Point Star
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Point Stars are basic items which can appear in stages. Kirby will gain an extra life if enough are collected. Point Stars have taken on a number of different appearances through the series, but in the modern titles (starting with Kirby's Return to Dream Land), they are simple 5-pointed stars which either float or fall to the ground and spin slowly in place. They can be found out in the open, inside Treasure Chests, or from defeated enemies and destroyed objects.
Game appearances
Kirby's Dream Course
In Kirby's Dream Course, enemies drop Point Stars when they are defeated, which linger in place where the enemies were. In the 1P Game, they serve no real purpose, but in the 2P Game, they are the primary objective for scoring points, being worth one point each. Instead of collecting them, however, Kirby or Keeby need to roll over them to "claim" them, resulting in the star changing to pink or yellow respectively. In the 2P game, two Point Stars also appear orbiting the cup when that emerges on the board. These can be claimed by rolling over them without entering the cup, but whoever does enter the cup will inevitably claim these stars regardless.
Kirby's Dream Land 2
In Kirby's Dream Land 2, Point Stars are called Small Stars. There is only one variety of the item in this game, and collecting seven of them results in a 1-Up. They can be found scattered through stages, can be earned in the Goal Game, and are collected as the objective in the Bonus Chance games.
Kirby's Dream Land 3
In Kirby's Dream Land 3, Point Stars are called Star Pieces. This time, 30 pieces are needed to gain a 1-Up. Strangely enough, both this game and Kirby's Dream Land 2 re-use the exact same sprite (sans color differences) for these objects, despite being vastly different in graphical style otherwise. However, two new varieties of Star Piece are also introduced which are slightly larger in appearance, and grant 3 points (medium) and 5 points (large) when acquired, though these can be found only in the Goal Game.
Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
In Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards, Point Stars (referred to simply as Stars in the manual) have the same relative value as in Kirby's Dream Land 3, with 30 standard ones needed to earn a 1up. There are now four varieties, however, as follows:
- Yellow - standard stars worth one point each. These can be found frequently in stages and in the Bonus Game.
- Green - worth 3 points. Only found in the Bonus Game.
- Red - worth 5 points. Only found in the Bonus Game.
- Blue - worth 10 points. These are found in place of Crystal Shards that have already been collected. They are elongated vertically to somewhat match the shards' shape.
Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble
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50 point stars are needed in Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble to gain a 1-Up.
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| “ | Collect 100 Point Stars to earn an extra life. | ” | — Kirby: Canvas Curse instruction booklet (NA print), page 17 |
Small yellow Point Stars appear in [[Kirby: Canvas Curse|Template:KCC KPP]], found frequently in stages (both out in the open and from reel gates which award them when passed through) and awarded as part of the Dash! Jump! goal game. 100 are needed to earn a 1-Up in this game, the first in the Kirby series to have this number requirement. Unlike most other titles, there are no larger variants of Point Stars in this game.
Template:KRDL KAW and subsequent main-series games
Starting with [[Kirby's Return to Dream Land|Template:KRDL KAW]], point stars are standardized to come in various colTemplate:Ors and sizes. Collecting 100 points' worth of stars will grant a 1-Up, and each type is worth a different number of points:
- Yellow - 1 point
- Green - 5 points
- Red - 10 points
- Blue - 30 points
Blue stars have additional decorations on them, being given a white line drawn on its surface which traces its shape partway in from the edge.
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In [[Kirby and the Rainbow Curse|Template:KatRC KatRP]], instead of granting 1-Ups, collecting 100 point stars allows Kirby to use his Star Dash ability.
Aesthetic changes
In certain Kirby titles, the shape of point stars can change when certain Extra Games are played. Examples include the following:
- In the Extra Mode of [[Kirby's Return to Dream Land|Template:KRDL KAW]] and Heroes in Another Dimension from Kirby Star Allies, point stars are hollowed out, leaving only an outline of their shape.
- In Dededetour! from Kirby: Triple Deluxe, point stars resemble King Dedede's emblem.
- In Meta Knightmare Returns from Kirby: Planet Robobot, point stars resemble Meta Knight's emblem.
- In Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go! from Kirby Star Allies, point stars are shaped like hearts.
Despite the aesthetic differences, they are still worth the same amount and still serve the same purpose.
Gallery
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A point star in Kirby's Dream Land 2
Holding a yellow Point Star in Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
Holding a green Point Star in Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
Holding a red Point Star in Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
A blue Point Star in Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
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Three yellow Point Stars in various points of rotation, from Kirby Star Allies.
A 1 Point Star from Kirby: Planet Robobot.
A 5 Point Star from Kirby: Planet Robobot.
A 10 Point Star from Kirby: Planet Robobot.
A 30 Point Star from Kirby: Planet Robobot.
Profiles
Kirby's Dream Land 2
- 3DS Virtual Console manual bio: "If you collect seven of these, you will get an extra life."
Kirby Star Allies
- In-game tip: "Collect 100 Point Stars to get a 1-Up, which gives you an extra Kirby!"
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | Puntenster | Point star |
| French | Point étoile | Point star |
| German | Vitalstern | Vital star |
| Spanish | Estrella de punto | Point star |
