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[[File:KRtDLD Kirby Float.png|thumb|right|250px|Artwork of Kirby hovering by puffing up in ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''.]] | |||
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{{Quote|Press A repeatedly while jumping to hover through the air.|in-game tip from ''Kirby Star Allies''}} | {{Quote|Press A repeatedly while jumping to hover through the air.|in-game tip from ''Kirby Star Allies''}} | ||
'''Hover''' (also referred to as '''Floating''', '''Flying''' or '''Puffing Up''') refers to the act of [[Inhaling]] air and moving about above the ground. This term could also be used to describe more potent forms of flight, granted by [[Copy Ability|Copy Abilities]] such as [[Wing]] and [[Jet]]. | '''Hover''' (also referred to as '''Floating''', '''Flying''' or '''Puffing Up''') refers to the act of [[Inhaling]] air and moving about above the ground. This term could also be used to describe more potent forms of flight, granted by [[Copy Ability|Copy Abilities]] such as [[Wing]] and [[Jet]]. | ||
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Kirby can hover as usual in ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]'' and ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]'', but unlike other games in the series, he will get tired and have to come back down eventually. This is also the case for spin-off titles such as ''[[Kirby Air Ride]]'', the ''[[Kirby Fighters (series)|Kirby Fighters]]'' games, the ''[[Team Kirby Clash (series)|Team Kirby Clash]]'' games, and ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]''. In ''Kirby Battle Royale'' and ''Kirby and the Forgotten Land'', Kirby can only hover up to a certain height, and can't go any higher, even if he isn't tired yet. Notably, this is not necessarily the case in the event that Kirby has fallen partway down a [[bottomless pit]] and is hovering back out. In this case, he can hover as high as he needs to in order to get out, and then higher if possible up to a limit defined by where the floor he fell from is. | Kirby can hover as usual in ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]'' and ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]'', but unlike other games in the series, he will get tired and have to come back down eventually. This is also the case for spin-off titles such as ''[[Kirby Air Ride]]'', the ''[[Kirby Fighters (series)|Kirby Fighters]]'' games, the ''[[Team Kirby Clash (series)|Team Kirby Clash]]'' games, and ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]''. In ''Kirby Battle Royale'' and ''Kirby and the Forgotten Land'', Kirby can only hover up to a certain height, and can't go any higher, even if he isn't tired yet. Notably, this is not necessarily the case in the event that Kirby has fallen partway down a [[bottomless pit]] and is hovering back out. In this case, he can hover as high as he needs to in order to get out, and then higher if possible up to a limit defined by where the floor he fell from is. | ||
Kirby is also not able to hover in all games, particularly in spin-off titles. In ''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]'' the Mini-Kirbys are unable to take in air and hover, much like Kirby under the [[Mini]] Copy Ability. In ''[[Kirby's Epic Yarn]]'' and ''[[Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn]]'', Kirby having been transformed into a yarn outline makes him unable to take in air, and as such, he cannot hover. Kirby also generally cannot hover in games where he is primarily in [[Ball | Kirby is also not able to hover in all games, particularly in spin-off titles. In ''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]'' the Mini-Kirbys are unable to take in air and hover, much like Kirby under the [[Mini]] Copy Ability. In ''[[Kirby's Epic Yarn]]'' and ''[[Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn]]'', Kirby having been transformed into a yarn outline makes him unable to take in air, and as such, he cannot hover. Kirby also generally cannot hover in games where he is primarily in [[Kirby Ball|ball form]], such as ''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]''. | ||
==Copy Abilities that provide Flight== | ==Copy Abilities that provide Flight== | ||
[[File:KSqS Ghost Kirby screenshot.png|thumb|200px|Kirby flies freely in the air while using the [[Ghost]] ability in ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''.]] | |||
The following is a list of every Copy Ability (or partner) that replaces Kirby's standard hover: | The following is a list of every Copy Ability (or partner) that replaces Kirby's standard hover: | ||
*[[Beetle]] | *[[Beetle]] | ||
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*[[Landia]] | *[[Landia]] | ||
*[[Love-Love Stick]] | *[[Love-Love Stick]] | ||
*[[Mecha]] | |||
*[[Pitch]] | *[[Pitch]] | ||
*[[Ribbon's Crystal]] | *[[Ribbon's Crystal]] | ||
*[[Starship]] | *[[Starship]] | ||
*[[Wing]] | *[[Wing]] | ||
*[[UFO]] | *[[UFO]] | ||
==Copy Abilities that inhibit or remove Hovering== | ==Copy Abilities / pairings that inhibit or remove Hovering== | ||
[[File:KDL3 Cloudy Park Stage 5 screenshot 07.png|thumb|200px|[[Rick]] the hamster is renowned for his mobility on land, but unfortunately, he cannot hover, so Kirby's options are limited while riding him.]] | |||
The following abilities either inhibit or completely remove Kirby's default hovering ability without providing an equal replacement: | The following abilities either inhibit or completely remove Kirby's default hovering ability without providing an equal replacement: | ||
*[[ChuChu]] (with some exceptions) | *[[ChuChu]] (with some exceptions) | ||
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*[[Nago]] | *[[Nago]] | ||
*[[Rick]] | *[[Rick]] | ||
*[[Robobot Armor]] ( | *[[Robobot Armor]] (most modes provide only two jumps and a brief thruster boost) | ||
**[[Jet Mode]] and [[Halberd Mode]] (both act as aerial vehicles from inside which Kirby does not hover) | |||
*[[Sleep]] | *[[Sleep]] | ||
*[[Wheelie Rider]] (can [[Infinity Jump]]) | *[[Wheelie Rider]] (can [[Infinity Jump]]) | ||
==Other forms of Hovering== | ==Other forms of Hovering== | ||
In ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' | In ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' / ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'' and ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'', the [[Helper|Friends]] which Kirby can recruit each have their own way of moving through the air. Most rely on an [[Infinity Jump]], but some have their own special means of flight. This also applies to [[Dream Friend]]s. | ||
===Helpers/Friends that can Hover=== | ===Helpers/Friends that can Hover=== | ||
[[File:KSA Different forms of flight screenshot.png|thumb|250px|Many of Kirby's friends have their own methods of flight, as seen here in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''.]] | |||
*[[Beetley]] (using [[Beetle]] wings) | *[[Beetley]] (using [[Beetle]] wings) | ||
*[[Birdon]] (using [[Wing]]s) | *[[Birdon]] (using [[Wing]]s) | ||
*[[Bugzzy]] (using Beetle wings, ''Star Allies'' only) | *[[Bugzzy]] (using Beetle wings, ''Kirby Star Allies'' only) | ||
*[[Capsule J]] / [[Capsule J2]] (using [[Jet]]'s hover) | *[[Capsule J]] / [[Capsule J2]] (using [[Jet]]'s hover) | ||
*[[NESP]] (by floating) | *[[NESP]] (by floating) | ||
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*[[Francisca]] (by floating) | *[[Francisca]] (by floating) | ||
*[[Zan Partizanne]] (by floating) | *[[Zan Partizanne]] (by floating) | ||
==In non-game media== | |||
In ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]'', Kirby is capable of hovering, but rarely does it. The first time he uses said ability is in the very first episode, [[Kirby Comes to Cappy Town]], where he hovers to save [[Tiff]] from being impaled by a stalagmite from her fall. In the anime, he doesn't puff up as big as he does in the games when he hovers. | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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===Artwork=== | ===Artwork=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
KA Kirby Flying artwork.png|''Kirby's Adventure'' | |||
KDL2 Kirby Hover artwork.png|''Kirby's Dream Land 2'' | |||
KSS Kirby Fly artwork.png|''Kirby Super Star'' | |||
KDL3 Kirby Fly artwork.png|''Kirby's Dream Land 3'' | KDL3 Kirby Fly artwork.png|''Kirby's Dream Land 3'' | ||
Kirby K64 Flying Artwork.png|''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards'' | Kirby K64 Flying Artwork.png|''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards'' | ||
KNiDL Kirby float artwork.png|''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land'' | |||
KSqS Kirby Float artwork.png|''Kirby: Squeak Squad'' | |||
Kirby KSSU hover art.png|''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' | |||
KRTDL Kirby Float.png|''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' | |||
Kirby no Copy-toru Kirby Hover artwork.jpg|''Kirby no Copy-toru!'' | Kirby no Copy-toru Kirby Hover artwork.jpg|''Kirby no Copy-toru!'' | ||
K30A Kirby 5.png|Kirby #5 from the Kirby 30th Anniversary site | K30A Kirby 5.png|Kirby #5 from the Kirby 30th Anniversary site | ||
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KSS Kirby Hover sprite.png|''Kirby Super Star'' | KSS Kirby Hover sprite.png|''Kirby Super Star'' | ||
KSSU Kirby Hover sprite.png|''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' | KSSU Kirby Hover sprite.png|''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' | ||
Keychain FloatingKirby.png|Keychain from ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'' | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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KPR Kirby Hover image.png|Kirby mid-hover in ''Kirby: Planet Robobot'' | KPR Kirby Hover image.png|Kirby mid-hover in ''Kirby: Planet Robobot'' | ||
KBR Kirby Hover.png|Sword Kirby hovering in ''Kirby Battle Royale'' | KBR Kirby Hover.png|Sword Kirby hovering in ''Kirby Battle Royale'' | ||
KSA Tip Image Hover.png|[[List of Kirby Star Allies loading screen tips|Tip image]] of Kirby hovering from ''Kirby Star Allies'' | |||
KatFL Kirby and Elfilin hovering screenshot.png|Kirby and [[Elfilin]] hovering in ''Kirby and the Forgotten Land'' | |||
</gallery> | |||
===Other=== | |||
<gallery> | |||
Kirby 30th Anniversary Mascot Plushies 4.jpg|Fourth set of mascot plushies of various Kirbys, created for Kirby's 30th Anniversary | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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|zhSimpR=pán xuán | |zhSimpR=pán xuán | ||
|zhM=Hover | |zhM=Hover | ||
|pt=Flutuar | |||
|ptM=Float | |||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 22:16, 18 March 2024
| “ | Press A repeatedly while jumping to hover through the air. | ” | — in-game tip from Kirby Star Allies |
Hover (also referred to as Floating, Flying or Puffing Up) refers to the act of Inhaling air and moving about above the ground. This term could also be used to describe more potent forms of flight, granted by Copy Abilities such as Wing and Jet.
Overview
The ability to puff up and hover debuted in Kirby's Dream Land, and has recurred in every main series Kirby title. In most of these titles, Kirby can remain in the air indefinitely, until he releases an Air Bullet and falls to the ground again. While puffed up, Kirby (or King Dedede) cannot use most of his other moves, including any that involve Copy Abilities. Certain abilities that provide their own method of flight will replace this move, causing Kirby to become unable to use it while he has that ability.
Most of the time, hovering is a voluntary action that can be ended at any time. However, if a Mint Leaf is consumed, Kirby will remain in the hover state, continuously releasing air bullets until the item wears off. Kirby is not able to hover in all circumstances, however. Examples include having something in Kirby's mouth, holding an item, taking certain types of damage, or being under the effect of a certain Copy Ability (see below).
Kirby can hover as usual in Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards and Kirby and the Forgotten Land, but unlike other games in the series, he will get tired and have to come back down eventually. This is also the case for spin-off titles such as Kirby Air Ride, the Kirby Fighters games, the Team Kirby Clash games, and Kirby Battle Royale. In Kirby Battle Royale and Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Kirby can only hover up to a certain height, and can't go any higher, even if he isn't tired yet. Notably, this is not necessarily the case in the event that Kirby has fallen partway down a bottomless pit and is hovering back out. In this case, he can hover as high as he needs to in order to get out, and then higher if possible up to a limit defined by where the floor he fell from is.
Kirby is also not able to hover in all games, particularly in spin-off titles. In Kirby Mass Attack the Mini-Kirbys are unable to take in air and hover, much like Kirby under the Mini Copy Ability. In Kirby's Epic Yarn and Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn, Kirby having been transformed into a yarn outline makes him unable to take in air, and as such, he cannot hover. Kirby also generally cannot hover in games where he is primarily in ball form, such as Kirby: Canvas Curse.
Copy Abilities that provide Flight
The following is a list of every Copy Ability (or partner) that replaces Kirby's standard hover:
- Beetle
- Coo
- Cupid
- Friend Star
- Ghost
- Jet
- Landia
- Love-Love Stick
- Mecha
- Pitch
- Ribbon's Crystal
- Starship
- Wing
- UFO
Copy Abilities / pairings that inhibit or remove Hovering
The following abilities either inhibit or completely remove Kirby's default hovering ability without providing an equal replacement:
- ChuChu (with some exceptions)
- Hammer Lord
- Kine
- Metal
- Mini
- Nago
- Rick
- Robobot Armor (most modes provide only two jumps and a brief thruster boost)
- Jet Mode and Halberd Mode (both act as aerial vehicles from inside which Kirby does not hover)
- Sleep
- Wheelie Rider (can Infinity Jump)
Other forms of Hovering
In Kirby Super Star / Kirby Super Star Ultra and Kirby Star Allies, the Friends which Kirby can recruit each have their own way of moving through the air. Most rely on an Infinity Jump, but some have their own special means of flight. This also applies to Dream Friends.
Helpers/Friends that can Hover
- Beetley (using Beetle wings)
- Birdon (using Wings)
- Bugzzy (using Beetle wings, Kirby Star Allies only)
- Capsule J / Capsule J2 (using Jet's hover)
- NESP (by floating)
- Plasma Wisp (by floating)
- Vividria (by floating)
Dream Friends that can Hover
- King Dedede (by puffing up like Kirby)
- Meta Knight (using wings)
- Rick & Kine & Coo (using Coo's Flutter)
- Marx (using Radiant Flight)
- Gooey (using Mock Matter)
- Adeleine (being carried by Ribbon)
- Dark Meta Knight (using wings)
- Magolor (by floating)
- Taranza (by floating)
- Susie (using Transporter)
- Francisca (by floating)
- Zan Partizanne (by floating)
In non-game media
In Kirby: Right Back at Ya!, Kirby is capable of hovering, but rarely does it. The first time he uses said ability is in the very first episode, Kirby Comes to Cappy Town, where he hovers to save Tiff from being impaled by a stalagmite from her fall. In the anime, he doesn't puff up as big as he does in the games when he hovers.
Trivia
- Kirby's ability to hover was devised as a way to make it easier for newcomers to the platforming genre to get into the game, as it allowed them to save Kirby should he fall into a pit, an option that was generally unavailable in most other platformers of the time.
- After being defeated by Kirby in Kirby's Dream Land, King Dedede undertook rigorous training to learn how to hover.
- Daroach can hover in Kirby: Squeak Squad but he uses Infinity Jump instead as a Dream Friend in Kirby Star Allies.
- Similarly, Flamberge can hover in the cutscenes in Kirby Star Allies, but she uses Infinity Jump instead as a Dream Friend.
Gallery
Artwork
Kirby's Adventure
Kirby's Dream Land 2
Kirby Super Star
Kirby's Dream Land 3
Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land
Kirby: Squeak Squad
Kirby Super Star Ultra
Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Kirby no Copy-toru!
Kirby #5 from the Kirby 30th Anniversary site
Sprites
Kirby Super Star
Kirby Super Star Ultra
Keychain from Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Screenshots
Kirby mid-hover in Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Kirby mid-hover in Kirby: Planet Robobot
Sword Kirby hovering in Kirby Battle Royale
Tip image of Kirby hovering from Kirby Star Allies
Kirby and Elfilin hovering in Kirby and the Forgotten Land
Other
Fourth set of mascot plushies of various Kirbys, created for Kirby's 30th Anniversary
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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| Japanese | ホバリング Hobaringu |
Hovering |
| Traditional Chinese | 盤旋 pán xuán |
Hover |
| Simplified Chinese | 盘旋 pán xuán | |
| French | Flotter | Float |
| German | Schweben | Hover |
| Italian | Vola | Fly |
| Portuguese | Flutuar | Float |
| Spanish | Flotar | Float up |
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