Kirby: Triple Deluxe: Difference between revisions

'''''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''''' is a game released for the [[Nintendo 3DS]] in 2014 and serves as the tenth [[Canon|main series]] ''[[Kirby (series)|Kirby]]'' game (not including remakes). It is a 2.5-D platformer with a special mechanic that allows [[Kirby]] and other characters to change to and interact with different planes, thus adding limited three-dimensional interactivity to the gameplay. In addition, the game makes use of the 3DS's built-in motion controls for certain gameplay elements, including [[tilt bowl]]s, [[3D Tilt Missile]]s, and [[Tilt Gondola]]s. Finally, the game marks the debut (and only) appearance of the [[Hypernova]] ability, which drastically enhances the power and reach of Kirby's signature [[inhale]].

The main Story Mode of ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'' takes place in the sky-bound kingdom of [[Floralia]]. Kirby is brought up to this kingdom when a giant plant called the [[Dreamstalk]] lifts [[Kirby's House|his house]] into the air. [[Castle Dedede]] is also lifted up, from which a strange arachnid mage named [[Taranza]] is seen kidnapping [[King Dedede|its king]]. Kirby gives chase after them through the six major islands of Floralia, dealing with [[Boss|many large enemies]] which Taranza summons or aggravates to slow Kirby down. As Kirby ascends, he collects [[Sun Stone]]s to grow the Dreamstalk further, giving him a bridge to each island in turn. He also encounters a number of [[Miracle Fruit]]s which grants him the powerful [[Hypernova]] ability when consumed. At the highest island - [[Royal Road]] - Kirby finds and frees a number of imprisoned flower sprites who are known as the [[People of the Sky]].

Queen Sectonia is overpowered by Kirby, and forced to retreat, using her magic to merge with the [[Dreamstalk]], thus beginning the process of strangling Floralia and the rest of planet [[Popstar]] of all its energy. King Dedede regains consciousness, and with the help of the freed People of the Sky, launches Kirby toward the main stalk of the now [[Flowered Sectonia]]. They fight until the sun comes up, but just as Kirby is about to seize victory, the queen ensnares him with a vine and begins to squeeze him. At this, King Dedede and Taranza (with a change of heart) come to Kirby's rescue, freeing him and giving him one more [[Miracle Fruit]] to use against the queen. Kirby finishes off Flowered Sectonia by inhaling her giant laser blast and spitting it back out at her, destroying her utterly. This done, Kirby is ferried back home by the People of the Sky, and the Dreamstalk is purified, going into full bloom and becoming a permanent fixture of Dream Land.

[[File:KTD Hypernova Kirby Eat Blocks.jpg|thumb|right|250px|One of the core features of ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'' is Kirby's brand-new [[Hypernova]] ability, which significantly powers up his [[inhale]], allowing him to swallow just about anything.]]

 

←↑→↓ - Walk, Dash, Crouch, Swallow, Enter doors, Ascend/descend ladders, Open treasure chests

 

A - Jump, Hover

 

B - Inhale, Spit, Shoot air bullets, Throw item, Water gun, Use copy ability

 

X - Drop ability

 

L/R - Guard, Dodge, Air dodge

 

Other inputs - Slide (↓ + A), Swim (←↑→↓ + A)

''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'' features a total of 25 standard [[Copy Ability|Copy Abilities]], with four of them being brand new abilities. Like ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'', these abilities feature extensive move-sets and most offer high versatility.

|Move-set has been reduced slightly from ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''.

|Move-set has been reduced slightly from ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''.

|Move-set has been reduced slightly from ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''.

|Move-set has been reduced slightly from ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''.

|Move-set has been reduced slightly from ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''.

|Move-set has been reduced slightly from ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''.

|Move-set has been expanded slightly from ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''.

|Returns after being absent from ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''. Hat and move-set have been adjusted from ''Kirby Super Star Ultra''.

Various copy abilities were nerfed in the transition from ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'' to ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''. A lot of the abilities still have their cut moves in the code of the game.

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*The title of ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'' has multiple meanings. It can be compressed to "3D", which emphasizes the 3D elements of the game, but it could also be read as "DDD", which can help to explain [[King Dedede]]'s prominence in the game. It also references the Japanese title of ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'', ''Kirby Super Deluxe''.

**Unused ideas for the game's title include one that would reference the game's theme of an adventure through floating islands, and one that would use the letter "X", 10 in roman numbers, since this game is the tenth traditional Kirby platformer.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160110174846/https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAACAAADVHj2Znm1dQ Archived Miiverse post celebrating ''Triple Deluxe''{{'}}s first anniversary]</ref>

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*[https://www.nintendo.com/consumer/downloads/manual-3DS-kirby-triple-deluxe-en.pdf English digital manual (NA print)]