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“ | Welcome to Dream Land, a kingdom famous for peace and quiet. | ” | — Narrator, from the opening cut-scene of Kirby's Epic Yarn |
The Narrator is a character or entity who is responsible for telling the story, usually defined as a disembodied voice or source of text. Depending on the story being told, the narrator may be a character within the narrative or an external source of expository information. In the Kirby series, the narrator is often little more than a number of lines of text which appear in cut-scenes in order to explain the proceedings. Kirby games tend to use narration sparingly, if at all, and the text is usually focused specifically on the motives and feelings of the characters without going into too much detail about setting.
Examples by game
The following Kirby games use narration for the purposes of storytelling. For the sake of brevity, text meant to explain the game rules and mechanics and flavTemplate:Or text such as pause screen descriptions will not be covered here, even if it is written in a narrator-like fashion. Character dialogue within cut-scenes will also not be counted, unless it is accompanied by narration.
Kirby's Adventure / Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land
The first example of in-game narration in the series occurs in the final cut-scene of Kirby's Adventure. The text here explains Nightmare's motive, as well as justifying King Dedede's actions before wrapping everything up. The text varies somewhat between the original game and the remake; Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land.
Narrator's transcript for Kirby's Adventure and Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land |
Kirby fought to find the Star Rod, Our hero Kirby has fought bravely to recover the Star Rod... |
Template:KSS KFP / Kirby Super Star Ultra
Narration did not appear again within the series until [[Kirby Super Star|Template:KSS KFP]]. This game features limited narration for some cut-scenes within the game, though all others go completely without narration. Once again, the dialogue differs somewhat between the original game and the remake; Template:KSSU.
Narrator's transcript for Template:KSS KFP and Kirby Super Star Ultra | |
Spring Breeze (opening) | There's trouble in Dream Land! There's trouble in Dream Land! |
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Milky Way Wishes (opening) | One day, in the year ???, the Sun and Moon fought day and night. One day, in the year ????, the Sun and Moon began to fight day and night. |
Kirby's Super Star Stacker
Kirby's Super Star Stacker features text narration for each of its story mode cut-scenes. However, since the game was formally released only in Japan, no official English version of this narration exists.
Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble
Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble features an opening cut-scene with narration throughout. Only one additional line of narration is used after this scene, just after King Dedede is defeated at the end of the game.
Narrator's transcript for Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble | |
Opening |
Welcome to Pop Star. It's a very peaceful place... |
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Ending |
And so a starry night sky returns to Dream Land. |
Kirby & The Amazing Mirror
Kirby & The Amazing Mirror has text narration present in both the intro and ending cut-scenes. The dialogue is similar in style and function to that of Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land.
Narrator's transcript for Kirby & The Amazing Mirror | |
Opening |
High above the skies of Dream Land, the mirror world needs help! |
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Ending |
And so, Dark Mind was defeated, and his dream of conquering the mirror world was shattered. |
Template:KCC KPP
[[Kirby: Canvas Curse|Template:KCC KPP]] features narration for its opening and ending cut-scenes. Uniquely, the narrator specifically refers to the player in both scenes as having taken direct part in the story by wielding the Magical Paintbrush. The ending narration only applies to the main game ending with Kirby, and does not occur for any of the other character endings.
Narrator's transcript for Template:KCC KPP | |
Opening |
Welcome to peaceful Dream Land. |
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Ending |
The witch's true form was an unknown painting. |
Template:KSS KMA
[[Kirby: Squeak Squad|Template:KSS KMA]] features five cut-scenes, which each have a set of narration. In all, the game's story is wordy compared to previous entries, with much of the narration focusing on Kirby's desire to recover his lost Strawberry Shortcake slice.
Narrator's transcript for Template:KSS KMA | |
Opening |
Early afternoon in Dream Land, |
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Prism Plains outtro |
What's this? Someone's stolen King Dedede's treasure chest! |
Ice Island outtro |
At last the Squeaks are in sight, and Kirby is closing in... |
Secret Sea outtro |
Meta Knight has been defeated! |
Ending |
The treasure chest was the prison of Dark Nebula, ruler of the underworld. |
Post-Credits |
A short while later... |
Kirby's Epic Yarn / Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn
Kirby's Epic Yarn features a full narration for every cut-scene in the game. For the first (and so far only) time in the series, the narration is fully voiced, with different narrators depending on the region as follows:
- Yuko Tsuga - Japanese
- Pablo Magaz - Latin American Spanish
- France Marien - Quebec French
- Dave White - North American English
- Paul Vaughan - British English
- Olivier Deslandes - European French
- Wolf Kahler - German
- Massimo Marinoni - Italian
- Carlos Riera - European Spanish
Template:KEEY features all of the same cut-scenes as the original, with no changes to the dialogue and no additions.
Narrator's transcript for Kirby's Epic Yarn and Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn | |
Opening |
Welcome to Dream Land, a kingdom famous for peace and quiet. |
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Quilty Square outtro |
"Thanks for your help," the blue yarn boy said. "...Not that I needed it." |
Grass Land outtro |
"We did it! We got the magic yarn!" |
Hot Land outtro |
"We did it! We got the magic yarn!" |
Treat Land outtro |
"We did it! We got the magic yarn!" |
Water Land outtro |
"We did it! We got the magic yarn!" |
Snow Land outtro |
"We did it! We got the magic yarn!" |
Space Land outtro |
"We did it! We got the magic yarn!" |
Ending |
With Yin-Yarn's spell broken, Dream Land returned to its normal state of peace and quiet. |
Kirby Mass Attack
Kirby Mass Attack features six main cut-scenes which each have a set of narration. Unlike previous scenes in Kirby games, the narration text advances only upon player input.
Narrator's transcript for Kirby Mass Attack | |
A Bold Start! (opening) |
One day, Kirby went exploring in the Popopo Islands, in the south of Popstar. |
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Dark Shadows (Green Grounds outtro) |
The Kirbys flew toward another island on a Warp Star. |
Rainbow Treasure (all Rainbow Medals obtained) |
Suddenly, the medals began to glow! |
Necro Nebula (Necro Nebula intro) |
Horned fiends from the Skull Gang swarmed over the Kirbys and pulled them off the Warp Star, one by one! |
Showdown! (Necrodeus boss fight intro) |
The Kirbys entered an eerie place where a statue loomed above them in the darkness. |
Kirby among the Stars (ending) |
The Kirbys finally defeated Necrodeus--thanks to the heroic heart that had guided them every step of the way! |
Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Most of the cut-scenes in Kirby: Triple Deluxe have no narration, and what dialogue that exists comes directly from the characters. However, the ending scene does feature a small amount of external text narration, which kicks in shortly after Taranza rescues King Dedede from falling.
Narrator's transcript for Kirby: Triple Deluxe |
And so Floralia was saved, thanks to Kirby's heroic efforts. |
Team Kirby Clash Deluxe
Team Kirby Clash Deluxe features a number of simple cut-scenes, each peppered with a small amount of text narration. These play at certain milestones in the game, and cannot be revisited unless the game is reset.
Narrator's transcript for Team Kirby Clash Deluxe | |
Intro |
This is a story of a faraway realm from long, long ago... A beautiful, peaceful land called the Dream Kingdom. |
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Ordeal - Kracko |
As Team Kirby explores the Dunes, the sky darkens. Kracko, the creature of cloud, approaches. Challenge the spirit of the rampaging skies in this ordeal! |
Ordeal - Kracko (post-fight) |
Team Kirby has triumphed in its ordeal. With this, a new path opens to the Ruins, revealing new quests. |
Ordeal - Whispy Woods |
As Team Kirby adventures deep into the Ruins, the mighty and ancient tree, Whispy Woods, comes into view! Face the second ordeal! |
Ordeal - Whispy Woods (post-fight) |
Having conquered the second ordeal, Team Kirby now faces even more powerful enemies. |
Ordeal - Pyribbit |
As the heart of the Volcano blazes... out of the bubbling magma leaps the flaming frog, Pyribbit! Battle on... to the third ordeal! |
Ordeal - Pyribbit (post-fight) |
Journeying through the kingdom, Team Kirby hears whispers of a mage whose spells provoke enemy attacks. |
Ordeal - Taranza |
As team Kirby continues its treacherous climb, the puppeteer mage at last shows his face. With the creatures he controls, this powerful foe threatens the kingdom. You must defeat him! Go, Team Kirby! |
Ordeal - Taranza (post-fight) |
Team Kirby vanquished Taranza, but even that did not quiet the enemies rampaging through the kingdom. |
Ordeal - Landia EX |
Landia, the reawakened Guardian Angel, awaits Team Kirby in all its terrible power. Face the raging fire and the howl of the storm! Face the decisive ordeal and restore peace to the kingdom! |
Post-credits |
Thanks to Team Kirby, peace was finally restored to the Dream Kingdom. But the days of quiet were numbered... |
The Final Battle |
The one who summoned the invader from another dimension was none other than Taranza, who plotted while hidden in apparent defeat. |
True Ending |
And so, the king of darkness--who sprang from the ugliness of the black mirror--has been sealed in a far-off dimension by Team Kirby. |
Super Kirby Clash
Much like its predecessor, Super Kirby Clash features simple cut-scenes with small amounts of text narration. These play at certain milestones in the game, and (excepting the final scene) cannot be revisited unless the game is reset.
Narrator's transcript for Super Kirby Clash | |
Intro |
Long, long ago, in a faraway realm, there was a beautiful, peaceful land called the Dream Kingdom. One surprising day, Hornhead went on a rampage across the Seaside. |
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Ordeal - Ignite Edge |
A sword-wielding suit of armor stands in Team Kirby's way as they head through the Dunes. Watch out--this foe carries a flaming sword! Fight through this ordeal! |
Ordeal - Ignite Edge (post-fight) |
Team Kirby triumphed in its first ordeal, opening a new path to the Ruins and revealing new quests. |
Ordeal - Parallel Nightmare |
Team Kirby's investigations turned up rumors of a strange, caped man. Sensing mischief, the team followed his footprints and arrived at the Ruins on a dark night... |
Ordeal - Parallel Nightmare (post-fight) |
Team Kirby managed to defeat the caped man. Unfortunately, he fled to the other side of the Volcano... |
Ordeal - Frost Kibble Blade |
A suit of blue armor wielding an ice blade appeared suddenly at the Seaside! Be sure to check your gear before you overcome this ordeal! |
Ordeal - Frost Kibble Blade (post-fight) |
Team Kirby deftly cleared the third ordeal. But the problem of the ongoing rampages continued. |
Ordeal - Pyribbit |
In the heart of a red-hot Volcano, the frog of flames, Pyribbit, leapt from the roiling magma. Team Kirby faced its fourth ordeal! |
Ordeal - Pyribbit (post-fight) |
Team Kirby extinguished the frog of flames and cleared their fourth ordeal. They then moved on to the Empyrean, where even more challenging battles awaited. |
Ordeal - Taranza |
Team Kirby at last discovered the caped man's hiding place in the Empyrean! |
Ordeal - Taranza (post-fight) |
The caped man that had appeared in the Empyrean wasn't Parallel Nightmare, but the puppeteer magician Taranza! |
Ordeal - Parallel Nightmare 2 |
At long last, Team Kirby found the wizard from another world. They moved swiftly to deal with the mastermind that had rained confusion on the kingdom! |
Ordeal - Parallel Nightmare 2 (post-fight) |
Just as Team Kirby came within reach, Parallel Nightmare disappeared yet again with a wave of his sinister cape! |
Ordeal - King D-Mind |
Team Kirby finally caught up with the foul mastermind, Parallel Nightmare, at the Decisive Battlefield, where all things come to an end. |
Post-credits |
The king of darkness, King D-Mind, called from another world by Parallel Nightmare, was defeated by the four members of Team Kirby.
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Ordeal - Venom Kracko |
A thundercloud of poison rose over the Dunes on an icy-cold night, leaving Team Kirby to dodge their way through the poisonous rain in the ordeal! |
Ordeal - Venom Kracko (post-fight) |
The toxic airborne event, Venom Kracko, was defeated by Team Kirby and their bonds of courage and friendship. |
Ordeal - Parallel Nightmare's Revenge + Aeon Hero |
The wizard from another world, Parallel Nightmare, had given up on ruling the kingdom in favor of exacting revenge on the heroes of Team Kirby. |
True Ending |
Super Team Kirby fought as no one ever had to restore peace to the Dream Kingdom. |
Kirby Fighters 2
Kirby Fighters 2 features narration in the Story Mode: The Destined Rivals game mode. These bits of narration are similar to those found in Super Kirby Clash, and (excepting the intro), are shown at the end of chapters.
Narrator's transcript for Story Mode: The Destined Rivals in Kirby Fighters 2 | |
Intro |
King Dedede and Meta Knight... Many times before have they stood in Kirby's path, even allying with one another on occasion. Now, to finally defeat Kirby, the old rivals have become partners, taking on Kirby as a battle team! And so they sent Kirby a challenge. They lay in wait on the Summit of a lofty tower reaching to the heavens, known as the Buddy Fighters Tower. Kirby couldn't understand what the letter said. But that didn't stop him from partnering with a buddy and opening the door to the tower! So begins Kirby's battle with the destined rivals! |
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Chapter 1 epilogue |
At last, it was time to battle King Dedede and Meta Knight! Or so Kirby thought. To his surprise, it was Twin Woods waiting at the top! After defeating Twin Woods, Kirby and his buddy seemed to reach a dead end. Luckily, the defeated Twin Woods dropped a door key leading higher into the tower. Kirby and his buddy once again began to climb, setting their sights on the Summit where King Dedede and Meta Knight await! |
Chapter 2 epilogue |
At the moment when King Dedede and Meta Knight appeared to be defeated... they turned out to be impostors! The "partners" were actually a pair of Waddle Dees who had taken the form of Kirby's rivals. The real King Dedede and Meta Knight were lying in wait even higher in the tower! Kirby and his buddy picked up the key that the Waddle Dees dropped and once again began to climb the tower. |
Chapter 3 epilogue |
Using his buddy's power to drive away the tough foes on each floor, Kirby finally came face-to-face with the real King Dedede and Meta Knight! But the partnered rivals fled at the last minute... Their bond had grown deeper through battle. They went to the lofty tower's Summit to keep their power in reserve until Kirby arrived. With another key in hand, our heroes ventured forth to a showdown with the destined rivals! |
Chapter 4 epilogue |
At the end of a fierce battle, Kirby and his buddy defeated King Dedede and Meta Knight. The two of them have proven themselves to be the strongest Buddy Fighters! After a tough fight, the victorious pair was ready to settle down for a nice little snooze. But suddenly the Buddy Fighters Tower grew to such a height that it seemed to pierce the heavens! They sensed the presence of the king and knight far above the clouds, radiating a sinister power unlike anything they had felt up to now. Kirby and his buddy set out once again to climb the heaven-piercing tower, which now has hints of something sinister... This will truly be the final showdown! |
Final Chapter epilogue |
At last, the unprecedented battle with Kirby's rivals was over. The mask that King Dedede used was the Mask of Dark Bonds. In his eagerness to beat Kirby, King Dedede used the fearsome power of the mask, causing the king and the knight to lose sight of themselves. Kirby and his buddy used the power of their bond to strike the horrifying mask with the Buddy Star Blaster, shattering it spectacularly. However, King Dedede and Meta Knight's power was genuine, flowing from their deepened bond. Even without the mask, they would have been worthy opponents. A stillness fell over the Summit of that tower which pierced the heavens. The stars of the night sky were so close that they were within arm's reach. They seemed to celebrate the partners' victory as they went on sparkling, forever and ever... |
Games which lack narration
For the sake of completion, the following list shows each game which either lacks an external narration in cut-scenes, or lacks any sort of cut-scene dialogue whatsoever:
- Kirby's Dream Land
- Kirby's Pinball Land
- Kirby's Dream Course
- Kirby's Dream Land 2
- [[Kirby's Avalanche|Template:KA KGT]] (dialogue only)
- Kirby's Block Ball
- Kirby's Star Stacker
- Kirby's Dream Land 3
- Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
- Kirby Air Ride
- [[Kirby's Return to Dream Land|Template:KRDL KAW]] (features dialogue from Magolor)
- Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition (features dialogue from Magolor)
- Kirby Fighters Deluxe
- Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe
- Kirby: Planet Robobot
- Kirby's Blowout Blast
- Kirby Battle Royale
- Kirby Star Allies
Trivia
- The narration for the final scene in Team Kirby Clash Deluxe specifically references the end narration for Kirby & The Amazing Mirror by copying the final lines almost word-for-word.
- Likewise, the final scene narration for Super Kirby Clash references the end narration for Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, though not as directly.