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|publisher=[[Nintendo]] | |publisher=[[Nintendo]] | ||
|designer=[[Shinya Kumazaki]] | |designer=[[Shinya Kumazaki]] | ||
|released={{Released|NA|September 22, 2008|Japan|November 6, 2008|South Korea|November 13, 2008<ref>[http://www.nintendo.co.kr/DS/soft/starkirby/main.php Nintendo of Korea]</ref>|Australia|November 27, 2008|Europe|September 18, 2009 | |released={{Released|NA|September 22, 2008|Japan|November 6, 2008|South Korea|November 13, 2008<ref>[http://www.nintendo.co.kr/DS/soft/starkirby/main.php Nintendo of Korea]</ref>|Australia|November 27, 2008|Europe|September 18, 2009}} | ||
|platforms=[[Nintendo DS]] | |platforms=[[Nintendo DS]] | ||
|language={{languages|jp=y|en_us=y|en_gb=y|fr_fr=y|it=y|de=y|es_es=y|kr=y}} | |language={{languages|jp=y|en_us=y|en_gb=y|fr_fr=y|it=y|de=y|es_es=y|kr=y}} | ||
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==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
[[File:KSSU Spring Breeze Gameplay.png|thumb|left|Gameplay of the first main game, Spring Breeze. Every other main game shares the updated graphical style.]] | [[File:KSSU Spring Breeze Gameplay.png|thumb|left|Gameplay of the first main game, Spring Breeze. Every other main game shares the updated graphical style.]] | ||
''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' is a side-scrolling two-dimensional platforming game. The difficulty varies with the stage selected, helper used, and level of completion targeted. Kirby begins each stage from a starting point, and his goal is to reach the exit of the stage. Occasionally, stages are ended with a [[Boss]] battle, and few stages are time-limited. Other gameplay elements include Kirby's [[ | ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' is a side-scrolling two-dimensional platforming game. The difficulty varies with the stage selected, helper used, and level of completion targeted. Kirby begins each stage from a starting point, and his goal is to reach the exit of the stage. Occasionally, stages are ended with a [[Boss]] battle, and few stages are time-limited. Other gameplay elements include Kirby's [[Stamina|health meter]], obstacles along the way (enemies and environmental), unlockable bonus content, and health replenishing or power-up [[food]]s such as the [[Maxim Tomato]]. | ||
Initially, only the [[Spring Breeze]] main game is available on the corkboard, but as the player progresses through the game, more games will be unlocked, including eventually the original sub-games from ''Kirby Super Star''. Each main game's setting and structure are unique to itself, are generally short, and feature their own plot. | Initially, only the [[Spring Breeze]] main game is available on the corkboard, but as the player progresses through the game, more games will be unlocked, including eventually the original sub-games from ''Kirby Super Star''. Each main game's setting and structure are unique to itself, are generally short, and feature their own plot. | ||
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There are several minor gameplay differences from the original ''Kirby Super Star'', with the most obvious difference being the updated graphical style and gameplay engine, which drastically change how the game feels compared to the SNES original. The controls were altered to be consistent with ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'', which in turn was based upon the control scheme established by ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''. As a relatively small but still noteworthy change, Kirby can now discard his current ability as an [[Ability Star]] by pressing Select. To take advantage of the Nintendo DS's two screens, many user interface elements (such as the health meters, dialogue in [[Revenge of Meta Knight]], and the Copy Essences Deluxe in [[Milky Way Wishes]]) were moved to the bottom screen, while the top screen contains the core gameplay. | There are several minor gameplay differences from the original ''Kirby Super Star'', with the most obvious difference being the updated graphical style and gameplay engine, which drastically change how the game feels compared to the SNES original. The controls were altered to be consistent with ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'', which in turn was based upon the control scheme established by ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''. As a relatively small but still noteworthy change, Kirby can now discard his current ability as an [[Ability Star]] by pressing Select. To take advantage of the Nintendo DS's two screens, many user interface elements (such as the health meters, dialogue in [[Revenge of Meta Knight]], and the Copy Essences Deluxe in [[Milky Way Wishes]]) were moved to the bottom screen, while the top screen contains the core gameplay. | ||
The game's music was | The game's music was remixed with the Nintendo DS sound chip—it largely sounds the same as the SNES soundtrack, but slightly more compressed. Several new compositions were also created for new sub-games and bosses. The cutscenes and intro/outro reels are pre-rendered via the Actimagine Video Codec. Once a cutscene is viewed, it can be rewatched from the newly-added [[Theater]]. | ||
{{clear|left}} | {{clear|left}} | ||
==Controls== | ==Controls== | ||
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible" border=1 cellpadding=2 | {| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border=1 cellpadding=2 | ||
!colspan=3|Kirby's moveset | !colspan=3|Kirby's moveset | ||
|- | |- | ||
!Move | !Move | ||
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==Main games== | ==Main games== | ||
[[File:KSSU Corkboard.png|thumb|256px|A view of the corkboard menu, with all main and sub-games unlocked.]] | [[File:KSSU Corkboard.png|thumb|256px|A view of the corkboard menu, with all main and sub-games unlocked.]] | ||
''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' contains seven main game modes, each completely separate from each-other and acting as if they were entirely separate games, but all sharing the same fundamental gameplay and assets, as well as being connected plot-wise in most cases. | ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' contains seven main game modes, each completely separate from each-other and acting as if they were entirely separate games, but all sharing the same fundamental gameplay and assets, as well as being connected plot-wise in most cases. These games are unlocked one-after-the-other as previous ones are completed: | ||
{| class="sortable wikitable" border=1 cellpadding=2 | {| class="sortable wikitable" border=1 cellpadding=2 | ||
!Name | !Name | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|{{center|[[File:KSSU Spring Breeze Title Screen.png|200px]]<br>'''[[Spring Breeze]]'''}} | |{{center|[[File:KSSU Spring Breeze Title Screen.png|200px]]<br>'''[[Spring Breeze]]'''}} | ||
| | |1 Star | ||
|''All of the food in peaceful {{color|red|Dream Land}} has been {{color|red|stolen}}! This must be the work of King Dedede!'' | |''All of the food in peaceful {{color|red|Dream Land}} has been {{color|red|stolen}}! This must be the work of King Dedede!'' | ||
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|Available at start | |Available at start | ||
|This game is a truncated version of ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]''. | |This game is a truncated version of ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]''. | ||
|- | |||
|{{center|[[File:KSSU Gourmet Race Title Screen.png|200px]]<br>'''[[Gourmet Race]]'''}} | |||
|2 Stars | |||
|''{{color|red|King Dedede}} challenged {{color|red|Kirby}} to see who's the hungriest {{color|red|gourmet}}! Who will reach the goal first? Speed up to eat, {{color|red|eat to win}}!'' | |||
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''{{color|blue|You can eat and}} {{color|red|run for the goal versus}} {{color|blue|a friend as well!}}'' | |||
|Kirby and King Dedede compete in three races while also grabbing [[Food]] along the way. | |||
|None | |||
|Complete Spring Breeze | |||
|This game is a test of speed and accuracy, with the goal being to win by both reaching the end of the tracks first and/or collecting the most food. | |||
|- | |- | ||
|{{center|[[File:KSSU Dyna Blade Title Screen.png|200px]]<br>'''[[Dyna Blade (main game)|Dyna Blade]]'''}} | |{{center|[[File:KSSU Dyna Blade Title Screen.png|200px]]<br>'''[[Dyna Blade (main game)|Dyna Blade]]'''}} | ||
| | |3 Stars | ||
|''{{color|red|Dyna Blade}} has disrupted the crops. There must be a reason. But first, this has to {{color|red|stop}}!'' | |''{{color|red|Dyna Blade}} has disrupted the crops. There must be a reason. But first, this has to {{color|red|stop}}!'' | ||
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|[[Dyna Blade]] is disrupting Dream Land's crops, and Kirby is tasked with finding out why. | |[[Dyna Blade]] is disrupting Dream Land's crops, and Kirby is tasked with finding out why. | ||
|Dyna Blade | |Dyna Blade | ||
|Complete | |Complete Spring Breeze | ||
|This game features an overworld map and [[Trial Room|secret areas]] to discover. | |This game features an overworld map and [[Trial Room|secret areas]] to discover. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|{{center|[[File:KSSU The Great Cave Offensive Title Screen.png|200px]]<br>'''[[The Great Cave Offensive]]'''}} | |{{center|[[File:KSSU The Great Cave Offensive Title Screen.png|200px]]<br>'''[[The Great Cave Offensive]]'''}} | ||
| | |4 Stars | ||
|''{{color|red|Kirby}} finds himself lost in a {{color|red|deep cave}} full of {{color|red|peril}}... and {{color|red|treasure}}!'' | |''{{color|red|Kirby}} finds himself lost in a {{color|red|deep cave}} full of {{color|red|peril}}... and {{color|red|treasure}}!'' | ||
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|Kirby stumbles into a massive cavernous region. He will need to find his way out while nabbing the [[Treasure]]s along the way. | |Kirby stumbles into a massive cavernous region. He will need to find his way out while nabbing the [[Treasure]]s along the way. | ||
|[[Fatty Whale]]<br>[[Computer Virus]]<br>[[Chameleo Arm]]<br>[[Wham Bam Rock]] | |[[Fatty Whale]]<br>[[Computer Virus]]<br>[[Chameleo Arm]]<br>[[Wham Bam Rock]] | ||
|Complete | |Complete Spring Breeze | ||
|This game-mode features a more open map with the ability to freely move back and forth between the different areas. Unlike other modes, the game does not automatically save: Kirby must instead find [[Rest Area]]s to save his progress. There are a total of 60 treasures to collect, though actually collecting them is not necessary to complete the game. | |This game-mode features a more open map with the ability to freely move back and forth between the different areas. Unlike other modes, the game does not automatically save: Kirby must instead find [[Rest Area]]s to save his progress. There are a total of 60 treasures to collect, though actually collecting them is not necessary to complete the game. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|{{center|[[File:KSSU Revenge of Meta Knight Title Screen.png|200px]]<br>'''[[Revenge of Meta Knight]]'''}} | |{{center|[[File:KSSU Revenge of Meta Knight Title Screen.png|200px]]<br>'''[[Revenge of Meta Knight]]'''}} | ||
| | |4 Stars | ||
|''The masked swordsman {{color|red|Meta Knight}} disrupted the peace of Dream Land! Take down his {{color|red|airship}}, {{color|red|the Halberd}}!'' | |''The masked swordsman {{color|red|Meta Knight}} disrupted the peace of Dream Land! Take down his {{color|red|airship}}, {{color|red|the Halberd}}!'' | ||
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''{{color|blue|Face daunting}} {{color|red|timed challenges}} {{color|blue|and overcome close scrapes!}}'' | ''{{color|blue|Face daunting}} {{color|red|timed challenges}} {{color|blue|and overcome close scrapes!}}'' | ||
|[[Meta Knight]] and his crew are seeking to take over [[Dream Land]] using their new toy—the Battleship [[Halberd]]. Kirby must stop them by bringing down their ship. | |[[Meta Knight]] and his crew are seeking to take over [[Dream Land]] using their new toy—the Battleship [[Halberd]]. Kirby must stop them by bringing down their ship. | ||
|[[Whispy Woods]]<br>[[Twin Woods]]<br>[[Combo Cannon | |[[Whispy Woods]]<br>[[Twin Woods]]<br>[[Combo Cannon]]<br>[[Heavy Lobster]]<br>[[Reactor]]<br>[[Meta Knight]] | ||
|Complete Dyna Blade | |Complete Dyna Blade, Gourmet Race, and The Great Cave Offensive | ||
|This game has a chapter-based progression and a time limit on each stage, and Kirby will be defeated if he runs out of time. Additionally, this game features a real-time dialogue exchange between the Halberd crew members as they try to repulse Kirby from the ship. | |This game has a chapter-based progression and a time limit on each stage, and Kirby will be defeated if he runs out of time. Additionally, this game features a real-time dialogue exchange between the Halberd crew members as they try to repulse Kirby from the ship. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|{{center|[[File:KSSU Milky Way Wishes Title Screen.png|200px]]<br>'''[[Milky Way Wishes]]'''}} | |{{center|[[File:KSSU Milky Way Wishes Title Screen.png|200px]]<br>'''[[Milky Way Wishes]]'''}} | ||
| | |5 Stars | ||
|''The {{color|red|moon}} and the {{color|red|sun}} are fighting and you must settle it! Help us, {{color|red|comet}} at galaxy's end!'' | |''The {{color|red|moon}} and the {{color|red|sun}} are fighting and you must settle it! Help us, {{color|red|comet}} at galaxy's end!'' | ||
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|The sun and moon over [[Popstar]] are fighting. A strange jester-like creature named [[Marx]] tasks Kirby to find the stars from each [[Fountain of Dreams]] across the galaxy and summon [[Galactic Nova|Nova]] to fix the situation. | |The sun and moon over [[Popstar]] are fighting. A strange jester-like creature named [[Marx]] tasks Kirby to find the stars from each [[Fountain of Dreams]] across the galaxy and summon [[Galactic Nova|Nova]] to fix the situation. | ||
|[[Twin Woods]]<br>[[Fatty Whale]]<br>[[Kracko]]<br>[[Chameleo Arm]]<br>[[Wham Bam Rock]]<br>[[Heavy Lobster]]<br>[[Computer Virus]]<br>[[Galactic Nova Nucleus]]<br>[[Marx]] | |[[Twin Woods]]<br>[[Fatty Whale]]<br>[[Kracko]]<br>[[Chameleo Arm]]<br>[[Wham Bam Rock]]<br>[[Heavy Lobster]]<br>[[Computer Virus]]<br>[[Galactic Nova Nucleus]]<br>[[Marx]] | ||
|Complete | |Complete Revenge of Meta Knight | ||
|This game does not allow Kirby to gain copy abilities from enemies under normal circumstances, and instead tasks him with finding [[Copy Essence Deluxe|Copy Essences Deluxe]] in order to freely switch between abilities at any time. Stages are selected from an outer-space map and most can be visited in any order. Completing this game triggers the staff credits. | |This game does not allow Kirby to gain copy abilities from enemies under normal circumstances, and instead tasks him with finding [[Copy Essence Deluxe|Copy Essences Deluxe]] in order to freely switch between abilities at any time. Stages are selected from an outer-space map and most can be visited in any order. Completing this game triggers the staff credits. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|{{center|[[File:KSSU Revenge of the King Title Screen.png|200px]]<br>'''[[Revenge of the King]]'''}} | |{{center|[[File:KSSU Revenge of the King Title Screen.png|200px]]<br>'''[[Revenge of the King]]'''}} | ||
| | |5 Stars | ||
|''{{color|red|King Dedede}} demands {{color|red|revenge}}! Will he finally reign victorious over his age-old {{color|red|nemesis}}?!'' | |''{{color|red|King Dedede}} demands {{color|red|revenge}}! Will he finally reign victorious over his age-old {{color|red|nemesis}}?!'' | ||
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''{{color|blue|King Dedede wants revenge! Careful,}} {{color|red|he's serious this time}}{{color|blue|!}}'' | ''{{color|blue|King Dedede wants revenge! Careful,}} {{color|red|he's serious this time}}{{color|blue|!}}'' | ||
|King Dedede and his crew are seeking for revenge on Kirby by calling forth an army of powerful creatures to his side in preparation to do battle with him. Kirby must stop the king once and for all. | |King Dedede and his crew are seeking for revenge on Kirby by calling forth an army of powerful creatures to his side in preparation to do battle with him. Kirby must stop the king once and for all. | ||
|[[Whispy Woods|Whispy's Revenge]]<br>[[Lololo & Lalala|Lololo & Lalala's Revenge]]<br>[[Kracko|Kracko's Revenge]]<br>[[Kabula | |[[Whispy Woods|Whispy's Revenge]]<br>[[Lololo & Lalala|Lololo & Lalala's Revenge]]<br>[[Kracko|Kracko's Revenge]]<br>[[Kabula]]<br>[[Masked Dedede]] | ||
|Complete Milky Way Wishes | |Complete Milky Way Wishes | ||
| | |Exclusive to ''Kirby Super Star Ultra''. Plays like a much harder version of [[Spring Breeze]] with additional sections and new enemies. | ||
|} | |} | ||
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|Another unlockable nostalgic sub-game that pits Kirby against one of three enemies: [[Waddle Dee]], [[Knuckle Joe]], and [[Iron Mam]], in a competition to strike blocks the hardest via three timing-based challenges. | |Another unlockable nostalgic sub-game that pits Kirby against one of three enemies: [[Waddle Dee]], [[Knuckle Joe]], and [[Iron Mam]], in a competition to strike blocks the hardest via three timing-based challenges. | ||
|align=center|{{N}} | |align=center|{{N}} | ||
|} | |||
===Extra Game Modes=== | |||
These are additional games which have the same gameplay style as the main game modes, but are not [[canon]] to the main games, instead acting either as alternate 'what-if' scenarios, or simply as [[:Category:Boss Endurance Modes|boss endurance modes]]: | |||
{| class="wikitable sortable" border=1 cellpadding=2 | |||
!Title screen | |||
!width=10%|Name | |||
!Description | |||
!How to unlock | |||
|- | |||
|[[File:KSSU The Arena Title Screen.png|200px|center]] | |||
|align=center|[[The Arena]] | |||
|In this mode, Kirby must fight off 19 [[Boss]]es with only 5 [[Maxim Tomato]]es and 5 normal tomatoes to restore his health in-between battles. Kirby may fight these bosses with the assistance of one [[helper]]. | |||
|By completing Milky Way Wishes | |||
|- | |||
|[[File:KSSU Meta Knightmare Ultra Title Screen.png|200px|center]] | |||
|align=center|'''[[Meta Knightmare Ultra]]''' | |||
|In this mode, the player plays as [[Meta Knight]] in every main game except Gourmet Race and Revenge of the King. | |||
|By completing Revenge of the King | |||
|- | |||
|[[File:KSSU Helper to Hero Title Screen.png|200px|center]] | |||
|align=center|'''[[Helper to Hero]]''' | |||
|Similar to the Arena, a helper (or two) battles bosses. | |||
|By completing Meta Knightmare Ultra or by defeating 13 bosses in The Arena. | |||
|- | |||
|[[File:KSSU The True Arena Title Screen.png|200px|center]] | |||
|align=center|'''[[The True Arena]]''' | |||
|Similar to the Arena, but Kirby instead battles the 10 bosses newly introduced to ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' and can only use five normal tomatoes. | |||
|By completing The Arena, Helper to Hero, and Meta Knightmare Ultra | |||
|} | |} | ||
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!Notes | !Notes | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Normal]] | |[[Kirby|Normal]] | ||
|[[File:KSSU Kirby Sprite.png|center]] | |[[File:KSSU Kirby Sprite.png|center]] | ||
|None | |None | ||
|''Inhale foes and spit to KO them! Or swallow to copy their abilities and adventure with a Helper!'' | |''Inhale foes and spit to KO them! Or swallow to copy their abilities and adventure with a Helper!'' | ||
|Pink Kirby is Player 1 and in multiplayer, Player 2 controls a [[Color|Yellow Kirby]]. | |Pink Kirby is Player 1 and in multiplayer, Player 2 controls a [[Color changes|Yellow Kirby]]. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Beam]] | |[[Beam]] | ||
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|None (1-use only) | |None (1-use only) | ||
|''KO all foes with a big BOOM! But be careful. This ultimate weapon has only 1 charge.'' | |''KO all foes with a big BOOM! But be careful. This ultimate weapon has only 1 charge.'' | ||
|This ability | |This ability comes only from [[Bomber]], unless Kirby has the Copy Ability when a Scarfy is nearby. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Cutter]] | |[[Cutter]] | ||
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|[[Capsule J2]] | |[[Capsule J2]] | ||
|''Strap jet power to your back! Hold the B Button to charge, then let go to hit Mach 5!'' | |''Strap jet power to your back! Hold the B Button to charge, then let go to hit Mach 5!'' | ||
| | |Like [[Plasma]], charging this ability up makes it more powerful, although Jet is charged with the B button instead of the D-pad. It can be used to light fuses. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Mike]] | |[[Mike]] | ||
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|[[Paint]] | |[[Paint]] | ||
|[[File:KSSU Paint Kirby Sprite.png|center]] | |[[File:KSSU Paint Kirby Sprite.png|center]] | ||
|None (1 | |None (1 use only) | ||
|''Now's your chance to use it! A special onetime Copy Ability! Paint the town all of 7 colors!'' | |''Now's your chance to use it! A special onetime Copy Ability! Paint the town all of 7 colors!'' | ||
|This rare ability can be found only in the boss battles of [[Chameleo Arm]], [[Heavy Lobster]], and [[Marx Soul]], and has different effects depending on what boss it's used on. | |This rare ability can be found only in the boss battles of [[Chameleo Arm]], [[Heavy Lobster]], and [[Marx Soul]], and has different effects depending on what boss it's used on. | ||
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|[[Plasma Wisp]] | |[[Plasma Wisp]] | ||
|''Tap the +Control Pad to make and store an electric charge! Plasma shots go through walls.'' | |''Tap the +Control Pad to make and store an electric charge! Plasma shots go through walls.'' | ||
|Plasma shots | |Plasma shots need to be charged up, like the [[Jet]] ability. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Sleep]] | |[[Sleep]] | ||
|[[File:KSSU Sleep Kirby Sprite.png|center]] | |[[File:KSSU Sleep Kirby Sprite.png|center]] | ||
|None ( | |None (1 use only) | ||
|''Just a li'l while longer... ...Please. Let me sleep...'' | |''Just a li'l while longer... ...Please. Let me sleep...'' | ||
|A useless ability that leaves Kirby asleep for a small amount of time and open to attack. | |A useless ability that leaves Kirby asleep for a small amount of time and open to attack. | ||
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Although ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' has most of the enemies from the original, nearly all enemies have updated appearances, a few enemies are changed, and some are new. | Although ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' has most of the enemies from the original, nearly all enemies have updated appearances, a few enemies are changed, and some are new. | ||
===Neutral enemies=== | ===Neutral enemies=== | ||
Neutral enemies are those | Neutral enemies are those which do not grant a [[Copy Ability]] when swallowed or scanned using [[Copy]]: | ||
{| class="wikitable | {| class="wikitable sortable" border=1 cellpadding=2 | ||
!Enemy | !Enemy | ||
!New? | !New? | ||
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|{{Key|2}}{{N}}'''*''' | |{{Key|2}}{{N}}'''*''' | ||
|31 | |31 | ||
|A crimson octopus-like creature that can swim in water as well as walk on land. | |A crimson octopus-like creature that can swim in water as well as walk about on land. | ||
|Flotzo is a more dangerous analogue to [[Squishy]]. | |Flotzo is a more dangerous analogue to [[Squishy]]. | ||
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|{{Key|2}}{{N}}'''*''' | |{{Key|2}}{{N}}'''*''' | ||
|8 | |8 | ||
|A floating pig head with wings that can also be seen clinging to walls and shoots stars from its snout to attack. | |A floating pig head with wings that can also be seen clinging to walls, and shoots stars from its snout to attack. | ||
|Gip | |Gip is the replacement enemy for [[Bounder]]. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|{{Key|Glunk}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Glunk Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Glunk]]'''}} | |{{Key|Glunk}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Glunk Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Glunk]]'''}} | ||
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|{{Key|3}}{{N}} | |{{Key|3}}{{N}} | ||
|N/A | |N/A | ||
|A floating black orb with spikes | |A floating black orb with spikes who cannot be defeated, and must instead be avoided. | ||
| | | | ||
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|{{Key|2}}{{N}}'''*''' | |{{Key|2}}{{N}}'''*''' | ||
|16 | |16 | ||
|An angry | |An angry angular stone head that rolls along the ground, floats through the air, and teleports. | ||
|Grumples is a more dangerous analogue to [[Kabu]]. | |Grumples is a more dangerous analogue to [[Kabu]]. | ||
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===Ability-granting enemies=== | ===Ability-granting enemies=== | ||
The following are enemies that can provide [[Copy Ability|Copy Abilities]]: | The following are enemies that can provide [[Copy Ability|Copy Abilities]]: | ||
{| class="wikitable | {| class="wikitable sortable" border=1 cellpadding=2 | ||
!Enemy | !Enemy | ||
!New? | !New? | ||
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|A quick and nimble ninja ball who can toss knives and use the [[Air Drop]] technique on his target. | |A quick and nimble ninja ball who can toss knives and use the [[Air Drop]] technique on his target. | ||
|Referred to as "Biospark" in this game. | |Referred to as "Biospark" in this game. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|{{Key|Blade Knight}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Blade Knight Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Blade Knight]]'''}} | |{{Key|Blade Knight}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Blade Knight Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Blade Knight]]'''}} | ||
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|[[Copy]] | |[[Copy]] | ||
|8 | |8 | ||
|A "cat"-burglar who runs up to Kirby and tries to steal his Copy Ability | |A "cat"-burglar who runs up to Kirby and tries to steal his Copy Ability and then run away. Defeating Tac will allow Kirby to get his ability back. | ||
| | | | ||
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===Mid-bosses=== | ===Mid-bosses=== | ||
Mid-bosses are fought similar to bosses but are typically smaller and less powerful. Where Kirby fights a mid-boss depends on the game mode. In Spring Breeze, they are fought halfway through a | Mid-bosses are fought similar to bosses but are typically smaller and less powerful. Where Kirby fights a mid-boss depends on the game mode. In Spring Breeze, they are fought halfway through a level. In Dyna Blade, Kirby needs to defeat them to complete a level. In later modes, Mid-bosses are fought during normal progress of the level. | ||
{| class="wikitable | {| class="wikitable sortable" border=1 cellpadding=2 | ||
!Mid-Boss | !Mid-Boss | ||
!New? | !New? | ||
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|[[Cook]] | |[[Cook]] | ||
|100 | |100 | ||
|A | |A cook that attacks with everything he has--plates, a frying pan, and an extending soup ladle for grabbing with. If Kirby is caught with the soup ladle, Kawasaki will cook him. | ||
| | | | ||
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|[[Wheel]] | |[[Wheel]] | ||
|156 | |156 | ||
|A giant version of Wheelie. Like | |A giant version of the Wheelie enemy. Like Wheelie, it charges at Kirby, and also can create some small Wheelies. | ||
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|[[Suplex]] | |[[Suplex]] | ||
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|A martial artist who, like Bugzzy, tries to grab and throw Kirby. Jukid also attacks by shooting blasts of energy | |A martial artist who, like Bugzzy, tries to grab and throw Kirby. Jukid also attacks by shooting blasts of energy which can be swallowed and shot back at Jukid. | ||
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|{{Key|Kracko Jr.}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Kracko Jr Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Kracko Jr.]]'''}} | |{{Key|Kracko Jr.}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Kracko Jr Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Kracko Jr.]]'''}} | ||
|{{Key|2}}{{N}} | |{{Key|2}}{{N}} | ||
| | |None | ||
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|This weak form of [[Kracko]] attacks mainly just by moving around the screen, trying to collide with Kirby. He also can drop [[Waddle Doo]]s or bombs, the latter of which is a trait that the elder Kracko lacks. | |This weak form of [[Kracko]] attacks mainly just by moving around the screen, trying to collide with Kirby. He also can drop [[Waddle Doo]]s or bombs, the latter of which is a trait that the elder Kracko lacks. | ||
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|{{Key|Kracko Jr.'s Revenge}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Kracko Jr Revenge Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Kracko Jr.|Kracko Jr.'s Revenge]]'''}} | |{{Key|Kracko Jr.'s Revenge}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Kracko Jr Revenge Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Kracko Jr.|Kracko Jr.'s Revenge]]'''}} | ||
|{{Key|1}}{{Y}} | |{{Key|1}}{{Y}} | ||
| | |None | ||
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|A darker, creepier Kracko Jr. with a red eye and dark purple clouds. His attacks are more powerful than normal Kracko Jr. | |A darker, creepier Kracko Jr. with a red eye and dark purple clouds. His attacks are more powerful than normal Kracko Jr. | ||
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|None | |None | ||
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|A Waddle Dee that appears in | |A Waddle Dee that appears in the Arena in ''Kirby Super Star'' and also appears in Revenge of the King. He now sports a blue bandana and walks around. His health is quite high, but Kirby can inhale him to quickly defeat him. | ||
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===Bosses=== | ===Bosses=== | ||
Enemy [[boss]]es are tougher foes that are fought at the end of | Enemy [[boss]]es are tougher foes that are fought at the end of levels in most modes. | ||
{| class="wikitable | {| class="wikitable sortable" border=1 cellpadding=2 | ||
!Boss | !Boss | ||
!New? | !New? | ||
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|{{Key|Lololo & Lalala}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Lololo & Lalala Arena Icon.png]]<br>'''[[Lololo & Lalala]]'''}} | |{{Key|Lololo & Lalala}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Lololo & Lalala Arena Icon.png]]<br>'''[[Lololo & Lalala]]'''}} | ||
|{{Key|2}}{{N}} | |{{Key|2}}{{N}} | ||
|[[Spring Breeze]]<br>[[The Arena]]<br>[[Meta Knightmare Ultra]] | |[[Spring Breeze]]<br>[[The Arena]]<br>[[Helper to Hero]]<br>[[Meta Knightmare Ultra]] | ||
|None | |None | ||
|Two teardrop-shaped creatures with arms and legs that push boxes and Gordos through hallways. | |Two teardrop-shaped creatures with arms and legs that push boxes and Gordos through hallways. | ||
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|None | |None | ||
|A brightly-colored metal bird as big as a battleship and sporting a short temper. She attacks using high-speed dives, by grabbing with her talons, or by biting or breathing fire. | |A brightly-colored metal bird as big as a battleship and sporting a short temper. She attacks using high-speed dives, by grabbing with her talons, or by biting or breathing fire. | ||
|Dyna Blade is the only boss in the [[Dyna Blade (main game)|Dyna Blade]] game. She is an ally to Kirby in [[Revenge of Meta Knight | |Dyna Blade is the only boss in the [[Dyna Blade (main game)|Dyna Blade]] game. She is an ally to Kirby in [[Revenge of Meta Knight]]. | ||
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|{{Key|Fatty Whale}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Fatty Whale Arena Icon.png]]<br>'''[[Fatty Whale]]'''}} | |{{Key|Fatty Whale}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Fatty Whale Arena Icon.png]]<br>'''[[Fatty Whale]]'''}} | ||
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|[[Stone]] (falling rocks) | |[[Stone]] (falling rocks) | ||
|A large ominous stone head which controls two giant hands made of rock that phase in and out to attack Kirby. Wham Bam Rock uses various finger movements to attack or can cause rocks to fall, and may also disarticulate its hands to drop pieces on Kirby's head. Attacking the hands is the only way to damage this foe. | |A large ominous stone head which controls two giant hands made of rock that phase in and out to attack Kirby. Wham Bam Rock uses various finger movements to attack or can cause rocks to fall, and may also disarticulate its hands to drop pieces on Kirby's head. Attacking the hands is the only way to damage this foe. | ||
|Wham Bam Rock's head has received a visual redesign for this game. Wham Bam Rock serves as the final boss of [[The Great Cave Offensive | |Wham Bam Rock's head has received a visual redesign for this game. Wham Bam Rock serves as the final boss of [[The Great Cave Offensive]]. | ||
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|{{Key|Twin Woods}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Twin Woods Arena Icon.png]]<br>'''[[Twin Woods]]'''}} | |{{Key|Twin Woods}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Twin Woods Arena Icon.png]]<br>'''[[Twin Woods]]'''}} | ||
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|[[Revenge of Meta Knight]]<br>[[Milky Way Wishes]]<br>[[The Arena]]<br>[[Helper to Hero]]<br>[[Meta Knightmare Ultra]] | |[[Revenge of Meta Knight]]<br>[[Milky Way Wishes]]<br>[[The Arena]]<br>[[Helper to Hero]]<br>[[Meta Knightmare Ultra]] | ||
|None | |None | ||
|A pair of Whispy Woods who sit nearby each-other and have overlapping canopies. In addition to Whispy's normal set of attacks, Twin Woods can drop [[Capiller]] | |A pair of Whispy Woods who sit nearby each-other and have overlapping canopies. In addition to Whispy's normal set of attacks, Twin Woods can drop [[Capiller|bugs]] and trade sections of trunk with each-other as a projectile. | ||
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|[[Paint]] (blob projectiles) | |[[Paint]] (blob projectiles) | ||
|A giant robot tank that resembles a lobster. It attacks by charging, using a flamethrower from its claws, or shooting out smaller lobster robots or blobs from its claws. | |A giant robot tank that resembles a lobster. It attacks by charging, using a flamethrower from its claws, or shooting out smaller lobster robots or blobs from its claws. | ||
|If Kirby uses the [[Paint]] ability on Heavy Lobster, it becomes red and is blinded, attacking in random directions | |If Kirby uses the [[Paint]] ability on Heavy Lobster, it becomes red and is blinded, attacking in random directions. | ||
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|{{Key|Reactor}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Reactor Arena Icon.png]]<br>'''[[Reactor]]'''}} | |{{Key|Reactor}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Reactor Arena Icon.png]]<br>'''[[Reactor]]'''}} | ||
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|{{Key|2}}{{N}} | |{{Key|2}}{{N}} | ||
|[[Revenge of Meta Knight]]<br>[[The Arena]]<br>[[Helper to Hero]] | |[[Revenge of Meta Knight]]<br>[[The Arena]]<br>[[Helper to Hero]] | ||
|[[Sword]] | |[[Sword]] | ||
|This blue caped masked swordsman will toss Kirby a sword before their duel, but Kirby can refuse it if he waits long enough. Meta Knight attacks using various sword techniques, and can also perform his [[Shuttle Loop]] and create tornadoes. When defeated, Meta Knight's mask splits and breaks off, forcing him to cover himself and flee. | |This blue caped masked swordsman will toss Kirby a sword before their duel, but Kirby can refuse it if he waits long enough. Meta Knight attacks using various sword techniques, and can also perform his [[Shuttle Loop]] and create tornadoes. When defeated, Meta Knight's mask splits and breaks off, forcing him to cover himself and flee. | ||
|Meta Knight is the final boss of [[Revenge of Meta Knight]]. | |Meta Knight is the final boss of [[Revenge of Meta Knight]]. | ||
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|[[Milky Way Wishes]]<br>[[The Arena]] | |[[Milky Way Wishes]]<br>[[The Arena]] | ||
|None | |None | ||
|The heart of [[Galactic Nova]], which Kirby must destroy using the [[Starship]] to disable the giant comet. The fight consists of a flight through a looping circular arena, and Kirby must shoot down all the pieces inside the columns, while avoiding | |The heart of [[Galactic Nova|Nova]], which Kirby must destroy using the [[Starship]] to disable the giant comet. The fight consists of a flight through a looping circular arena, and Kirby must shoot down all the pieces inside the columns, while avoiding colliding with them. | ||
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|Marx serves as the final boss of Milky Way Wishes and The Arena. Defeating him triggers the staff credits. | |Marx serves as the final boss of Milky Way Wishes and The Arena. Defeating him triggers the staff credits. | ||
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|{{Key|Whispy | |{{Key|Whispy's Revenge}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Whispy Revenge True Arena Icon.png]]<br>'''[[Whispy Woods#Kirby Super Star Ultra|Whispy's Revenge]]'''}} | ||
|{{Key|1}}{{Y}} | |{{Key|1}}{{Y}} | ||
|[[Revenge of the King]]<br>[[The True Arena]] | |[[Revenge of the King]]<br>[[The True Arena]] | ||
|None | |None | ||
|A toxic purple variant of Whispy Woods who drops [[ | |A toxic purple variant of Whispy Woods who drops [[Poison fruit]], [[Capiller|bugs]], and [[Gordo]]s from his canopy. He can also blow out small tornadoes. | ||
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|{{Key|Lololo & Lalala's Revenge}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Lololo & Lalala Revenge True Arena Icon.png]]<br>'''[[Lololo & Lalala | |{{Key|Lololo & Lalala's Revenge}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Lololo & Lalala Revenge True Arena Icon.png]]<br>'''[[Lololo & Lalala|Lololo & Lalala's Revenge]]'''}} | ||
|{{Key|1}}{{Y}} | |{{Key|1}}{{Y}} | ||
|[[Revenge of the King]]<br>[[The True Arena]] | |[[Revenge of the King]]<br>[[The True Arena]] | ||
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|[[Revenge of the King]]<br>[[The True Arena]] | |[[Revenge of the King]]<br>[[The True Arena]] | ||
|[[Beam]] (Waddle Doos) | |[[Beam]] (Waddle Doos) | ||
|A stronger (and more intimidating) version of Kracko with a slit pupil. He shares lightning and swooping attacks with his weaker cousin, and can also create [[Waddle Doo]]s, but his attacks have a wider range. He can also fly towards the center of the screen and shoot large bolts in all | |A stronger (and more intimidating) version of Kracko with a slit pupil. He shares lightning and swooping attacks with his weaker cousin, and can also create [[Waddle Doo]]s, but his attacks have a wider range. He can also fly towards the center of the screen and shoot large bolts in all 8 directions. | ||
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|{{Key|1}}{{Y}} | |{{Key|1}}{{Y}} | ||
|[[Revenge of the King]]<br>[[The True Arena]] | |[[Revenge of the King]]<br>[[The True Arena]] | ||
|[[Hammer]] | |[[Hammer]] | ||
|[[King Dedede]] wearing a mask and using his "new Dedede Hammer", which is mechanical. His attacks have a larger range, and he has some new attacks regarding his powerful hammer, such as spinning around and targeting Kirby for a period of time or shooting missiles and flames from the front of his hammer. He provides Kirby with a hammer of his own at the start of the fight. | |[[King Dedede]] wearing a mask and using his "new Dedede Hammer", which is mechanical. His attacks have a larger range, and he has some new attacks regarding his powerful hammer, such as spinning around and targeting Kirby for a period of time or shooting missiles and flames from the front of his hammer. He provides Kirby with a hammer of his own at the start of the fight. | ||
|Masked Dedede serves as the final boss of [[Revenge of the King]]. | |Masked Dedede serves as the final boss of [[Revenge of the King]]. | ||
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|{{Key|1}}{{Y}} | |{{Key|1}}{{Y}} | ||
|[[Helper to Hero]]<br>[[The True Arena]] | |[[Helper to Hero]]<br>[[The True Arena]] | ||
|[[Stone]] | |[[Stone]], [[Bomb]] | ||
|A more powerful version of Wham Bam Rock with three eyes, a crown, and diamond hands. He attacks like Wham Bam Rock, punching and slapping with his hands, as well as shooting bullets from his hands and dropping bombs, which look like his face. | |A more powerful version of Wham Bam Rock with three eyes, a crown, and diamond hands. He attacks like Wham Bam Rock, punching and slapping with his hands, as well as shooting bullets from his hands and dropping bombs, which look like his face. | ||
|Wham Bam Jewel is the final | |Wham Bam Jewel is the final opponent in [[Helper to Hero]]. | ||
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|{{Key|Galacta Knight}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Galacta Knight True Arena Icon.png]]<br>'''[[Galacta Knight]]'''}} | |{{Key|Galacta Knight}}{{center|[[File:KSSU Galacta Knight True Arena Icon.png]]<br>'''[[Galacta Knight]]'''}} | ||
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|The first two are based on Sailor Waddle Dee's portraits. | |The first two are based on Sailor Waddle Dee's portraits. | ||
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==Quotes== | ==Quotes== | ||
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|[[Satoru Iwata]] | |[[Satoru Iwata]] | ||
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!colspan=3| | !colspan=3|[[HAL Laboratory]]<br>[[Nintendo]] | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*There is a rare alternate version of the "Grand Opening" movie which contains minor differences from the standard one. | *There is a rare alternate version of the "Grand Opening" movie which contains minor differences from the standard one. The most prominent difference is that [[Kirby]] winks at the beginning. Other differences include: | ||
**The twinkle at the beginning spins clockwise instead of counter-clockwise and has six points instead of four. Kirby spins counter-clockwise instead of clockwise when flying into frame. | |||
**Kirby's orientation is horizontally flipped, so he waves with his opposite hand. He jumps higher and does a flip before landing on the Warp Star. | |||
**Birds fly in the distance while Kirby "surfs" on his Warp Star, he smiles instead of appearing angry, and he passes over a small island in the ocean. During this, he turns and waves to the viewer a second time. | |||
**Kirby has a neutral expression when flying away instead of a smile, he waves a third time, and the starburst when he disappears is bigger.<br>Additionally, if the last played game mode is Meta Knightmare Ultra, there is a small chance the opening is replaced by the cutscene "Fly! Meta Knight". | |||
*If the player idles at the title screen, certain cutscenes will play out: the opening cutscenes of all the main game modes (in the following order: Spring Breeze, Dyna Blade, Gourmet Race, The Great Cave Offensive, Revenge of Meta Knight, Milky Way Wishes, The Arena, Revenge of the King, Helper to Hero, Meta Knightmare Ultra, and The True Arena, followed by a loop) alternate with the "Grand Opening" cutscene. | *If the player idles at the title screen, certain cutscenes will play out: the opening cutscenes of all the main game modes (in the following order: Spring Breeze, Dyna Blade, Gourmet Race, The Great Cave Offensive, Revenge of Meta Knight, Milky Way Wishes, The Arena, Revenge of the King, Helper to Hero, Meta Knightmare Ultra, and The True Arena, followed by a loop) alternate with the "Grand Opening" cutscene. | ||
**Upon returning to the title screen, whether by playing a cutscene or choosing a save file and returning to the file select, Kirby may have one of 4 different expressions. | **Upon returning to the title screen, whether by playing a cutscene or choosing a save file and returning to the file select, Kirby may have one of 4 different expressions. | ||
Additionally, a total of 8 different expressions can be seen to the left of the save files, while the images to the right depict the last main game mode played in the corresponding save file. | |||
*The European name of the original SNES game is ''Kirby's Fun Pak''. Despite this, ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' retained its American name in the European translations. | *The European name of the original SNES game is ''Kirby's Fun Pak''. Despite this, ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' retained its American name in the European translations. | ||
*To celebrate the release of the game in North America, numerous Kirby-shaped balloons were sent flying in various places named "Kirby" across the US, such as Kirby Middle School (Alabama), Kirby's Mill (New Jersey), Kirby Park (Pennsylvania) and Kirby Gate Shopping Center (Tennessee).<ref>[https://twitter.com/FactsKirby/status/1063490188461121536 FactsKirby on Twitter]</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MntMuGtBEr4 "Kirby, Nintendo Takes to the Skies" - YouTube]</ref> | *To celebrate the release of the game in North America, numerous Kirby-shaped balloons were sent flying in various places named "Kirby" across the US, such as Kirby Middle School (Alabama), Kirby's Mill (New Jersey), Kirby Park (Pennsylvania) and Kirby Gate Shopping Center (Tennessee).<ref>[https://twitter.com/FactsKirby/status/1063490188461121536 FactsKirby on Twitter]</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MntMuGtBEr4 "Kirby, Nintendo Takes to the Skies" - YouTube]</ref> | ||
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*[https://kirby.nintendo.com/superstarultra/ Official website] | *[https://kirby.nintendo.com/superstarultra/ Official website] | ||
*[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/ykwj/index.html Official website (Japanese)] | *[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/ykwj/index.html Official website (Japanese)] | ||
*[ | *[https://www.nintendo.com/consumer/gameslist/manuals/DS_Kirby_Superstar.pdf English and French manual (NA print)] | ||
*[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/nom/0811/index.html Nintendo Online Magazine No.124 (November 2008) - Interview with ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' developers (Japanese)] | *[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/nom/0811/index.html Nintendo Online Magazine No.124 (November 2008) - Interview with ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' developers (Japanese)] | ||
*[https://www.kirbyinformer.com/kirby-super-star-ultra ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' on Kirby Informer] | *[https://www.kirbyinformer.com/kirby-super-star-ultra ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' on Kirby Informer] | ||
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