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'''''Kid Kirby''''' refers to a [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' series]] game that was once planned for release on the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]. The game would have supported the [[nwiki:SNES Mouse|SNES Mouse]], and it featured its own colorful unique 3D art style in addition to 2D graphics. Kid Kirby was developed by Scotland-based DMA Design Ltd., which eventually became [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rockstar_North Rockstar North], a third-party developer known for their work on the ''Grand Theft Auto'' series of games. | '''''Kid Kirby''''' refers to a [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' series]] game that was once planned for release on the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]. The game would have supported the [[nwiki:SNES Mouse|SNES Mouse]], and it featured its own colorful unique 3D art style in addition to 2D graphics. Kid Kirby was developed by Scotland-based DMA Design Ltd., which eventually became [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rockstar_North Rockstar North], a third-party developer known for their work on the ''Grand Theft Auto'' series of games. | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The earliest mention ever of ''Kid Kirby'' dates back to 1994-1995, where it was said to be in development around the time [[Wikipedia:All New World of Lemmings|Lemmings 3]] was developed. It was said by ex-DMA Design developer "Mike Dailly" that [[Nintendo]] was very fed up with the game and cancelled it. The poor sales of the Super NES Mouse and the fact that the game could never be played well with traditional joypad controls were some of the reasons that led to the game's inevitable cancellation.<ref>[https://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=12190 "Playing Catch Up: GTA/Lemmings' Dave Jones" on Gamasutra]</ref> The game was covered by Club Nintendo Mexico in the July 1995 issue, which also included promotional artwork for the game including its box art.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170918160230/https://bulk.destructoid.com/ul/104946-kid-kirby-the-super-nintendo-game-that-never-was/kk3-noscale.jpg Archived | The earliest mention ever of ''Kid Kirby'' dates back to 1994-1995, where it was said to be in development around the time [[Wikipedia:All New World of Lemmings|Lemmings 3]] was developed. It was said by ex-DMA Design developer "Mike Dailly" that [[Nintendo]] was very fed up with the game and cancelled it.<ref name="Twitter PM with 'Mike Dailly'">Twitter PM with "Mike Dailly" ([https://www.twitter.com/mdf200 @mdf200]) by WiKirby editor Meeper12346, on Imgur [https://i.imgur.com/PzALziu.png (1)] [https://i.imgur.com/2x6jAX2.png (2)]</ref> The poor sales of the Super NES Mouse and the fact that the game could never be played well with traditional joypad controls were some of the reasons that led to the game's inevitable cancellation.<ref>[https://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=12190 "Playing Catch Up: GTA/Lemmings' Dave Jones" on Gamasutra]</ref> The game was covered by Club Nintendo Mexico in the July 1995 issue, which also included promotional artwork for the game including its box art.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170918160230/https://bulk.destructoid.com/ul/104946-kid-kirby-the-super-nintendo-game-that-never-was/kk3-noscale.jpg Archived Club Nintendo Mexico July 1995 scan from Destructoid]</ref> | ||
The storyline of Kid Kirby, as told from the perspective of an older [[Kirby]], stars a younger version of himself, who is featured in a more-purple hue with one strand of curly hair. The story would've been similar to ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'', where the [[Star Rod]] is stolen once again from the [[Fountain of Dreams]] and Kirby has to go get it back. Familiar assets like [[King Dedede]], [[Bronto Burt]], and the [[Fountain of Dreams]] would have been set to appear in the game.<ref name="James Watson on GiantBomb">[https://www.giantbomb.com/profile/DudleySoft/blog/kid-kirby-a-real-blast-from-the-past-for-me/12193/ Article from GiantBomb on Kid Kirby by main programmer James Watson, under the name "DudleySoft"]</ref> Additionally, some of the apparently new enemies of the game are a walking fire-like enemy and an unknown octopus inspired creature. | The storyline of ''Kid Kirby'', as told from the perspective of an older [[Kirby]], stars a younger version of himself, who is featured in a more-purple hue with one strand of curly hair. The story would've been similar to ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'', where the [[Star Rod]] is stolen once again from the [[Fountain of Dreams]] and Kirby has to go get it back. Familiar assets like [[King Dedede]], [[Bronto Burt]], and the [[Fountain of Dreams]] would have been set to appear in the game.<ref name="James Watson on GiantBomb">[https://www.giantbomb.com/profile/DudleySoft/blog/kid-kirby-a-real-blast-from-the-past-for-me/12193/ Article from GiantBomb on Kid Kirby by main programmer James Watson, under the name "DudleySoft"]</ref> Additionally, some of the apparently new enemies of the game are a walking fire-like enemy and an unknown octopus inspired creature. | ||
Ex-DMA "Mike Dailly" claimed to have a copy of a playable demo build of ''Kid Kirby'', but it was unfortunately lost.<ref name="Twitter PM with 'Mike Dailly'"/> | |||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
===Official artwork=== | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Kid Kirby bed.png|A shocked Kirby in bed thinking of cake | File:Kid_Kirby_Kirby.jpg|Artwork of young [[Kirby]] | ||
File:Kid_Kirby_King_Dedede.jpg|Artwork of [[King Dedede]] | |||
File:Kid_Kirby_Bronto_Burt.jpg|Artwork of [[Bronto Burt]] | |||
File:Kid Kirby bed.png|A shocked young Kirby in bed thinking of cake | |||
File:Kid Kirby octopus.png|The unknown octopus-like creature | File:Kid Kirby octopus.png|The unknown octopus-like creature | ||
File:Kid Kirby sprite sheet.png|Sprite sheet | </gallery> | ||
===Sprite sheets=== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:Kid Kirby sprite sheet.png|KIRBY2 - Sprite sheet depicting young [[Kirby]]'s sprites, an unknown fire enemy, potion flasks, and other objects | |||
File:Kid_Kirby_Beach_Tileset.png|OZDA - Sprite sheet depicting a possible beach tileset | |||
File:Kid_Kirby_Techno_Tileset.png|OZ2 - Sprite sheet depicting a possible technological tileset | |||
File:Kid_Kirby_Jungle_Tileset.png|TESTBLOX - Sprite sheet depicting a possible forest/jungle tileset | |||
</gallery> | |||
===Stages=== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:Kid Kirby Factory Level.png|LEWORK4 - A factory-themed level with conveyor belts. | |||
File:Kid Kirby Cave Level.png|CAVE8 - A cave-themed level with water fountains. | |||
File:Kid Kirby Colorful Level.png|DNEW4 - A level with colorful blocks and tilesets. | |||
File:Kid Kirby Ice Level.png|ICE4 - An ice-themed level. | |||
File:Kid Kirby Castle Level.png|KENOUT - An unknown castle level with bright colors. | |||
File:Kid Kirby Lab Level.png|LAB1 - A purple laboratory-themed level, featuring pipes Kirby can travel in and bizarre containers. | |||
File:Kid Kirby Striped Cave Level.png|TUBE9 - A purple and orange-colored striped cave level. | |||
File:Kid Kirby level.png|SEWER3 - A level resembling what looks like an ancient sewer system. | |||
File:Kid Kirby Fountain Of Dreams.png|DRMBOSS - A boss battle arena located near the [[Fountain of Dreams]]. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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*Interestingly, there was a hoax spread online that [[mariowiki:Hard Hat|Hard Hat]] from ''[[mariowiki:Donkey Kong Land|Donkey Kong Land]]'' was meant to appear in ''Kid Kirby'', as its CG-styled artwork appears alongside other similar-looking promotional artwork of various characters from the latter game on a website covering cancelled/beta video games named [https://www.unseen64.net/2008/11/15/kid-kirby-snes-cancelled/ Unseen64]. | *Interestingly, there was a hoax spread online that [[mariowiki:Hard Hat|Hard Hat]] from ''[[mariowiki:Donkey Kong Land|Donkey Kong Land]]'' was meant to appear in ''Kid Kirby'', as its CG-styled artwork appears alongside other similar-looking promotional artwork of various characters from the latter game on a website covering cancelled/beta video games named [https://www.unseen64.net/2008/11/15/kid-kirby-snes-cancelled/ Unseen64]. | ||
**Both artworks for Bronto Burt and Hard Hat appeared in a [https://earthboundcentral.com/2012/03/merch-watch-for-mar-23-2012/ 2012 auction] for an official Nintendo-themed binder that dates back to 1995, which adds up to the confusion. | **Both artworks for Bronto Burt and Hard Hat appeared in a [https://earthboundcentral.com/2012/03/merch-watch-for-mar-23-2012/ 2012 auction] for an official Nintendo-themed binder that dates back to 1995, which adds up to the confusion. | ||
**This particular piece of Hard Hat artwork appears in higher quality in the preview page for ''Donkey Kong Land'' from [http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/koopaul/Nintendo/Donkey_Kong_Land_Preview_Page_5_Nintendo_Power_69_zpsafe3f795.png | **This particular piece of Hard Hat artwork appears in higher quality in the preview page for ''Donkey Kong Land'' from [http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/koopaul/Nintendo/Donkey_Kong_Land_Preview_Page_5_Nintendo_Power_69_zpsafe3f795.png Volume 69 of ''Nintendo Power''], confirming that the artwork belongs to said game itself and not ''Kid Kirby''. | ||
*According to ex-DMA "Mike Dailly", ''Kid Kirby'''s internal name is "Jelly".<ref>[https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikedailly/sets/72157602112466044/ "Mike Dailly"'s assets reveal on Flickr]</ref> | *According to ex-DMA "Mike Dailly", ''Kid Kirby'''s internal name is "Jelly".<ref>[https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikedailly/sets/72157602112466044/ "Mike Dailly"'s assets reveal on Flickr]</ref> | ||
*Had it been released as intended, ''Kid Kirby'' would become the first and only ''Kirby'' game to be developed by a non-Japanese video game development company. | *Had it been released as intended, ''Kid Kirby'' would become the first and only ''Kirby'' game to be developed by a non-Japanese video game development company. | ||
