Speedrunning: Difference between revisions

==World Record Table==

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|''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]''

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|"All Items - Normal Mode" - 13m 44s by PTO <br> "All Items - Extra Mode" - 13m 28s by PTO

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|''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''

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|''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'' (3D Classics version)

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|''[[Kirby's Dream Course]]''  

|"Normal Courses - Gold Medals" - 34m 15s by r0bd0g

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|''[[Kirby's Avalanche]]''

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|''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]''

|36m 45s by Rioyner

|"Best Ending" - 42m 33s by Rioyner

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|''[[Kirby Super Star]]''

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|[[Kirby's Star Stacker (Game Boy)|''Kirby's Star Stacker'' (Game Boy)]]

|4h 52m 14s by shirokirby<br>

|"All Round Clear" - 3h 38m 35s by Karisa

|59m 01s by DarkRiolu27

|1h 31m 03s by DarkRiolu27

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|''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]''

|58m 33s by Curtissimo

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|''[[Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble]]''

|1h 38m 03s by swordsmankirby

|"All Levels" - 39m 56s by swordsmankirby

|40m 57s by miririi6

|"200%" - 1h 23m 45s by miririi6

|"[[Boss Endurance]]" - 3m 25s by MusiQuil

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|''[[Kirby Air Ride]]''

|"[[Air Ride]] Any%" - 45m 15s by shirokirby <br> "[[Top Ride]] Any%" - 22m 41s by shirokirby <br> "[[City Trial]] Any%" - 43m 00s by Bluekandy

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|''[[Kirby Slide]]''

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|''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''

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|''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''

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|"Beat [[Revenge of the King|RotK]]" - 48m 33s by Wakaza

|2h 00m 19s by Mr_Shasta

|"[[Meta Knightmare Ultra]]" - 23m 56s 010ms (IGT) by Kinnin11

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|''[[Kirby's Epic Yarn]]''

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|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''

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|''[[Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition]]''

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|"[[Dededetour!]]" - 50m 40s 790ms (IGT) by shirokirby

|"Arena" - 4m 47s 640ms (IGT) by ooinuDK <br> "True Arena" - 6m 12s 270ms (IGT) by ooinuDK

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|''[[Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe]]''

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|''[[Kirby and the Rainbow Curse]]''

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|''[[Team Kirby Clash Deluxe]]''

|2h 32m 00s (IGT) by Demolition14

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|''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''

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|''[[Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn]]''

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|''[[Super Kirby Clash]]''

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|''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''

|[[Single-Handed Mode]] records:

*Easy: 1m 12s 710ms by ykrin (using [[Hammer]])

*Normal: 2m 06s 960ms by Pengairxan (using [[King Dedede]])

*Very Hard: 3m 08s 350ms by yakibi-hun (using [[Whip]])

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|''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''

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|''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]''

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|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''

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==''Kirby's Dream Land''==

This is the most speedran game in the series, according to speedrun.com. Reasons for that may include its short length, and the fact that it is the oldest game in the series (thereby the one with the longest exposure time). Two major categories exist here; one for Normal Mode, and one for the [[Extra Game]]. More minor categories exist such as using the Configuration Menu, or trying to collect every item, but these are not as popular.

==''Kirby's Adventure''==

There are many different categories to run for this title, but the most popular by far is the Any% no major glitches category. The main reason for this is that the major glitch run causes the game to be completed in less than a minute, and is very tricky to perform. The 3D Classics version of the game is tracked separately from other versions, because it runs differently (it has less slowdown, but longer load times).

==''Kirby's Pinball Land''==

==''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards''==

Right off the bat, one of the quickest ways for Kirby to move is by utilizing the singular [[Burning]] ability, then cancelling and spitting out an [[Air Pellet]] to avoid losing altitude before the next burn. Whenever Kirby has to land, a [[Slide]] can be immediately performed to save momentum. In certain areas, a trick is utilized to allow Kirby to fly higher than he otherwise could. If he gets hit while in mid-flight, his flight stamina resets. [[Headbutt]]s are also used here and there to negate certain enemies or projectiles. In the 100% category, it will sometimes be necessary to briefly jump back to previous levels in order to get the [[Copy Ability|Copy Abilities]] needed to get the shards in a level ahead in a speedy fashion. The [[Stone-Ice|Curling Stone]] is also a good way to move through the courses quickly.

==''Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble''==

==''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land''==

===Beat Revenge of the King===

===Meta Knightmare Ultra===

===Gourmet Race===

===The Arena / The True Arena===

There are a number of different categories for this title, but the most commonly run by far is any% (which beats [[Yin-Yarn]] from a new save file as quickly as possible). Other categories are 100% (fill all of the meters in [[Patch Plaza]]), all [[treasure]]s (collect all the treasures in every level, including the secret stages), all levels (complete all stages, including the secret ones; this can be done in any order), and any% NG+ ("New Game+"; clear all stages from a completed save file in the same order as any%, ending with Yin-Yarn). Additionally, all categories have both 1P and 2P subcategories, with 1P being more common but 2P being slightly faster in most cases.

Patches are a surprisingly crucial part of the run, as they can be thrown from anywhere on the level map, but throwing them from further away causes them to take longer to work. Because of this, it is necessary to throw Patches as close to their destination as possible, which can be complicated if that destination is a significant distance away from the door it opens. Kirby retains his momentum after he throws the patch, so careful planning is required to take the most optimal route to the next stage.

==''Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition''==

The name of the game when it comes to clearing the challenges with Platinum is deft movement and consistency. An expert runner should never have to retry a stage even once. This can get difficult to achieve, particularly near the end in chambers like the Smash Combat Chamber EX.

==''Team Kirby Clash Deluxe''==

*'''any%''': From a clean save file, defeat [[Landia]] EX and reach the first credits sequence.

*'''All Quests''': From a clean save file, defeat [[King D-Mind]] in "Toughest: The True Final Battle" and reach the second credits sequence.

==''Kirby's Blowout Blast''==

==''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe''==

For The Arena and The True Arena, there are four subcategories for each, depending on whether there is 1 player or more, or if items were used or not (items meaning the use of [[Stock Item|souvenirs]]).

*[https://www.speedrun.com/kirby ''Kirby'' series archive on speedrun.com]

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