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Game » consists of 9 releases. Released Jan 11, 2014
A game that uses a mixture of 2D & 3D techniques. Commonly used to describe the use of either 3D graphics restricted to a 2D perceptive, or 2D graphics used to fake the appearance of a 3D perceptive.
Stereoscopic 3D that works without the assistance of any other accessories (i.e. colored glasses).
A fish with swim goggles. A common enemy in water sections of Kirby games.
The ability to stop or reduce the damage from an oncoming attack.
Bosses are enemies that fight you at the end of a level or at a significant point in the story.
A boss fight is a culminating challenge that pits the player against one or more enemies representing a greater threat and/or difficulty than those previously faced. These scenarios typically feature unique antagonists.
A distinct and predictable pattern of attacks or movement a boss takes. This can be based in reaction to a player's actions or simply a stringent script the boss adheres to.
When players must fight all of the bosses of the game at once. This can either be an optional mode, or a required sequence. Boss Rush can also mean a game where the player only fights bosses.
Bouncy is a recurring enemy in the Kirby series.
In video games, breaking the fourth wall occurs when a game becomes aware of its nature as a game, or when a character directly acknowledges the player.
Bronto Burt is a recurring enemy from the Kirby series. Burt goes almost everywhere by flying.
The Cappy is a common enemy in Kirby games. It is a mushroom whose cap can be knocked/eaten off, after which it resembles a haniwa.
Potentially deadly in the real world, annoying and funny in the animated world.
Chilly is a recurring enemy and sometime ally in the Kirby series.
An enemy of Kirby debuting in Kirby & the Amazing Mirror.
A character with the ability to copy or steal powers or weapons from their enemies.
The ability to dodge an attack, making the player untouchable for a brief period.
A feature in Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, and Nintendo 3DS games allowing linked multiplayer with only one cartridge.
Earning an extra life, either by collecting a 1up or by hitting a certain score.
Games that feature an antagonist--someone who opposes the game's protagonist--that is a woman.
That bad guy looks awfully familiar... probably because it's you. This is for games where you fight yourself or an evil version of yourself
Some versus/multiplayer modes had fighting game elements in non-fighting games.
The last boss you face in a game, usually representing the final climax of the game.
Giant Insects are insects and other 'bugs' that are far larger than in the real world. Some are about half the size of a human, others are bigger than buildings. Larger than life or gigantic insects are a common element in many video games, especially those of the RPG Genre.
A very common water enemy in the Kirby series.
Gordo is an enemy from the Kirby series. While not aggressive he is completely indestructible and must be avoided.
Greatest hits is a general term for re-releases of games which have sold a certain number of copies, as part of a program managed by the console manufacturer.
A giant bear-like enemy of Kirby.
More effective than any hospital. These games let you heal damage; ranging from a black eye to a gunshot wound, just by having a snack.
Complete move list for character actions that are already in the game itself. Usually accessed via pause menu.
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