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==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
Gameplay returns to that of classic Kirby adventures, in that it is a side-scrolling platform game, and | Gameplay returns to that of classic Kirby adventures, in that it is a side-scrolling platform game. Kirby can do all his standard moves, such as run, jump, puff up, inhale, and swim. By inhaling, Kirby is once again able to copy from his opponents' abilities to be used, losing an ability when requested by the player or when sufficient damage is received. Kirby may also obtain a Copy Ability by using [[Copy Essence Deluxe]]s found in some parts of the stages, especially before certain boss battles. There are four new abilities added to ''Kirby's Return to Dreamland'', along with several returning standard abilities. The health bar returns as usual, and food is used to replenish the health bar (the [[Maxim Tomato]] replenishing the entirety of it). There are also several items that need to be used in some stages, such as a cannon, a protective umbrella, or a boot. Keys are sometimes put in the stage (sometimes on a shining [[Waddle Dee]]) to unlock doors to certain areas, especially areas with Energy Spheres. Typical features, such as [[Bomb Blocks]] are also included. Some blocks can be bypassed only with Kirby's Super Inhale ability, which allows him to swallow a large amount of blocks and enemies (including other players) and spit out a large star. Other parts require Kirby to have a certain ability, notably parts where Kirby must cut a rope holding a platform with a sword/cutter/spear/ninja blade, fuses that must be lit by Fire, or stumps/blocks that can only be broken by a rock or a hammer. Some areas must be opened up with the use of buttons, like in previous ''Kirby'' games. There are also now little switches on the ceiling that Kirby must stick to in order to open up certain areas, or activate certain block patterns. If Kirby dies with life left, Kirby returns to the output of the most recent door entered. If Kirby runs out of lives, he must start the sublevel over again (except for final boss battles). Kirby can also obtain stars that if 100 stars are obtained, a life is given to Kirby. Yellow Stars are worth one star, Red stars are worth five, and Blue stars are worth ten. | ||
In addition to the standard abilities, a new type of ability, the Super Ability has been introduced on some stages. Super Abilities are greatly enhanced versions of a standard copy ability, and is required to break objects that are too formidable to be broken by a normal ability. Super Abilities also have a time limit attached to them, and if Kirby manages to break a final obstacle within the allotted time constraint, Kirby will be able to enter a rift into another dimension, where he must complete a moving stage, then defeat a [[Sphere Doomer]] to obtain two additional [[Energy Spheres]]. | |||
The game is played on seven main levels, five on [[Pop Star]] and two on [[Halcandra]]. Within these levels are a number of sublevels that the player must complete, including the boss level at the end. Each sublevel contains several doors to help traverse through the level, as well as a few side doors (marked by a orange star on top of the door) which may lead to a bonus such as a [[1UP]] or an [[Energy Sphere]]. Each non-boss level contains three to five [[Energy Spheres]], usually well hidden, requiring some unique action/ability, or obtained by Sphere Doomers, that can be used to unlock challenges, games, and copy ability rooms in the [[Lor Starcutter]]. Each boss battle at the end of a level leads unlocks the next level, and for the levels in Pop Star, gets a spaceship part for the Lor Starcutter. | |||
The final three boss battles occur in [[Another Dimension]], and are immediately subsequent to each other. Should Kirby die on one of those battles, he only has to re-complete the battle that he just died in. | |||
The game also supports up to 4 players, playing as [[Kirby]], [[Meta Knight]], [[King Dedede]], and [[Blue Bandanna Waddle Dee]],<ref name="Kirby Wii">http://e3.nintendo.com/games/detail/#/wii/kirby</ref> each with their own weapons and their own unique feel.<ref>Kollar, Phil. "Kirby Wii". previews section, titled '''e<sup>3</sup> 2011 The Hot 50'''. ''[[wikipedia:Game Informer|Game Informer]]'', Issue #220 (July 2010): page 84.</ref> Meta Knight has controls nearly identical to sword Kirby an flies in a fashion similar to Wing Kirby. King Dedede has controls nearly identical to Hammer Kirby. Blue Bandanna Waddle Dee has controls nearly identical to Spear Kirby. Non-Kirby players may not inhale or switch abilities. It is also possible for each player to instead control a [[Kirby (species)|Kirby]] of a different colour (yellow for player 2, green for 3, blue for 4), however. Each additional Kirby may inhale, copy, and receive controls identical to the primary pink Kirby. Each entry of another player consumes one life. An extra player may exit at any time, however, a life will only be restored if that player still has full health. If an extra player dies, the game continues as usual, however, if the primary Kirby dies, the game must be restarted at the nearest output door. Extra characters will automatically warp to Kirby should the extra character's position deviate a great distance from the primary Kirby, or the Primary Kirby enters a cannon. Either character may enter doors. | |||
There are several rooms in the [[Lor Starcutter]], some of them challenges, where Kirby must complete certain tasks with a certain ability or items, earning points for getting coins (100 for silver, 1000 for gold), and defeating enemies (50 each), and losing points for taking damage (-500 each hit). A certain amount of points gives Kirby a Bronze, Silver, or Gold medal depending on the number of points received. Copy ability rooms are rooms with 5 standard Copy Essence Deluxes each, where Kirby can test out abilities on a bean bag. The mini-games include [[Ninja Dojo]] and [[Scope Shot]]. Ninja Dojo is a game where players must throw blades at targets with good timing, and Scope Shot is a game where the player(s) must shoot down a mechanised enemy using a gun. | |||
After Kirby has completed the Final boss battle ([[Magolor]] Soul), an extra mode is unlocked, where Kirby is smaller, has less health, and the boss battles are more difficult and all boss names are marked with (EX). In addition all stars become hollowed out, and 1ups have a crown on them. In addition an [[Arena]] similar to the one in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' is unlocked where Kirby must complete all boss battles with one life, with limited numbers of [[Maxim Tomato]]es and [[Food]], as well as a limited choice of Copy Abilities after the first battle. A [[The True Arena|True Arena]] is unlocked after Extra mode is completed. An arena can be played with any character if the player has completed the arena once through. | |||
