Kirby on the Draw
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“ | Tap targets as they appear. To reload, tap the bar on the bottom. Watch out for bombs! | ” | — Instruction - Kirby Super Star Ultra |
Kirby on the Draw is one of the Sub-Games appearing in Kirby Super Star Ultra and is available since the start of the game. This sub-game is playable in both single player and multiplayer, where up to four players can play via a wireless connection.[1] Two players are able to play the Sub-Game from a single Game Card.[2]
Similar to Quick Draw from the original Kirby's Adventure, Kirby on the Draw takes on a wild west theme, and the four competing Kirbys (pink, yellow, red, and green) are dressed in a cowboy hat and ammo belt. The setting appears to be within a saloon, especially considering the saloon door behind the Kirbys. This Sub-Game has three difficulty options, much like other Sub-Games.
Gameplay
Kirby on the Draw plays similarly to a typical speed/reaction-style shooting game. The objective is for each Kirby to shoot as many cardboard cutouts of enemies, bosses, and helpers (which are also wearing cowboy attire) within a 60 second (one minute) time limit. The Sub-Game occurs on the lower screen, where the player must use the Stylus to tap on the cardboard cutouts appearing every second. They must tap it quickly, before a rival Kirby beats them to it. The top screen shows the four Kirbys and each of their points.
Players must avoid tapping bombs, as they are false targets and a penalty for the Kirby who shot it.[3] The Kirby who fired it becomes gray and is unable to fire for a second.
Players cannot fire indefinite ammo, as their revolver only carries eight bullets. There is a pink bar spanning across the bottom of the touch screen, and it displays the bullets that were fired and the remaining ones. Each fired bullet is represented by a black X mark while each remaining bullet is represented by a dart centered within a red circle. After firing every bullet, the player cannot fire anymore, and can reload by tapping the bar.[4]
The Kirby who ends up with the most points wins.
Scoring
Some targets are worth more points than others. Targets that are worth a higher score appear less frequently.
Category | Characters | Points |
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Enemies | 10 points | |
Helpers | 20 points | |
Mid-Bosses | 40 points | |
Bosses | 100 points | |
Subtracts 50 points |
Names in other languages
Language | Name | Meaning |
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Japanese | タッチ! 早撃ちカービィ Tatchi! Hayauchi Kābī |
Touch! Quick Draw Kirby |
German | Kirby am Zug | It's Kirby's Move |
References
- ↑ "Up to four people can play sub-games via a wireless connection." –Kirby Super Star Ultra instruction manual (page 28)
- ↑ "Child units can participate even if they do not have a Game Card." –Kirby Super Star Ultra instruction manual (page 28)
- ↑ "Tap the targets to shoot them, (you lose points for shooting bombs)." –Kirby Super Star Ultra instruction manual (page 27)
- ↑ "Tap the bar at the bottom of the screen to reload when you're out of ammo." –Kirby Super Star Ultra instruction manual (page 27)
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