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[Teknoman]

Kinda looks close to Return to Dreamland to me (which was very fun). Actually im looking forward to the soundtrack more than anything. RtDl was outstanding.

 

[TheSpaceBetween]

This release crept up on me. I can't believe we haven't had a 3DS Kirby game yet. Can't wait to dive in!

 

[Kangi]

I wana buy this but I can only one buy game that day and it's gonna be Mario Golf. Boo

Your judgment is terrible.

 

[Salsa]

Your judgment is terrible.

I rather spend $30 on a game with lengthy multiplayer than $35 on a Kirby game that seems to rank among the others, which means fun but super easy and apparently 15 hours to 100%

I think it's solid reasoning. I'll grab it later.

 

[Teknoman]

That must mean Kirby Fighters isnt online

I guess they cant have something to steal Smash Bros thunder...

 

[CharminUltra]

Looks glorious.

Edit:

Wait, Kirby and Mario Golf releasing on the same day? Ouch.

Wallit pls

 

[tonyh24613]

Sakurai celebrates Kirby's 22th birthday on twitter.

 

[FrostuTheNinja]

Damn, same day as Mario Golf. Kirby, you shall wait.

 

[pariah164]

Damn, same day as Mario Golf. Kirby, you shall wait.

 

[bon]

They need to make a new Kirby's Dream Course so we can all have the best of both worlds.

 

[FrostuTheNinja]

[IG]http://i.imgur.com/9JaOig1.gif[/IMG]

I'm a little burned out on Kirby. He's had what, 8 games in the past decade? And if I'm not mistaken, this is the first Mario Golf sequel in the same amount of time.

And it's $5 cheaper.

 

[pariah164]

I'm a little burned out on Kirby. He's had what, 8 games in the past decade? And if I'm not mistaken, this is the first Mario Golf sequel in the same amount of time.

And it's $5 cheaper.

I know, it's fine. I'm just giving you shit. :3 I will eventually get Mario Golf as well, but I've been waiting for Kirby on 3DS for what feels like ages.

 

[drtomoe123]

I'm a little burned out on Kirby. He's had what, 8 games in the past decade? And if I'm not mistaken, this is the first Mario Golf sequel in the same amount of time.

And it's $5 cheaper.

Kirby's actually 3 cents cheaper on Amazon.

 

[FrostuTheNinja]

I know, it's fine. I'm just giving you shit. :3 I will eventually get Mario Golf as well, but I've been waiting for Kirby on 3DS for what feels like ages.

Yeah, it looks pretty hype. Can't wait to play it down the road. Hopefully Nintendo opens the floodgates at E3 this year.

Kirby's actually 3 cents cheaper on Amazon.

...

WHAT?!

Edit:

Damn you and your Amazonian knowledge.

:stares at Kirby:

 

[pariah164]

:stares at Kirby:

He stares back~

 

[drtomoe123]

...

WHAT?!

Edit:

Damn you and your Amazonian knowledge.

:stares at Kirby:

I feel you, though. I held out on preordering it this long simply because I was hoping Amazon would discount it.

 

[MoxManiac]

What happens to things that Kirby swallows?

Does he have a crazy metabolism that digests things almost instantly?

Perhaps his stomach is actually in an alternate dimension, so when he swallows something, it is instantly transported to the alternate dimension stomach for digestion.

 

[daydream]

What happens to things that Kirby swallows?

Does he have a crazy metabolism that digests things almost instantly?

Perhaps his stomach is actually in an alternate dimension, so when he swallows something, it is instantly transported to the alternate dimension stomach for digestion.

I don't know for sure, but I suspect it's in some way related to whatever incommensurable matter is hiding behind Shy Guy's mask.

 

[Berordn]

What happens to things that Kirby swallows?

Does he have a crazy metabolism that digests things almost instantly?

Perhaps his stomach is actually in an alternate dimension, so when he swallows something, it is instantly transported to the alternate dimension stomach for digestion.

In the anime it was a pocket dimension, in the games it varies.

 

[maxcriden]

Gonna definitely grab this day one, or maybe day three if I'm working that weekend hahaha.

I just wish they would bring back more of the obscure abilities - things like Missile, Cupid (Archer just isn't the saaaaaame), Animal, Bubble... it'd be nice to see them fleshed out with KSS-style movelists.

That'd be great. In Squeak Squad the move sets were reasonably extensive, I thought, at least compared to the early Kirby games. Animal and Magician are my favorite. I actually got one of these:

on Amazon, for my cat Eli. He loves it, especially when it's covered in catnip!

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FMIU046/?tag=neogaf0e-20

It's on sale right now for $13.08 and there are other versions as well.

 

[Rich!]

I'm a little burned out on Kirby. He's had what, 8 games in the past decade? And if I'm not mistaken, this is the first Mario Golf sequel in the same amount of time.

This is the first original Kirby platformer on a Nintendo handheld since Kirby and the Amazing Mirror on the GBA in 2004. You can't count Canvas Curse and such because they aren't traditional Kirby platformers.

As for Kirby platformers in general, in the last decade you've had two traditional Kirby games (Amazing Mirror, Return to Dreamland) one off-kilter platformer (Epic Yarn) and a port/remake (Super Star Ultra). Hardly a huge amount of games, really.

 

[pariah164]

This is the first original Kirby platformer on a Nintendo handheld since Kirby and the Amazing Mirror on the GBA in 2004. You can't count Canvas Curse and such because they aren't traditional Kirby platformers.

As for Kirby platformers in general, in the last decade you've had two traditional Kirby games (Amazing Mirror, Return to Dreamland) one off-kilter platformer (Epic Yarn) and a port/remake (Super Star Ultra). Hardly a huge amount of games, really.

What of Mass Attack?

 

[Eusis]

Here's my attempt. Still can't believe he is angry even on the Japanese cover! haha

So this is how you genre change from cute platformer to horror.

 

[Platy]

He's all about that inner focus!

Sorry, Jigglypuff Sleep Kirby was cut from Smash Bros Kirby Fighters

 

[krae_man]

Wait people are picking between Mario Golf and Kirby?

You're doing it wrong.

Hook both of these games into my veins.

 

[Deleted member 126221]

This is the first original Kirby platformer on a Nintendo handheld since Kirby and the Amazing Mirror on the GBA in 2004. You can't count Canvas Curse and such because they aren't traditional Kirby platformers.

As for Kirby platformers in general, in the last decade you've had two traditional Kirby games (Amazing Mirror, Return to Dreamland) one off-kilter platformer (Epic Yarn) and a port/remake (Super Star Ultra). Hardly a huge amount of games, really.

You forgot Squeak Squad (2006).

 

[Rich!]

You forgot Squeak Squad (2006).

Hm. Maybe so. My point still stands - as a fan of Super Star more than anything else, the only true Kirby game we've had in the entire last decade is Return to Dreamland. That's it.

 

[Platy]

Yeah, that list isn't comprehensive. It's also missing

Spoiler

Wheel, Needle, Spark, Wing and Hammer.

I wonder if these are

Spoiler

unlockable on kirby fighters

 

[RM8]

Wait people are picking between Mario Golf and Kirby?

You're doing it wrong.

Hook both of these games into my veins.

Basically. I have both pre-ordered, I can't decide which one I'm more hyped for.

 

[Kazerei]

Here's my attempt. Still can't believe he is angry even on the Japanese cover! haha

This is adorable! I'd be happy if this was the real boxart.

 

[todd360]

This is adorable! I'd be happy if this was the real boxart.

Id rather have pissed off Kirby if he's gonna be eating peeps on the cover. Happy Kirby doing it makes it seem like he's crazy.

 

[pariah164]

Id rather have pissed off Kirby if he's gonna be eating peeps on the cover. Happy Kirby doing it makes it seem like he's crazy.

That's nothing. Go watch There Will Be Brawl.

 

[Teknoman]

Its probably a pocket dimension or some other craziness.

 

[FrostuTheNinja]

This is the first original Kirby platformer on a Nintendo handheld since Kirby and the Amazing Mirror on the GBA in 2004. You can't count Canvas Curse and such because they aren't traditional Kirby platformers.

As for Kirby platformers in general, in the last decade you've had two traditional Kirby games (Amazing Mirror, Return to Dreamland) one off-kilter platformer (Epic Yarn) and a port/remake (Super Star Ultra). Hardly a huge amount of games, really.

And the fact remains there have been zero Mario Golf titles compared to the veritable cornucopia of Kirby releases. Both will be awesome no doubt, but comparing the releases of the two franchises in the past ten years is like comparing apples to squids. One has received spin offs, remakes, a cartoon, the whole shebang. The other, not so much.

Still want both, though.

 

[pariah164]

Hngh. I am so tempted to watch some gameplay videos but I know once I start, I won't stop.

 

[Velcro Fly]

Honestly can't decide what to play first either. I suspect Kirby will be the kind of game I'll want to enjoy a little more so I might fool around and play a few stages before I dig in and play Mario Golf.

Anyone have any idea how many levels this has?

 

[Chance Hale]

Looking forward to the game but the screenshots make me sad. I really, really hope Nintendo goes with a non garbage resolution for their next device as it really hurts the visuals of nearly every game on the system.

 

[ImLibo]

Updated the OP with some of the reviews.

 

[pariah164]

Am I the only one who wants to take on this entire game using Bell as the main power? It's just so cute!

Also, NintendoLife's review

7/10

 

[Zing]

Looking forward to the game but the screenshots make me sad. I really, really hope Nintendo goes with a non garbage resolution for their next device as it really hurts the visuals of nearly every game on the system.

Every 3DS game looks like shit in screenshots and videos. I avoided the 3DS for so long due to this. I laughed at how poor A Link Between Worlds appeared in trailers.

Then I saw it for myself. It looks stunning. I don't know why 3DS looks like ass online, but amazing in person, but it does.

 

[pariah164]

Two days leeeeeft. Wait is killing me.

 

[PAULINK]

Wait people are picking between Mario Golf and Kirby?

You're doing it wrong.

Hook both of these games into my veins.

Originally I did, but Mario golf demo unsold me. Kirby forever

 

[Brandon F]

Originally I did, but Mario golf demo unsold me. Kirby forever

I was full-on Mario Golf and didn't give this game any thought. After the MG demo and watching some vid reviews of Kirby...fuck Mario Golf, this is the game to buy.

 

[miserable]

Ahh, i'll buy this at a high price.Love me some Kirby!

 

[dakkumauji]

So looks like Amazon shipped my copy.

And it looks like they shipped it via FedEx SmartPost so I probably won't get it on Friday. :E

 

[Freezie KO]

This game needs to come out already, so I have something to hold me over until Mario Kart.

 

[BoosterDuck]

What kind of modes does this game have? Is there going to be replayability?

 

[pariah164]

What kind of modes does this game have? Is there going to be replayability?

Yes. (Post-game spoilers)

Spoiler

You can play through the game as Dedede after beating it once.

There's also mini-games, as described in the OP.

 

[mazeedibeedi]

Does the main game have local co-op, like Return to Dreamland?

Any news on this? Kirby Super Star Ultra was a ton of fun with co-op, would be really disappointed if it was removed.

 

[SparksterMeta0]

Wait people are picking between Mario Golf and Kirby?

You're doing it wrong.

Hook both of these games into my veins.

Some can only afford one or the other for various reasons.
I like both, but being a [biased] Kirby fan, I'm getting Triple Deluxe first.