Kirby Star Allies: Difference between revisions

|released=March 16, 2018 (most regions)<br>{{Released|Hong Kong|April 3, 2018|South Korea|April 26, 2018}}

'''''Kirby Star Allies''''' is the twelfth [[Kirby (series)|main-series ''Kirby'' game]] released for the [[Nintendo Switch]] in 2018, making it the first main-series release on a home console since ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'' in 2011. It is a side-scrolling platformer game with three-dimensional visuals that succeeds the [[Nintendo 3DS]] titles of ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'' and ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'' in general style, though it takes on a set of features and attributes more reminiscent of titles like ''[[Kirby Super Star]]''. Designed as a "culmination" title of the whole series, the game is largely designed around celebrating it, including several references to past titles in multiple forms, and was released as part of [[Kirby Anniversary|the series' 25th anniversary celebration]]. In place of a special power-up or vehicle specifically for [[Kirby]], ''Kirby Star Allies'' features extensive [[multiplayer]] co-op, allowing Kirby to recruit allies from [[Helper|various on-stage enemies]] or summon [[Dream Friend|special partners]] from the [[Dream Palace]]s. With the aid of these partners, Kirby can then perform [[Friend Ability|combination moves]], including some special transformations that can only be done with a full party of four.

''Kirby Star Allies'' was initially announced at E3 2017, known then as '''''Kirby for Nintendo Switch'''''. It subsequently released on March 16, 2018 in nearly all regions, seeing a later release in Hong Kong and South Korea. Unlike past mainline games in the series, ''Kirby Star Allies'' received a number of free updates over the course of the next several months; this was done to keep interest in the game, as well as "keep long-time fans happy".<ref>[https://kotaku.com/kirby-star-allies-developers-explain-how-they-improved-1833813511 Kotaku interview about the updates of ''Kirby Star Allies'']</ref> The added content mostly came in the form of additional Dream Friends and an [[Heroes in Another Dimension|Extra Mode]] that involved them heavily, along with extra bosses and bug fixes. While ''Kirby Star Allies'' received mixed impressions from reviewers, it was a commercial success, and is, as of December 2021, the third best selling game in the series, with almost 4 million copies sold worldwide.<ref>[https://www.perfectly-nintendo.com/cesa-white-book-2022-additional-shipment-data-for-nintendo-games-nintendo-switch/ CESA White Book 2022: additional shipment data for Nintendo and third-party games (Nintendo Switch, Nintendo 3DS)]</ref> Moreover it, alongside the following main-series game, ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]'', are considered a big, connected project that led HAL Laboratory to finally create a mainline 3D ''Kirby'' game.<ref>[https://gigi9714.wordpress.com/2022/07/31/translation-of-the-kirby-and-the-forgotten-land-interview-from-the-june-2022-edition-of-nintendo-dream/ Translation of the ''Kirby and the Forgotten Land'' interview from Nintendo Dream's June 2022 edition]</ref>

|As usual, Kirby takes on the role of main protagonist and playable character in the Story Mode, in addition to other peripheral modes. He sets off on a journey after the [[Jamba Heart]] fragments rain down across the universe and disturb the peace to find their source and put a stop to the chaos. Along the way, Kirby utilizes a new power bestowed upon him that allows him to turn his enemies into [[Helper|allies]].

|Along with King Dedede, Meta Knight is affected by the falling hearts, giving in to his older tendencies as Kirby's opponent rather than his ally. He meets Kirby's team at the [[Sacred Square]] on Popstar and challenges them to a duel, using the power of the dark heart to split into four copies of himself during the battle. Like Dedede, Meta Knight is freed from the heart's influence and joins Kirby after his defeat.

If using a single Joy-Con, it must be held horizontally: the stick moves the player character, the four directional buttons (→/↓/↑/←) become A/B/X/Y respectively, and SL and SR function as L/R/ZL/ZR (L/R does nothing if using a single Joy-Con).

|align=center|L-Stick or Direction Buttons

|align=center|L-Stick or Direction Buttons

|If used by 2P-4P, they will be replaced by the befriended character.

|In a multiplayer run, if 1P is KO'd, other players must revive 1P before the given time runs out.

|'''Call upon [[Friend Abilities]]

*'''[[Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go!]]''' - An [[Extra Mode]] unlocked after Story Mode is completed, which consists of a time attack run through the main game levels as a [[Helper|Friend]] or [[Dream Friend]] other than Kirby himself. However, this mode could have been played with Kirby using a glitch prior to Ver.3.0.0.

*'''[[Heroes in Another Dimension]]''' - A challenge mode added in Ver.4.0.0 unlocked after Story Mode is completed. Kirby and his allies set off for a new adventure in [[Another Dimension]].

*[[Theater]] - Where the player can watch the movies from the cutscenes. Unlocked after watching the opening movie in Story Mode.

!colspan=5|Total Hearts:120

|[[Waddle Doo]], orange [[Drop Star]]s

|[[Poppy Bros. Jr.]], black [[Drop Star]]s

|[[NESP]], purple [[Drop Star]]s

|[[Burning Leo]], [[Guard (enemy)|Guard]] (Sizzle), red [[Drop Star]]s, [[Whispy Woods]]' (and related) fire apples

|[[Chilly]], [[Mr. Frosty]], [[Guard (enemy)|Guard]] (Blizzard), blue [[Drop Star]]s

|[[Plugg]], green [[Drop Star]]s

|[[Rocky]], brown [[Drop Star]]s

|First appearance in 3-D. Hat appearance has changed somewhat.

|[[Driblee]], [[Floaty the Cell Core]], indigo [[Drop Star]]s

|[[Birdon]], cyan [[Drop Star]]s

|First appearance in 3-D. Hat appearance has changed slightly.

===Friend Combo Attacks===

!colspan=4|Combo Friend Abilities in ''Kirby Star Allies'' &nbsp;

|These moves are the only ones which do not follow standard Power Effect naming conventions for "Blizzard" (Ice) and "Bluster" (Clean), likely in reference to the real life term "ice curling".<br>Based on the [[Curling|Stone-Ice]] [[Power Combo]] from ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards''.

Standard friends can be recruited by tossing [[Make Friend|Friend Heart]]s at them in the stages where they appear. There are also special friends (referred to as [[Dream Friend]]s) who can be obtained by visiting a [[Dream Palace]], or using a Dream Rod item. Dream Friends are special characters with their own unique move-sets. Friends are able to bear different [[Color changes|color schemes]] depending on their player number, like [[Sir Kibble]] in green armor. In addition, the Friends wear Kirby-style hats appropriate to their ability once they've been recruited.

Unlike many previous games, ''Kirby Star Allies'' features relatively few distinct [[Mid-Boss]]es, at only five (six if [[Big Bouncy]] is included). Each of these five Mid-Bosses are encountered numerous times throughout the stages and in [[The Ultimate Choice]], with each having a normal form and a more powerful variant with a different color palette, additional attacks, and greater HP. Both color palettes can be seen in both [[Extra Mode|extra]] and main modes unlike in previous games. These Mid-Bosses can also be recruited as allies (excepting [[Mr. Frosty]], who turns into [[Chilly]] instead), but only after they have been defeated.

|This obscure enemy appears only twice in the game, and even then, only outside of Story Mode. It resembles the giant Bouncy from ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]'' in how it operates, not posing a direct threat to the star allies, bouncing in place and requiring many hits to defeat, while smaller Bouncies spawn while the big one is still alive. Big Bouncy cannot be made into an ally and does not provide any abilities when defeated.

|The original Beetle-like wrestler appears for the first time in 3-D. His moves are largely the same as before, though he also gains the ability to dive at Kirby from the sky, as well as use the Pinpoint Kick. He can become an ally once defeated.

|This infamous chef returns for the first time in 3-D. His attacks include throwing dishes, spinning through the air, and grabbing Kirby with his ladle to cook him up. He can be recruited as an ally once defeated.

!colspan=5| [[amiibo]] Item list in ''Kirby Star Allies'' &nbsp;

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*[[Maxim Tomato]] x1

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*[[Energy Drink]] x1

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*[[Energy Drink]] x1

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*[[Energy Drink]] x1

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*Milk x1

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*Cherries x1

''Kirby Star Allies'' was updated from Version 1.0.0 to 4.0.0 during the first year of the game's release, bringing with it either minor adjustments for a better gameplay experience or major additions or bug-fixes. See the main article for the changes that were introduced with each update.

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|HAL Laboratory, Inc.<br>Nintendo<br><br>HAL Laboratory, Inc. and Nintendo are the authors of this software for the purpose of copyright. All rights reserved.<br>HAL Laboratory, Inc. et Nintendo sont les auteurs de ce logiciel au regard du droit d'auteur. Tous droits réservés.<br>©2018 HAL Laboratory, Inc. / Nintendo

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