Kirby Star Allies
Template:Game Kirby for Nintendo Switch (tentative title) is an upcoming game for the Nintendo Switch. It is set to release some time in 2018.
Overview
Kirby for Nintendo Switch is an action platformer, styled after previous games in the main series, greatly resembling Kirby's Return to Dream Land in its art style, but in HD. The central gimmicks of the game appear to be using hearts to befriend certain enemies on the stage to turn them into Helpers in the vain of Kirby Super Star. Collecting certain helpers will allow Kirby to solve various puzzles, and perform combo attacks. In addition, Kirby gains the ability to create combination Copy Abilities, resembling the abilities from both Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards and Kirby: Squeak Squad by absorbing one of his helpers. Helpers also appear to be able to absorb power combos in this way.
Once Helpers are acquired, they can either be controlled by the CPU, or controlled by additional players.
Nothing is yet known about the story, but it is expected to be a main series installment.
Confirmed Copy Abilities
Confirmed Copy Ability Fusions
- Cutter + Fire
- Bomb + Water
- Hammer + Water
- Sword + Fire
- Stone + Ice
- Whip + Spark
Confirmed Enemies
New Enemies
- Driblee
- fiery shield-wielding enemy
- grass skirt enemy
Returning Enemies
- Blade Knight
- Blipper
- Bouncy
- Bronto Burt
- Burning Leo
- Cappy
- Chilly
- Chip
- Kabu
- Parasol Waddle Dee
- Poppy Bros. Jr.
- PuppetDee
- Rocky
- Sir Kibble
- Waddle Dee
- Wester
Confirmed Helpers
Confirmed Mid-Bosses
Confirmed Bosses
Trivia
- Helpers appear to be able to bear several different color schemes, like Sir Kibble in green armor. In addition, the Helpers wear Kirby-style hats appropriate to their ability.
- The Cleaning ability returns in this title, after a 21 year long absence.
Gallery
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Whispy Woods encounter.
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Kirby tosses a heart to a Poppy Bros. Jr. to befriend him.
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Poppy Bros. Jr. becomes a Helper.
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Kirby and three friends blast through an obstruction.
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Kirby and three friends form a ring to roll down a hill.
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Kirby and three friends complete a stage.
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A Parasol Waddle Dee helps Kirby with a puzzle.
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Kirby and three friends fight Mr. Frosty.
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Kirby traverses the stage select area.
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Official art made to commemorate the announcement of Kirby for Nintendo Switch.
Video Gallery
E3 2017 Reveal Trailer
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