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Dark Matter has many different forms, one of its most common appearances being a shadowy sphere encircled by small orange or purple balls, and sporting a single eye (referred to as '''Real Dark Matter''' in [[Kirby's Dream Collection|''Kirby's Dream Collection: Special Edition Compilation Soundtrack'']] to distinguish from its | Dark Matter has many different forms, one of its most common appearances being a shadowy sphere encircled by small orange or purple balls, and sporting a single eye (referred to as '''Real Dark Matter''' in [[Kirby's Dream Collection|''Kirby's Dream Collection: Special Edition Compilation Soundtrack'']] to distinguish from its Swordsman form). It is capable of possessing other life forms and making them bend to its will, an ability that it frequently takes advantage of to possess [[Kirby|Kirby's]] friends and rivals (notably [[King Dedede]]), often forcing them to fight him. While being possessed by Dark Matter, some creatures obtain enhanced and sometimes bizarre abilities. | ||
In ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards'', Dark Matter attacks [[Ribbon]] and later possesses [[Waddle Dee]], [[Adeleine]] and Dedede. Dark Matter also shows up in ''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[Kirby Quest]] [[Sub-Game]] as the final enemy encountered in the sub-game's final chapter, Chapter 4. Its appearance is similar to that of its ''Kirby's Dream Land 2'' incarnation, but is bigger and has orange balls as opposed to purple. | In ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards'', Dark Matter attacks [[Ribbon]] and later possesses [[Waddle Dee]], [[Adeleine]] and Dedede. Dark Matter also shows up in ''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[Kirby Quest]] [[Sub-Game]] as the final enemy encountered in the sub-game's final chapter, Chapter 4. Its appearance is similar to that of its ''Kirby's Dream Land 2'' incarnation, but is bigger and has orange balls as opposed to purple. | ||
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File:Dark Matter.JPG|Concept art of Dark Matter in his | File:Dark Matter.JPG|Concept art of Dark Matter in his Swordsman form in ''Kirby's Dream Land 2'' | ||
File:Images-1.jpg|Concept art of Real Dark Matter in his typical ball form in ''Kirby's Dream Land 2'' | File:Images-1.jpg|Concept art of Real Dark Matter in his typical ball form in ''Kirby's Dream Land 2'' | ||
File:Darkmatterkdl3.jpg|Concept art of Dark Matter in ''Kirby's Dream Land 3'' | File:Darkmatterkdl3.jpg|Concept art of Dark Matter in ''Kirby's Dream Land 3'' |
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Dark Matter is one of the primary antagonists of the Kirby series, making major appearances in three games to date, namely Kirby's Dream Land 2, Kirby's Dream Land 3 and Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards (commonly called the "Dark Matter Trilogy"). It also makes a minor appearance as the final boss of Kirby Quest, a Sub-Game of Kirby Mass Attack.
Overview
Dark Matter has many different forms, one of its most common appearances being a shadowy sphere encircled by small orange or purple balls, and sporting a single eye (referred to as Real Dark Matter in Kirby's Dream Collection: Special Edition Compilation Soundtrack to distinguish from its Swordsman form). It is capable of possessing other life forms and making them bend to its will, an ability that it frequently takes advantage of to possess Kirby's friends and rivals (notably King Dedede), often forcing them to fight him. While being possessed by Dark Matter, some creatures obtain enhanced and sometimes bizarre abilities.
In Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards, Dark Matter attacks Ribbon and later possesses Waddle Dee, Adeleine and Dedede. Dark Matter also shows up in Kirby Mass Attack's Kirby Quest Sub-Game as the final enemy encountered in the sub-game's final chapter, Chapter 4. Its appearance is similar to that of its Kirby's Dream Land 2 incarnation, but is bigger and has orange balls as opposed to purple.
Relatives of Dark Matter
There are many other creatures and objects which are either similar to or directly related to Dark Matter. They are as follows:
Confirmed
- Dark Matter Clone (a clone of Dark Matter created by Star Dream in Kirby: Planet Robobot)
- Dark Nebula (A star-shaped being who was confined to a treasure chest, fought in Kirby: Squeak Squad)
- Gooey (A friend of Kirby's who is made of Dark Matter)
- Miracle Matter (A form of Dark Matter which utilizes many elements in Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards)
- Zero (A white orb found at the center of Dark Matter)
- 0² (The successor to Zero)
Possible
- Master Crown (an object of immense power which is stolen by Magolor in Kirby's Return to Dream Land)
- Void Termina (a giant monster summoned by Hyness in Kirby Star Allies)
Music
- Main article: VS. Dark Matter (theme from Kirby's Dream Land 2)
- Main article: VS. Dark Matter (theme from Kirby's Dream Land 3)
Dark Matter has various boss battle themes for its different forms.
- Its theme from Kirby's Dream Land 2 has been remixed in Kirby: Planet Robobot (for Dark Matter Clone) and Kirby Star Allies (for Rick & Kine & Coo vs Morpho Knight).
- Its theme from Kirby's Dream Land 3 has been remixed in Kirby Star Allies (for Gooey vs Morpho Knight).
Gallery
- Dark Matter.JPG
Concept art of Dark Matter in his Swordsman form in Kirby's Dream Land 2
- Images-1.jpg
Concept art of Real Dark Matter in his typical ball form in Kirby's Dream Land 2
- Darkmatterkdl3.jpg
Concept art of Dark Matter in Kirby's Dream Land 3
- Darkmatter.png
Concept art of typical Dark Matter from Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
Trivia
- In Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon, the final boss, Dark Matter, shares similar qualities with Dark Matter from Kirby series, such as having the same name in English and Japanese, being a main antagonist, and having the ability to control the minds of others.
Names in Other Languages
Language | Name | Meaning |
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Japanese | ダークマター Dāku Matā |
Dark Matter |
Chinese | 暗物质 (chs) 暗物質 (cht)[1] àn wù zhì |
Dark Matter |
German | Dark Matter | - |
References
- ↑ from 模拟暗物质 (chs) / 模擬暗物質 (cht), the Chinese name of Gooey's 'Mock Matter' in Kirby Star Allies