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| The term '''''Dark Matter Trilogy''''' is colloquially used to refer to three games in the ''[[Kirby (series)|Kirby]]'' series that share a common plot-line, and a common enemy in [[Dark Matter]], after whom the trilogy is named. | | {{disambig}} |
| | The term '''Dark Matter Trilogy''' is often used by fans to refer to the three following games directed by [[Shinichi Shimomura]]: |
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| The games are, in chronological order:
| | *''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]'', released in 1995 for [[Game Boy]] |
| *''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]''
| | *''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]'', released in 1997 for [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|Super NES]] |
| *''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]'' | | *''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]'', released in 2000 for [[Nintendo 64]] |
| *''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]''
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| All three of these titles were directed by [[Shinichi Shimomura]] - as opposed to [[Masahiro Sakurai]] who had been directing ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'', and then ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' during this time period.
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| ==Overview of Similarities==
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| In each of these titles, Kirby and a set of his friends set out to either free [[Popstar|Pop Star]] or other worlds from the influence of the enigmatic [[Dark Matter]] and its corrupting influence. In addition, each of these titles has a [[False Ending]], wherein the game seems complete, but leads to a revelation of Dark Matter still being in control, which can be circumvented by collecting all of the special collectible items prior to beating the boss of the last regular level.
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| Each of these titles also features combination [[Copy Ability|Copy Abilities]], wherein Kirby can combine his base abilities with either his [[Animal Friend]]s, or with his own abilities to create [[Power Combo]]s. Creating these combinations is often necessary to collect the necessary items in each title. These items are [[Rainbow Drop]]s in ''Dream Land 2'', [[Heart Star]]s in ''Dream Land 3'', and [[Crystal Shard]]s in ''Kirby 64''.
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| As a final, more amusing similarity between the three titles, each one features [[King Dedede]] being possessed by Dark Matter.
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| ==Legacy==
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| Elements of the trilogy have lingered throughout subsequent games in the ''Kirby'' series. [[Rick]], [[Kine]] and [[Coo]] appeared as minor characters in ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]'', as well as making cameo appearances in later games, such as ''[[Team Kirby Clash Deluxe]]''. This culminated in them appearing along with [[Gooey]], [[Adeleine]] & [[Ribbon]] as [[Dream Friend]]s in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''. Recurring enemies, such as [[Acro]], [[Bouncy]], [[Ice Dragon]], [[Nruff]], and [[Blocky]] also debuted in this trilogy.
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| In terms of gameplay elements, the concept of [[Point Star]]s began in this trilogy, though the scoring and value of these stars, as well as their appearance, has changed since the trilogy ended.
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| Music from the trilogy has been covered in later games, with [[Kine]]'s theme featuring in the [[Onion Ocean]] stage of ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'', the [[Dark Castle]], [[Sand Canyon]] 3 and [[Shiver Star]] factory themes featuring in ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'', and the [[Ripple Star]] castle theme featuring in the last stage of [[Endless Explosions]] in ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'' - among others.
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| Dark Matter, in his swordsman form, appeared in the form of a [[Dark Matter Clone|clone]] as a surprise [[Boss]] in ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''. [[Void Termina]] from ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'' also has many similarities to Dark Matter.
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| As a final note, the 5-level setup of [[Popstar]] seen in ''Return to Dream Land'' and ''Planet Robobot'' was established in ''Dream Land 3''.
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