Kirby: Planet Robobot
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Kirby: Planet Robobot is a game in the Kirby series released for the Nintendo 3DS in 2016. It uses the same engine and playstyle as preceding games Kirby: Triple Deluxe and Kirby's Return to Dream Land, and once again incorporates the use of jumping between foreground and background, as Triple Deluxe did.
Story
A robotic organization known as the Haltmann Works Company has targeted Pop Star for its industrialization purposes. They fly down a giant spaceship roughly the same size as Pop Star to take over, as both King Dedede and Meta Knight try in vain to stop them. Kirby wakes up from under an oak tree to see the damage done, and is tasked with stopping the invaders from completely mechanizing his homeworld.
Kirby busts his way through each area, damaging the five legs that prop up the Haltmann Works Mothership. Along the way, he encounters Susie, Executive Assistant, who antagonizes him both by fighting him directly, and by throwing subdued and/or cloned versions of his friends after him. Once all five legs are down, Kirby enters the ship itself, and battles with the primary villain behind this plot, President Haltmann. In the process, he discovers that all of this was made possible for Haltmann Works by a self-aware supercomputer known as Star Dream. When Haltmann is defeated by Kirby, he attempts to use it to exact revenge, but then Susie betrays him, stealing his means of controlling the computer and causing him to black out. Susie then reveals that she wanted to take control of the computer for herself, but Star Dream then activates by itself and zaps Susie away. At this point, the computer is fully in control, fusing Haltmann's mind and soul with its operating system, and declares that it will erase all of history in order to bring about an age of 'infinite prosperity'.
Begrudgingly, Susie helps Kirby to defeat it by offering him a suit of Robobot Armor. Meta Knight, having been freed by Kirby from the company's clutches, brings the Halberd in as well, and merges it with Kirby's armor in order to take down Star Dream, who turns out to be another variety of Galactic NOVA. Once it is finally defeated, Pop Star is returned to normal, and Susie leaves Pop Star behind on her own, departing to parts unknown.
Gameplay
Kirby: Planet Robobot plays more-or-less the same as Kirby: Triple Deluxe, as a 2.5-D platformer, with paths in the foreground and background, and levels with stages to complete sequentially. Also as before, Kirby will need to collect a number of special objects in order to unlock the path to the Boss in each level, and/or unlock extra stages. Kirby makes use of his Copy Abilities as usual to solve puzzles and break his way through the enemy forces, many of which are mechanized versions of the usual enemies.
New to this installation, however, is the inclusion of a suit of power armor that Kirby can pilot, called the Robobot Armor. It appears in various points of the stages, and allows Kirby to smash his way through larger obstacles, though it comes with some drawbacks in most instances, the most obvious one being the inability to float indefinitely. The suit is also modular with some of the Copy Abilities, taking on new form and function with each one.
On top of this new mechanic, Planet Robobot features more enemies, new and different items and tools, and new and different Copy Abilities to utilize. It also employs circular pathways in some areas, not seen since Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards, and flying shooter sections reminiscent of the endgame for Kirby's Return to Dream Land.
Like in Triple Deluxe, Kirby is able to store certain Food items for later use. These can be improved through the use of StreetPass. Additionally, the game is compatible with amiibo, which allow Kirby to obtain a Copy Ability from one when scanned.
Modes
- Story Mode, consists of the primary game.
- Team Kirby Clash, a Sub-Game where up to four Kirbys join forces in an RPG-like adventure where they take on one of four fighter roles and battle familiar Bosses, gaining levels in the process.
- Kirby 3D Rumble, a Sub-Game involving Kirby in a 3D space. Kirby moves freely about on various platforms, and is tasked with dispatching the enemies that appear as efficiently as possible, without using any Copy Abilities.
- Meta Knightmare Returns, similar in vain to DededeTour!, except played as Meta Knight. Successor to Meta Knightmare Ultra.
- The Arena
- The True Arena
This game is also compatible with amiibo, coming with its own set as well. Scanning in an amiibo will give Kirby a Copy Ability specific to the amiibo scanned, as well as the home set unlocking special costumes. Scanning the Super Smash Bros. Kirby amiibo will unlock the Smash ability (now called Smash Bros.), and scanning the home series Kirby amiibo will unlock the U.F.O. ability, which is the only easy way to obtain it.
Copy Abilities
Kirby: Planet Robobot features a total of 28 standard Copy Abilities, with three of them being brand new abilities, and four more returning from long absences. Like Kirby's Return to Dream Land and Kirby: Triple Deluxe, these abilities feature extensive move-sets and most offer high versatility. Many of these abilities are compatible with the Robobot Armor.
In addition, Kirby can gain abilities if the unknown reader scans in amiibo during regular gameplay. Certain amiibo yield unique abilities or offer different palette swaps.
Copy Abilities in Kirby: Planet Robobot | |||||
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Ability | Icon | Provider(s) | Description | Notes | |
New Abilities | |||||
Doctor | File:PR Doctor Icon.png | Chemitory | Kirby can toss pills, concoct chemicals, and use other medical implements to attack foes. | ||
ESP | File:PR ESP Icon.png | NESP, Telepathos | Kirby can use psychic waves to attack foes and can teleport at will. | ||
Poison | File:PR Poison Icon.png | Venog, Miasmoros | Kirby can spew toxic liquid and gasses at opponents, and can douse flames. | Based heavily on the Water ability. | |
Returning Abilities | |||||
Archer | File:TD Archer Icon.png | Spynum | Kirby gains a bow and a quiver of arrows, allowing him to fire at foes with high accuracy and perform other techniques. | ||
Beam | File:TD Beam Icon.png | Waddle Doo, King Doo | Kirby can fire magical energy projectiles in the form of a beam whip and spherical beam blasts. | ||
Bomb | File:TD Bomb Icon.png | Foley, Poppy Bros. Jr., Rocket Launcher Waddle Dee's rockets, Clanky Woods' missiles, Mecha Knight's missiles, Security Force's mines, Susie & President Haltmann's drones | Kirby can prep and toss bombs at his opponents. | ||
Circus | File:TD Circus Icon.png | Clown Acrobot | Kirby can perform a wide variety of circus-themed attacks, including popping balloons, juggling, and performing acrobatics. | ||
Crash | File:TD Crash Icon.png | Bomber | Kirby can cause a massive explosion which defeats all enemies on the screen. | Single-use ability. | |
Cutter | File:TD Cutter Icon.png | Sir Kibble, Kibble Blade | Kirby can toss bladed boomerangs which return to him and can be steered slightly. | ||
Fighter | File:TD Fighter Icon.png | Knuckle Joe | Kirby can perform a wide variety of martial arts-based moves, and can fire energy blasts from his hands. | ||
Fire | File:TD Fire Icon.png | Flamer, Galbo, Hot Head | Kirby can breathe fire and combust into a fireball. | ||
Hammer | File:TD Hammer Icon.png | Bonkers | Kirby gains a powerful mallet that can pulverize foes and pound Posts. Can be used underwater. | ||
Ice | File:TD Ice Icon.png | Chilly | Kirby can freeze opponents with an icy breath and aura, then kick them away. He can also encase himself in ice for protection. | ||
Jet | File:PR Jet Icon.png | Capsule J3 | Kirby gains a jet pack that can be used to rocket quickly through the air and perform flying tackles. The exhaust can light Fuses. | Reworked from Kirby Super Star Ultra and given a slight change in appearance. | |
Leaf | File:TD Leaf Icon.png | Leafan | Kirby can conjure up razor-sharp leaves to strike opponents, and can hide in a pile of leaves for protection. | ||
Mike | File:TD Mike Icon.png | Walky | Kirby can shout at foes to defeat them at range. | Three-use ability. | |
Mirror | File:PR Mirror Icon.png | Simirror | Kirby can attack by reflecting projectiles and shooting out reflections of himself. | Reworked from Kirby Super Star Ultra and given a new hat. | |
Ninja | File:TD Ninja Icon.png | Moonja | Kirby gains a wide arsenal of ninja-like weapons and techniques to battle opponents. | ||
Parasol | File:TD Parasol Icon.png | Parasol Waddle Dee | Kirby gains a parasol which can be used to attack, defend, or gently glide downward. Can be used underwater. | ||
Sleep | File:TD Sleep Icon.png | Noddy | Kirby falls asleep for a brief moment and cannot do anything unless attacked. | Limited-duration ability. | |
Smash Bros. | File:PR Smash Bros. Icon.png | Kirby's Super Smash Bros. amiibo, Copy Essence, Mix | Kirby can use a condensed version of his move-set from Super Smash Bros. 4. | Reworked from its appearance in New Challenge Stages. There is no specific enemy that can provide this ability. | |
Spark | File:TD Spark Icon.png | Covered Looker, Elec, Haltworker, Sparky, Dubior, Telepathos's projectiles, Security Force's drones | Kirby can conjure and fire powerful electric barriers and waves. | ||
Stone | File:TD Stone Icon.png | Rocky, Blocky | Kirby can transform into a stone to slide down hills and also attack with a giant stone fist. | ||
Sword | File:TD Sword Icon.png | Blade Knight | Kirby gains a sword and a large array of sword techniques to battle opponents. Can be used underwater. | ||
U.F.O. | File:PR U.F.O. Icon.png | Kirby's main-series amiibo, UFO | Kirby becomes a flying saucer and can attack using beam blasts and other gadgets. | Reworked from its appearance in Kirby Squeak Squad. UFO only appears in the Copy Ability Testing Area after 100% Completion is attained. | |
Wheel | File:TD Wheel Icon.png | Wheelie | Kirby can transform into a wheel and roll at high speed through enemies and hazards. | ||
Whip | File:TD Whip Icon.png | Wester, Whippy | Kirby gains a whip which can be used to strike opponents and grab items from afar and through walls. |
Robobot Armor modes
- Main article: Robobot Armor
Introduced in this title is the potent Robobot Armor, which in turn is compatible with various Copy Abilities. The Robobot Armor is obtained by defeating Invader Armor or by finding it in stages. When inside the armor, Kirby becomes much more powerful, but in most cases, loses his ability to hover indefinitely and can no longer fit through tight gaps. Kirby will retain any ability he had before entering the armor and it will not affect the abilities that the armor can acquire. Kirby cannot exit the armor once he enters unless he finds a docking station or exits the stage.
Levels
All main levels include one boss stage and one Extra stage (except for Level 6, which has two Extra stages), which are included in the stage count.
Characters
Protagonists
Villains
Other
Enemies
Standard
New Enemies
- Big Chip
- Big Propeller
- Capsule J3
- Chemitory
- Covered Looker (often mistaken for Metal Guardian)
- Haltworker
- Iron Ball
- Labotory
- MechAcro
- MechFlotzo
- NESP
- Prism Ball
- Security Laser
- Steam Hammer
- Turtle Noddy
- Venog
- Volte
- Rocket Launcher Waddle Dee
- Driver Waddle Dee
- Walker Waddle Dee
- Wester
Returning Enemies
- Barbar
- Blade Knight
- Blipper
- Bronto Burt
- Broom Hatter
- Bomber
- Bouncy (Kirby 3D Rumble)
- Cappy
- Chilly
- Chip
- Clown Acrobot
- Como
- Craby
- Degout
- Dekabu
- Elec
- Flamer
- Foley
- Gabon
- Galbo
- Gigatzo
- Glunk
- Grandy
- Grizzo
- Hot Head
- Kabu
- Knuckle Joe
- Leafan
- Mamanti
- Moonja
- Mumbies
- Pacto
- Parasol Waddle Dee
- Poppy Bros. Jr.
- Propeller
- Rocky
- Scarfy
- Sheld
- Shotzo
- Simirror
- Sir Kibble
- Soarar
- Sparky
- Spear Waddle Dee (Kirby 3D Rumble)
- Spynum
- Squishy
- Waddle Dee
- Waddle Doo
- Walf
- Walky
- Wheelie
- Whippy
- Wonkey
Mid-Bosses
Most Mid-Bosses also come in 2.0 variants, which are fought in Meta Knightmare Returns and The True Arena.
Mid-Bosses in Kirby: Planet Robobot | |||
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Name | Appearance | Copy Ability | Description |
Blocky | Stone | A large cinder block-like foe. He attacks by slamming the ground, and rolling about in various patterns. This one is outfitted with bolts and other metal reinforcings. | |
Bonkers | Hammer | A simian-like enemy who wields a hammer and tosses coconuts. This one has a metal jaw and bolts on the side of his head. | |
C.O.G.S. | N/A | A large mechanical obstruction that Kirby must fight using his Robobot Armor's Jet Mode. It consists of five turrets on rotating cogs that must all be destroyed individually. | |
Dubior | Spark | A floating UFO-type enemy that can generate an energy shield and fire sparks in various patterns. It can also summon little minions that can be swallowed and spat back at it. | |
Gigavolt | N/A | A giant robot with long arms and no legs. It is engaged using the Robobot Armor. | |
Kibble Blade | Cutter | A large silver version of Sir Kibble that throws huge inhalable cutter blades and sometimes charges head-first at Kirby. This one bears bolts on its armor. | |
King Doo | Beam | A very large Waddle Doo with a long hair-lick draped over his eye. He can fire his beam in many different ways, much like Beam Kirby can. This one sports a metal headcase. | |
Invader Armor | Robobot Armor | A suit of Robobot Armor being piloted by a Haltworker. It attacks using its punches and body slams. | |
Miasmoros | Poison | A large Galbo-like enemy that spews toxic sludge and leaves damaging puddles on the ground where it moves. | |
Security Force | N/A | A bipedal robot outfitted with various guns and other weapons. It will attempt to self-destruct after being defeated. | |
Telepathos | ESP, Spark (projectiles) | A floating enemy with a U-shaped body and disembodied hands. It attacks using electric orbs and can evade Kirby by teleporting about. |
Bosses
- Clanky Woods
- Holo Defense API
- Susie
- Core Kabula
- Mecha Knight
- Dedede Clone
- Dedede Clones & D3
- Mecha Knight+
- President Haltmann
- Star Dream
- Stock Mecha Knight (Meta Knightmare Returns)
- Dark Matter Clone (Meta Knightmare Returns)
- Sectonia Clone (Meta Knightmare Returns)
- Galacta Knight Returns (Meta Knightmare Returns)
- Gigant Edge (Team Kirby Clash)
- Mr. Frosty (Team Kirby Clash)
- Whispy Woods (Team Kirby Clash)
- Pyribbit (Team Kirby Clash)
- Landia (Team Kirby Clash)
- Star Dream Soul OS (The True Arena)
Soundtrack
Jukebox
The Jukebox (サウンドルーム Sound Room in the Japanese version) serves as the Sound Test of Kirby: Planet Robobot. When a soundtrack is playing, the musical notes will change the color to indicate its composer:
- Blue soundtracks are composed by Hirokazu Ando.
- Red soundtracks are composed by Jun Ishikawa.
This way of indicating the track credit was first used in Kirby: Triple Deluxe and would be later used in Kirby Star Allies.
Kirby: Planet Robobot Original Soundtrack
Kirby: Planet Robobot Original Soundtrack CD was released on Dec 15, 2016 only in Japan. It's a 2-CD set that includes 97 tracks from the game.
The digital version was released on June 26, 2018 worldwide, being the first time Planet Robobot Soundtrack was released in English.
List of Kirby: Planet Robobot Original Soundtrack Songs[1] | ||
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Track No. | English Title | Description |
01 | Bright Spinning Planet | Title theme. |
02 | First Contact | Theme of the movie "First Contact" in the Theater. |
03 | Magical Planet Popstar | |
04 | Patched Plains | Map theme of Area 1 - Patched Plains. (Arrangement of "The Noble Haltmann".) |
05 | Venturing into the Mechanized World | Stage theme of:
(Arrangement of "The Noble Haltmann".) |
06 | Re: Green Greens | (Remix of "Green Greens".) |
07 | Metal N. Vasion | Mid-Boss battle theme. |
08 | Pink Ball Activate! | Theme of the Robobot Armor. |
09 | Steel Beat | |
10 | Green Laboratory | |
11 | Invincible | |
12 | Kirby Dance (short version) | |
13 | Clouds Park | |
14 | Resolution Road | Map theme of Area 2 - Resolution Road. (Arrangement of "The Noble Haltmann".) |
15 | Yearning for Yellow (Vroom!) | |
16 | Flight of Azure | |
17 | Residential Laboratory | |
18 | Gorgeous-Go-Round | Stage theme of the casino area: |
19 | Overload Ocean | Map theme of Area 3 - Overload Ocean. (Arrangement of "The Noble Haltmann".) |
20 | Bountiful Star | |
21 | Rhythm Code | |
22 | Industrial Laboratory | |
23 | Time for Dessert! | |
24 | Submarine Suburbs | |
25 | Gigabyte Grounds | Map theme of Area 4 - Gigabyte Grounds. (Arrangement of "The Noble Haltmann".) |
26 | Dried-up Sea | |
27 | Core Kabula Surprise! | Boss battle theme of Core Kabula. (Remix of "Kabula's Theme" in the Kirby series.) |
28 | Studying the Power Plant | (Remix of "Studying the Factory" (Shiver Star - Stage 4 theme) from Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards.) |
29 | Done In | |
30 | Game Over | |
31 | Mother's Intuition | |
32 | Loading... | Boss battle prelude. |
33 | Haltmann Works Co. Theme Song | Also known as "The Noble Haltmann", anthem of Haltmann Works Company. |
34 | VS. The Wicked Company | Regular boss battle theme. (Arrangement of "The Noble Haltmann".) |
35 | Let's Go Home | |
36 | Kirby Dance (full version) | |
37 | Toy Box | (Remix of "Toy Rhythm" (Lollipop Land - Stage 2) from Kirby: Triple Deluxe.) |
38 | Memorial Theatre | Theme of the Theater. |
39 | Kirby 3D Rumble | Kirby 3D Rumble: Title Theme. (Remix of "Welcome to Dream Land", Title Theme of Kirby's Dream Land.) |
40 | Green Greens | (Original track of "Green Greens": Kirby's Return to Dream Land - Challenge Stages "Item Challenge" version.) |
41 | VS. Mini Masher | Boss battle theme of Mini Masher in Kirby 3D Rumble. (Remix of regular boss battle theme of Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards.) |
42 | VS. Mega Masher | Boss battle theme of Mega Masher in Kirby 3D Rumble. (Remix of Dark Star stage theme from Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards.) |
43 | Team Kirby Clash | Team Kirby Clash: Title Theme. (Remix of regular boss battle theme of Kirby Super Star.) |
44 | TIME BEEEAM! | Jingle of Beam Mage using Time Beam. |
45 | City Trial: Rowdy Charge Tank (Kirby Air Ride) | (Original track of City Trial Event: Rowdy Charge Tank from Kirby Air Ride. Remix of "Green Greens".) |
46 | Above the Clouds (Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards) | (Original track of Shiver Star - Stage 2 theme from Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards. Remix of "Butter Building" from Kirby's Adventure.) |
47 | VS. Chef Kawasaki (Kirby's Star Stacker) | (Original track of Chef Kawasaki battle theme from Kirby's Star Stacker.) |
48 | Halberd (Kirby's Epic Yarn) | (Original track of the Halberd stage theme from Kirby's Epic Yarn.) |
49 | Spectacle Space (Kirby: Canvas Curse) | (Original track of "Spectacle Space" from Kirby: Canvas Curse.) |
50 | CROWNED: Ver.2 (Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe) | (Original track of "CROWNED: Ver.2" from Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe.) |
51 | Pocket Diary | (Remix of "Grape Garden" from Kirby's Adventure.) |
52 | Select a File! | Theme of file select & main menu. |
Track No. | English Title | Description |
53 | Rhythm Route | Map theme of Area 5 - Rhythm Route. (Arrangement of "The Noble Haltmann".) |
54 | Sky-High and Smitten | Stage theme of: |
55 | Outlaw Driver | Stage theme of:
(Arrangement of "Pink Ball Activate!".) |
56 | Neon Laboratory | Stage theme of:
(Arrangement of Dark Castle stage theme Kirby's Dream Land 2.) |
57 | Loud Locomotive | Stage theme of: |
58 | Caught Me Singing | Theater movie: "Unreal King". |
59 | Dedede's Tridimensional Cannon | Boss battle theme of Dedede Clones & D3. (Orchestral mashup of King Dedede's Theme and "My Friend and the Sunset".) |
60 | 9.3 Billion in Anguish | Dedede Clones' voice upon the defeat of D3 Cannon. |
61 | Secret Area: HAL Room (Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe) | (Original track of the title theme from Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe.) |
87 | Combat Evaluation Program | Boss battle theme in The True Arena. The title suggests the purpose of The True Arena in this game. |
88 | Reproduction of Darkness | Boss battle theme of Dark Matter Clone. (Remix of "Vs. Dark Matter" (both the Swordsman form and the Real Dark Matter form) from Kirby's Dream Land 2.) |
89 | Faded & Flower | Boss battle theme of Sectonia Clone. (Remix of "Sullied Grace", boss battle theme of Queen Sectonia from Kirby: Triple Deluxe.) |
90 | The Greatest Warrior In the Galaxy Ever | Boss battle theme of Galacta Knight Returns. (Remix of "The Greatest Warrior in the Galaxy", theme song of Galacta Knight.) |
Development
Kirby: Planet Robobot was originally planned as a follow up to Kirby: Triple Deluxe, known as Kirby: Triple Deluxe 2. Once it was decided that the game's theme would revolve around mechanization and industrialization, the the name was changed to Kirby: HAGANE (hagane means "steel" in Japanese). The title went through a few more changes, Kirby: Robot Planet, Roborobo Planet, and finally, Planet Robobot. From the finalized title, the Robobot Armor got its name.
Trivia
- The Japanese release day of April 28th is only one day off the release day for the original Kirby's Dream Land in Japan.
- This is the first game in the Kirby series where Meta Knight has gauntlets over his gloves, carrying over from his appearance in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U.
- Likewise, this is also the first game in the Kirby series where Meta Knight can use his Smash Bros. Final Smash, Galaxia Darkness.
- In keeping with the tradition of having the first letters of each level spell out something, the levels in sequence spell out the word 'PROGRAM', which incidentally, is also the last word of the last level's name.
- Kirby: Planet Robobot is the first Kirby game whose ROM was leaked before release. It was leaked on April 26, 2016, two days before the game's release in Japan.
Gallery
- Main article: Kirby: Planet Robobot/gallery
Names in other languages
Language | Name | Meaning |
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Japanese | 星のカービィ ロボボプラネット Hoshi no kābī robobo puranetto |
Kirby of the Stars: Robobo Planet |
Chinese | 星之卡比 機械行星/星之卡比 機器人星球 (cht) 星之卡比 机械行星/星之卡比 机器人星球 (chs) Xīngzhīkǎbǐ jīxièhángxīng Xīngzhīkǎbǐ jīqìrénxīngqiú |
Kirby of the Stars: Robot Planet |
French | Kirby: Planet Robobot | Kirby: Planet Robobot |
German | Kirby: Planet Robobot | Kirby: Planet Robobot |
Italian | Kirby: Planet Robobot | Kirby: Planet Robobot |
Korean | 별의 커비 로보보 플래닛 Byeorui keobi robobo peullaenit |
Kirby of the Stars: Robobo Planet |
Spanish | Kirby: Planet Robobot | Kirby: Planet Robobot |
External links
- Official Japanese website
- Official North American website
- Official Korean website
- Miiverse "Behind the Scenes" Community
- Kirby: Planet Robobot on Kirby Informer