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{{Infobox-SubGame | {{Infobox-SubGame | ||
|image=[[File:CarTopRideScene. | |image=[[File:CarTopRideScene.JPG|350px]] | ||
|caption=Artwork of the | |caption=Artwork of the Top Ride mode. | ||
|type=Racing (Top View) | |type=Racing (Top View) | ||
|levels=7 | |levels=7 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{Quote|Play wild mini-races from a top-down perspective!|Main Menu caption}} | {{Quote|Play wild mini-races from a top-down perspective!|Main Menu caption}} | ||
'''Top Ride''' is one of the three game modes in ''[[Kirby Air Ride]]''. It is considerably simpler than the other two, being a short racing game set with an overhead perspective on small courses. Unlike the other two modes, there is no split-screen, instead allowing all players to see their racers on a single screen | |||
'''Top Ride''' is one of the three game modes in ''[[Kirby Air Ride]]''. It is considerably simpler than the other two, being a short racing game set with an overhead perspective on small courses. Unlike the other two modes, there is no split-screen, instead allowing all players to see their racers on a single screen. | |||
==Controls== | ==Controls== | ||
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!Description | !Description | ||
|- | |- | ||
| align="center" |[[File: | | align="center" |[[File:TopRideKAR.JPG|100px]] | ||
![[Free Star]] | ![[Free Star]] | ||
|The Free Star is a machine that turns in the direction the control stick is faced, no matter what direction it is facing. | |The Free Star is a machine that turns in the direction the control stick is faced, no matter what direction it is facing. It is the default machine for use, unless the player switches which star he/she wants to use. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| align="center" |[[File: | | align="center" |[[File:TopRideStarKARBlue.JPG|100px]] | ||
![[Steer Star]] | ![[Steer Star]] | ||
|The Steer Star is a machine that turns only when the left and right directions get pushed on the control stick, like a normal star | |The Steer Star is a machine that turns only when the left and right directions get pushed on the control stick, like a normal star. | ||
|} | |} | ||
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==Courses== | ==Courses== | ||
There are seven courses to play in this mode, all available at the start. They are as follows: | There are seven courses to play in this mode, all available at the start. They are as follows: | ||
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|[[File:Grass.png|150px]] | |[[File:Grass.png|150px]] | ||
|7 | |7 | ||
|A simple clockwise course with a few bends. Obstacles include [[ | |A simple clockwise course with a few bends. Obstacles include [[Boost Panel]]s and Bomb Trees. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|'''[[Sand (course)|Sand]]''' | |'''[[Sand (course)|Sand]]''' | ||
|[[File: | |[[File:Sand.png|150px]] | ||
|7 | |7 | ||
|A clockwise course with two bridges on the top side and a couple pits. The left pit contains [[Ant Doom]], which might gobble up racers. The lower right bridge made of teeth breaks permanently after a few times used. | |A clockwise course with two bridges on the top side and a couple pits. The left pit contains [[Ant Doom]], which might gobble up racers. The lower right bridge made of teeth breaks permanently after a few times used. | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|'''[[Sky (course)|Sky]]''' | |'''[[Sky (course)|Sky]]''' | ||
|[[File: | |[[File:Sky.png|150px]] | ||
|6 | |6 | ||
|A clockwise course consisting of two circular islands connected by thin bridges. The left island can be made to move by pressing a knob, while the larger right one spins in either direction based on the wind. | |A clockwise course consisting of two circular islands connected by thin bridges. The left island can be made to move by pressing a knob, while the larger right one spins in either direction based on the wind. | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|'''[[Fire (course)|Fire]]''' | |'''[[Fire (course)|Fire]]''' | ||
|[[File: | |[[File:Fire Top Ride.png|150px]] | ||
|6 | |6 | ||
|A clockwise course on a very wavy path. Spewing vents and erupting craters can be found here. | |A clockwise course on a very wavy path. Spewing vents and erupting craters can be found here. | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|'''[[Metal (course)|Metal]]''' | |'''[[Metal (course)|Metal]]''' | ||
|[[File: | |[[File:Metal Top Ride.png|150px]] | ||
|5 | |5 | ||
|A counterclockwise course set in a machine-laden area. Gadgets can be activated and gears made to spin by means of racer interaction. | |A counterclockwise course set in a machine-laden area. Gadgets can be activated and gears made to spin by means of racer interaction. | ||
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{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2" | {| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2" | ||
!colspan= | !colspan=5|Items in Top Ride | ||
|- | |- | ||
!Item | !Item | ||
!Image | !Image | ||
!Starter? | !Starter? | ||
!Removable? | !Removable? | ||
!Description | !Description | ||
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|'''[[Big Cake]]''' | |'''[[Big Cake]]''' | ||
|[[File:Big Cake.png|50px]] | |[[File:Big Cake.png|50px]] | ||
|{{Y}} | |{{Y}} | ||
|{{N}} | |{{N}} | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|'''[[Charge Tank]]''' | |'''[[Battery|Charge Tank]]''' | ||
|[[File:KAR | |[[File:Battery KAR.png|50px]] | ||
|{{Y}} | |{{Y}} | ||
|{{Y}} | |{{Y}} | ||
|Places an engine on the machine, which allows Kirby to instantly perform a full power [[Boost (move)|Boost]]. | |Places an engine on the machine, which allows Kirby to instantly perform a full power [[Boost (move)|Boost]]. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|'''[[Bomb ( | |'''[[Bomb (item)|Bomb]]''' | ||
|[[File:Bomb Top Ride.png|50px]] | |[[File:Bomb Top Ride.png|50px]] | ||
|{{Y}} | |{{Y}} | ||
|{{Y}} | |||
|Allows Kirby to toss up to 6 bombs forward, knocking about any opponents they hit. | |||
|- | |||
|'''[[Booster]]''' | |||
|[[File:Booster.png|50px]] | |||
|{{Y}} | |{{Y}} | ||
|{{Y}} | |{{Y}} | ||
| | |Places a jet on the back of Kirby's machine, greatly increasing its speed. | ||
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|{{Y}} | |{{Y}} | ||
|{{Y}} | |{{Y}} | ||
|Equips Kirby's machine with two buzz saws, allowing him to catch and launch enemies to the side of him. | |||
|- | |||
|'''[[Drag Tire]]''' | |||
|[[File:Drag Tire.png|50px]] | |||
|{{Y}} | |{{Y}} | ||
| | |{{N}} | ||
|Places a heavy grey tire on the back of Kirby's machine, causing it to slow down. Can be passed to other racers by bumping into them. | |||
|- | |- | ||
|'''[[ | |'''[[Drill]]''' | ||
|[[File:Drill.png|50px]] | |[[File:Drill.png|50px]] | ||
|{{Y}} | |{{Y}} | ||
|{{Y}} | |{{Y}} | ||
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|[[File:Fire Item.png|50px]] | |[[File:Fire Item.png|50px]] | ||
|{{Y}} | |{{Y}} | ||
|{{Y}} | |{{Y}} | ||
|Equips Kirby's machine with a flamethrower, allowing him to leave a trail of flame behind him which can trip up opponents. | |Equips Kirby's machine with a flamethrower, allowing him to leave a trail of flame behind him which can trip up opponents. | ||
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|'''[[Freeze Fan]]''' | |'''[[Freeze Fan]]''' | ||
|[[File:Freeze Fan.png|50px]] | |[[File:Freeze Fan.png|50px]] | ||
|{{Y}} | |{{Y}} | ||
|{{Y}} | |{{Y}} | ||
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|'''[[Hammer (item)|Hammer]]''' | |'''[[Hammer (item)|Hammer]]''' | ||
|[[File:Hammer KAR.png|50px]] | |[[File:Hammer KAR.png|50px]] | ||
|{{Y}} | |{{Y}} | ||
|{{Y}} | |{{Y}} | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|'''[[Invincible Candy]]''' | |'''[[Invincible Candy]]''' | ||
|[[File: | |[[File:Invincible Candy Top Ride.png|50px]] | ||
|{{Y}} | |{{Y}} | ||
|{{N}} | |{{N}} | ||
|Makes Kirby and his machine invulnerable to all attacks for a short time. | |Makes Kirby and his machine invulnerable to all attacks for a short time. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|'''[[Kracko]]''' | |'''[[Kracko Orb]]''' | ||
|[[File: | |[[File:Kracko Orb.png|50px]] | ||
|{{Y}} | |{{Y}} | ||
|{{N}} | |{{N}} | ||
|Summons [[Kracko]], who will target random opponents and zap them, causing them to stop in their tracks momentarily. Can zap 1-4 times. | |||
|Summons Kracko, who will target random opponents and zap them, causing them to stop in their tracks momentarily. Can zap 1-4 times. | |||
|- | |- | ||
|'''[[Missile (item)|Missile]]''' | |'''[[Missile (item)|Missile]]''' | ||
|[[File:Missile Top Ride.png|50px]] | |[[File:Missile Top Ride.png|50px]] | ||
|{{Y}} | |{{Y}} | ||
|{{Y}} | |{{Y}} | ||
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|[[File:Party Ball.png|50px]] | |[[File:Party Ball.png|50px]] | ||
|{{Y}} | |{{Y}} | ||
|{{N}} | |{{N}} | ||
|Causes a party ball to appear, then release a large number of other items onto the race track. | |Causes a party ball to appear, then release a large number of other items onto the race track. | ||
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|[[File:Smokescreen.png|50px]] | |[[File:Smokescreen.png|50px]] | ||
|{{Y}} | |{{Y}} | ||
|{{Y}} | |{{Y}} | ||
|Places a smoke generator on Kirby's machine, which releases thick smoke behind him. This smoke will cause any who enter to lose control. | |Places a smoke generator on Kirby's machine, which releases thick smoke behind him. This smoke will cause any who enter to lose control. | ||
|- | |- | ||
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|[[File:Spinner.png|50px]] | |[[File:Spinner.png|50px]] | ||
|{{Y}} | |{{Y}} | ||
|{{N}} | |{{N}} | ||
|Equips Kirby's machine with dual rings on the sides, causing Kirby to perform an extended [[Quick Spin]] whenever he [[Boost (move)|Boosts]]. | |Equips Kirby's machine with dual rings on the sides, causing Kirby to perform an extended [[Quick Spin]] whenever he [[Boost (move)|Boosts]]. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|'''[[ | |'''[[Spring Mine]]''' | ||
|[[File:Spring Mine.png|50px]] | |[[File:Spring Mine.png|50px]] | ||
|{{Y}} | |{{Y}} | ||
|{{Y}} | |{{Y}} | ||
|Allows Kirby to place a spring-loaded trap on the course, marked only by a tiny dot. When a racer goes over it, the trap activates, knocking them away. | |Allows Kirby to place a spring-loaded trap on the course, marked only by a tiny dot. When a racer goes over it, the trap activates, knocking them away. | ||
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|[[File:Mike KAR.png|50px]] | |[[File:Mike KAR.png|50px]] | ||
|{{Y}} | |{{Y}} | ||
|{{N}} | |{{N}} | ||
|Kirby shouts into the mike, causing the other racers to lose control for a moment. | |Kirby shouts into the mike, causing the other racers to lose control for a moment. | ||
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|'''[[Chickie]]''' | |'''[[Chickie]]''' | ||
|[[File:Chickie.png|50px]] | |[[File:Chickie.png|50px]] | ||
|{{N}} | |{{N}} | ||
|{{N}} | |{{N}} | ||
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|'''[[ | |'''[[Lantern]]''' | ||
|[[File: | |[[File:Lantern.png|50px]] | ||
|{{N}} | |{{N}} | ||
|{{N}} | |{{N}} | ||
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|'''[[Who? Paint]]''' | |'''[[Who? Paint]]''' | ||
|[[File:Who Paint.png|50px]] | |[[File:Who Paint.png|50px]] | ||
|{{N}} | |{{N}} | ||
|{{N}} | |{{N}} | ||
|Makes all racers invisible and removes their name markers for a moment. | |Makes all racers invisible and removes their name markers for a moment. | ||
|} | |} | ||
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Additionally, there are a number of settings that can be changed when playing the standard Top Ride mode. These are as follows: | Additionally, there are a number of settings that can be changed when playing the standard Top Ride mode. These are as follows: | ||
*'''Laps''' - Change the number of laps that are ran (1 - 99). | *'''Laps''' - Change the number of laps that are ran (1 - 99). | ||
*'''Items''' - Change the frequency of item drops (unlockable in Checklist) | *'''Items''' - Change the frequency of item drops (unlockable in Checklist). | ||
*'''Speed Help''' - Adjust the speed boost of racers who fall behind. | *'''Speed Help''' - Adjust the speed boost of racers who fall behind. | ||
*'''Camera''' - Change the camera to zoom in based on racer position, or stay fixed. | *'''Camera''' - Change the camera to zoom in based on racer position, or stay fixed. | ||
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*'''Camera Angle''' - Change the angle from which the camera views the race (unlockable in Checklist) | *'''Camera Angle''' - Change the angle from which the camera views the race (unlockable in Checklist) | ||
*'''Features''' - Change the frequency and severity of course features | *'''Features''' - Change the frequency and severity of course features | ||
*'''Items''' - Change the type of items that appear (unlockable in Checklist) | *'''Items''' - Change the type of items that appear (unlockable in Checklist) | ||
===Checklist=== | ===Checklist=== | ||
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[[File:UsiroYurerun.png|thumb|right|Image of the unused item.]] | [[File:UsiroYurerun.png|thumb|right|Image of the unused item.]] | ||
*There is an unused item intended for Top Ride, referred to in the file data as 'UsiroYurerun'. It is unknown what purpose this item would have served in gameplay. | *There is an unused item intended for Top Ride, referred to in the file data as 'UsiroYurerun'. It is unknown what purpose this item would have served in gameplay. | ||
{{Navbox-KAR}} | {{Navbox-KAR}} | ||
[[Category:Sub-Games]] | [[Category:Sub-Games]] | ||
[[Category:Kirby Air Ride Modes]] | [[Category:Kirby Air Ride Modes]] |