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The '''''Kirby''''' series is a series consisting of dozens of individual video game titles, remakes and repackagings (with two more on the way) released by [[Nintendo]] and developed primarily by [[HAL Laboratory]]. It features [[Kirby]], a small pink creature that can swallow and copy the abilities of others. The series' first game was ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'', which was released in Japan on April 27, 1992 and in the US on August 1st, 1992. | The '''''Kirby''''' series is a series consisting of dozens of individual video game titles, remakes and repackagings (with two more on the way) released by [[Nintendo]] and developed primarily by [[HAL Laboratory]]. It features [[Kirby]], a small pink creature that can swallow and copy the abilities of others. The series' first game was ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'', which was released in Japan on April 27, 1992 and in the US on August 1st, 1992. | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
All main series titles are side-scrolling platformers that involve Kirby having to get from the start of a room to a door or another object. In order to do this, Kirby must overcome or avoid many enemies, many of which will give Kirby a [[Copy Ability]] when he [[Inhaling|inhales]] and swallows them. Kirby has a limited number of lives and a limited amount of [[ | All main series titles are side-scrolling platformers that involve Kirby having to get from the start of a room to a door or another object. In order to do this, Kirby must overcome or avoid many enemies, many of which will give Kirby a [[Copy Ability]] when he [[Inhaling|inhales]] and swallows them. Kirby has a limited number of lives and a limited amount of [[stamina]]; if his health drops to zero, a life is lost and Kirby has to restart at the beginning of the current section, losing his Copy Ability. If Kirby loses some of his health, he can drink an [[Energy Drink]] or consume a [[food]] item to restore some of it, or eat a [[Maxim Tomato]] to get all of it back. In some games, after Kirby finishes a level, he plays a [[Goal Game]] which can earn him extra lives. | ||
Most main-series titles feature at least one [[Sub-Game]], which can be played within the main game, or outside it in a menu. Unlike the main game, these can vary wildly in play-style, from quick-time games to racing games. Many of these are competitive, and can be played with more than one player. These also tend to vary wildly in size, with some being minor diversions, and others being practically full-fledged games on their own. | Most main-series titles feature at least one [[Sub-Game]], which can be played within the main game, or outside it in a menu. Unlike the main game, these can vary wildly in play-style, from quick-time games to racing games. Many of these are competitive, and can be played with more than one player. These also tend to vary wildly in size, with some being minor diversions, and others being practically full-fledged games on their own. | ||
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==Main Characters== | ==Main Characters== | ||
===Kirby=== | ===Kirby=== | ||
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{{main|Kirby}} | {{main|Kirby}} | ||
Kirby is the hero of the franchise and the primary playable character in each game. His powers, which are vital to the gameplay of most {{installment}}s, include inhaling objects and creatures in order to either spit them out again or steal their ability, as well as inflating himself, enabling him to fly. In most games, he must use his unique powers to save his homeland [[Dream Land]], the planet [[Pop Star]] on which it is located or even the entire galaxy from the respective game's main antagonist. | Kirby is the hero of the franchise and the primary playable character in each game. His powers, which are vital to the gameplay of most {{installment}}s, include inhaling objects and creatures in order to either spit them out again or steal their ability, as well as inflating himself, enabling him to fly. In most games, he must use his unique powers to save his homeland [[Dream Land]], the planet [[Pop Star]] on which it is located or even the entire galaxy from the respective game's main antagonist. | ||
===King Dedede=== | ===King Dedede=== | ||
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{{main|King Dedede}} | {{main|King Dedede}} | ||
King Dedede is the self-proclaimed king of Dream Land and Kirby's archrival, though rarely the main antagonist. Although portrayed as greedy and selfish primarily in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'', where he steals all of Dream Land's food for himself, he often means well throughout the series, but ends up {{UserLang|us=antagonizing|gb=antagonising}} Kirby due to a misunderstanding or being mind-controlled by the true villain. Once the misunderstanding has been resolved or the mind-control has been broken, however, he often ends up helping the him, most notably in ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]'', where he is one of the game's main heroes. | King Dedede is the self-proclaimed king of Dream Land and Kirby's archrival, though rarely the main antagonist. Although portrayed as greedy and selfish primarily in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'', where he steals all of Dream Land's food for himself, he often means well throughout the series, but ends up {{UserLang|us=antagonizing|gb=antagonising}} Kirby due to a misunderstanding or being mind-controlled by the true villain. Once the misunderstanding has been resolved or the mind-control has been broken, however, he often ends up helping the him, most notably in ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]'', where he is one of the game's main heroes. | ||
===Meta Knight=== | ===Meta Knight=== | ||
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{{main|Meta Knight}} | {{main|Meta Knight}} | ||
An enigmatic character of ambiguous allegiance, Meta Knight repeatedly confronts Kirby during the latter's journeys, often challenging him to a duel. Although mainly antagonistic towards Kirby, he does not normally assist the respective game's main villain either, seemingly following his own, often secret motives. He does come to the aid of the pink hero on occasion, however, and is portrayed as an {{UserLang|us=honorable duelist|gb=honourable duellist}}, usually providing Kirby with a [[sword]] whenever he challenges him in order to force a fair fight. He is the leader of a group of warriors known as the [[Meta-Knights]], who Kirby has to battle at some point in most games he appears in. | An enigmatic character of ambiguous allegiance, Meta Knight repeatedly confronts Kirby during the latter's journeys, often challenging him to a duel. Although mainly antagonistic towards Kirby, he does not normally assist the respective game's main villain either, seemingly following his own, often secret motives. He does come to the aid of the pink hero on occasion, however, and is portrayed as an {{UserLang|us=honorable duelist|gb=honourable duellist}}, usually providing Kirby with a [[sword]] whenever he challenges him in order to force a fair fight. He is the leader of a group of warriors known as the [[Meta-Knights]], who Kirby has to battle at some point in most games he appears in. | ||
