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[Boogdud]

Why would Kirby get inside a Mech? Instead of just inhaling it and turning into Super Mech-Kirby?

Twist: Because the Mech swallowed Kirby

 

[MrBadger]

Was triple deluxe that good? I think that's the only one I haven't played.

It's excellent. It's like Return to Dreamland, but more condensed (which I think improves the pace a lot) and it has a lot of clever uses of 3D and depth.

 

[explodet]

Kirby Robobot Planet |OT| ROBO ROBO FIGHT DA POWAH

I don't think it'll get quite that crazy, but then again this is Kirby we're talking about.

 

[BiggNife]

I don't think it'll get quite that crazy, but then again this is Kirby we're talking about.

Well I mean

The end of Triple Deluxe got pretty fucking crazy

 

[Chopper]

Was triple deluxe that good? I think that's the only one I haven't played.

It's fucking fantastic.

Also a contender for best looking 3DS game. It is glorious in 3D.

 

[Sora_N]

I didn't like Triple Deluxe that much but this game looks really cool and fun. Might buy.

 

[maxcriden]

False alarm, it was just the hype

Spoiler

Physician, swallow thyself

😂😂😂 The Hippokirbic oath

 

[Forkball]

This was the best non-Super Mario Maker thing on the Direct. Giant Robot Kirby looks insane in a good way, plus many of the powers look very funny and creative. I like Kirby but don't really buy Kirby games, but I will definitely keep an eye on this one.

 

[OrbitalBeard]

I remember those days when you actually could die in a kirby game; Nightmare in dreamland, superstar, amazing mirror...

Those games aren't any more difficult than other Kirby titles. The series has always been light on challenge for the most part.

 

[Boss Doggie]

Kirby Robot Mode = Super Easy Mode.

meh.

Or you know, a puzzle element rather than an "easy mode". I mean seriously, Kirby is that game where almost everything is one shot.

I remember those days when you actually could die in a kirby game; Nightmare in dreamland, superstar, amazing mirror...

You were just a kid back then. Try playing them now - they're surprisingly easy and short. AM just has a bonus of being a big dungeon.

 

[maxcriden]

+1


This game combines my two favorite things: Kirby Triple Deluxe and fighting mechs. And then it combines them again with copy abilities. Doctor Mech Kirby will be glorious. Administering high doses of VITAMIN-D-STRUCTION. I'm ready for some epic GAF Kirby Hunters groups, too.

Unfortunately it seems Mech Kirby won't have copy abilities for all of Kirby's. I hope Dr. Mech is in though.

Well, I have to at least get that Waddle Dee.

It's hilariously cute. Especially the picture behind it where his pose is just...being there, lol.

Neat. Kirby's Dreamland was the first video game I was actually able to beat. (Although it was apparently designed to be easier than most games.)

Misread as Return to Dreamland and felt very old. KDL was one of my first games but I don't remember if I beat it at the time. Dedede was tricky for a little kid. 😅

Wow, okay. I hope this is stuff that could be purchased from the eshop.

Don't count on it. AFAIK no cosmetic amiibo additions have been made available for separate eShop purchase as of yet.

 

[MrSaturn99]

Ugggghgghgghggh I need to see that extended trailer!

oh my god the robot girl whatever on the boxart is adorable

Her name's Sophie. At least one screenshot implies she's a villain.

I don't think it'll get quite that crazy, but then again this is Kirby we're talking about.

I need to play with my Kirby Nendoroid more.

 

[maxcriden]

...Well whaddaya know!! I never did play Mass Attack. I did play Return to Dreamland but don't remember that at all, lol.

Well, you gotta play it. It's amazing. Extremely clever and surprisingly intuitive stylus controls.

I remember those days when you actually could die in a kirby game; Nightmare in dreamland, superstar, amazing mirror...

The only thing that's remotely difficult in Kirby games is the True Arena, which is something only the post-Superstar Ultra games have.

No way. Plenty of the post-game challenges in Kirby games are super tough, and the main games of Canvas and Rainbow Curse and Mass Attack offer some significant challenge as well.

 

[El Odio]

I remember those days when you actually could die in a kirby game; Nightmare in dreamland, superstar, amazing mirror...

Mass attack even early on is pretty hard, even if your just playing through it and not going fir everything.

 

[Puruzi]

Her name's Sophie. At least one screenshot implies she's a villain.

awwww

shoulda been a helper like the fairy in crystal shards

 

[NHarmonic.]

Or you know, a puzzle element rather than an "easy mode". I mean seriously, Kirby is that game where almost everything is one shot.



You were just a kid back then. Try playing them now - they're surprisingly easy and short. AM just has a bonus of being a big dungeon.

I'll try and replay them. What you said is true but i kinda remember them being more punishing than nowadays, stages with a lot more hazards and intricated paths, etc.

 

[myps2]

Hoover

 

[El Odio]

awwww

shoulda been a helper like the fairy in crystal shards

I could see her being this games Taranza in that she's an antagonist till the big bad goes off the deep end.

 

[Tye The Czar]

awwww

shoulda been a helper like the fairy in crystal shards

Thanks for reminding me of Kirby 64. I just want a spiritual sequel to 64 in terms of art, music and level design(those 2.5D levels Goddamn!).

 

[MrBadger]

awwww

shoulda been a helper like the fairy in crystal shards

Rule of Kirby - either the cute helper character's the villain, or the villain's just misunderstood or possessed by a giant eyeball

No way. Plenty of the post-game challenges in Kirby games are super tough, and the main games of Canvas and Rainbow Curse and Mass Attack offer some significant challenge as well.

Oh yeah, the non-traditional Kirbies get pretty brutal, but the regular ones were never tricky outside of post-game stuff and the True Arena is the only thing I've outright not been able to beat in some cases. Don't think I ever got to the end of RTDL's

 

[Boss Doggie]

You guys were right, they're just hazards

but man, Kirby is an asshole

Her name's Sophie. At least one screenshot implies she's a villain.

I thought it was suzie

 

[pupcoffee]

You guys were right, they're just hazards

but man, Kirby is an asshole

Kirby = Nintendo's Kratos confirmed.

This makes me want a Kirby GTA game. Do it Nintendo! We all know Kirby is bad!

 

[whiterabbit]

There is a Kirby speed running marathon going on now: http://www.twitch.tv/kirbyspeedruns

 

[RM8]

I'm a bit sad this is not some weird, wacky spin off, but eh. You can't have too many Kirby platformers anyway, and this one looks superb

 

[MrSaturn99]

I thought it was suzie

Derp, you're right (although it's "Susie").

 

[RK128]

One thing I can't wait for is this new games soundtrack, as Triple Deluxe has such a great soundtrack.

Fine Field 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAXjtmfvRa0&list=PL6akIKaXBeU3tSjZkg7IX1-n4nwSmwQi2&index=8
Yogurt Yard Remix - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAXCMSK8rFw&list=PL6akIKaXBeU3tSjZkg7IX1-n4nwSmwQi2&index=11
Big Forest - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RQNL9ZQ4eE&index=19&list=PL6akIKaXBeU3tSjZkg7IX1-n4nwSmwQi2
Lollipop Land 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDcrhgSQjlk&index=23&list=PL6akIKaXBeU3tSjZkg7IX1-n4nwSmwQi2
Lollipop Land 4 (Ghost) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pu91AyLe0gA&index=25&list=PL6akIKaXBeU3tSjZkg7IX1-n4nwSmwQi2
Old Odyssey 3 (Snow) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEyGwniSxDQ&index=30&list=PL6akIKaXBeU3tSjZkg7IX1-n4nwSmwQi2
Revenge of the Enemy - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdMKdXmBxDo&index=33&list=PL6akIKaXBeU3tSjZkg7IX1-n4nwSmwQi2
Royal Road - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IdXZoLQUFI&index=34&list=PL6akIKaXBeU3tSjZkg7IX1-n4nwSmwQi2
Masked Dedede - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xStEdivU9JE&list=PL6akIKaXBeU3tSjZkg7IX1-n4nwSmwQi2&index=27
Main Menu - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNacGK0GaLI&list=PL6akIKaXBeU3tSjZkg7IX1-n4nwSmwQi2&index=26
Moonstruck Blossom - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBfz1Edo9-Q
Green Green's Hub Music - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_nxOyr1GMo&list=PL6akIKaXBeU3tSjZkg7IX1-n4nwSmwQi2&index=42

Sorry for this wall of music XD! But Triple Deluxe has one of my favorite Kirby soundtracks coming only after 64 and Super Star.

 

[Puruzi]

THAT MOMENT WHEN THIS WAS PLANNED ALL ALONG

 

[Zero-ELEC]

THAT MOMENT WHEN THIS WAS PLANNED ALL ALONG

DEEPEST LORE

 

[RK128]

THAT MOMENT WHEN THIS WAS PLANNED ALL ALONG

Kirby is one puff-ball of surprises for sure XD!

Never noticed this on his Melee's trophy :').

 

[Akainu]

Why does Kirby need to be in a robot?

 

[Zero-ELEC]

Why does Kirby need to be in a robot?

"Why does Kirby X?" Because it's cute.

 

[RK128]

Why does Kirby need to be in a robot?

His lust for power never ceases to END! He must EAT IT ALL!!!!!!!!

Nah, its because its priceless seeing a pink ball use Mega Man X Ride Armor .

 

[Kangi]

GameXplain uploaded two videos from the Japanese Kirby site, which seems to be getting updated regularly. Here's:

A demonstration of the poison and doctor abilities.
and
The muted opening cutscene of the game that GameXplain set to unfitting music.

Pretty intense-looking for a Kirby game! But I'm sure it will be happy as sunshine again until some horrific boss appears.

 

[Puruzi]

The muted opening cutscene of the game that GameXplain set to unfitting music.

Check this out though

 

[watershed]

Maybe because of Epic Yarn and Rainbow Curse, I feel like Kirby needs a new art style. Don't get me wrong, this looks good and definitely fits right into the classic Kirby aesthetic, but I feel like it needs a refresh of some sort.

 

[Akainu]

Maybe because of Epic Yarn and Rainbow Curse, I feel like Kirby needs a new art style. Don't get me wrong, this looks good and definitely fits right into the classic Kirby aesthetic, but I feel like it needs a refresh of some sort.

People like you are why Kirby is piloting robots.

 

[@MUWANdo]

People like you are why Kirby is piloting robots.

Really? Thanks, watershed!

 

[watershed]

People like you are why Kirby is piloting robots.

Nah, the mech angle doesn't really work for me, at least so far. I'm not talking about a new angle or gameplay mechanic, I just think Kirby could do with a new art style before this current one starts giving off NSMBs vibes.

 

[RK128]

Nah, the mech angle doesn't really work for me, at least so far. I'm not talking about a new angle or gameplay mechanic, I just think Kirby could do with a new art style before this current one starts giving off NSMBs vibes.

Late response but I completely disagree with the bolded.

Kirby has this 'look' that is shared across a lot of games, but it still looks charming. It has personality and is filled with detail.

The NSMB series as great as it is level design and gameplay wise, its presentation really lacks 'soul'. It still has some charm (like the opening of NSMB2, with Luigi running back to grab a coin ) but it looks stale visually and its music is more annoying then enjoyable a lot of the time.

But that is just my view point on the presentation aspect to NSMB, so I'm willing to be wrong XD.

 

[Boss Doggie]

so famitsu scans are out

confirms Ice Robot power

and Susie is villain apparently

 

[Zero-ELEC]

so famitsu scans are out

confirms Ice Robot power

and Susie is villain apparently

What noooo!

Spoiler

She'll either join Kirby near the end to fight the real boss behind everything or turn into an abomination and die. Such is the way of the Kirby side character.

 

[i-Jest]

I wanna get this game at launch but I might just have to wait it out for a sale. I'm a bit curious about something; in comparison to Mario or The Legend of Zelda, Kirby doesn't get a lot of entries, and not all/most of them are platformers, so I was a bit surprised to see a new Kirby game get its own Amiibo line. I love the attention Nintendo's given the IP though.

 

[Toadthemushroom]

So this is out in just under 2 hours in Japan, anyone getting it off the eShop as a preload, or picking up a copy?

I'm curious as to how it runs on an original 3DS with the 3D on. The original was 60fps with the odd bit of slowdown (so, essentially, 120fps across both 400 x 240 renders), and Robobot seems to have more detailed backgrounds. So I'm curious!

I also hope this feels sufficiently different to Triple Deluxe despite using the same engine and animations etc. Hopefully the robo mechanics are fully realised and integrated with new puzzles.

 

[tonyh24613]

Finished the main game, this game is much better than RttDL and TDX IMO. The pace feels faster than TDX. Robot abilities and puzzles are well designed, new abilities like ESP and poison are fun, Smash is kind of overpowered, so

Spoiler

they hide it nicely

. Boss battles are great, needless to say the epic final boss battle(you know the tradition ;D). Though they bring back a few bosses from RttDL and TDX, in the main game and Hunter mini-game. New tracks are really enjoyable and remix tracks are the best presents HAL make for Kirby fans. Really appreciate HAL's work on this game.

 

[whiterabbit]

There is a shmup level, looks pretty cool. The miiverse button looks a little tacky on the touchscreen.

 

[Plinko]

Finished the main game, this game is much better than RttDL and TDX IMO. The pace feels faster than TDX. Robot abilities and puzzles are well designed, new abilities like ESP and poison are fun, Smash is kind of overpowered, so

Spoiler

they hide it nicely

. Boss battles are great, needless to say the epic final boss battle(you know the tradition ;D). Though they bring back a few bosses from RttDL and TDX, in the main game and Hunter mini-game. New tracks are really enjoyable and remix tracks are the best presents HAL make for Kirby fans. Really appreciate HAL's work on this game.

How long does it take to beat the game?

 

[SilentTristero]

I've only played through the first world so far, but if the rest of the game holds up this level of quality, it will be hands down my favorite Kirby game, and one of the best games on the 3DS. Combines the creativity of the best Kirby games with a slightly more "arcadey" Treasure-esque action flavor. The futuristic setting and music are perfect. I almost wish they'd brand future Nintendo games with this Robobot universe, the same way the exported the Yarn look to Yoshi.

 

[tonyh24613]

How long does it take to beat the game?

The main game? About 7~8 hrs for me.

 

[Astral Dog]

Finished the main game, this game is much better than RttDL and TDX IMO. The pace feels faster than TDX. Robot abilities and puzzles are well designed, new abilities like ESP and poison are fun, Smash is kind of overpowered, so

Spoiler

they hide it nicely

. Boss battles are great, needless to say the epic final boss battle(you know the tradition ;D). Though they bring back a few bosses from RttDL and TDX, in the main game and Hunter mini-game. New tracks are really enjoyable and remix tracks are the best presents HAL make for Kirby fans. Really appreciate HAL's work on this game.

Omg good news
How is the difficulty? Harder than TD?
Is there less repeated bosses/ levels like TD

 

[tonyh24613]

Omg good news
How is the difficulty? Harder than TD?
Is there less repeated bosses/ levels like TD

My memory about TDX is blur, but I'd say no to both questions. Well after you beat the miniboss first, you may distroy it again with robot.