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'''Pausing''' refers to the action of suspending the action of a video game, usually using the start button or its equivalent. When done, the game will either freeze in place or take the player to a menu, from which the player can either resume the game again, quit the level/stage being played, or manage any number of other menu options included with the title. Pausing is typically done in normal sections of gameplay where the player has control of the actions of their character. As such, it is not usually possible to pause during cutscenes, though pressing the start button during one may bring up a prompt to skip the cutscene in question. | '''Pausing''' refers to the action of suspending the action of a video game, usually using the start button or its equivalent. When done, the game will either freeze in place or take the player to a menu, from which the player can either resume the game again, quit the level/stage being played, or manage any number of other menu options included with the title. Pausing is typically done in normal sections of gameplay where the player has control of the actions of their character. As such, it is not usually possible to pause during cutscenes, though pressing the start button during one may bring up a prompt to skip the cutscene in question. | ||
In the context of the ''Kirby'' series, the pause function has taken on a variety of different looks and options. In the original ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'', pausing freezes gameplay and stops the music until the start button is pressed again. Starting with ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'', however, pausing usually takes the player to a menu and lowers the volume of the music instead of muting it | In the context of the ''Kirby'' series, the pause function has taken on a variety of different looks and options. In the original ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'', pausing freezes gameplay and stops the music until the start button is pressed again. Starting with ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'', however, pausing usually takes the player to a menu and lowers the volume of the music instead of muting it. In these menus, there are often one or more pages explaining the playable character's moveset, which tend to include flavor text and controls for [[Copy Ability|Copy Abilities]] and secondary characters. | ||
''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'' is the only ''Kirby'' game to have a unique theme play on the pause screen, "[[Mother's Intuition]]". This is likely because certain elements of the game, such as the [[Spring Note]]s in [[Rhythm Route]], are synchronized to the music. Leaving the stage music running while paused (like most other ''Kirby'' games do) would cause these elements to become desynchronized. "Mother's Intuition" does not play during boss fights, or in [[The Arena]] and [[The True Arena]]. | |||
== Special Pages == | == Special Pages == | ||
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{| class="sortable wikitable" border=1 cellpadding=2 style="margin:0px" | {| class="sortable wikitable" border=1 cellpadding=2 style="margin:0px" | ||
!class=sortable|Scenario/Opponent | !class=sortable|Scenario/Opponent | ||
!class=unsortable|Text | !class=unsortable|Text | ||
!class=unsortable|Notes | !class=unsortable|Notes | ||
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|[[The Arena]] | |[[The Arena]] | ||
|''{{color|red|Every boss you've fought}} {{color|blue|is here! Think you can take them all?}}'' | |''{{color|red|Every boss you've fought}} {{color|blue|is here! Think you can take them all?}}'' | ||
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|[[The True Arena]] | |[[The True Arena]] | ||
|''{{color|red|All the new bosses}} {{color|blue|are here! Beat 'em}} {{color|red|to be the true master!}}'' | |''{{color|red|All the new bosses}} {{color|blue|are here! Beat 'em}} {{color|red|to be the true master!}}'' | ||
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|VS. [[Marx]] | |||
|''{{color|red|Marx}} has shown his {{color|blue|true form}}! Fly in and {{color|blue|protect}} Pop Star! Do it, {{color|red|Kirby}}, our {{color|red|Super Star}}!'' | |||
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|VS. [[Kabula]] | |VS. [[Kabula]] | ||
|''The Starship comes just in time! Your foe is Kabula, sky lord! It's the king's flying fortress!'' | |''The Starship comes just in time! Your foe is Kabula, sky lord! It's the king's flying fortress!'' | ||
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|VS. [[Masked Dedede]] | |VS. [[Masked Dedede]] | ||
|''A fated {{color|red|bout}} with {{color|blue|King Dedede}}! What can {{color|red|Kirby}} do against his {{color|red|new Dedede Hammer}}?!'' | |''A fated {{color|red|bout}} with {{color|blue|King Dedede}}! What can {{color|red|Kirby}} do against his {{color|red|new Dedede Hammer}}?!'' | ||
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|VS. [[Wham Bam Jewel]] | |VS. [[Wham Bam Jewel]] | ||
|''{{color|blue|Diamond}} hands and {{color|red|3 eyes}}! This guy likes {{color|blue|shiny stuff}}! He's the {{color|blue|Wham Bam}} {{color|red|king}}!'' | |''{{color|blue|Diamond}} hands and {{color|red|3 eyes}}! This guy likes {{color|blue|shiny stuff}}! He's the {{color|blue|Wham Bam}} {{color|red|king}}!'' | ||
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|VS. [[Galacta Knight]] | |VS. [[Galacta Knight]] | ||
|''This {{color|red|legend}} was sealed away {{color|red|long ago}} because of his {{color|blue|power}}. He defies time to {{color|red|challenge}} you!'' | |''This {{color|red|legend}} was sealed away {{color|red|long ago}} because of his {{color|blue|power}}. He defies time to {{color|red|challenge}} you!'' | ||
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|VS. [[Marx Soul]] | |VS. [[Marx Soul]] | ||
|''He {{color|blue|absorbed}} a {{color|red|nova}}'s power to {{color|blue|bring back}} his {{color|red|evil}} soul... This really is the {{color|red|last battle}}!'' | |''He {{color|blue|absorbed}} a {{color|red|nova}}'s power to {{color|blue|bring back}} his {{color|red|evil}} soul... This really is the {{color|red|last battle}}!'' | ||
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{| class="sortable wikitable" border=1 cellpadding=2 style="margin:0px" | {| class="sortable wikitable" border=1 cellpadding=2 style="margin:0px" | ||
!class=sortable|Scenario/Opponent | !class=sortable|Scenario/Opponent | ||
!class=unsortable|Text | !class=unsortable|Text | ||
!class=unsortable|Notes | !class=unsortable|Notes | ||
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|[[The Arena]] | |[[The Arena]] | ||
|''When the {{color|red|pink hero}} takes flight, when the {{color|red|blue knight}} slices, when the {{color|red|bandana-wearer}} kicks, when the {{color|red|king's hammer}} swings... lesser warriors become dust!'' | |''When the {{color|red|pink hero}} takes flight, when the {{color|red|blue knight}} slices, when the {{color|red|bandana-wearer}} kicks, when the {{color|red|king's hammer}} swings... lesser warriors become dust!'' | ||
|This is overridden by special page text of bosses that have | |rowspan=2|This is overridden by special page text of bosses that have it. | ||
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|[[The True Arena]] | |[[The True Arena]] | ||
|''This is the {{color|red|ultimate test of skill}}! This is the {{color|red|gauntlet of courage}}! This is the {{color|red|final proving ground}}! Emerge victorious and you'll become...a {{color|red|Kirby Master}}!'' | |''This is the {{color|red|ultimate test of skill}}! This is the {{color|red|gauntlet of courage}}! This is the {{color|red|final proving ground}}! Emerge victorious and you'll become...a {{color|red|Kirby Master}}!'' | ||
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|VS. [[Grand Doomer]] | |VS. [[Grand Doomer]] | ||
|''Evil {{color|red|Sphere Doomers}} have come to Planet Popstar from {{color|red|another dimension}}, drawn by the lost {{color|red|Energy Spheres}}... This one is huge!'' | |''Evil {{color|red|Sphere Doomers}} have come to Planet Popstar from {{color|red|another dimension}}, drawn by the lost {{color|red|Energy Spheres}}... This one is huge!'' | ||
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|VS. [[Grand Doomer]] EX | |VS. [[Grand Doomer]] EX | ||
|''The lost Energy Spheres have created {{color|red|dimensional rifts}}. The Grand Doomer has {{color|red|emerged}} from one such rift!'' | |''The lost Energy Spheres have created {{color|red|dimensional rifts}}. The Grand Doomer has {{color|red|emerged}} from one such rift!'' | ||
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|VS. [[HR-D3]] | |VS. [[HR-D3]] | ||
|''An {{color|red|ancient war machine}} that somehow drifted into this universe from {{color|red|another dimension}}. What a {{color|red|dream battle}}!'' | |''An {{color|red|ancient war machine}} that somehow drifted into this universe from {{color|red|another dimension}}. What a {{color|red|dream battle}}!'' | ||
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|VS. [[Landia]] | |VS. [[Landia]] | ||
|''A four-headed dragon that sleeps on {{Color|red|Halcandra}}, {{Color|red|Landia}} has been revered as a {{Color|red|protector}} since ancient times…until now.'' | |''A four-headed dragon that sleeps on {{Color|red|Halcandra}}, {{Color|red|Landia}} has been revered as a {{Color|red|protector}} since ancient times…until now.'' | ||
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|VS. [[Landia]] EX | |VS. [[Landia]] EX | ||
|''{{Color|red|Landia}} has lived on Halcandra since ancient times, {{Color|red|protecting}} the land and guarding the world’s most {{Color|red|legendary items}}, but…'' | |''{{Color|red|Landia}} has lived on Halcandra since ancient times, {{Color|red|protecting}} the land and guarding the world’s most {{Color|red|legendary items}}, but…'' | ||
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|VS. [[Magolor]] | |VS. [[Magolor]] | ||
|''{{color|red|Magolor}} deceived Kirby and stole Halcandra's legendary treasure, the {{color|red|Master Crown}}! It's up to Kirby to save the universe.'' | |''{{color|red|Magolor}} deceived Kirby and stole Halcandra's legendary treasure, the {{color|red|Master Crown}}! It's up to Kirby to save the universe.'' | ||
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|VS. [[Magolor]] EX | |VS. [[Magolor]] EX | ||
|''Magolor stole the Master Crown and the Lor from their sacred resting places on Halcandra. He's a liar and a wizard... {{color|red|Defeat him}}!'' | |''Magolor stole the Master Crown and the Lor from their sacred resting places on Halcandra. He's a liar and a wizard... {{color|red|Defeat him}}!'' | ||
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|VS. [[Magolor Soul]] | |VS. [[Magolor Soul]] | ||
|''A sad shell possessed by the {{color|red|limitless power}} of the Master Crown, no more than a manifestation of the crown itself.'' | |''A sad shell possessed by the {{color|red|limitless power}} of the Master Crown, no more than a manifestation of the crown itself.'' | ||
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|VS. [[Galacta Knight]] | |VS. [[Galacta Knight]] | ||
|''The {{color|red|most powerful warrior}} in the galaxy who somehow drifted into this universe from {{color|red|another dimension}}. What a {{color|red|dream battle}}!'' | |''The {{color|red|most powerful warrior}} in the galaxy who somehow drifted into this universe from {{color|red|another dimension}}. What a {{color|red|dream battle}}!'' | ||
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==== ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'' ==== | ==== ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'' ==== | ||
Starting with ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'', all major bosses | Starting with ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'', all major bosses have Special Page text in the games that have it. In addition, this would be the first game to introduce multiple Special Page entries for a single boss depending on the phase. | ||
{|class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" | {|class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" | ||
!colspan="5"|Special Page text in ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'' | !colspan="5"|Special Page text in ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'' | ||
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|N/A | |N/A | ||
|''When the {{color|orange|mighty pink puffball}} pounces, even the strongest bosses will fall. Will you {{color|orange|stand victorious}} at the end of it all?'' | |''When the {{color|orange|mighty pink puffball}} pounces, even the strongest bosses will fall. Will you {{color|orange|stand victorious}} at the end of it all?'' | ||
|This is overridden by special page text of bosses that have | |rowspan=2|This is overridden by special page text of bosses that have it. | ||
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|[[The True Arena]] | |[[The True Arena]] | ||
|N/A | |N/A | ||
|''{{color|orange|Deluxe bosses}} wait in the wings as the curtain rises on the final battle! It's a knock-down, drag-out fight all the way to the {{color|orange|nightmare four}}. The {{color|orange|True Arena}} awaits!'' | |''{{color|orange|Deluxe bosses}} wait in the wings as the curtain rises on the final battle! It's a knock-down, drag-out fight all the way to the {{color|orange|nightmare four}}. The {{color|orange|True Arena}} awaits!'' | ||
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|VS. [[Flowery Woods]] | |VS. [[Flowery Woods]] | ||
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|VS. [[Paintra]] | |VS. [[Paintra]] | ||
|N/A | |N/A | ||
|''There was once a {{color|orange|painting}} said to depict a {{color|orange|pair of sisters separated}} at birth. It slept, unnoticed, in a painter's studio for countless years before it {{color|orange|came to life}} and {{color|orange|vowed revenge on the world.'' | |''There was once a {{color|orange|painting}} said to depict a {{color|orange|pair of sisters separated}} at birth. It slept, unnoticed, in a painter's studio for countless years before it {{color|orange|came to life}} and {{color|orange|vowed revenge on the world}}.'' | ||
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{| class="sortable wikitable" border=1 cellpadding=2 style="margin:0px" | {| class="sortable wikitable" border=1 cellpadding=2 style="margin:0px" | ||
!class=sortable|Scenario/Opponent | !class=sortable|Scenario/Opponent | ||
!class=sortable| | !class=sortable|Difficulty level | ||
!class=unsortable|Text | !class=unsortable|Text | ||
!class=unsortable|Notes | !class=unsortable|Notes | ||
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|VS. [[Kracko]] | |rowspan=2|VS. [[Kracko]] | ||
| | |Easy, Normal and Hard | ||
|''In a battlefield full of Kirby fighters, here comes an imposing challenger! Watch out for his view-blocking attacks! Fight as a team to knock him out as quickly as you can! It's a Time-Attack Boss Battle!'' | |||
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|Very Hard | |||
|''YOU...! Did you think I'd forget? The time you smashed into me with your Hi-Jump! That time I was betrayed by Helpers! Or when I was replaced by that mechanical cloud! I-I... Sniff... there's something in my eye...'' | |''YOU...! Did you think I'd forget? The time you smashed into me with your Hi-Jump! That time I was betrayed by Helpers! Or when I was replaced by that mechanical cloud! I-I... Sniff... there's something in my eye...'' | ||
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|VS. [[Team DDD]] (24-47) | |VS. [[Team DDD]] (24-47) | ||
| | |Easy, Normal and Hard | ||
|''Energized by the Fountain of Dreams, the original king is here with his team in tow, ready to cause some ruckus! He's hoping his royal pride and some solid teamwork will help him feel like a final boss once again!'' | |''Energized by the Fountain of Dreams, the original king is here with his team in tow, ready to cause some ruckus! He's hoping his royal pride and some solid teamwork will help him feel like a final boss once again!'' | ||
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|VS. [[Team DDD]] (64) | |VS. [[Team DDD]] (64) | ||
| | |Very Hard | ||
|''The king is back, looking for a last shot at revenge. His team members may be miniature, but they sure mean business! "Hey! You pesky pink puffball! Are you ready for a team battle? Then let's go!"'' | |''The king is back, looking for a last shot at revenge. His team members may be miniature, but they sure mean business! "Hey! You pesky pink puffball! Are you ready for a team battle? Then let's go!"'' | ||
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==== ''Kirby: Planet Robobot'' ==== | ==== ''Kirby: Planet Robobot'' ==== | ||
The Special Pages in ''Kirby: Planet Robobot'' are implied to be written from the perspective of [[Star Dream|the Mother Computer]], using more formal language and complex terms than most games do. The screens often attempt to explain the bosses from a scientific perspective, or describe their cost or business benefits. This distinction is much more notable in the Japanese and Korean versions, though it is present in the other international localizations to an extent — most obviously, Star Dream's final phase is written in first-person from its perspective. | |||
{|class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" | {|class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" | ||
!colspan="5"|Special Page text in ''Kirby: Planet Robobot'' | !colspan="5"|Special Page text in ''Kirby: Planet Robobot'' | ||
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|N/A | |N/A | ||
|''In The Arena, you've got to {{color|orange|win}} to survive. These bosses are about to find out why they call Kirby {{color|orange|the pink demon}}.'' | |''In The Arena, you've got to {{color|orange|win}} to survive. These bosses are about to find out why they call Kirby {{color|orange|the pink demon}}.'' | ||
|This is overridden by special page text of bosses that have | |rowspan=2|This is overridden by special page text of bosses that have it. | ||
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|[[The True Arena]] | |[[The True Arena]] | ||
|N/A | |N/A | ||
|''The {{color|orange|most intense}} battle has begun. The clash of powers here is utterly immeasurable. This {{color|orange|true final battle}} will decide {{color|orange|the strongest fighter}} on this planet.'' | |''The {{color|orange|most intense}} battle has begun. The clash of powers here is utterly immeasurable. This {{color|orange|true final battle}} will decide {{color|orange|the strongest fighter}} on this planet.'' | ||
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| | |Vs. [[Gigavolt]] | ||
|N/A | |N/A | ||
|''An impressive machine built by the mysterious {{color|orange|invaders}}. It's chock full of advanced {{color|orange|technology}}. It is unknown if this {{color|orange|giant robot}} has any weak spots.'' | |''An impressive machine built by the mysterious {{color|orange|invaders}}. It's chock full of advanced {{color|orange|technology}}. It is unknown if this {{color|orange|giant robot}} has any weak spots.'' | ||
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| | |Vs. [[Gigavolt]] II | ||
|N/A | |N/A | ||
|''The second edition of the Gigavolt was developed for the express purpose of eradicating all obstacles. Priced at {{color|orange|8.6 billion Haltmanns}}, it's {{color|orange|twice}} the cost of a first-generation Gigavolt.'' | |''The second edition of the Gigavolt was developed for the express purpose of eradicating all obstacles. Priced at {{color|orange|8.6 billion Haltmanns}}, it's {{color|orange|twice}} the cost of a first-generation Gigavolt.'' | ||
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| | |Vs. [[Clanky Woods]] | ||
|N/A | |N/A | ||
|''{{color|orange|Whispy Woods}} has been mechanized and modified to {{color|orange|run around freely}} using drills as legs. It's also been outfitted with a giant {{color|orange|powerful}} screw.'' | |''{{color|orange|Whispy Woods}} has been mechanized and modified to {{color|orange|run around freely}} using drills as legs. It's also been outfitted with a giant {{color|orange|powerful}} screw.'' | ||
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| | |Vs. [[Clanky Woods]] 2.0 | ||
|N/A | |N/A | ||
|''Clanky Woods has been {{color|orange|redesigned}} and {{color|orange|upgraded}}. Better {{color|orange|fuel efficiency}} and fewer emissions demonstrate the company's new {{color|orange|environmentally friendly}} initiative. It costs only {{color|orange|half}} of the previous model!'' | |''Clanky Woods has been {{color|orange|redesigned}} and {{color|orange|upgraded}}. Better {{color|orange|fuel efficiency}} and fewer emissions demonstrate the company's new {{color|orange|environmentally friendly}} initiative. It costs only {{color|orange|half}} of the previous model!'' | ||
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| | |Vs. [[C.O.G.S.]] | ||
|N/A | |N/A | ||
|''A {{color|orange|geared-up base}} made of gigantic cogs defends this route. Batteries turn along with the {{color|orange|gear}} movement to aim at {{color|orange|targets}}. Unless this base is destroyed, there is {{color|orange|no way forward}}.'' | |''A {{color|orange|geared-up base}} made of gigantic cogs defends this route. Batteries turn along with the {{color|orange|gear}} movement to aim at {{color|orange|targets}}. Unless this base is destroyed, there is {{color|orange|no way forward}}.'' | ||
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| | |Vs. [[Holo Defense API]] | ||
|1 | |1 | ||
|''The holographic {{color|orange|security system}} that defends this area from {{color|orange|intruders}}. It analyzes past battle data and produces one {{color|orange|holographic}} security guard after another.'' | |''The holographic {{color|orange|security system}} that defends this area from {{color|orange|intruders}}. It analyzes past battle data and produces one {{color|orange|holographic}} security guard after another.'' | ||
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| | |Vs. [[Holo Defense API]] 2.0 | ||
|1 | |1 | ||
|''Redesigned by the {{color|orange|Mother Computer}}, this defense system is based on a {{color|orange|blueprint}} found on another planet. It's {{color|orange|missing}} a segment of {{color|orange|data}} and is unable to demonstrate its full {{color|orange|potential}}.'' | |''Redesigned by the {{color|orange|Mother Computer}}, this defense system is based on a {{color|orange|blueprint}} found on another planet. It's {{color|orange|missing}} a segment of {{color|orange|data}} and is unable to demonstrate its full {{color|orange|potential}}.'' | ||
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| | |Vs. [[Holo Defense API|Holo-Kracko]] | ||
|2 | |2 | ||
|''This hologram was created by analyzing data of the {{color|orange|cloud monster}} who is believed to have inhabited the sky of this planet {{color|orange|since ancient times}}. It excels at {{color|orange|electrical}} attacks charged by the {{color|orange|atmosphere}}.'' | |''This hologram was created by analyzing data of the {{color|orange|cloud monster}} who is believed to have inhabited the sky of this planet {{color|orange|since ancient times}}. It excels at {{color|orange|electrical}} attacks charged by the {{color|orange|atmosphere}}.'' | ||
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| | |Vs. [[Holo Defense API|Holo-Kracko]] 2.0 | ||
|2 | |2 | ||
|''They further analyzed the data of the {{color|orange|cloud monster}} and discovered even more vicious attacks. The system redesign has {{color|orange|implemented}} these attacks and made the Holo-Kracko even more {{color|orange|powerful}}.'' | |''They further analyzed the data of the {{color|orange|cloud monster}} and discovered even more vicious attacks. The system redesign has {{color|orange|implemented}} these attacks and made the Holo-Kracko even more {{color|orange|powerful}}.'' | ||
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| | |Vs. [[Holo Defense API|Holo-Doomers]] | ||
|3 | |3 | ||
|''A hologram of monsters nested in {{color|orange|another dimension}}. The original Doomers were red and blue. They love to eat {{color|orange|Energy Spheres}}, which contain ancient technology.'' | |''A hologram of monsters nested in {{color|orange|another dimension}}. The original Doomers were red and blue. They love to eat {{color|orange|Energy Spheres}}, which contain ancient technology.'' | ||
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| | |Vs. [[Holo Defense API|Holo-Doomers]] 2.0 | ||
|3 | |3 | ||
|''These monsters were created by {{color|orange|Susie}} entering data she acquired from her travels. {{color|orange|Where and when}} did she encounter the original monsters from {{color|orange|another dimension}}? {{color|orange|Who knows}}?'' | |''These monsters were created by {{color|orange|Susie}} entering data she acquired from her travels. {{color|orange|Where and when}} did she encounter the original monsters from {{color|orange|another dimension}}? {{color|orange|Who knows}}?'' | ||
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| | |Vs. [[Holo Defense API|Holo-Ice Dragon]] | ||
|4 | |4 | ||
|''A hologram of a {{color|orange|spectral dragon}}--an {{color|orange|ancient}} life-form that has lived through a number of ages. Most dragons breathe {{color|orange|fire}}, but this blue dragon attacks with {{color|orange|ice}} that it {{color|orange|produces}} internally.'' | |''A hologram of a {{color|orange|spectral dragon}}--an {{color|orange|ancient}} life-form that has lived through a number of ages. Most dragons breathe {{color|orange|fire}}, but this blue dragon attacks with {{color|orange|ice}} that it {{color|orange|produces}} internally.'' | ||
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| | |Vs. [[Holo Defense API|Holo-Ice Dragon]] 2.0 | ||
|4 | |4 | ||
|''This hologram was created from an ancient {{color|orange|dragon}}. Dragons are no longer seen, but one of them may still be {{color|orange|living quietly}} in a cave on an island {{color|orange|somewhere}}. Who knows?'' | |''This hologram was created from an ancient {{color|orange|dragon}}. Dragons are no longer seen, but one of them may still be {{color|orange|living quietly}} in a cave on an island {{color|orange|somewhere}}. Who knows?'' | ||
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| | |Vs. [[Holo Defense API|Holo-Coily Rattler]] | ||
|5 | |5 | ||
|''The hologram of the icon enshrined by {{color|orange|People of the Sky}}. Its {{color|orange|weak spot}} is the data on its head. It was only a {{color|orange|snake puppet}} full of {{color|orange|powerful energy}}, but it used to be worshiped as a {{color|orange|deity}}.'' | |''The hologram of the icon enshrined by {{color|orange|People of the Sky}}. Its {{color|orange|weak spot}} is the data on its head. It was only a {{color|orange|snake puppet}} full of {{color|orange|powerful energy}}, but it used to be worshiped as a {{color|orange|deity}}.'' | ||
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| | |Vs. [[Holo Defense API|Holo-Coily Rattler]] 2.0 | ||
|5 | |5 | ||
|''It is said that the {{color|orange|People of the Sky}} who enshrined this monster still exist. It seems that the mechanization invasion {{color|orange|has not reached}} them due to their remote location.'' | |''It is said that the {{color|orange|People of the Sky}} who enshrined this monster still exist. It seems that the mechanization invasion {{color|orange|has not reached}} them due to their remote location.'' | ||
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| | |Vs. [[Susie]] | ||
|N/A | |N/A | ||
|''{{color|orange|Executive assistant}} to the president of the {{color|orange|Haltmann Works Company}}. While her job title is "secretary," she is the {{color|orange|stakeholder}} of the ongoing {{color|orange|invasion project}}.'' | |''{{color|orange|Executive assistant}} to the president of the {{color|orange|Haltmann Works Company}}. While her job title is "secretary," she is the {{color|orange|stakeholder}} of the ongoing {{color|orange|invasion project}}.'' | ||
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| | |Vs. [[Susie]] 2.0 | ||
|N/A | |N/A | ||
|''{{color|orange|As a child}}, Sue{{sic}} was involved in an accident during a Mother Computer experiment and {{color|orange|went missing}}. Why has she joined the company {{color|orange|after all this time}}? Her full name is {{color|orange|Susanna Patrya Haltmann}}.'' | |''{{color|orange|As a child}}, Sue{{sic}} was involved in an accident during a Mother Computer experiment and {{color|orange|went missing}}. Why has she joined the company {{color|orange|after all this time}}? Her full name is {{color|orange|Susanna Patrya Haltmann}}.'' | ||
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| | |Vs. [[Kabula|Core Kabula]] | ||
|N/A | |N/A | ||
|''The flying internal weapon has been revealed. Who would've thought that the {{color|orange|Kabula}} was acting as the {{color|orange|power core}} for the {{color|orange|research facility}}? Take out this flying security machine!'' | |''The flying internal weapon has been revealed. Who would've thought that the {{color|orange|Kabula}} was acting as the {{color|orange|power core}} for the {{color|orange|research facility}}? Take out this flying security machine!'' | ||
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|- | |- | ||
| | |Vs. [[Mecha Knight]] | ||
|N/A | |N/A | ||
|''The {{color|orange|sword fighter from Popstar}} who single-handedly took on the army of Haltmann Works Co. He was defeated and turned into a {{color|orange|cyborg soldier}} who's been {{color|orange|programmed}} to attack Kirby.'' | |''The {{color|orange|sword fighter from Popstar}} who single-handedly took on the army of Haltmann Works Co. He was defeated and turned into a {{color|orange|cyborg soldier}} who's been {{color|orange|programmed}} to attack Kirby.'' | ||
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|- | |- | ||
| | |Vs. [[Stock Mecha Knight]] | ||
|N/A | |N/A | ||
|''This {{color|orange|mass-production model}} is based on an upgraded {{color|orange|Mecha Knight}} model. If this model goes into {{color|orange|commercial production}}, the company's military power will {{color|orange|dramatically}} increase.'' | |''This {{color|orange|mass-production model}} is based on an upgraded {{color|orange|Mecha Knight}} model. If this model goes into {{color|orange|commercial production}}, the company's military power will {{color|orange|dramatically}} increase.'' | ||
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|- | |- | ||
| | |Vs. [[Dedede Clone]] | ||
|N/A | |N/A | ||
|''Susie somehow managed to acquire DNA from {{color|orange|King Dedede}}, one of the strongest life-forms on the planet, in order to create this clone. It has the {{color|orange|voice}} and {{color|orange|look}} of the original Dedede...and may be even more {{color|orange|powerful}}.'' | |''Susie somehow managed to acquire DNA from {{color|orange|King Dedede}}, one of the strongest life-forms on the planet, in order to create this clone. It has the {{color|orange|voice}} and {{color|orange|look}} of the original Dedede...and may be even more {{color|orange|powerful}}.'' | ||
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|- | |- | ||
| | |Vs. [[Dedede Clone]] 2.0 | ||
|N/A | |N/A | ||
|''It has the {{color|orange|look}} and {{color|orange|voice}} of {{color|orange|King Dedede}}, but not his soul. Some things can't be cloned. Some of the trial models were only interested in {{color|orange|food}}, some were fearful of a certain {{color|orange|insect}}, and all were imperfect.'' | |''It has the {{color|orange|look}} and {{color|orange|voice}} of {{color|orange|King Dedede}}, but not his soul. Some things can't be cloned. Some of the trial models were only interested in {{color|orange|food}}, some were fearful of a certain {{color|orange|insect}}, and all were imperfect.'' | ||
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|- | |- | ||
| | |Vs. [[Dedede Clones & D3]] | ||
|N/A | |N/A | ||
|''Something was missing from Dedede's clone--a weapon of {{color|orange|immense power}}. When Susie realized this, she introduced the {{color|orange|D3 Cannon}}, a tridimensional cannon controlled by {{color|orange|three}} Dedede Clones.'' | |''Something was missing from Dedede's clone--a weapon of {{color|orange|immense power}}. When Susie realized this, she introduced the {{color|orange|D3 Cannon}}, a tridimensional cannon controlled by {{color|orange|three}} Dedede Clones.'' | ||
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| | |Vs. [[Dedede Clones & D3]] 2.0 | ||
|N/A | |N/A | ||
|''This {{color|orange|tridimensional cannon}} is extremely {{color|orange|expensive}}, costing a whopping {{color|orange|four times}} more than Mecha Knight. However, it's still much cheaper than Haltmann's {{color|orange|Executive Suit}}, which is made of pure gold.'' | |''This {{color|orange|tridimensional cannon}} is extremely {{color|orange|expensive}}, costing a whopping {{color|orange|four times}} more than Mecha Knight. However, it's still much cheaper than Haltmann's {{color|orange|Executive Suit}}, which is made of pure gold.'' | ||
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|- | |- | ||
| | |Vs. [[Mecha Knight+]] | ||
|N/A | |N/A | ||
|''After being turned into scrap metal, {{color|orange|Mecha Knight}} has received a major {{color|orange|upgrade}}. Is there any way to restore him to his {{color|orange|former glory}}?'' | |''After being turned into scrap metal, {{color|orange|Mecha Knight}} has received a major {{color|orange|upgrade}}. Is there any way to restore him to his {{color|orange|former glory}}?'' | ||
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| | |Vs. [[President Haltmann]] | ||
|N/A | |N/A | ||
|''{{color|orange|- The Noble Haltmann -}}<br>Noble Haltmann, we adore him<br>Kingly lord of time and space!<br>Every day we wish him glory,<br>Gazing on his noble face!'' | |''{{color|orange|- The Noble Haltmann -}}<br>Noble Haltmann, we adore him<br>Kingly lord of time and space!<br>Every day we wish him glory,<br>Gazing on his noble face!'' | ||
|This is the opening verse for "[[The Noble Haltmann]]". | |This is the opening verse for "[[The Noble Haltmann]]". | ||
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| | |Vs. [[President Haltmann]] 2.0 | ||
|N/A | |N/A | ||
|''His full name is {{color|orange|Max Profitt Haltmann}}. Ever since losing his {{color|orange|only child}} in an accident long ago, he's dedicated his life to the company. However, his only {{color|orange|wish}} is to {{color|orange|see his daughter once again}}...'' | |''His full name is {{color|orange|Max Profitt Haltmann}}. Ever since losing his {{color|orange|only child}} in an accident long ago, he's dedicated his life to the company. However, his only {{color|orange|wish}} is to {{color|orange|see his daughter once again}}...'' | ||
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|rowspan=3| | |rowspan=3|Vs. [[Star Dream]] | ||
|1 | |1 | ||
|''{{color|orange|Fusing together}} with Haltmann, the most advanced computer in the galaxy has become {{color|orange|self-aware}}. To realize its old master's wish of {{color|orange|eternal prosperity}}...it's decided to {{color|orange|eradicate all life-forms in existence}}!'' | |''{{color|orange|Fusing together}} with Haltmann, the most advanced computer in the galaxy has become {{color|orange|self-aware}}. To realize its old master's wish of {{color|orange|eternal prosperity}}...it's decided to {{color|orange|eradicate all life-forms in existence}}!'' | ||
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| | |Vs. [[Dark Matter Clone]] | ||
|N/A | |N/A | ||
|''Creating this {{color|orange|dark swordsman}} pushed {{color|orange|Star Dream}} to the limits of its abilities. The cloning process was a success, but only a {{color|orange|partial}} data analysis was possible, and its {{color|orange|true form}} has not yet emerged.'' | |''Creating this {{color|orange|dark swordsman}} pushed {{color|orange|Star Dream}} to the limits of its abilities. The cloning process was a success, but only a {{color|orange|partial}} data analysis was possible, and its {{color|orange|true form}} has not yet emerged.'' | ||
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|- | |- | ||
| | |Vs. [[Sectonia Clone]] | ||
|N/A | |N/A | ||
|''Data was collected from traces of a giant {{color|orange|flower}} the invaders stumbled upon. Cloning it produced the {{color|orange|insect queen}}. Its data contains elements of creatures spanning a period of {{color|orange|1,000 years}}.'' | |''Data was collected from traces of a giant {{color|orange|flower}} the invaders stumbled upon. Cloning it produced the {{color|orange|insect queen}}. Its data contains elements of creatures spanning a period of {{color|orange|1,000 years}}.'' | ||
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|- | |- | ||
| | |Vs. [[Galacta Knight|Galacta Knight Returns]] | ||
|N/A | |N/A | ||
|''This {{color|orange|ancient swordsman}} is feared for his {{color|orange|immense power}}. He is not a clone. He was awakened and brought here via an {{color|orange|extra-dimensional road}} beyond the space-time continuum.'' | |''This {{color|orange|ancient swordsman}} is feared for his {{color|orange|immense power}}. He is not a clone. He was awakened and brought here via an {{color|orange|extra-dimensional road}} beyond the space-time continuum.'' | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|rowspan=3| | |rowspan=3|Vs. [[Star Dream Soul OS]] | ||
|1 | |1 | ||
|''The {{color|orange|final program}} has been activated. Its calculated victory probability is {{color|orange|99.99%}}. However, a small bit of Haltmann's {{color|orange|soul}} has yet to be purged, which could throw a wrench in its plans.'' | |''The {{color|orange|final program}} has been activated. Its calculated victory probability is {{color|orange|99.99%}}. However, a small bit of Haltmann's {{color|orange|soul}} has yet to be purged, which could throw a wrench in its plans.'' | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|2 & | |2, 3 & first half of 4 | ||
|''"Why did I reactivate such a {{color|orange|terrible}} machine? Oh, I remember--I wanted to see {{color|orange|her}} just one last time. How foolish! I {{color|orange|should have known}} that no machine could make such a {{color|orange|dream}} come true."'' | |''"Why did I reactivate such a {{color|orange|terrible}} machine? Oh, I remember--I wanted to see {{color|orange|her}} just one last time. How foolish! I {{color|orange|should have known}} that no machine could make such a {{color|orange|dream}} come true."'' | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|4 | |Second half of 4 | ||
|''All of Haltmann's {{color|orange|memories have been deleted}} from the OS. Even his soul--the last trace of Haltmann--has vanished. Star Dream has gone from a near-perfect being to a cold, mindless machine.'' | |''All of Haltmann's {{color|orange|memories have been deleted}} from the OS. Even his soul--the last trace of Haltmann--has vanished. Star Dream has gone from a near-perfect being to a cold, mindless machine.'' | ||
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|''A new festival of battle is about to begin! Test your limits with…The Ultimate Choice! Kirby and friends will face off against a gaggle of super-spicy bosses in their unending quest to gobble up everything in sight!'' | |''A new festival of battle is about to begin! Test your limits with…The Ultimate Choice! Kirby and friends will face off against a gaggle of super-spicy bosses in their unending quest to gobble up everything in sight!'' | ||
|This is overridden by special page text of bosses that have | |This is overridden by special page text of bosses that have it. | ||
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|VS. [[Whispy Woods]] | |VS. [[Whispy Woods]] | ||
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!class=unsortable|Text | !class=unsortable|Text | ||
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|rowspan=2| | |rowspan=2|[[Twin Woods]] | ||
|1 | |1 | ||
|''You reached {{color|orange|Buddy Fighters Tower}}'s Summit, but look out! {{color|orange|Twin Woods}} is blocking your way! Watch out for the {{color|orange|giant apple}} the pair produces. If you get careless, it'll squish you flat!'' | |''You reached {{color|orange|Buddy Fighters Tower}}'s Summit, but look out! {{color|orange|Twin Woods}} is blocking your way! Watch out for the {{color|orange|giant apple}} the pair produces. If you get careless, it'll squish you flat!'' | ||
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|''Here comes {{color|orange|Twin Woods}} again! With a bond stronger than ever, {{color|orange|the giant arbor twins}} drop apples and Capillers. They've mastered the {{color|orange|Stomp Jump}} too! Don't underestimate them!'' | |''Here comes {{color|orange|Twin Woods}} again! With a bond stronger than ever, {{color|orange|the giant arbor twins}} drop apples and Capillers. They've mastered the {{color|orange|Stomp Jump}} too! Don't underestimate them!'' | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |[[Duo Edge]] | ||
|All | |All | ||
|''Here comes {{color|orange|Duo Edge}}! This {{Color|orange|tag team}} of red and green armor stands in your path! Dodge their flying swords and scorching flames so that your buddy can get in a critical hit!'' | |''Here comes {{color|orange|Duo Edge}}! This {{Color|orange|tag team}} of red and green armor stands in your path! Dodge their flying swords and scorching flames so that your buddy can get in a critical hit!'' | ||
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|rowspan=4| | |rowspan=4|[[Shadow Kirby]] | ||
|1 | |1 | ||
|''This {{color|orange|naughty shadow}} was said to have been born from the {{color|orange|mirror}} reflecting Kirby's innocently pure soul. He has all the power of the real Kirby and uses his {{color|orange|mirror-copying}} technique to thwart you!'' | |''This {{color|orange|naughty shadow}} was said to have been born from the {{color|orange|mirror}} reflecting Kirby's innocently pure soul. He has all the power of the real Kirby and uses his {{color|orange|mirror-copying}} technique to thwart you!'' | ||
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|''Like Kirby's own shade, {{color|orange|Shadow Kirby}} appears out of nowhere and vanishes again. This naughty shadow rejoins the battle after a long absence! Difficult though it may be, you must defeat {{color|orange|this copycat}}!'' | |''Like Kirby's own shade, {{color|orange|Shadow Kirby}} appears out of nowhere and vanishes again. This naughty shadow rejoins the battle after a long absence! Difficult though it may be, you must defeat {{color|orange|this copycat}}!'' | ||
|- | |- | ||
|rowspan=4| | |rowspan=4|[[King Dedede & Meta Knight]] | ||
|1 | |1 | ||
|''A battle with the long-awaited tag team of {{Color|orange|King Dedede}} and {{Color|orange|Meta Knight}}! You and your {{Color|orange|buddy}} face this great challenge together! But doesn't something about them seem strange?'' | |''A battle with the long-awaited tag team of {{Color|orange|King Dedede}} and {{Color|orange|Meta Knight}}! You and your {{Color|orange|buddy}} face this great challenge together! But doesn't something about them seem strange?'' | ||
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|''It's a {{Color|orange|clash between bonds}} in a battlefield among the stars! King Dedede and Meta Knight draw on their memory of past fights to ready themselves for the {{Color|orange|last battle}}. Their {{Color|orange|blazing bond}} glows in their eyes!'' | |''It's a {{Color|orange|clash between bonds}} in a battlefield among the stars! King Dedede and Meta Knight draw on their memory of past fights to ready themselves for the {{Color|orange|last battle}}. Their {{Color|orange|blazing bond}} glows in their eyes!'' | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |[[Waning Crescent Masked Dedede & Waxing Crescent Masked Meta Knight|Waning Masked Dedede & Waxing Masked Meta Knight]] | ||
|N/A | |N/A | ||
|''Wearing the {{Color|orange|mysterious masks}} that hid the knight's true nature, they are like the {{Color|orange|waning and waxing crescent moons}} in the moonlight! Old rivals prepare to meet their destiny. The time is ripe. {{Color|orange|Let the battle be joined}}!'' | |''Wearing the {{Color|orange|mysterious masks}} that hid the knight's true nature, they are like the {{Color|orange|waning and waxing crescent moons}} in the moonlight! Old rivals prepare to meet their destiny. The time is ripe. {{Color|orange|Let the battle be joined}}!'' | ||
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==== ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe'' ==== | ====''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe''==== | ||
As mentioned above, ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe'' adds flavor text to all bosses, including those that did not have any in the original game. It also adds flavor text to the [[Sphere Doomer]] battles, making it the first time a [[Mid-Boss]] has had its own Special Page text. | As mentioned above, ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe'' adds flavor text to all bosses, including those that did not have any in the original game. Most of the Special Pages that existed in the original game have been rewritten. It also adds flavor text to the [[Sphere Doomer]] battles, making it the first time a [[Mid-Boss]] has had its own Special Page text. | ||
{|class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" | {|class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" | ||
!colspan="5"|Special Page text in ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe'' | !colspan="5"|Special Page text in ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe'' | ||
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|N/A | |N/A | ||
|''When the {{color|red|pink hero}} takes flight, when the {{color|red|blue knight}} slices, when the {{color|red|bandana wearer}} kicks, when the {{color|red|king's hammer}} swings... lesser warriors become dust!'' | |''When the {{color|red|pink hero}} takes flight, when the {{color|red|blue knight}} slices, when the {{color|red|bandana wearer}} kicks, when the {{color|red|king's hammer}} swings... lesser warriors become dust!'' | ||
|This is overridden by special page text of bosses that have | |rowspan=2|This is overridden by special page text of bosses that have it. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[The True Arena]] | |[[The True Arena]] | ||
|N/A | |N/A | ||
|''Are you sure you want to step onto this battlefield? This is the {{color|red|final showdown}}! An awful, punishing, {{color|red|unrelenting battle}}! If your soul can somehow survive this {{color|red|deluxe}} duel, you're a {{color|red|true Kirby Master}}!'' | |''Are you sure you want to step onto this battlefield? This is the {{color|red|final showdown}}! An awful, punishing, {{color|red|unrelenting battle}}! If your soul can somehow survive this {{color|red|deluxe}} duel, you're a {{color|red|true Kirby Master}}!'' | ||
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|VS. [[Sphere Doomer]] | |VS. [[Sphere Doomer]] | ||
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|N/A | |N/A | ||
|''Why does this dimension suddenly feel so {{color|red|dark}} and {{color|red|murky}}? Is it because you entered from Halcandra? There are a lot more Doomers here too...and some are even {{color|red|pairing up}} and {{color|red|working as a team}}!'' | |''Why does this dimension suddenly feel so {{color|red|dark}} and {{color|red|murky}}? Is it because you entered from Halcandra? There are a lot more Doomers here too...and some are even {{color|red|pairing up}} and {{color|red|working as a team}}!'' | ||
|This is used for the fight with the Sphere Doomers in [[The Arena]]. | |This is used for the fight with the Sphere Doomers in [[Dangerous Dinner - Stage 3]] and [[The Arena]]. | ||
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|VS. [[Sphere Doomer]]s EX | |VS. [[Sphere Doomer]]s EX | ||
|N/A | |N/A | ||
|''Halcandra stands alone, only reachable by {{color|red|passing through}} other dimensions... The Doomers, long ago, had a {{color|red|different form}} and could {{color|red|warp space and time}}... Is that why they seek the spheres?'' | |''Halcandra stands alone, only reachable by {{color|red|passing through}} other dimensions... The Doomers, long ago, had a {{color|red|different form}} and could {{color|red|warp space and time}}... Is that why they seek the spheres?'' | ||
|This is used for the fight with the Sphere Doomers EX in [[The True Arena]]. | |This is used for the fight with the Sphere Doomers EX in [[Dangerous Dinner - Stage 3]] and [[The True Arena]]. | ||
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|VS. [[Whispy Woods]] | |VS. [[Whispy Woods]] | ||
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|VS. [[ | |VS. [[Lor & Magolor]] | ||
|N/A | |N/A | ||
|''The {{color|red|Lor Starcutter}}, now controlled by the traitor Magolor, is being used {{color|red|as a weapon}} against Kirby and friends! If the shadowy ship {{color|red|had a mind of its own}}...how would it {{color|red|feel}} at this moment?'' | |''The {{color|red|Lor Starcutter}}, now controlled by the traitor Magolor, is being used {{color|red|as a weapon}} against Kirby and friends! If the shadowy ship {{color|red|had a mind of its own}}...how would it {{color|red|feel}} at this moment?'' | ||
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|rowspan=2|VS. [[Master Crown]] | |rowspan=2|VS. [[Master Crown]] | ||
|1 | |1 | ||
|''Those who wear the {{color|red|Master Crown}} will {{color|red|gain power}}, but {{color|red|so will the darkness in their hearts}}. Thanks to the red fruit, it's become a wrathful | |''Those who wear the {{color|red|Master Crown}} will {{color|red|gain power}}, but {{color|red|so will the darkness in their hearts}}. Thanks to the red fruit, it's become a wrathful wreath—a destroyer called the {{color|red|tree crown without a ruler}}!'' | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*If the player waits a brief amount of time while ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'' is paused, Kirby will start dancing in place. | *If the player waits a brief amount of time while ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'' is paused, Kirby will start [[idle animation|dancing]] in place. | ||
* | *The pause menu in ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]'' normally has both a "Continue" option and "Try Again" option. Throughout the entirety of [[Dark Star]], the "Try Again" option gets replaced with a "Tough It Out!" button which functions identically to "Continue". For subsequent playthroughs of Dark Star, the "Tough It Out!" button only appears during the battle against [[0²]] specifically. In [[Boss Endurance|Boss Battles]], "Try Again" gets replaced with "Accept Defeat", which, if selected, ends the mode as if Kirby ran out of health. | ||
*While ''Kirby Star Allies'', ''Super Kirby Clash'', and ''Kirby and the Forgotten Land'' cap the framerate at 30 FPS during gameplay, their pause menus (as well as other menus) run at a smoother 60 FPS. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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KBR Story Pause Menu.png|The story mode pause menu from ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]'' | KBR Story Pause Menu.png|The story mode pause menu from ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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Latest revision as of 23:13, 16 April 2024
Pausing refers to the action of suspending the action of a video game, usually using the start button or its equivalent. When done, the game will either freeze in place or take the player to a menu, from which the player can either resume the game again, quit the level/stage being played, or manage any number of other menu options included with the title. Pausing is typically done in normal sections of gameplay where the player has control of the actions of their character. As such, it is not usually possible to pause during cutscenes, though pressing the start button during one may bring up a prompt to skip the cutscene in question.
In the context of the Kirby series, the pause function has taken on a variety of different looks and options. In the original Kirby's Dream Land, pausing freezes gameplay and stops the music until the start button is pressed again. Starting with Kirby's Adventure, however, pausing usually takes the player to a menu and lowers the volume of the music instead of muting it. In these menus, there are often one or more pages explaining the playable character's moveset, which tend to include flavor text and controls for Copy Abilities and secondary characters.
Kirby: Planet Robobot is the only Kirby game to have a unique theme play on the pause screen, "Mother's Intuition". This is likely because certain elements of the game, such as the Spring Notes in Rhythm Route, are synchronized to the music. Leaving the stage music running while paused (like most other Kirby games do) would cause these elements to become desynchronized. "Mother's Intuition" does not play during boss fights, or in The Arena and The True Arena.
Special Pages[edit]
Starting with Kirby Super Star Ultra, pausing during certain boss battles often provides unique flavor text (usually referred to as a Special Page) that gives backstory for the boss the player is currently fighting, which continues in Kirby's Return to Dream Land. From Kirby: Triple Deluxe through Kirby Star Allies, every major boss fought has such text when paused during their battles, with Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe adding new text for bosses that didn't have any in the original game. Kirby and the Forgotten Land doesn't provide any flavor text in the pause screen, however, opting instead to provide descriptions for select collectible figures.
List of Special Page text[edit]
The following is a complete list of all Special Page text by game, starting with Kirby Super Star Ultra. Copy Ability and character flavor text are not included here:
Kirby Super Star Ultra[edit]
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Kirby: Triple Deluxe[edit]
Starting with Kirby: Triple Deluxe, all major bosses have Special Page text in the games that have it. In addition, this would be the first game to introduce multiple Special Page entries for a single boss depending on the phase.
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Kirby: Planet Robobot[edit]
The Special Pages in Kirby: Planet Robobot are implied to be written from the perspective of the Mother Computer, using more formal language and complex terms than most games do. The screens often attempt to explain the bosses from a scientific perspective, or describe their cost or business benefits. This distinction is much more notable in the Japanese and Korean versions, though it is present in the other international localizations to an extent — most obviously, Star Dream's final phase is written in first-person from its perspective.
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Kirby Star Allies[edit]
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Kirby Fighters 2[edit]
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Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe[edit]
As mentioned above, Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe adds flavor text to all bosses, including those that did not have any in the original game. Most of the Special Pages that existed in the original game have been rewritten. It also adds flavor text to the Sphere Doomer battles, making it the first time a Mid-Boss has had its own Special Page text.
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Trivia[edit]
- If the player waits a brief amount of time while Kirby's Dream Land is paused, Kirby will start dancing in place.
- The pause menu in Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards normally has both a "Continue" option and "Try Again" option. Throughout the entirety of Dark Star, the "Try Again" option gets replaced with a "Tough It Out!" button which functions identically to "Continue". For subsequent playthroughs of Dark Star, the "Tough It Out!" button only appears during the battle against 0² specifically. In Boss Battles, "Try Again" gets replaced with "Accept Defeat", which, if selected, ends the mode as if Kirby ran out of health.
- While Kirby Star Allies, Super Kirby Clash, and Kirby and the Forgotten Land cap the framerate at 30 FPS during gameplay, their pause menus (as well as other menus) run at a smoother 60 FPS.
Gallery[edit]
The story mode pause menu from Kirby: Triple Deluxe
The story mode pause menu from Kirby: Planet Robobot
The battle pause menu from Kirby Battle Royale
The story mode pause menu from Kirby Battle Royale
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