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'''Extra Mode''' (or originally known as '''Extra Game''') is an additional version of some games amongst the [[Kirby (series)|Kirby series]], sometimes unlocked by a code, or beating the game. First appearing in [[Kirby's Dream Land]], The Extra Game was meant to give veteran players a challenge.

===[[Kirby's Dream Land]]===

By pressing ↑, A, and Select on the title screen, {{realMe}} can access a harder [[Dream Land]] with new enemies and better AI, such as [[Waddle Dees]] moving faster and jumping at Kirby and [[Parasol (enemy)|Parasols]] going after Kirby. The changes in enemies include:

* Every [[Dizzy]] turns into a [[Benny]].

* Every [[Shotzo]] turns into a [[Blatzy]].

* Every [[Cappy]] turns into a [[Blopper]].

* Every [[Sir Kibble]] turns into a [[Boomer]].

* Every [[Puffy]] turns into a [[Cawcun]].

* Every [[Squishy]] turns into a [[Flotzo]].

* Every [[Boolar]] turns into a [[Gaspar]].

* Every [[Kabu]] turns into a [[Grumples]].

* Every [[Chuckle]] turns into a [[Hurly]].

* Every [[Bronto Burt]] turns into a [[Koozer]].

* Every [[Two Face]] turns into a [[Mr. P. Umpkin]].

* Every [[Wizzer]] turns into a [[Peezer]].

* Every [[Mumbies]] turns into a [[Skuller]].

* Every [[Twizzy]] turns into a [[Tookey]].

* Every [[Kookler]] turns into a [[Whiskers]].

===[[Kirby's Adventure]]===

By activating all the [[Big Switch]]es located in certain levels and then beating the game, Extra Game is unlocked, which does not allow saving and allots Kirby only three pieces of health, as opposed to the usual six. There are no major changes made in the game, the enemies' AI isn't changed, the enemies all look the same, and all the places Kirby visits look exactly the same. Due to the reduced health bar, however, [[Energy Drink]]s only restore 1 hit point now. Upon completing this mode with all the switches pressed, the [[Sound Test]] is unlocked.

===[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]===

Much like in the original version, to unlock this mode, complete the game and press all the [[Big Switch]]es. This time, however, {{realMe}} '''can''' save in this game, but Kirby still has 3 hit points to deal with. When this mode is completed 100%,  the second Extra Game, '''Meta Knightmare''', is unlocked from the Sub-Games menu.

====Meta Knightmare====

[[File:Meta Knightmare and 1Up.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Meta Knight travelling through a cave in the Meta Knightmare Sub-Game. A [[1Up]] styled after him is visible to the left.]]

[[File:Meta Knight vs. Himself.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Meta Knight battles himself at the end of [[Orange Ocean]].]]

In this Sub-Game, {{realMe}} plays as [[Meta Knight]] and traverses all the levels in the game as fast as possible. The game keeps track of and saves the time taken, to be displayed on a scoreboard. Like in the normal Extra Game, Meta Knight only has 3 hit points. It is also not possible to save the game, and Meta Knight obviously cannot utilize any Copy Abilities. To compensate for this, however, Meta Knight is given his sword and his wings to traverse the land. When encountering a [[Warp Star]], instead of riding it, Meta Knight spreads his wings and soars along the same trajectory. He is much more skilled than Kirby at swordplay, able to perform several different techniques to help clear the way, including being able to break metal blocks, light fuses and pound pegs with his sword slashes. However, during this run, there is no [[Goal Game]] at the end of the stages and all the Sub-Game doors are locked, meaning that Meta Knight cannot rely on them to obtain [[1Up]]s.

Amusingly enough, instead of fighting a different character, Meta Knight battles himself in the [[Orange Ocean]] stage, as well as fighting his own [[Meta-Knights]] throughout the playthrough.

No [[Big Switch]]es need to be pressed in this mode, but they are still there and can still be pressed.

===[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]===

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Once the Normal Game is completed, the Extra Game opens up, which plays like the Normal Game, but with the following changes:

*HP of all characters is cut in half. The bar only reaches half-way across the portrait to illustrate this.

*Many items, including collectible Stars and [[1Up]]s have a different design.

*There are more enemies, and they move and attack faster, with some being different sizes and/or having increased HP.

*[[Super Ability]] timer runs out faster.

*Alternate Dimension rift walls are red, and move faster.

*All bosses and mid-bosses possess different color schemes (with some having additional visual changes), and are generally tougher with new and different attack patterns.

**Additionally, all bosses and mid-bosses have "EX" add-ended to their names. (Except for [[Magolor Soul]] and [[HR-D3]])

*A completely new boss, [[HR-D3]] is added after defeating [[Metal General|Metal General EX]].

*All [[Challenge Stage]]s are tougher.

*The cinematic leading up to the final fight with [[Magolor]] features an additional scene where he changes to the color scheme used in the EX fight.

*The game's credit sequence has different gameplay snapshots, adorned with golden frames, and credit sections feature little Kirby portraits like the ones seen in the credits for [[Kirby Super Star]].

===[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]===

The Extra Game is distinct in this iteration, in that it is played with [[King Dedede]] instead of Kirby. Officially known as '''Dededetour!''', and serving as the spiritual successor to '''Meta Knightmare''', Dedede plays through the stages in one long time attack run, (modified to accommodate his move-set) he battles harder versions of all the bosses and mid-bosses up to the end of [[Royal Road]], and fights a different set of bosses at the end of the game.  

Unlike the Main Game, there are no [[Sun Stone]]s to collect and very few [[Food]] items. Dedede must simply try to finish his run as quickly as he can. If he enters certain side chambers where the Sun Stones would be in Kirby's playthrough, he can either obtain some collectibles (usually food and [[1Up]]s) or find a warp shortcut to reach the end faster.

King Dedede does not meet [[Taranza]] at any point during this mode. However, he still has to fight all the bosses that Taranza would have woken up (usually caused by tripping and doing something to aggravate them himself). After defeating [[Queen Sectonia]] DX at the end of Royal Road, he then encounters the Golden Mirror from ''[[Kirby and the Amazing Mirror]]'', out of which [[Shadow Dedede]] jumps. After defeating him, Dedede jumps into the mirror to fight [[Dark Meta Knight]], and ensure that he can never terrorize [[Pop Star]] again.