament as an opportunity to test his strength. Dedede in the meantime is becoming frustrated with the fact that the clones are not slowing Kirby down. By the time Kirby reaches the Platinum league, the king has had quite enough and challenges Kirby to fight him in the Championship Game. Kirby and Bandana Waddle Dee, of course, manage to win this, with Dedede responding by first forcing Kirby into a 1 on 3 arena fight, then piloting a [[Dededestroyer Z|huge robot]] to squish him when that also fails. | ||
Alas, even the most advanced machinery at the king's disposal is not enough to stop Kirby and his unstoppable desire for cake, and the robot is destroyed, along with the Kirby Printer | Alas, even the most advanced machinery at the king's disposal is not enough to stop Kirby and his unstoppable desire for cake, and the robot is destroyed, along with the Kirby Printer. Having put on quite a show for the spectators of the games, they bring the cake to Kirby and Bandana Waddle Dee, despite Dedede's attempts to thwart this outcome. | ||
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==Battle Modes== | ==Battle Modes== | ||
{{quote|I want to see every kind of battle. Each one has different rules!|[[Waddle Dee]] in '''''Kirby Battle Royale'''''}} | {{quote|I want to see every kind of battle. Each one has different rules!|[[Waddle Dee]] in '''''Kirby Battle Royale'''''}} | ||
The basic premise of ''Kirby Battle Royale'' pits [[Kirby]] against several different [[Kirby (species)|clones of himself]] in various competitive games. There are ten of these in total, though they come in several different varieties. The last five must be unlocked by paying 800 Battle Coins | The basic premise of ''Kirby Battle Royale'' pits [[Kirby]] against several different [[Kirby (species)|clones of himself]] in various competitive games. There are ten of these in total, though they come in several different varieties. The last five must be unlocked by paying 800 Battle Coins. The games are as follows: | ||
[[File:KBR Singleplayer Battle Menu.png|thumb|right|200px|The singleplayer battle selection menu]] | [[File:KBR Singleplayer Battle Menu.png|thumb|right|200px|The singleplayer battle selection menu]] | ||
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|{{center|{{Y}}}} | |{{center|{{Y}}}} | ||
|Solo or Team | |Solo or Team | ||
|Contestants collect coins in a haunted house and attack each-other to steal coins. One or | |Contestants collect coins in a haunted house and attack each-other to steal coins. One or more [[Ghost (enemy)|Ghost]]s will appear on the scene and haunt whoever they catch. While haunted, a contestant continuously loses coins and must tag another contestant to get the ghost off. | ||
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|[[Attack Riders]] | |[[Attack Riders]] | ||
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Each of these game-modes features both local and online multiplayer, making this the first entry in the [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' series]] to have | Each of these game-modes features both local and online multiplayer, making this the first entry in the [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' series]] to have full online multiplayer, complete with matchmaking and a global ranking system. These games are also played in [[Dedede's Cake Royale]], with [[Bandana Waddle Dee]] serving as Kirby's teammate. In the single-player mode, many of the games have altered rules to increase the challenge. | ||
===Abilities=== | ===Abilities=== | ||
{{quote|Use abilities in your battle strategy!|Collection List menu}} | {{quote|Use abilities in your battle strategy!|Collection List menu}} | ||
The following | The following Abilities can be used in this title. Locked abilities can be unlocked by spending 500 Battle Coins, and extra characters can be made available by playing [[Dedede's Cake Royale]]: | ||
[[File:KBR Intro Movie.png|thumb|right|200px|Kirbys with many abilities charge into the [[Battle Arena]]]] | [[File:KBR Intro Movie.png|thumb|right|200px|Kirbys with many abilities charge into the [[Battle Arena]]]] | ||
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|Purchase in collection list | |Purchase in collection list | ||
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|[[ | |[[Bandana Waddle Dee|Waddle Dee]] | ||
|[[File:KBR Waddle Dee icon.png]] | |[[File:KBR Waddle Dee icon.png]] | ||
|Reach Silver League in [[Dedede's Cake Royale]]<br>and then purchase in collection list | |Reach Silver League in [[Dedede's Cake Royale]] <br> and then purchase in collection list | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Meta Knight]] | |[[Meta Knight]] | ||
|[[File:KBR Meta Knight icon.png]] | |[[File:KBR Meta Knight icon.png]] | ||
|Reach Platinum League in [[Dedede's Cake Royale]] <br> and then purchase in collection list or send<br>Meta Knight's data from the Demo version | |Reach Platinum League in [[Dedede's Cake Royale]] <br> and then purchase in collection list or send <br> Meta Knight's data from the Demo version | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[King Dedede]] | |[[King Dedede]] | ||
|[[File:KBR King Dedede icon.png]] | |[[File:KBR King Dedede icon.png]] | ||
|Complete [[Dedede's Cake Royale]]<br>and then purchase in collection list | |Complete [[Dedede's Cake Royale]] <br> and then purchase in collection list | ||
|- | |||
|[[Mirror]] | |||
|[[File:KBR Mirror icon.png]] | |||
|Download update 2.0 | |||
|- | |||
|[[Sleep]] | |||
|[[File:KBR Sleep icon.png]] | |||
|Download update 3.0 | |||
|} | |} | ||
Each ability has been reworked for a | Each ability has been reworked for a 3-D space, examples 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. | ||
Each ability and character also comes with at least three [[Alternate costumes|alternate hat designs]] (except for Mirror and Sleep, likely for being downloadable content), unlocked by spending Battle Coins. In addition, some abilities/characters have special costumes that can only be unlocked using [[amiibo]]. | |||
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===Online Battle=== | ===Online Battle=== | ||
[[File:KBR Online Battle Menu.png|thumb|right|150px|The online battle selection menu]] | [[File:KBR Online Battle Menu.png|thumb|right|150px|The online battle selection menu]] | ||
''Kirby Battle Royale'' is the first game in the ''Kirby'' series to feature online multiplayer beyond Wi-Fi. The player is asked to input a username upon starting a new save file, which will then be used as their online moniker. | |||
The online mode consists of a ranked matchmaking system that places the player in a room with three other players. Before entering the room, the player must choose between three randomly picked battle modes, then choose their ability/character. From there, the contestant is placed in the training room until all four players are connected. Then, one of the battle modes that the players picked is chosen at random, and the game begins. Based on how well the player does, they will be awarded a certain number of points, which could cause them to go up a level. Every time the player levels up their profile, Battle Coins are awarded. As the player's level increases, however, it will become more and more time consuming to level up further. | |||
===Medals=== | ===Medals=== | ||
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==Update history== | ==Update history== | ||
This is the first ''Kirby'' series game to periodically | This is the first ''Kirby'' series game to periodically get updates and minor additions to the game experience as a whole, with ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'' being the second game to do so. Unless noted otherwise, the most recent version needs to be installed in order to play online with others and is impossible to play local wireless with others who own an older version of the game. | ||
===Version 1.0=== | ===Version 1.0=== | ||
The default version, pre-installed in physical copies of the game. | The default version of the game, pre-installed in physical copies of the game. | ||
===Version 2.0=== | ===Version 2.0=== | ||
This version released on December 13, 2017 in Japan, | This version released on December 13, 2017 in Japan and Europe, taking 942 blocks of storage to download. The notes are as follows: | ||
*Added new [[Copy Ability]], [[Mirror]]. | *Added new [[Copy Ability]], [[Mirror]]. | ||
*Various fixes made to improve play experience. | *Various fixes made to improve play experience. | ||
===Version 2.1=== | ===Version 2.1=== | ||
This version released on December 27, 2017 in Japan | This version released on December 27, 2017 in Japan and Europe, and January 19, 2018 in North America to coincide with the North American release of the game, taking 941 blocks of storage to download. The notes are as follows: | ||
*Made it easier to gain Ranking Points in Online Battle. | *Made it easier to gain Ranking Points in Online Battle. | ||
*Made it possible to gain Ranking Points even if an Online Battle is | *Made it possible to gain Ranking Points even if an Online Battle is cance{{l}}ed due to an opponent disconnecting. | ||
*Fixed a bug that could cause the game to crash when a rocket is launched in [[Rocket Rumble]]. | *Fixed a bug that could cause the game to crash when a rocket is launched in [[Rocket Rumble]]. | ||
===Version 3.0=== | ===Version 3.0=== | ||
The | The current version released on February 1, 2018, taking 986 blocks of storage to download. The notes are as follows: | ||
*Added Kirby's [[Sleep]] Copy Ability. | *Added Kirby's [[Sleep]] Copy Ability. | ||
*Adjusted balance of Copy Ability strengths. | *Adjusted balance of Copy Ability strengths. | ||
*Several adjustments made to enhance gameplay. | *Several adjustments made to enhance gameplay. | ||
*In Online Battle, a [[Battle Arena]] match will be terminated if it is taking unusually long due to attacks focused on one player. This will end as an incomplete game that won't affect Ranking Points. | *In Online Battle, a [[Battle Arena]] match will be terminated if it is taking unusually long due to attacks focused on one player. This will end as an incomplete game that won't affect Ranking Points. | ||
==Reception== | |||
''Kirby Battle Royale'' received generally mixed reviews. Destructoid gave it 5.5/10, calling it "Not exactly bad, but not very good either.", criticizing a small variety of minigames and repetitiveness of them. Nintendo Life had a similar opinion and gave the game 5 out of 10 stars, saying: "While the main games in the series on 3DS offer creativity, smart design and generous amounts of content, this ultimately falls short on all counts." | |||
==Development== | ==Development== | ||
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!colspan=2|List of staff in ''Kirby Battle Royale'' | !colspan=2|List of staff in ''Kirby Battle Royale'' | ||
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! Position | ! Position | ||
! Developer(s) | ! Developer(s) | ||
|- | |- | ||
! Director | ! Director | ||
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|Tatsumi Kimishima | |Tatsumi Kimishima | ||
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! | ! | ||
|HAL Laboratory, Inc.<br>Nintendo<br>HAL Laboratory, Inc. and Nintendo are the authors of this software for the purpose of copyright. All rights reserved. © 2017 HAL Laboratory, Inc. / Nintendo | |||
|- | |- | ||
|} | |} | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*This title is the first in the ''Kirby'' series to include both native online multiplayer and post-release downloadable content. | *This title is the first in the ''Kirby'' series to include both native online multiplayer and post-release downloadable content. | ||
**It was possible to play ''[[Kirby's Avalanche]]'' online, but this was only possible through the [[wikipedia:XBAND|XBAND]] modem, a standalone service that enabled online play for numerous other titles | **It was possible to play ''[[Kirby's Avalanche|{{KAv KGT}}]]'' online, but this was only possible through the [[wikipedia:XBAND|XBAND]] modem, a standalone service that enabled online play for numerous other titles. | ||
*While the core gameplay revolves around the use of Copy Abilities, there is one point - in the ending cutscene of [[Dedede's Cake Royale]] - where Kirby can be seen without an ability. | *While the core gameplay revolves around the use of Copy Abilities, there is one point - in the ending cutscene of [[Dedede's Cake Royale]] - where Kirby can be seen without an ability. | ||
*The [[Channel PPP Crew]], a quartet of reporter Waddle Dees who made their debut on the [[Kirby JP Twitter]] feed, can be found in this game, making it their first appearance in an actual game in the series. | *The [[Channel PPP Crew]], a quartet of reporter Waddle Dees who made their debut on the [[Kirby JP Twitter]] feed, can be found in this game, making it their first appearance in an actual game in the series. | ||
*In Europe and Australia, | *In Europe and Australia, ''Kirby Battle Royale'' holds the record for shortest Miiverse community for a first-party game. After its launch on November 3rd, 2017 (the 4th in Australia), Miiverse was discontinued on November 8th (November 7th in some time zones), leaving its Miiverse community active for five days (four in Australia). | ||
**The American version launched on the eShop with version 2.1, and it, the Japanese and Korean versions did not feature any Miiverse functions, since the game was launched after Miiverse's discontinuation in Japan, the Americas and South Korea. | |||
*''Kirby Battle Royale'' has been parodied by [[Waddle Dee 25th Anniversary]] in the official 2018 April Fool's prank. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
{{Main|Kirby Battle Royale/gallery}} | {{Main|Kirby Battle Royale/gallery}} | ||
==Names in other languages== | ==Names in other languages== | ||
{{Names | {{Names | ||
|ja=カービィ バトルデラックス! | |ja=カービィ バトルデラックス! | ||
|jaR= | |jaR=Kābii Batoru Derakkusu | ||
|jaM=Kirby Battle Deluxe! | |jaM=Kirby Battle Deluxe! | ||
|es=Kirby Battle Royale | |es=Kirby Battle Royale | ||
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|it=Kirby Battle Royale | |it=Kirby Battle Royale | ||
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|koR=Keobi Baeteul Dileogseu! | |koR=Keobi Baeteul Dileogseu! | ||
|koM=Kirby Battle Deluxe! | |koM=Kirby Battle Deluxe! | ||
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*[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/3ds/aj8j/index.html Official website (JP)] | *[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/3ds/aj8j/index.html Official website (JP)] | ||
*[https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-3DS/Kirby-Battle-Royale-1264661.html Official website (UK)] | *[https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-3DS/Kirby-Battle-Royale-1264661.html Official website (UK)] | ||
*[ | *[https://www.nintendo.com/consumer/downloads/Kirby-Battle-Royale_3DS_e-manual_EN.pdf English digital manual (NA print)] | ||
*[https://www.kirbyinformer.com/kirby-battle-royale ''Kirby Battle Royale'' on Kirby Informer] | *[https://www.kirbyinformer.com/kirby-battle-royale ''Kirby Battle Royale'' on Kirby Informer] | ||
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1OGSZnjOXY Official battle tips video] (JP) | *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1OGSZnjOXY Official battle tips video] (JP) | ||
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