Kirby Super Star Ultra
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Kirby Super Star Ultra (called "星のカービィ ウルトラスーパーデラックス (Hoshi no Kaabii Urutora Suupaa Derakkusu)" or "Kirby of the Stars - Ultra Super Deluxe" in Japanese) is the Nintendo DS remake of the Super NES title, [[Kirby Super Star|Template:KSS KFP]]. The remake boasts improved visuals, new Sub-Games, Multiplayer, and tweaks to previous content.[1] Like Kirby Super Star, Kirby Super Star Ultra uses a corkboard to allow the unknown reader to choose which game is played.[2] The 2-Player Adventure can only be played by establishing a wireless connection between two DS systems.[3] Up to four players can participate in Sub-Games, only by using Wireless play (multiple cards) or DS Download play (single card).[4] Initially only the Spring Breeze main game is available on the corkboard, but as the unknown reader progresses through the game, more main and sub games are unlocked.[5]
Gameplay
Kirby Super Star Ultra is a side-scrolling two dimensional platforming game. The difficulty varies with the stage selected, helper used, and level of completion targeted. Kirby begins each stage from a starting point, and his goal is to reach the exit of the stage. Occasionaly, stages are ended with a Boss battle, and few stages are time limited. Other gameplay elements include Kirby's health meter, obstacles along the way (enemies and environmental), unlockable bonus content, and health replenishing or power-up foods such as the Maxim Tomato.
Each main game's setting and structure is unique to itself and - in general - are short and isolated events separate from the plots of the other games.
The cutscenes and intro/outro reels are presented using pre-rendered 3D graphics. Once unlocked, all can be accessed using the Theater option.
Stages
The majority of the stages in Kirby Super Star Ultra are updated versions of the stages in the original game on which it is based, [[Kirby Super Star|Template:KSS KFP]]. A few, however, are completely new and exclusive to the DS remake. All can be selected from the corkboard menu screen.
Remakes
- Spring Breeze: An easy introductory stage. King Dedede has Dream Land starved, as he stole all of the food. Kirby ventures through Dream Land until he reaches King Dedede's Castle. After a short battle, Kirby regains all of the food the greedy king took for himself, and redistributes it among the citizens of Dream Land.
- Dyna Blade: The evidently very vulnerable food supply of Dream Land is at risk once again. Dyna Blade, a giant bird creature, is suspected of terrorizing the local farmers and stealing their crops. Kirby must battle through four more levels, as well as a mini-boss and two hidden areas, before facing off against Dyna Blade. Unlocked When Spring Breeze is completed.
- The Great Cave Offensive: Kirby, while venturing through Dream Land, accidentally falls down a gigantic hole. The goal of this stage is to escape the cave, collecting treasure along the way. Among these treasures are classic Nintendo-related items, such as the Screw Attack, Captain Falcon's Helmet, and the Triforce. Unlocked when Spring Breeze is completed.
- Gourmet Race: Kirby and King Dedede face off in a race, picking up as much food as they can along the way. The goal, naturally, is to be the first to cross the finish line, but each food item Kirby picks up is added to his total score at the end of the race. After three races, whoever has the most food wins. Unlocked when Spring Breeze is completed.
- Revenge of Meta Knight: Meta Knight is attempting to take over Dream Land and rule it himself. Kirby boards the Halberd in an attempt to stop him, destroying parts of the ship along the way. Each area of the ship has a time limit, giving the game a sense of urgency. At the end, Kirby and Meta Knight face off against each other, sword to sword, in one of the toughest boss battles thus far. Unlocked when Dyna Blade, Great Cave Offensive, and Gourmet Race are completed.
- Milky Way Wishes: Kirby is met by Marx, who tells Kirby to go to the stars to the Galactic NOVA, who can grant the wish for the Sun and Moon to stop fighting. Unlocked when Revenge of Meta Knight is completed.
- The Arena: Set at the maximum Difficulty, in this stage, Kirby must fight off 19 Bosses with only 5 Maxim Tomatoes and 5 normal tomatoes to restore his health after battles. Kirby may fight these bosses with the assistance of one helper. Unlocked when Milky Way Wishes is completed.
Exclusives
- Revenge of the King: This game is a more difficult version of Spring Breeze, showing that Dedede failed to give up against Kirby. Unlocked when Milky Way Wishes is completed.
- Meta Knightmare Ultra: Spring Breeze, Dyna Blade, The Great Cave Offensive, Revenge of Meta Knight, and Milky Way Wishes revisited as Meta Knight instead of Kirby. Unlocked when Revenge of the King is completed.
- Helper to Hero: Similar to the True Arena, a helper (or two) battles bosses. Unlocked when Revenge of the King and Meta Knightmare Ultra are completed.
- The True Arena: Similar to the Arena, but instead battles 10 harder bosses, and only five normal tomatoes. Unlocked when the Arena, Helper to Hero, Revenge of the King, and Meta Knightmare Ultra are completed.
Sub-Games
- Megaton Punch: This one-button sub-game from the original puts Kirby against one of three enemies: Waddle Dee, Knuckle Joe, and Iron Mam, to see who can break the most blocks with their punch.
- Samurai Kirby: Another one-button nostalgic sub-game. Ninja Kirby faces off against an enemy and a button must be pressed when a "!" appears on-screen. If the enemy attacks before a button is pressed, Kirby is defeated. The enemies are always Waddle Doo, Wheelie, Chef Kawasaki, King Dedede, and Meta Knight.
- Kirby Card Swipe: A brand new sub-game that is similar to Samurai Kirby. Multiple cards with pictures of enemies on them appear on the bottom screen, and one of them appears on the top screen. The card that matches the card on the top must be tapped to win, and this must be completed three times. This mode is available in multiplayer with only one game card.
- Kirby on the Draw: This simple western-styled game makes Kirby shoot targets that have pictures of his enemies. This mode is available in multiplayer with only one game card.
- Snack Tracks: In this sub-game, Kirby is on a conveyor belt covered in food, bugs, bombs and rocks. the unknown reader should tap obstacles, but not food. This mode is available in multiplayer with only one game card.
Abilities
Kirby's Copy Abilities appear again in this game, with instructions on how to use them on the pause menu. They also have a brief description of the ability.
Name | Appearance | Helper | In-game Description | Notes |
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Kirby | File:NormalPunk Ultra.png | None | Inhale foes and spit to KO them! Or swallow to copy their abilities and adventure with a Helper! | Pink Kirby is Player 1 and in multiplayer, Player 2 controls a Yellow Kirby. |
Beam | File:BeamSSU.png | Waddle Doo | Flail this beam like a whip. It has many useful attacks. Try to store up a super shot! | None |
Bomb | File:BombSSU.png | Poppy Bros. Jr. | Grab a bomb and hold the button to set the throw angle. Toss it and it'll go Ka-BOOM! | None |
Cook | File:CookingPunk Ultra.png | None (1-use only) | What's on today's menu? Put all your foes in the pot and stew them to perfection! | This one-use ability turns all normal enemies on-screen into food. The only drawback is that it is powerless against mid-bosses or bosses. |
Copy | File:CopySSU.png | Tac | Use a strange light to analyze and then copy foes' abilities. Might you learn weird ones? | Since Kirby can inhale most enemies and copy them, this ability is useless unless used in Milky Way Wishes or when copying Scarfy. |
Crash | File:CrashSSU.png | None (1-use only) | KO all foes with a big BOOM! But be careful. This ultimate weapon has only 1 charge. | This ability comes only from Bomber, unless Kirby has the Copy Ability when a Scarfy is nearby. |
Cutter | File:CuttingPunk Ultra.png | Sir Kibble | Throw a boomerang all over! Slash! Jab! Strike! You can even cut ropes! | None |
Fighter | File:FighterSSU.png | Knuckle Joe | Hi-yaa! Hold the B Button longer for a stronger blow! That punch is an instant KO! | Fighter Kirby appears in the opening sequence of the Arena. |
Fire | File:FireSSU.png | Burning Leo | Burn bright with fire power! Light the fuse! Yow! Hot! You're on fire, man! Yoww! | Fire Kirby can light the fuses of cannons, a trait it shares with Jet and Hammer. |
Hammer | File:HammerSSU.png | Bonkers | This Hammer packs a wallop! Punish stakes and blocks! When it's on fire, foes beware! | Hammer Kirby can light the fuses of cannons when his mallet is on fire, and can also pound stakes into the ground like Stone Kirby. The hammer can be used underwater. Hammer Kirby appears in the intro of The True Arena. |
Ice | File:IceSSU.png | Chilly | Freeze foes with icy breath! Kick ice cubes into others! When you dash you skate! | This ability allows Kirby to freeze enemies in an ice cube and then kick the ice cube, potentially hitting other enemies with it. |
Jet | File:JettingPunk Ultra.png | Capsule J2 | Strap jet power to your back! Hold the B Button to charge, then let go to hit Mach 5! | Like plasma, charging this ability up makes it more powerful, although Jet is charged with the B button instead of the D-pad. It can be used to light fuses. |
Mike | File:MicSSU.png | None (3-use only) | Owowow! Ooh, yeah-ah! Yabba jabba yeah yeah yeah! Sing 3 times to silence all... | Acts similar to crash, but can be used three times, each time more powerful than the last. |
Mirror | File:MirrorSSU.png | Simirror | This mirror has odd powers! Deflect projectiles or project doubles of yourself! | When Mirror Kirby guards, projectiles bounce off him and back at his enemy. |
Ninja | File:PurpleNinja Ultra.png | Bio Spark | Hide in shadows and darkness. Use ninja skills on your mission. You're a ninja! A NINJA! Cool... | Ninja Kirby can cut ropes. |
Paint | File:PaintSSU.png | None (1 use only) | Now's your chance to use it! A special onetime Copy Ability! Paint the town all of 7 colors! | This rare ability can be found only in the boss battles of Chameleo Arm, Heavy Lobster, and Marx Soul, and has different effects depending on what boss it's used on. |
Parasol | File:ParasolingPunk Ultra.png | Parasol Waddle Dee | Guard against falling objects! Twirl to attack or just drift. Or do a parasol throw! | Parasol can be used underwater, and it also guards attacks. |
Plasma | File:PlasmaSSU.png | Plasma Wisp | Tap the +Control Pad to make and store an electric charge! Plasma shots go through walls. | Plasma shots need to be charged up, like the Jet ability. |
Sleep | File:SleepingPunk Ultra.png | None (1 use only) | Just a li'l while longer... ...Please. Let me sleep... | A useless ability that leaves Kirby asleep for a small amount of time and open to attack. |
Stone | File:RockyBrownie Ultra.png | Rocky | Pound! Pound! CRUSH! Change into many heavy forms. When on a slope, you'll sliiiiide. | If the unknown reader presses the B button, Kirby can turn into a stone, leaving him invincible. He can turn back to normal with another tap of B. |
Suplex | File:SuplexSSU.png | Bugzzy | This burns with fighting spirit! Grab foes and throw 'em! Learn all 8 throws to be a champ! | To attack, Kirby has to grab an enemy and toss it into another, or kick one from above. |
Sword | File:SwordkSSU.png | Blade Knight | You wield the king of blades! At full health, you shoot beams! Show your sword mastery! | Sword Kirby can cut ropes and use his sword underwater. |
Wheelie Rider | File:RidingPunk Ultra.png | Wheelie | Hop on your bike, Wheelie Rider! Go for a drive with a friend. Use teamwork to roll ahead! | This ability is unique, as it requires Kirby to jump on a helper Wheelie. The two can roll around together, and after he dismounts, Kirby keeps his ability he had when he got on Wheelie. |
Wheel | File:WheelingPunk Ultra.png | Wheelie | Roll to be nearly invincible or ride a Wheel Helper! Beware thorns and holes. | Wheel Kirby transforms completely into a Wheel, like Stone Kirby transforms into a stone. |
Wing | File:FlyingPunk Ultra.png | Birdon | Midair spins and shuttle loops! Spread your wings and fly, little Kirby! Doesn't that feel good? | None |
Yo-yo | File:YoyoSSU.png | Gim | This isn't any yo-yo! Swing up and down, or break-spin! Try 'em all to look cool! | None |
Antagonists
Although Kirby Super Star Ultra has most of the enemies from the original, all enemies look different, a few enemies are changed, and some are new.
Enemies
See their articles, as well as the original [[Kirby Super Star|Template:KSS KFP]] page, for more information. Notes:
- SB=Spring Breeze, DB=Dyna Blade, TGCO=The Great Cave Offense, RoMK=Revenge of Meta Knight, MWW=Milky Way Wishes, RotK=Revenge of the King.
- All enemies from the first five modes appear in Metaknightmare Ultra.
- In this list, "Kirby" refers to the hero, which can be Kirby, Meta Knight, or a helper.
Name | Appearance | Copy Ability | Health | Description | SB | DB | TGCO | RoMK | MWW | RotK |
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Anglep | File:AnglepSSU.png | Crash | 36 | An apple like enemy who replaces Scarfy in Revenge of the King. It is faster than Scarfy, but attacks in a similar manner. | ||||||
Biospark | File:BiosparkSSU.png | Ninja | 8 | A quick ninja that hops around, attacking and grabbing Kirby. It is the only enemy with the ninja ability. | ||||||
Blade Knight | File:BladeSSU.png | Sword | 26 | A knight who walks around in an area, attempting to slice and stab at Kirby. In Revenge of the King, it is replaced by Sword Knight. | ||||||
Blatzy | File:BlatzySSU.png | None | N/A | A stronger version of Shotzo that fires more often, can shoot 5 times in a straight line instead of the usual three, and only appears in Revenge of the King. | ||||||
Blipper | File:BlipperSSU.png | None | 8 | A goggled fish that swims after Kirby until it gets on land, where it hops. Since it is very common and is created during the Fatty Whale battle, it appears in every mode except Gourmet Race and the True Arena. | ||||||
Bomber | File:BomberSSU.png | Crash | 1 | A dangerous bomb, which is represented by the skull on its side. When it gets to the edge of a cliff, it falls off and explodes, hurting everyone around it, including Kirby, helpers and enemies. | ||||||
Bronto Burt | File:BrontoburtSSU.png | None | 8 | A pink ball with wings that flies around randomly or follows Kirby. It is replaced by Koozer in Revenge of the King. | ||||||
Broom Hatter | File:BroomhatterSSU.png | None | 16 | This enemy, who resembles a witch, walks around and sweeps the ground. It is very common, appearing in all the non-arena modes except Gourmet Race. | ||||||
Burnin' Leo | File:LeoSSU.png | Fire | 16 | Another common enemy, Burnin' Leo is a fireball with feet and eyes. It blows fire in Kirby's direction. | ||||||
Cappy | File:CappySSU.png | None | 12 | Cappies are walking mushrooms who wear a cap. Once the cap is removed, Cappy shows its true form. Cappies are replaced by Poison Mashs in Revenge of the King. | ||||||
Capsule J2 | File:Capsulej2SSU.png | Jet | 18 | Capsule J2 is the new version of the Kirby Super Star enemy, Capsule J. It attacks the same way, dashing towards Kirby or flying/hovering in the air. | ||||||
Cawcun | File:CawcunSSU.png | None | 11 | A pelican that replaces Tookey in Revenge of the King. It flies around rapidly or homes in on Kirby. | ||||||
Chilly | File:ChillySSU.png | Ice | 20 | A simple enemy that appears to be two snowballs, along with a face and some simple snowman-like clothes. It blows icy breath, uses a miniature ice storm as a means of protection and drops icicles. | ||||||
Coconut | File:CoconutSSU.png | None | 1 | An object, it waits on the ceiling until Kirby walks by, then drops down. Any attack, including just guarding, will destroy it. | ||||||
Croucar | File:CroucarSSU.png | None | 12 | The stronger version of Twizzy that appears exclusively in Revenge of the King. It flies around in erratic wave motions. | ||||||
Flotzo | File:FlotzoSSU.png | None | 31 | An octopus that is the Revenge of the King alternative to Squishy. Attacks in a similar manner, but has better defenses. | ||||||
Galbel | File:GalbelSSU.png | None | 80 | The fiercer version of Grizzo that attacks faster. It has a huge amount of defense. | ||||||
Gator | File:GatorSSU.png | None | 16 | This alligator moves along the ground, and it attacks by jumping on Kirby and biting him. Kirby cannot guard against it. | ||||||
Gim | File:GimSSU.png | Yo-yo | 16 | A one-eyed robot that has a hole where its second eye should be. When Kirby comes near, an arm comes out of this hole and attacks with a yo-yo. | ||||||
Gip | File:GipSSU.png | None | 8 | A flying pig that replaced the enemy Bounder from the original. As well as flying, Gips can walk on the floor or even climb walls. | ||||||
Glunk | File:GlunkSSU.png | None | 16 | An anemone with eyes. It sticks to the floor, or more rarely the ceiling, and shoots projectiles in a straight line up or down. | ||||||
Gordo | File:GordoSSU.png | None | N/A | Invincible black balls covered in spikes. Each one moves in a different way at a different speed, and are often in places inconvenient for Kirby. | ||||||
Grizzo | File:GrizzoSSU.png | None | 55 | A sleepy bear that will charge at Kirby when disturbed. | ||||||
Grumples | File:GrumplesSSU.png | None | 16 | A faster version of Kabu. Unlike most enemies exclusive to Revenge of the King, it has the same amount of HP as the original Kabu. | ||||||
Jungle Bomber | File:JunglebomberSSU.png | Bomb | 16 | A pineapple-like enemy that throws bombs or places three on the ground, then runs away. | ||||||
Kabu | File:KabuSSU.png | None | 16 | A tiki-like head with eyes, a nose and a mouth. Kabus can do many attacks, including sliding towards Kirby, floating, teleporting, jumping around, and even exploding. They are replaced by Grumples in Revenge of the King. | ||||||
Knuckle Joe | File:KnucklejoeSSU.png | Fighter | 30 | A tough fighter that attacks with a flurry of punches and kicks. He is a very common enemy that appears in all the non-Arena modes, except for Gourmet Race, of course. | ||||||
Koozer | File:KoozerSSU.png | None | 16 | Koozer is similar to Bronto Burt, but is bluish and has a large nose. It appears only in Revenge of the King. | ||||||
Laser Ball | File:LaserballSSU.png | Beam | 4 | A perfect circle that flies around, shooting thin lasers at Kirby. | ||||||
Lovely | File:LovelySSU.png | None | 28 | A smiling flower that is attached to the floor or ceiling. In tries to grab Kirby and holds him, causing damage. Lovelies are replaced by Roselies in Revenge of the King. | ||||||
Magical Sweeper | File:SweeperSSU.png | None | 9 | A rare, glowing disc that flies around and shoots projectiles. They can float in one spot and shoot many projectiles, or fly in a straight line and drop projectiles on Kirby. | ||||||
Moto Shotzo | File:Motoshotzo.png | None | 26 | A cannon on wheels that rolls around, aiming and shooting at Kirby, unlike the standard Shotzo, they are not invincible. | ||||||
Noddy | File:NoddySSU.png | Sleep | 12 | The sleepy Noddy is usually napping, but periodically opens its wide eyes to walk around. Swallowing Noddy will put Kirby into a deep slumber. | ||||||
Parasol | File:ParasoldeeSSU.png | Parasol | 8 | An umbrella usually held by Waddle Dees, but is also seen in the hands of Waddle Doos or even by itself. | ||||||
Plasma Wisp | File:PlasmawispSSU.png | Plasma | 10 | This wisp shoots beams of plasma at Kirby. The size and power of the plasma depends on the distance between Plasma Wisp and Kirby. | ||||||
Poison Mash | File:PoisonmashSSU.png | None | 20 | A gray, wilted Cappy. It appears only in Revenge of the King. It is faster and more durable than the standard Cappy. | ||||||
Poppy Bro. Jr. | File:PoppyjrSSU.png | None, Bomb, Cutter | 16 | An enemy with an elf hat and a smiling face. It balances on an apple or hops along the ground. Poppy Bro Jr. can hold a bomb or a boomerang, giving Kirby the bomb or cutter ability if swallowed. It is replaced by Perot in Revenge of the King. | ||||||
Rocky | File:RockySSU.png | Stone | 44 | A stone with feet that walks around until Kirby is nearby, then jumps up and tries to crush him. Rocky is an enemy in every mode except for, of course, the Arenas and Gourmet Race. | ||||||
Rosely | File:RoselovelySSU.png | None | 28 | The darker version of Lovely from Revenge of the King. It attacks the same way as Lovely, but does more damage. | ||||||
Scarfy | File:ScarfySSU.png | Crash | 16 | A cute cat-like face until Kirby tries to attack him or he turns his back. If this is the case it turns into a one-eyed demon and chases Kirby. It cannot be swallowed, so Kirby must use the copy ability to gain Crash from it. Scarfy is replaced by Mad Apple in Revenge of the King. | ||||||
Shotzo | File:ShotzoSSU.png | None | N/A | A cannon that stays in one spot and cannot be defeated by Kirby. Some shotzos aim and fire at Kirby, but others face one direction (usually up) and fire three shots in a row. They are replaced by Blatzies in Revenge or the King. | ||||||
Simirror | File:SimirrorSSU.png | Mirror | 20 | Simirror uses its wand to mirror Kirby's attacks back at him, teleporting, or creating copies of itself. | ||||||
Sir Kibble | File:SirkibbleSSU.png | Cutter | 20 | An armor foe that stands in place and throws the boomerang on its helmet at Kirby. | ||||||
Slippy | File:SlippySSU.png | None | 16 | This round toad swims through water or hops on land. | ||||||
Spear Waddle Dee | File:SpeardeeSSU.png | None | 12 | A Waddle Dee or Waddle Doo carrying a spear. They use the spear to stab at Kirby. They appear only in Revenge of the King. | ||||||
Squishy | File:SquishySSU.png | None | 16 | A white squid that strongly resembles Blooper from the Mario series. It seems to "jump" underwater and then slowly fall. It can also walk on the ground. It is replaced by Flotzo in Revenge of the King. | ||||||
Sword Knight | File:SwordSSU.png | Sword | 41 | A knight that is slightly more powerful than Blade Knight and replaces it in Revenge of the King. It attacks faster than Blade Knight, and it has higher health. | ||||||
T.A.C. | File:TacSSU.png | Copy | 8 | A copy cat that tries to steal Kirby's Copy Ability or his helper. If it succeeds, TAC runs away with the ability or helper, and it can be freed only once TAC is defeated. | ||||||
Tookey | File:TookySSU.png | None | 6 | This chicken chase Kirby or waits on the ground for him, then takes off. It is replaced by Cawcun in Revenge of the King. | ||||||
Twizzy | File:TwizzySSU.png | None | 6 | A chick that flies in wave patterns or a straight line. Twizzy is replaced by Croucar in Revenge of the King. | ||||||
Waddle Dee | File:DeeSSU.png | None | 12 | The most basic enemy. All a Waddle Dee does are walking and occasionally jumping. They can sometimes carry spears or parasols, and one with a bandanna appears as a mid-boss. | ||||||
Waddle Doo | File:DooSSU.png | Beam | 18 | The one-eyed Waddle Dee. In can shoot various beams from its eye, and it can hold a parasol or spear like its cousin. It appears in every game mode except Gourmet Race, even the Arenas. This is because they are created by Kracko and Kracko Jr. | ||||||
Walky | File:WalkySSU.png | Mike | 16 | A microphone with feet and a mouth. It walks around, sometimes stopping to shoot musical notes from its mouth. | ||||||
Wheelie | File:WheelieSSU.png | Wheel | 14 | A tire that rolls after Kirby, once it starts rolling, it's difficult for a Wheelie to stop. |
Mid-bosses
Mid bosses are fought similar to bosses, but are smaller and much easier. Where Kirby fights a mid-boss depends on the game mode. In Spring Breeze, they are fought halfway through a level. In Dyna Blade, Kirby needs to defeat them to complete a level. In later modes, Mid bosses are fought during normal progress of the level.
Name | Appearance | Copy Ability | Health | Description | SB | DB | TGCO | RoMK | MWW | RotK |
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Bonkers | File:BonkersSSU.png | Hammer | 150 | A hammer-wielding simian. He attacks with his hammer as well as throwing exploding coconuts. | ||||||
Bugzzy | File:BugzzySSU.png | Suplex | 160 | Bugzzy is a giant bug that stands on two legs. He attacks by grabbing and throwing Kirby, charging at him, and shooting small ladybugs. | ||||||
Chef Kawasaki | File:ChefkawasakiKSSU.png | Cook | 100 | A cook that attacks with everything he has- plates and an extending frying pan. If Kirby is caught in the frying pan, Kawasaki will cook him. | ||||||
Fire Lion | File:FirelionSSU.png | Fire | 196 | This lion burns Kirby whenever the hero touches him. He claws, bites, and jumps on Kirby in an attempt to defeat him. Fire Lion only appears in Revenge of the King. | ||||||
Grand Wheelie | File:GrandwheelieSSU.png | Wheel | 156 | A giant version of the Wheelie enemy. Like Wheelie, he charges at Kirby, and also can create some small Wheelies. | ||||||
Iron Mam | File:IronmamSSU.png | Fighter | 140 | Iron Mam, called Iron Mom in the original, attacks with punches depending on how far Kirby is from her. If the hero is next to her, she will just punch him. If he is a short distance away, she will throw her fist in his direction. If he is far away, she marches across the screen, punching the ground. | ||||||
Jukid | File:JukidSSU.png | Suplex | 130 | A martial artist who, like Bugzzy, tries to grab and throw Kirby, which is why he gives out the Suplex ability. Jukid also attacks by shoots blasts of energy which, strangely, can be swallowed and shot back at Jukid. | ||||||
Kracko Jr. | File:KrackojrSSU.png | None | 128 | It is debatable whether this weak form of Kracko is a boss or mid-boss, since he is fought in the Arena by himself but there is no other mid-bosses in the level he appears in, Bubbly Clouds. Kracko Jr. attacks mainly just by moving around the screen, trying to collide with Kirby. He also can make Waddle Doos or bombs, a trait that the elder Kracko lacks. | ||||||
Kracko Jr.'s Revenge | File:KrackojrrevengeSSU.png | None | Unknown | A darker, creepier Kracko Jr. with a red eye and brownish clouds. His attacks are more powerful than normal Kracko Jr. | ||||||
Meta-Knights | File:AxSSU.png File:JavelinSSU.png File:MaceSSU.png File:TridentSSU.png |
None | Varies | Four knights with various weapons- Ax Knight, Javelin Knight, Mace Knight, and Trident Knight. Kirby needs to defeat each one separately to defeat the mid-boss. They each can be inhaled like normal enemies (but it takes longer to inhale them), and they even appear as normal enemies sometimes. | ||||||
Ax Knight | File:AxSSU.png | None | 64 | One of the Meta-Knights that looks like a skull with a viking helmet. Axe Knight chops at Kirby if he is nearby, or throws his axe like a boomerang. Surprisingly, he doesn't give Kirby the cutter ability. | ||||||
Javelin Knight | File:JavelinSSU.png | None | 46 | An octopus-like robot that flies around and shoots lasers at Kirby. He doesn't give Kirby the beam ability as one might expect. | ||||||
Mace Knight | File:MaceSSU.png | None | 84 | Another Meta-knight. Swings a mace around while walking or stands in place and throws his mace at Kirby. | ||||||
Trident Knight | File:TridentSSU.png | None | 64 | A jet pack-wearing Meta-knight who throws an infinite amount of tridents at Kirby. | ||||||
Mr. Frosty | File:MrfrostySSU.png | Ice | 110 | A walrus wearing overalls who throw ice blocks, swallows and freezes Kirby, or just runs around with its mouth open. | ||||||
Mr. Tick Tock | File:MrticktockSSU.png | Mike | 196 | A walking clock with a large mustache. Attacks by shooting musical notes or ringing and creating a force field around himself. | ||||||
Phan Phan | Suplex | 208 | Phan Phan is an elephant with two legs and big eyes. He rolls around, throws apples, and grabs Kirby with his trunk and throws him around. His apples can be spat back at him. | |||||||
Poppy Bro. Sr. | File:PoppysrSSU.png | Bomb | 80 | The jumping larger version of Poppy Bro. Jr. Hops all over the stage and throws bombs, which can be shot right back at him. | ||||||
Waddle Dee | File:MidbossdeeSSU.png | None | 245 | A mid-boss that appeared in the Arena in Kirby Super Star and also appears in Revenge of the King. In the original, he is a normal Waddle Dee that walks in place and doesn't actually move. In Super Star Ultra, he now sports a blue bandana and walks around. Kirby can inhale him to quickly defeat him. This is suggested since he has a huge amount of HP. Bandana Waddle Dee appears in the audience during Masked Dedede's battle He is also the only character that King Dedede converses with, much like how Meta Knight talks with his crew in Revenge of Meta Knight. |
Bosses
Enemy bosses are tougher foes that are fought at the end of levels in most modes. In the Arena, Helper to Hero, and the True Arena, a large amount of bosses must be fought in a row. (TA=The Arena, HtH=Helper to Hero, and TTA=The True Arena).
Name | Appearance | Copy Abilities | Description | SB | DB | TGCO | RoMK | MWW | TA | RotK | HtH | TTA |
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Chameleo Arm | File:ChameleoarmSSU.png | Paint | A chameleon who can eat Kirby, grab onto walls with its long arms, turn invisible, and shoot orbs from its mouth that can be eaten to get the Paint ability. It is one of the few bosses to give the paint ability, the others being Heavy Lobster and Marx Soul. He is also the only boss in The Great Cave Offensive that is optional. | |||||||||
Computer Virus | File:ComputervirusSSU.png | Various | This unique boss makes Kirby battle three enemies in an RPG-like (turn-based) battle. When it is the enemy's turn to attack, it sits in a box invincible. When it is Kirby's turn, the enemy falls to the ground and is helpless against his attacks. In The Great Cave Offensive, Kirby fights a Slime, Puppet, and Wizard. In later battles, he fights a Wizard, an Evil Knight, and a Great Dragon. During battle, Copy Pedestals can appear on the sides of the screen for Kirby to pick up. | |||||||||
Dyna Blade | File:DynabladeSSU.png | None | The giant bird known as Dyna Blade can grab Kirby or his helper in her talons, shoot fireballs, and fly around the stage. | |||||||||
Fatty Whale | File:FattywhaleSSU.png | Stone | Fatty Whale jumps and floats across the stage in an attempt to hit Kirby, and can make a waterfall come out of his blowhole, making rocks (which give Stone ability) and Blippers fall down. | |||||||||
Galacta Knight | File:GalactaknightSSU.png | None | This legendary warrior attacks in a similar manner to Meta Knight, creating tornadoes, beams, and more with the power of his lance and shield. He can also do unique moves, such as creating flames from the ground or calling in Meta-Knights of his very own. He is the final boss of the game Meta Knightmare Ultra and the penultimate boss of The True Arena. | |||||||||
Galactic Nova Nucleus | File:NOVA Nucleus 2.jpg | Starship | The heart of the Galactic NOVA, which Kirby must destroy to disable the giant comet. The fight consists of a flight through a looping circular arena, and Kirby must shoot down all the pieces inside the columns, while avoiding colliding with them. It is the penultimate boss of Milky Way Wishes. | |||||||||
Heavy Lobster | File:HeavylobsterSSU.png | Paint | A metal crustacean that shoots flames, mini-lobsters, and paint blobs from its claws, as well as being able to walk, run and dash. | |||||||||
Kabula | File:KabulaSSU.png | None | King Dedede's blimp that is fought while in Kirby's Starship. She fires Gordos, cannonballs, and Bullet Bill-like projectiles, as well as barrel-rolling towards Kirby. | |||||||||
King Dedede | File:KingdededeSSU.png | None | The king of Dream Land fights mainly with his hammer, but also will try to inhale, body-slam, or jump on Kirby. In Revenge of the King, he is fought in his more powerful form Masked Dedede. | |||||||||
Kracko | File:KrackoSSU.png | Beam | A cloud with one eye. He attacks by firing lightning towards the ground near Kirby, swinging two beams of lightning around him, swooping across the stage, and creating Waddle Doos. He is the penultimate boss of Spring Breeze. | |||||||||
Kracko's Revenge | File:KrackorevengeSSU.png | Beam | A stronger (and more intimidating) version of Kracko. He shares lightning and swooping attacks with his weaker cousin, and can also create Waddle Doos, but his attacks have a wider range. He can also fly towards the center of the screen and shoot large bolts in all 8 directions. | |||||||||
Lololo & Lalala | File:LolaSSU.png | None | The pink-and-blue duo from the Eggerland series returns as a boss. They cannot attack themselves, and instead come out of one of six doors to push a box, which can be inhaled to be used as ammo. Sometimes Gordo comes out of a door. Each of them has separate health. | |||||||||
Lololo & Lalala's Revenge | File:LolarevengeSSU.png | None | These two are now purple and orange, and their room has eight doors. Gordo appears more often, and the two move faster. | |||||||||
Main Cannon #2 | File:Maincannon2SSU.png | Bomb | A large cannon which can be found on the Halberd. It has three parts- a large cannon that aims and fires cannonballs, a robotic arm that can drop bombs or grab Kirby, and a laser gun near the bottom that can cover the whole floor with a dangerous beam of light. The robotic arm can be temporarily destroyed, the laser gun takes a while, but can be destroyed, and the only one that has actual health is the cannon itself. Helpers often attack the laser gun, which makes the battle easier once destroyed but doesn't get you closer to beating the boss. | |||||||||
Marx | File:MarxSSU.png | Cutter, Ice | The demon Marx is the final boss of the original, but now Marx Soul is fought at the end of the game. He attacks with many bizarre attacks, such as shooting a white laser out of his mouth, splitting in two to create a black hole, and teleporting to random spots on-screen. | |||||||||
Marx Soul | File:MarxsoulSSU.png | Cutter, Ice, Paint | The final boss who appears only in the True Arena. He is Marx's soul after absorbing the power of the Galactic NOVA. He has a much creeper demeanor, especially his laugh, and his attacks are even more strange, such as splitting into two large blobs of paint that move across the screen. Marx Soul provides the paint ability, although it has no special effect on him other than making him lose some health. After defeating him, he let's out a bloodcurdling screech. | |||||||||
Masked Dedede | File:MaskeddededeSSU.png | Hammer | King Dedede wearing a mask and using his "new Dedede Hammer", which is mechanical. His attacks have a larger range, and he has some new attacks regarding his powerful hammer, such as spinning around and targeting Kirby for a period of time or shooting missles and flames from the front of his hammer. He provides Kirby with a hammer of his own at the start of the fight. | |||||||||
Meta Knight | File:MetaknightSSU.png | Sword | In the beginning of battle, Meta Knight sits on a platform with his cape over his face. After Kirby grabs the sword given to him, or takes too long to do so, Meta Knight jumps down and starts attacking with various sword and tornado attacks. After his defeat, his mask breaks and he escapes from the room. In Revenge of Meta Knight, he chases Kirby off of the Halberd. In Meta Knightmare Ultra, Meta Knight is a movable protagonist, and plays similar to a combination of Sword Kirby and Wing Kirby. | |||||||||
Reactor | File:Reactor.png | None | The main reactor of the Halberd that is nearly invincible. The only thing that can hurt it is to make one of its lasers reflect back its main crystal, as Sailor Waddle Dee mentions before the fight. It attacks with flames from the ground and a small cannon that doesn't target Kirby. Like Main Cannon #2's laser gun, this cannon can be destroyed, but it doesn't hurt the reactor. | |||||||||
Twin Woods | File:TwinwoodsSSU.png | None | Two Whispy Woods that face each other. They both blow air, and can drop apples, bugs and Gordos together. They can also, strangely, trade parts of themselves with each other. Each of them must be defeated separately. | |||||||||
Wham Bam Jewel | File:WhambamjewelSSU.png | Stone, Bomb | The "Wham Bam King" with three eyes, a crown, and diamond hands. He attacks like Wham Bam Rock, punching and slapping with his hands, as well as shooting bullets from his hands and dropping bombs, which look like his face. | |||||||||
Wham Bam Rock | File:WhambamrockSSU.png | Stone | Wham Bam Rock's appearance changed drastically from Kirby Super Star. He still has pounding, slapping, and grabbing attacks, but looks more like a rock and less cartoon-like. | |||||||||
Whispy Woods | File:WhispySSU.png | None | A true icon of the Kirby series that attacks simply by puffing small air pellets or dropping apples. | |||||||||
Whispy's Revenge | File:WhispyrevengeSSU.png | None | Whispy Woods sporting purple leaves and dropping Gordos and large bugs, as well as blowing tornadoes instead of just puffs of air. |
Cameos
Kirby Card Swipe
In Kirby Card Swipe, many enemies from the game appear. However, these characters from past Kirby games also appear: Kirby's Dream Land 2
Other Games
Stone Kirby
When Kirby uses the stone ability, he can turn into many things, including:
Audience
During the fight against King Dedede and the sub-game Megaton Punch, an audience of enemies watches the battle. Some Mario characters appear in the audience, including Mario, Luigi, Wario, Princess Peach, Toad, and Birdo.
Gallery
Trivia
- There is a rare version of the opening movie in which Kirby winks.
- The Stone ability has a higher chance to transform into rare sculptures in two-player mode.
Names in other languages
Language | Name | Meaning |
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French | Kirby Super Star Ultra | Kirby Super Star Ultra |
German | Kirby Super Star Ultra | Kirby Super Star Ultra |
Italian | Kirby Super Star Ultra | Kirby Super Star Ultra |
Spanish | Kirby Super Star Ultra | Kirby Super Star Ultra |
External Links
- Official website (Japanese)
- Nintendo Online Magazine No.124 (November 2008) - Interview with Kirby Super Star Ultra developers (Japanese)
- Kirby Super Star Ultra on Kirby Informer
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- ↑ "Tons of games in one! All-new adventures and revamped Kirby Super Star games await." –Kirby Super Star Ultra (reverse of game box)
- ↑ "Once you've chosen the number of players, you will proceed to the corkboard. Please choose a game, sub-game, or sub-menu." –Kirby Super Star Ultra manual (page 8)
- ↑ "When choosing 2-P Adventure, you will need to establish a wireless connection between P1 (parent) and P2 (child) systems." –Kirby Super Star Ultra manual (page 6)
- ↑ "Adventure with a pal or take on up to three friends in touch-screen minigames!" –Kirby Super Star Ultra (reverse of game box)
- ↑ "At first, you'll only be able to select Spring Breeze, but as you begin to progress through the game, you'll unlock more games." –Kirby Super Star Ultra manual (page 6)