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Every main series ''Kirby'' game allows [[Kirby]] to crouch, which will reduce the vertical space he takes up by roughly half, allowing him to avoid projectiles such as [[Whispy Woods]]' [[Air Bullet]]s. While crouching, Kirby usually cannot move. When an object is inside Kirby's mouth, crouching will cause him to swallow that object, which has various consequences based on the object swallowed, and the game the action is performed in.
Every main series ''Kirby'' game allows [[Kirby]] to crouch, which will reduce the vertical space he takes up by roughly half, allowing him to avoid projectiles such as [[Whispy Woods]]' [[Air Bullet]]s. While crouching, Kirby usually cannot move. When an object is inside Kirby's mouth, crouching will cause him to swallow that object, which has various consequences based on the object swallowed, and the game the action is performed in.
Kirby and related characters can also crouch while inside a [[Cannon]] or a [[Stomper Boot]]. Doing so will allow them to avoid getting hit by enemy attacks in some instances.


With the [[Archer]] ability, crouching causes Kirby to become impervious to all attacks, in effect acting as a type of [[Guard]]. He can attack by firing arrows or crawl by holding either direction, but doing so will make him vulnerable.
With the [[Archer]] ability, crouching causes Kirby to become impervious to all attacks, in effect acting as a type of [[Guard]]. He can attack by firing arrows or crawl by holding either direction, but doing so will make him vulnerable.
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Kirby is unable to crouch while he is under the effect of the [[Sleep]], [[Mini]], [[UFO]] or [[Ghost]] Copy Abilities. In addition, while riding a friend or piloting the [[Robobot Armor]], his ability to crouch will be hampered somewhat. Lastly, Kirby cannot crouch if he is currently in the act of [[Hover|hovering]] or performing another move, such as a Guard.
Kirby is unable to crouch while he is under the effect of the [[Sleep]], [[Mini]], [[UFO]] or [[Ghost]] Copy Abilities. In addition, while riding a friend or piloting the [[Robobot Armor]], his ability to crouch will be hampered somewhat. Lastly, Kirby cannot crouch if he is currently in the act of [[Hover|hovering]] or performing another move, such as a Guard.


In ''Kirby and the Forgotten Land'', crouching is now combined with [[guard]]ing and all actions that could previously be done out of crouching, like sliding, can now only be done out of a guard.
In ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'' alone, crouching has a unique function; if he is hit while crouching, Kirby will receive less damage, and he will not lose his Copy Ability.<ref>{{Twitterlink|SB2749|1620306538715029504|wbsnap=y}}</ref>


==Trivia==
In ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]'', crouching is merged with [[guard]]ing, and this is reflected in the Japanese name ('''しゃがみガード''' ''shagami gādo'', "Crouching Guard"). As such, all actions that would normally be taken by crouching (such as [[slide|sliding]] and swallowing) are now taken by guarding.
*Kirby and related characters can also crouch while inside a [[Cannon]] or a [[Stomper Boot]]. Doing so will allow them to avoid getting hit by enemy attacks in some instances.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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Kirby ducking K64 artwork.jpg|Artwork from ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]''
Kirby ducking K64 artwork.jpg|Artwork from ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]''
KNiDL Kirby duck artwork.png|Artwork from ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''
KNiDL Kirby duck artwork.png|Artwork from ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''
KatAM Kirby Crouch artwork.png|Artwork from ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''
KNiDL Wait art.jpg|Artwork from ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land''
KSqS Kirby Crouch Artwork.png|Artwork from ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
KSqS Kirby Crouch Artwork.png|Artwork from ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
Kirby crouching KEY artwork.png|Artwork from ''[[Kirby's Epic Yarn]]''
Kirby crouching KEY artwork.png|Artwork from ''[[Kirby's Epic Yarn]]''
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==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
{{Names
{{Names
|ja=しゃがむ
|jaR=shagamu
|jaM=Crouch
|fr=S'accroupir
|fr=S'accroupir
|frM=Crouch
|frM=Crouch

Latest revision as of 13:20, 28 January 2024

Artwork of Kirby crouching from Kirby Super Star Ultra.

Crouch (also referred to as Squat[1], Duck and Sit[2]) refers to the action of a character lowering their posture in order to take up less space. This is done primarily in order to avoid certain attacks, to pass through thin floors, or as a prerequisite action to perform another move, such as a Slide.

Every main series Kirby game allows Kirby to crouch, which will reduce the vertical space he takes up by roughly half, allowing him to avoid projectiles such as Whispy Woods' Air Bullets. While crouching, Kirby usually cannot move. When an object is inside Kirby's mouth, crouching will cause him to swallow that object, which has various consequences based on the object swallowed, and the game the action is performed in.

Kirby and related characters can also crouch while inside a Cannon or a Stomper Boot. Doing so will allow them to avoid getting hit by enemy attacks in some instances.

With the Archer ability, crouching causes Kirby to become impervious to all attacks, in effect acting as a type of Guard. He can attack by firing arrows or crawl by holding either direction, but doing so will make him vulnerable.

Kirby is unable to crouch while he is under the effect of the Sleep, Mini, UFO or Ghost Copy Abilities. In addition, while riding a friend or piloting the Robobot Armor, his ability to crouch will be hampered somewhat. Lastly, Kirby cannot crouch if he is currently in the act of hovering or performing another move, such as a Guard.

In Kirby: Squeak Squad alone, crouching has a unique function; if he is hit while crouching, Kirby will receive less damage, and he will not lose his Copy Ability.[3]

In Kirby and the Forgotten Land, crouching is merged with guarding, and this is reflected in the Japanese name (しゃがみガード shagami gādo, "Crouching Guard"). As such, all actions that would normally be taken by crouching (such as sliding and swallowing) are now taken by guarding.

Gallery[edit]

KPR Kirby Crouch clip.png
From Kirby: Planet Robobot

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese しゃがむ
shagamu 		Crouch
French S'accroupir Crouch
Spanish Agacharse Crouch


References

  1. ↑ Kirby's Adventure instruction manual (page 13)
  2. ↑ Kirby Super Star instruction manual (page 4)
  3. ↑ Twitter link Twitter favicon.png (Wayback Machine snapshot)
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