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=History= | =History= | ||
− | The ''Kirby'' series was developed as a basic series since its inception as a handheld title, ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'', in 1992. The first game introduced the character of Kirby, the primary antagonist [[King Dedede]] and the basics of the gameplay that would be utilized throughout the following games. This was followed by Kirby's first console game, which was ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'' for the [[NES]]. This game added another new gameplay feature, which was Kirby's copying of enemy's abilities, and the mysterious [[Meta Knight]] was introduced. ''Adventure'' | + | The ''Kirby'' series was developed as a basic series since its inception as a handheld title, ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'', in 1992. The first game introduced the character of Kirby, the primary antagonist [[King Dedede]] and the basics of the gameplay that would be utilized throughout the following games. This was followed by Kirby's first console game, which was ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'' for the [[NES]]. This game added another new gameplay feature, which was Kirby's copying of enemy's abilities, and the mysterious [[Meta Knight]] was introduced. ''Adventure'' also became memorably darker at the end with surprise final enemy known as [[Nightmare]]. |
− | Spin-off games such as ''[[Kirby's Avalanche]]'' and | + | Spin-off games such as ''[[Kirby's Avalanche]]'' and [[Kirby's Dream Course]]'' were released throughout the 90s, which showcased Kirby's versatility in other genres. This was accompanied by a continuation of the ''Dream Land'' name with ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]'' for the Game Boy in 1995 and ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]'' for the Super NES in 1997, both of which featured a group of animal buddies that would disappear from later games as well as a more sinister villain called [[Dark Matter]]. Prior to ''Dream Land 3'', the more popular ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' had been released for the Super NES in 1996. This game featured a remake of ''Kirby's Dream Land'' as well as a variety of new adventures and minigames of varying length. ''Super Star'' was notable as one of the few ''Kirby'' games that Sakurai was directly involved in following the initial two games. As for ''Dream Land 3'', it was the last first party game put out by Nintendo following the release of the [[Nintendo 64]]. |
HAL then began working on a new ''Kirby'' game for the Nintendo 64, although they were also busy starting the ''[[Portal: Super Smash Bros.|Super Smash Bros.]]'' series for this console. They eventually released the new game, ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]'', for the Nintendo 64 in 2000. This game used a gameplay similar to the traditional platformers but rendered with 3-D graphics in a style often known as 2.5D. This teamed Kirby up with other characters: Dedede as well as [[Waddle Dee]] and [[Adeleine]]. ''Kirby 64'' was also the last game to feature Dark Matter. | HAL then began working on a new ''Kirby'' game for the Nintendo 64, although they were also busy starting the ''[[Portal: Super Smash Bros.|Super Smash Bros.]]'' series for this console. They eventually released the new game, ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]'', for the Nintendo 64 in 2000. This game used a gameplay similar to the traditional platformers but rendered with 3-D graphics in a style often known as 2.5D. This teamed Kirby up with other characters: Dedede as well as [[Waddle Dee]] and [[Adeleine]]. ''Kirby 64'' was also the last game to feature Dark Matter. | ||
− | The series entered a slump during the [[Gamecube]] era, as the only ''Kirby'' game released for the system was the racing game ''[[Kirby Air Ride]]'' in 2003. This was also the last game Sakurai worked on before resigning due to the lack of freedom from working on constant sequels, but he remained supportive of HAL Laboratory. HAL did begin working on an actual ''Kirby'' adventure for the Gamecube | + | The series entered a slump during the [[Gamecube]] era, as the only ''Kirby'' game released for the system was the racing game ''[[Kirby Air Ride]]'' in 2003. This was also the last game Sakurai worked on before resigning due to the lack of freedom from working on constant sequels, but he remained supportive of HAL Laboratory. HAL did begin working on an actual ''Kirby'' adventure for the Gamecube, but it was either quietly cancelled or integrated into future Wii projects. Despite the lack of console games starring ''Kirby'', there were still a steady amount of handheld titles. ''Kirby's Adventure'' was remade for the [[Game Boy Advance]] as ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'' in 2002 and it was followed by ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]'' in 2004. |
− | ''Kirby'' games continued on the [[Nintendo DS]] when it was released. In 2005, ''[[Kirby Canvas Curse]]'' was released with a unique gameplay scheme to capitalize on the DS's touch screen. This was followed by | + | ''Kirby'' games continued on the [[Nintendo DS]] when it was released. In 2005, ''[[Kirby Canvas Curse]]'' was released with a unique gameplay scheme to capitalize on the DS's touch screen. This was followed by [[Kirby Squeak Squad]]'' in 2006, which was closer to a traditional ''Kirby'' game, and ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'' in 2008, which acted as an expanded remake of the classic ''Kirby Super Star''. On the [[Nintendo Wii]], Nintendo convinced Feel-Good to incorporate Kirby into a game they were developing, with the result being ''[[Kirby's Epic Yarn]]'' in 2010. This game once more featured a gameplay departure which was based around yarn and had Kirby transform into a variety of shapes in a storybook world. The more traditional ''[[Kirby Wii]]'' has since been confirmed, which may or may not be the same game which has been in development since the Gamecube era. |
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=Other Media= | =Other Media= | ||
− | + | In Japan, a gag manga called ''Kirby of the Star: The Story of Dedede Who Lives in Pupupu'' ran from 1995 to 2006. VIZ announced a localization of the manga in 2011, but it since took the announcement, which leaves the future uncertain. | |
− | There was also an anime which ran in Japan from 2001 to 2003. It was known in Japan as ''Kirby of the Stars'', but it was localized in English-speaking countries by 4Kids Entertainment under the name ''Kirby: Right Back at Ya!''. This game featured a mute Kirby, as per Sakurai's request, who went on adventures with a pair of | + | There was also an anime which ran in Japan from 2001 to 2003. It was known in Japan as ''Kirby of the Stars'', but it was localized in English-speaking countries by 4Kids Entertainment under the name ''Kirby: Right Back at Ya!''. This game featured a mute Kirby, as per Sakurai's request, who went on adventures with a pair of unique characters, siblings named Tiff and Tuff. Each episode usually pitted Kirby against some monster which King Dedede would acquire through the shady NightMare Industries (which was eventually revealed to be controlled by the same Nightmare as seen in ''Kirby's Adventure''). Characters from the games such as Meta Knight appeared, and there were also many original characters such as the aforementioned siblings and an assistant for Dedede known as Escargoon. |
=See Also= | =See Also= |