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|caption=Title screens for '''The Ultimate Choice''' from ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
|caption=Title screens for '''The Ultimate Choice''' from ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
|type=[[Boss Endurance]]
|type=[[Boss Endurance]]
|levels= 9
|levels=9
|players= 1-4
|players=1-4
|appeared= ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
|appeared=''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
|compare=[[The Arena]]<br>[[The True Arena]]<br>[[Helper to Hero]]<br>[[Colosseum]]
|compare=[[The Arena]]<br>[[The True Arena]]<br>[[Helper to Hero]]<br>[[Colosseum]]
|theme music=[[File:Choosing The Ultimate Choice's Flavor Sample.mp3]]
|theme music=[[File:Choosing The Ultimate Choice's Flavor Sample.mp3]]
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|description=Clip of the title screen music for '''The Ultimate Choice'''
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{{Quote|A new festival of battle is about to begin! Test your limits with…The Ultimate Choice! Kirby and friends will face off against a gaggle of super-spicy bosses in their unending quest to gobble up everything in sight!|''Kirby Star Allies'' quote}}
{{Quote|A new festival of battle is about to begin! Test your limits with…The Ultimate Choice! Kirby and friends will face off against a gaggle of super-spicy bosses in their unending quest to gobble up everything in sight!|''Kirby Star Allies'' pause screen description}}
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'''The Ultimate Choice''' is a [[Boss Endurance]] [[Sub-Game]] present in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'', where selected characters defeat a series of bosses, similar to [[The Arena]]. It is unlocked after Story Mode along with [[Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go!]] and [[Heroes in Another Dimension]]. It has two major differences compared to The Arena which are having a scoring system and difficulty levels. As such, it can be seen as effectively nine different Arenas rolled into a single game. Completing this mode on the Soul Melter difficulty setting is required for [[100% completion]]. Completing the bonus Soul Melter EX difficulty is not required for 100%, but it is required for [[100% completion#Kirby Star Allies|Crown%]].
'''The Ultimate Choice''' is a [[Boss Endurance]] [[Sub-Game]] present in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'', where selected characters defeat a series of bosses, similar to [[The Arena]]. It is unlocked after completing Story Mode for the first time, along with [[Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go!]] and [[Heroes in Another Dimension]]. It has two major differences compared to The Arena: it records the player's score, and it has nine different levels of difficulty. As such, it can be seen as effectively nine different Arenas rolled into a single game. Completing this mode on the Soul Melter difficulty setting is required for [[100% completion]]. Completing the bonus Soul Melter EX difficulty is not required for 100%, but it is required for [[100% completion#Kirby Star Allies|Crown%]].


Much like its counterparts in previous titles, The Ultimate Choice is a [[:Category:Boss Endurance Modes|boss endurance mode]] with rest areas in-between each fight. Bosses and enemy ambushes are encountered in a set order depending on the difficulty chosen. The Ultimate Choice also features a character select screen much like [[Helper to Hero]] in ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'', and keeps separate scores for each one. The player can choose between [[Kirby]] and most of his [[Copy Ability|Copy Abilities]], any of the [[Helper|recruitable allies]], or any of the currently available [[Dream Friend]]s to play as. [[CPU]] or human-controlled allies can also join the player for a team of up to four, with their individual damage output reduced to prevent bosses from going down too quickly.
Much like its counterparts in previous titles, The Ultimate Choice is a [[:Category:Boss Endurance Modes|boss endurance mode]] with rest areas in-between each fight. Bosses and enemy ambushes are encountered in a set order depending on the difficulty chosen. The Ultimate Choice also features a character select screen much like [[Helper to Hero]] in ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'', and keeps separate scores for each one. The player can choose between [[Kirby]] and most of his [[Copy Ability|Copy Abilities]], any of the [[Helper|recruitable allies]], or any of the currently available [[Dream Friend]]s to play as. [[CPU]] or human-controlled allies can also join the player for a team of up to four, with their individual damage output reduced to prevent bosses from going down too quickly.
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==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
The Ultimate Choice is split up into nine difficulty levels. The way it works is very similar to the Intensity Meter concept present in ''[[icaruspedia:Kid Icarus: Uprising|Kid Icarus: Uprising]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]'', and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''; the player can pick any difficulty from the available selection, with greater rewards given out for higher difficulties. Only the first five are available at first, with the other four unlocked after meeting certain criteria. A high score is kept for this mode; harder difficulties give more points than the lower ones.
The Ultimate Choice is split up into nine difficulty levels. The way it works is very similar to the Intensity Meter concept present in ''[[icaruspedia:Kid Icarus: Uprising|Kid Icarus: Uprising]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]'', and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''; the player can pick any difficulty from the available selection, with greater rewards given out for higher difficulties. Only the first five are available at first, with the other four unlocked after meeting certain criteria. A high score is kept for this mode; harder difficulties give more points than the lower ones.


Before starting the game, the player must choose how many human players will play:
Before starting the game, the player must choose how many human players will play:
*1 human player is in '''Solo Rank''' category;
*1 human player is in the '''Solo Rank''' category;
*2-4 human players are in '''With Friends Rank''' category.
*2-4 human players are in the '''With Friends Rank''' category.
The more players in play (including [[CPU]]), the less damage they will deal to [[mid-boss]]es and [[boss]]es. The Ultimate Choice has a different set of multiplayer modifiers from main modes (Story Mode, [[Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go!]], and [[Heroes in Another Dimension]]).
The more players in play (including [[CPU]]), the less damage they will deal to [[mid-boss]]es and [[boss]]es. The Ultimate Choice has a different set of multiplayer modifiers from main modes (Story Mode, [[Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go!]], and [[Heroes in Another Dimension]]).


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Then, 1P chooses a [[Copy Ability]] for [[Kirby]], or presses X (or the up button when the Joy-Con is held sideways) to choose the [[Helper|Friend]] of that ability, and (if desired) chooses up to 3 Friends to accompany 1P's character through the whole run. After completing The Ultimate Choice once, [[Dream Friend]]s are available for any player to choose from, along with regular helpers and Kirby for 1P only.
Then, player 1 chooses a [[Copy Ability]] for [[Kirby]] or the friend that corresponds with said ability, and (if desired) chooses up to three additional friends to accompany player 1's character through the whole run. If more than one person is playing, additional players select their own characters independently, though only player 1 can play as Kirby. After completing The Ultimate Choice once, new character options open up: Dream Friends for every player and [[Normal]] Kirby for player 1 only.


After character select, 1P chooses the difficulty level. Most bosses have fixed [[health]] regardless of difficulty. Once the difficulty is confirmed, the battles begin.
After character select, player 1 chooses the difficulty level. Most bosses have fixed [[health]] regardless of difficulty. Once the difficulty is confirmed, the battles begin.


During boss battles, any players or [[CPU]]s besides player 1 cannot be permanently defeated, [[Normal Beam|Unfriended]], or swallowed for their ability (if any). Fainted allies who are still in the stage will revive with minimal health if left unconscious at the end of a battle (or if thrown off the stage while the boss is shifting phases). If fainted allies are not revived in time and disappear midbattle, they will revive with half health in the rest area. In a multiplayer run, if 1P is KO'd, other players must revive 1P before the given time runs out; otherwise, the game is over when 1P is done in.
During boss battles, any players or [[CPU]]s besides player 1 cannot be permanently defeated, [[Normal Beam|unfriended]], or swallowed for their ability (if any). Fainted allies who are still in the stage will revive with minimal health if left unconscious at the end of a battle (or if thrown off the stage during certain phase transitions in certain battles). If fainted allies are not revived in time and disappear mid-battle, they will revive with half health in the rest area. In a multiplayer run, if player 1 is KO'd, other players must revive player 1 before the given time runs out; otherwise, the game is over when player 1 is done in.


In-between battles, characters can use a limited supply of [[food]] for healing if needed, and can also pick up [[Picture Piece]]s from chests. On higher difficulties, more pieces can be collected, but there will be less food for healing. Before the final round, an additional food item can be found inside the last chest.
In-between battles, characters can use a limited supply of [[food]] for healing if needed, and can also pick up [[Picture Piece]]s from chests. On higher difficulties, more pieces can be collected, but there will be less food for healing. Before the final round, an additional food item can be found inside the last chest.
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==Difficulty==
==Difficulty==
As of Version 4.0.0, the game has nine difficulty levels: the first five available at start and the last four unlockable. Difficulty levels are represented visually with Kirby adding hot sauce to a plate of [[Superspicy Curry]]; the higher the difficulty, the more hot sauce is added. Kirby's expression also changes, from happy to tense to shocked. When Soul Melter is selected, he takes on the appearance of Devil Kirby from the ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]'' episode [[Frog Wild]].
As of Version 4.0.0, the game has nine difficulty levels, with the first five being available at start and the last four being unlockable. Difficulty levels are represented visually with Kirby adding hot sauce to a plate of [[Superspicy Curry]]; the higher the difficulty, the more hot sauce is added. Kirby's expression also changes, from happy to tense to shocked. When Infernal Crisis is selected, he takes on the same shocked expression as when selecting Super Hard difficulty in both versions of ''[[Kirby's Star Stacker]]''; when Soul Melter is selected, he takes on the appearance of Devil Kirby from the ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]'' episode [[Frog Wild]].


Version 4.0.0 adds Soul Melter EX, which is unlocked by clearing both Soul Melter and [[Heroes in Another Dimension]]. To select Soul Melter EX, the player should select Soul Melter and press ↑, A, and - together (the same command for ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'' - [[Extra Game]]). When Soul Melter EX is selected, Kirby gains a "blank" face that stares [[Fourth wall|directly at the player]], similar to [[Void Termina]]'s final core. He also adds four bottles of hot sauce instead of one.
Version 4.0.0 adds Soul Melter EX, which is unlocked by clearing both Soul Melter and [[Heroes in Another Dimension]]. To select Soul Melter EX, the player should select Soul Melter and press ↑, A, and - together (the same command for ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'''s [[Extra Mode|Extra Game]]). When Soul Melter EX is selected, Kirby gains a "blank" face that stares [[Fourth wall|directly at the player]], similar to [[Void Termina]]'s final core. He also adds four bottles of hot sauce to the curry instead of one.


Soul Melter EX incorporates the bosses from Heroes in Another Dimension. Completing Soul Melter EX unlocks the [[Dream Button]], which can switch Kirby's look between the current modern look or the classic look from ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]''.
Soul Melter EX incorporates the bosses from Heroes in Another Dimension. Completing Soul Melter EX unlocks the [[Dream Button]], which can switch Kirby's look between the current modern look or the classic look from ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]''.
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!style="background:white;"|'''Health percentage'''
!style="background:white;"|'''Health percentage'''
|-
|-
| style="background:#fefdb3;"|'''Sweet Breeze'''
|style="background:#fefdb3;"|'''Sweet Breeze'''
| style="background:#fefdb3;"|[[File:KSA The Ultimate Choice Sweet Breeze select.jpg|250px]]
|style="background:#fefdb3;"|[[File:KSA The Ultimate Choice Sweet Breeze select.jpg|250px]]
| style="background:#fefdb3;"|
|style="background:#fefdb3;"|
#[[Whispy Woods]]
#[[Whispy Woods]]
#Ambush Type A
#Ambush Type A
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#[[King Dedede]]
#[[King Dedede]]
#[[Meta Knight]]
#[[Meta Knight]]
| style="background:#fefdb3;" rowspan="5"|Complete Story Mode.
|style="background:#fefdb3;" rowspan="5"|Complete Story Mode.
| style="background:#fefdb3;"|
|style="background:#fefdb3;"|
*6 [[Maxim Tomato]]es
*6 [[Maxim Tomato]]es
| style="background:#fefdb3;"| 3
|style="background:#fefdb3;"|3
| style="background:#fefdb3;" rowspan="4"|100%
|style="background:#fefdb3;" rowspan="4"|100%
 
|-
|-
| style="background:#fefdb3;"|'''Mild Stroll'''
|style="background:#fefdb3;"|'''Mild Stroll'''
| style="background:#fefdb3;"|[[File:KSA The Ultimate Choice Mild Stroll select.jpg|250px]]
|style="background:#fefdb3;"|[[File:KSA The Ultimate Choice Mild Stroll select.jpg|250px]]
| style="background:#fefdb3;"|
|style="background:#fefdb3;"|
#[[Whispy Woods]]
#[[Whispy Woods]]
#[[King Dedede]]
#[[King Dedede]]
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#[[Kracko]] → [[Twin Kracko]]
#[[Kracko]] → [[Twin Kracko]]
#[[Meta Knight]]
#[[Meta Knight]]
| style="background:#fefdb3;"|
|style="background:#fefdb3;"|
*5 [[Maxim Tomato]]es
*5 [[Maxim Tomato]]es
*1 [[Energy Drink]]
*1 [[Energy Drink]]
| style="background:#fefdb3;"|4
|style="background:#fefdb3;"|4
 
|-
|-
| style="background:#fefdb3;"|'''Zesty Expedition'''
|style="background:#fefdb3;"|'''Zesty Expedition'''
| style="background:#fefdb3;"|[[File:KSA The Ultimate Choice Zesty Expedition select.jpg|250px]]
|style="background:#fefdb3;"|[[File:KSA The Ultimate Choice Zesty Expedition select.jpg|250px]]
| style="background:#fefdb3;"|
|style="background:#fefdb3;"|
#[[Whispy Woods]]
#[[Whispy Woods]]
#[[King Dedede]]
#[[King Dedede]]
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#[[Kracko]] → [[Twin Kracko]]
#[[Kracko]] → [[Twin Kracko]]
#[[Francisca]]
#[[Francisca]]
| style="background:#fefdb3;"|
|style="background:#fefdb3;"|
*4 [[Maxim Tomato]]es
*4 [[Maxim Tomato]]es
*2 [[Energy Drink]]s
*2 [[Energy Drink]]s
| style="background:#fefdb3;"| 5
|style="background:#fefdb3;"|5
 
|-
|-
| style="background:#fefdb3;"|'''Spicy Adventure'''
|style="background:#fefdb3;"|'''Spicy Adventure'''
| style="background:#fefdb3;"|[[File:KSA The Ultimate Choice Spicy Adventure select.jpg|250px]]
|style="background:#fefdb3;"|[[File:KSA The Ultimate Choice Spicy Adventure select.jpg|250px]]
| style="background:#fefdb3;"|
|style="background:#fefdb3;"|
#[[Whispy Woods]]
#[[Whispy Woods]]
#Ambush Type A
#Ambush Type A
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#[[Kracko]] → [[Twin Kracko]]
#[[Kracko]] → [[Twin Kracko]]
#[[Flamberge]]
#[[Flamberge]]
| style="background:#fefdb3;"|
|style="background:#fefdb3;"|
*3 [[Maxim Tomato]]es
*3 [[Maxim Tomato]]es
*3 [[Energy Drink]]s
*3 [[Energy Drink]]s
| style="background:#fefdb3;"| 6
|style="background:#fefdb3;"|6
 
|-
|-
| style="background:#fefdb3;"|'''Sizzling Threat'''
|style="background:#fefdb3;"|'''Sizzling Threat'''
| style="background:#fefdb3;"|[[File:KSA The Ultimate Choice Sizzling Threat select.jpg|250px]]
|style="background:#fefdb3;"|[[File:KSA The Ultimate Choice Sizzling Threat select.jpg|250px]]
| style="background:#fefdb3;"|
|style="background:#fefdb3;"|
#[[Whispy Woods]]
#[[Whispy Woods]]
#Ambush Type A
#Ambush Type A
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#[[Zan Partizanne]]
#[[Zan Partizanne]]
#[[Hyness]]
#[[Hyness]]
| style="background:#fefdb3;"|
|style="background:#fefdb3;"|
*2 [[Maxim Tomato]]es
*2 [[Maxim Tomato]]es
*4 [[Energy Drink]]s
*4 [[Energy Drink]]s
| style="background:#fefdb3;"| 7
|style="background:#fefdb3;"|7
| style="background:#ffdab4;" rowspan="3"|80%
|style="background:#ffdab4;" rowspan="3"|80%
 
|-
|-
| style="background:#ffdab4;"|'''Fiery Showdown'''
|style="background:#ffdab4;"|'''Fiery Showdown'''
| style="background:#ffdab4;"|[[File:KSA The Ultimate Choice Fiery Showdown select.jpg|250px]]
|style="background:#ffdab4;"|[[File:KSA The Ultimate Choice Fiery Showdown select.jpg|250px]]
| style="background:#ffdab4;"|
|style="background:#ffdab4;"|
#[[Yggy Woods]]
#[[Yggy Woods]]
#Ambush Type C
#Ambush Type C
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#[[Hyness]]
#[[Hyness]]
#[[Morpho Knight]]
#[[Morpho Knight]]
| style="background:#ffdab4;" rowspan="2"|Complete [[Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go!]] & any of the first 5 difficulty levels.
|style="background:#ffdab4;" rowspan="2"|Complete [[Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go!]] & any of the first 5 difficulty levels.
| style="background:#ffdab4;"|
|style="background:#ffdab4;"|
*1 [[Maxim Tomato]]
*1 [[Maxim Tomato]]
*5 [[Energy Drink]]s
*5 [[Energy Drink]]s
| style="background:#ffdab4;"| 9
|style="background:#ffdab4;"|9
 
|-
|-
| style="background:#ffdab4;"|'''Infernal Crisis'''
|style="background:#ffdab4;"|'''Infernal Crisis'''
| style="background:#ffdab4;"|[[File:KSA The Ultimate Choice Infernal Crisis select.jpg|250px]]
|style="background:#ffdab4;"|[[File:KSA The Ultimate Choice Infernal Crisis select.jpg|250px]]
| style="background:#ffdab4;"|
|style="background:#ffdab4;"|
#[[Yggy Woods]]
#[[Yggy Woods]]
#Ambush Type C
#Ambush Type C
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#[[Morpho Knight]]
#[[Morpho Knight]]
#[[Void Termina]] (Story Mode version; all but fifth phase)
#[[Void Termina]] (Story Mode version; all but fifth phase)
| style="background:#ffdab4;"|
|style="background:#ffdab4;"|
*6 [[Energy Drink]]s
*6 [[Energy Drink]]s
| style="background:#ffdab4;"| 11
|style="background:#ffdab4;"|11
 
|-
|-
| style="background:#fab69b;"|'''Soul Melter'''
|style="background:#fab69b;"|'''Soul Melter'''
| style="background:#fab69b;"|[[File:KSA The Ultimate Choice Soul Melter select.jpg|250px]]
|style="background:#fab69b;"|[[File:KSA The Ultimate Choice Soul Melter select.jpg|250px]]
| style="background:#fab69b;"|
|style="background:#fab69b;"|
#[[Yggy Woods]]
#[[Yggy Woods]]
#Ambush Type C
#Ambush Type C
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#[[Morpho Knight]]
#[[Morpho Knight]]
#[[Void Termina]] (Soul Melter version) → [[Void Soul]]
#[[Void Termina]] (Soul Melter version) → [[Void Soul]]
| style="background:#fab69b;"|Complete Fiery Showdown or Infernal Crisis.
|style="background:#fab69b;"|Complete Fiery Showdown or Infernal Crisis.
| style="background:#fab69b;"|
|style="background:#fab69b;"|
*6 [[Food|small tomatoes]]
*6 [[Food|small tomatoes]]
| style="background:#fab69b;"| 15
|style="background:#fab69b;"| 15
| style="background:#fab69b;"|60%
|style="background:#fab69b;"|70%
 
|-
|-
| style="background:#b6eea0;"|'''Soul Melter EX'''
|style="background:#b6eea0;"|'''Soul Melter EX'''
| style="background:#b6eea0;"|[[File:KSA TUC Soul Melter EX select.png|250px]]
|style="background:#b6eea0;"|[[File:KSA TUC Soul Melter EX select.png|250px]]
| style="background:#b6eea0;"|
|style="background:#b6eea0;"|
#[[Parallel Woods]]
#[[Parallel Woods]]
#Ambush Type E
#Ambush Type E
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##[[Vividria]] + [[Guard (enemy)|Blizzard Guard & Sizzle Guard]]
##[[Vividria]] + [[Guard (enemy)|Blizzard Guard & Sizzle Guard]]
##Twin [[Bugzzy]]
##Twin [[Bugzzy]]
#[[Francisca]]
#[[Francisca]] (Soul Melter EX version)
#[[Flamberge]]
#[[Flamberge]] (Soul Melter EX version)
#[[Zan Partizanne]]
#[[Zan Partizanne]] (Soul Melter EX version)
#[[Parallel Meta Knight]]
#[[Parallel Meta Knight]]
#[[Parallel Dedede]]
#[[Parallel Dedede]]
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#[[The Three Mage-Sisters]]
#[[The Three Mage-Sisters]]
#[[Morpho Knight]] EX
#[[Morpho Knight]] EX
#[[Void Termina|Void Termina (True Destroyer of Worlds)]] → [[Void|Void (Astral Birth)]]
#[[Void Termina]], True Destroyer of Worlds → [[Void]]
| style="background:#b6eea0;"|Complete Soul Melter & [[Heroes in Another Dimension]].<br>(Requires Version 4.0.0 of the game)
|style="background:#b6eea0;"|Complete Soul Melter & [[Heroes in Another Dimension]].<br>(Requires Version 4.0.0 of the game)
| style="background:#b6eea0;"|
|style="background:#b6eea0;"|
*2 [[Maxim Tomato]]es
*2 [[Maxim Tomato]]es
*2 [[Energy Drink]]s
*2 [[Energy Drink]]s
*2 [[Food|small tomatoes]]
*2 [[Food|small tomatoes]]
| style="background:#b6eea0;"| 25
|style="background:#b6eea0;"|25
| style="background:#b6eea0;"|100%
|style="background:#b6eea0;"|100%
|}
|}
The Ultimate Choice's icon from the main menu turns red when Fiery Showdown and Infernal Crisis are unlocked, and then turns dark red when Soul Melter is unlocked.
The title screen logo changes in color as higher difficulties are cleared. It initially appears orange, then red once Fiery Showdown and Infernal Crisis are unlocked, then black once Soul Melter is unlocked. This also affects its logo on the Select Mode menu.


==Player Health==
==Player Health==
The maximum [[stamina|health]] of all players varies between difficulty levels:
The maximum [[health]] of all players varies between difficulty levels:
*1-4 (Sweet Breeze - Spicy Adventure): 100%
*1-4 (Sweet Breeze - Spicy Adventure): 100%
*5-7 (Sizzling Threat - Infernal Crisis): 80%
*5-7 (Sizzling Threat - Infernal Crisis): 80%
*Secret (Soul Melter): 70%
*Secret (Soul Melter): 70%
*Secret (Soul Melter EX): 100%
*Secret (Soul Melter EX): 100%
[[Helper|Friends]] have the same power as [[Kirby]]'s respective [[Copy Abilities]]. In addition, they usually have better jumping/hovering ability than Kirby's [[hover]]. However, most of them have lower [[stamina|health]] than Kirby.
[[Helper|Friends]] have the same power as [[Kirby]]'s respective [[Copy Abilities]]. In addition, they usually have better jumping/hovering ability than Kirby's [[hover]]. However, most of them have lower [[health]] than Kirby.
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{|class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2"
!colspan=3|Character Health Ranking &nbsp;
!colspan=3|Character Health Ranking &nbsp;
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!colspan=3|<nowiki>*</nowiki> indicates [[Dream Friend]]s.
!colspan=3|<nowiki>*</nowiki> indicates [[Dream Friend]]s.
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[[Chef Kawasaki]] is the only playable [[mid-boss]] who has lower [[stamina|health]] than Kirby. Interestingly, enemy Chef Kawasaki and [[Mr. Frosty]] have lower health than the remaining mid-bosses, too.
[[Chef Kawasaki]] is the only playable [[mid-boss]] who has lower [[health]] than Kirby. Interestingly, enemy Chef Kawasaki and [[Mr. Frosty]] have lower health than the remaining mid-bosses, too.


==List of Bosses==
==List of Bosses==
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!Boss
!Boss
!Image
!HP<br>([[Star Bullet]]=52)
!HP<br>([[Star Bullet]]=52)
!Sweet Breeze
!Sweet Breeze
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!Soul Melter
!Soul Melter
!Soul Melter EX
!Soul Melter EX
!Notes
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|'''[[Whispy Woods#Kirby Star Allies|Whispy Woods]]'''
|'''[[Whispy Woods#Kirby Star Allies|Whispy Woods]]'''
|[[File:KSA Whispy Woods TUC Preview.png|150px]]
|525
|525
|colspan="5"|{{Y}}
|colspan=5|{{Y}}
|colspan="4"|{{N}}
|colspan=4|{{N}}
|
|-
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|'''[[Yggy Woods]]'''
|'''[[Yggy Woods]]'''
|[[File:KSA Yggy Woods TUC Preview.png|150px]]
|682
|682
|colspan="5"|{{N}}
|colspan=5|{{N}}
|colspan="3"|{{Y}}
|colspan=3|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|
|-
|-
|'''[[Parallel Woods]]'''
|'''[[Parallel Woods]]'''
|[[File:KSA Parallel Woods TUC Preview.png|150px]]
|1050
|1050
|colspan="8"|{{N}}
|colspan=8|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|
|-
|-
|'''[[King Dedede#As a Boss|King Dedede]]'''
|'''[[King Dedede#As a Boss|King Dedede]]'''
|[[File:KSA King Dedede TUC Preview.png|150px]]
|525
|525
|colspan="8"|{{Y}}
|colspan=8|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|In Soul Melter, King Dedede is fought at night instead of sunset. This is the opposite in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]'''s [[Boss Butch]] in which King Dedede is fought at sunset instead of night.
|-
|-
|'''[[Parallel Dedede]]'''
|'''[[Parallel Dedede]]'''
|[[File:KSA Parallel Dedede TUC Preview.png|150px]]
|1050
|1050
|colspan="8"|{{N}}
|colspan=8|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|
|-
|-
|'''[[Meta Knight#As a Boss|Meta Knight]]'''
|'''[[Meta Knight#As a Boss|Meta Knight]]'''
|[[File:KSA Meta Knight TUC Preview.png|150px]]
|450
|450
|colspan="2"|{{Y}}*
|colspan=2|{{Y}}*
|colspan="6"|{{Y}}
|colspan=6|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|
|-
|-
|'''[[Parallel Meta Knight]]'''
|'''[[Parallel Meta Knight]]'''
|[[File:KSA Parallel Meta Knight TUC Preview.png|150px]]
|900
|900
|colspan="8"|{{N}}
|colspan=8|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|
|-
|-
|'''[[Pon & Con]]'''
|'''[[Pon & Con]]'''
|[[File:KSA Pon & Con TUC Preview.png|150px]]
|180×2
|180×2
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|colspan="4"|{{Y}}
|colspan=4|{{Y}}
|colspan="4"|{{N}}
|colspan=4|{{N}}
|
|-
|-
|rowspan="2"|'''[[Goldon & Silvox]]'''
|rowspan=2|'''[[Goldon & Silvox]]'''
|rowspan=2|[[File:KSA Goldon & Silvox TUC Preview.png|150px]]
|180×2
|180×2
|colspan="5"|{{N}}
|colspan=5|{{N}}
|colspan="3"|{{Y}}
|colspan=3|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|
|-
|-
|275×2
|275×2
|colspan="8"|{{N}}
|colspan=8|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|
|-
|-
|'''[[Kracko#Kirby Star Allies|Kracko]]'''
|'''[[Kracko#Kirby Star Allies|Kracko]]'''
|rowspan=2|[[File:KSA Kracko TUC Preview.png|150px]]
|300
|300
|rowspan=2|{{N}}
|rowspan=2|{{N}}
|rowspan=2; colspan=7|{{Y}}
|rowspan=2; colspan=7|{{Y}}
|rowspan=2|{{N}}
|rowspan=2|{{N}}
|
|-
|-
|'''[[Twin Kracko]]'''
|'''[[Twin Kracko]]'''
|540
|540
|
|-
|-
|'''[[Parallel Twin Kracko]]'''
|'''[[Parallel Twin Kracko]]'''
|rowspan=2|[[File:KSA Parallel Twin Kracko TUC Preview.png|150px]]
|600
|600
|rowspan=2; colspan=8|{{N}}
|rowspan=2; colspan=8|{{N}}
|rowspan=2|{{Y}}
|rowspan=2|{{Y}}
|
|-
|-
|'''[[Parallel Big Kracko]]'''
|'''[[Parallel Big Kracko]]'''
|1080
|1080
|
|-
|-
|rowspan=3|'''[[Francisca]]'''
|rowspan=3|'''[[Francisca]]'''
|[[File:KSA Francisca 1 TUC Preview.png|150px]]
|472 ([[Longview Corridor]])
|472 ([[Longview Corridor]])
|colspan=2|{{N}}
|colspan=2|{{N}}
|{{Y}}*
|{{Y}}*
|colspan=6|{{N}}
|colspan=6|{{N}}
|
|-
|-
|[[File:KSA Francisca 2 TUC Preview.png|150px]]
|519 ([[Blizzno Moon]])
|519 ([[Blizzno Moon]])
|colspan=5|{{N}}
|colspan=5|{{N}}
|colspan=3|{{Y}}
|colspan=3|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|
|-
|-
|[[File:KSA Francisca 3 TUC Preview.png|150px]]
|779 (Soul Melter EX)
|779 (Soul Melter EX)
|colspan=8|{{N}}
|colspan=8|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|
|-
|-
|rowspan=3|'''[[Flamberge]]'''
|rowspan=3|'''[[Flamberge]]'''
|[[File:KSA Flamberge 1 TUC Preview.png|150px]]
|487 ([[Inner Sanctum]])
|487 ([[Inner Sanctum]])
|colspan=3|{{N}}
|colspan=3|{{N}}
|{{Y}}*
|{{Y}}*
|colspan=5|{{N}}
|colspan=5|{{N}}
|
|-
|-
|[[File:KSA Flamberge 2 TUC Preview.png|150px]]
|536 ([[Sizzlai Moon]])
|536 ([[Sizzlai Moon]])
|colspan=6|{{N}}
|colspan=6|{{N}}
|colspan=2|{{Y}}
|colspan=2|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|
|-
|-
|[[File:KSA Flamberge 3 TUC Preview.png|150px]]
|804 (Soul Melter EX)
|804 (Soul Melter EX)
|colspan=8|{{N}}
|colspan=8|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|
|-
|-
|rowspan=3|'''[[Zan Partizanne]]'''
|rowspan=3|'''[[Zan Partizanne]]'''
|[[File:KSA Zan Partizanne 1 TUC Preview.png|150px]]
|510 ([[Heavenly Hall]])
|510 ([[Heavenly Hall]])
|colspan=4|{{N}}
|colspan=4|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|colspan=4|{{N}}
|colspan=4|{{N}}
|
|-
|-
|[[File:KSA Zan Partizanne 2 TUC Preview.png|150px]]
|561 ([[The Divine Terminus]])
|561 ([[The Divine Terminus]])
|colspan=6|{{N}}
|colspan=6|{{N}}
|colspan=2|{{Y}}
|colspan=2|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|
|-
|-
|[[File:KSA Zan Partizanne 3 TUC Preview.png|150px]]
|841 (Soul Melter EX)
|841 (Soul Melter EX)
|colspan=8|{{N}}
|colspan=8|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|
|-
|-
|rowspan=2|'''[[Hyness]]
|rowspan=2|'''[[Hyness]]
|rowspan=2|[[File:KSA Hyness TUC Preview.png|150px]]
|Phase 1: 359
|Phase 1: 359
|rowspan=2; colspan=4|{{N}}
|rowspan=2; colspan=4|{{N}}
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|rowspan=2; colspan=3|{{Y}}
|rowspan=2; colspan=3|{{Y}}
|rowspan=2|{{N}}
|rowspan=2|{{N}}
|
|-
|-
|Phase 2: 540
|Phase 2: 540
|
|-
|-
|rowspan=2|'''[[Corrupt Hyness]]'''
|rowspan=2|'''[[Hyness#Heroes in Another Dimension|Corrupt Hyness]]'''
|rowspan=2|[[File:KSA Corrupt Hyness TUC Preview.png|150px]]
|Phase 1: 450
|Phase 1: 450
|colspan=8; rowspan=3|{{N}}
|colspan=8; rowspan=3|{{N}}
|rowspan=3|{{Y}}
|rowspan=3|{{Y}}
|
|-
|-
|Phase 2: 675
|Phase 2: 675
|
|-
|-
|'''[[The Three Mage-Sisters#Heroes in Another Dimension|The Three Mage-Sisters]]'''
|'''[[The Three Mage-Sisters#Heroes in Another Dimension|The Three Mage-Sisters]]'''
|[[File:KSA The Three Mage-Sisters TUC Preview.png|150px]]
|2425
|2425
|
|-
|-
|'''[[Morpho Knight]]'''
|'''[[Morpho Knight]]'''
|[[File:KSA Morpho Knight TUC Preview.png|150px]]
|920
|920
|colspan=5|{{N}}
|colspan=5|{{N}}
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|colspan=2|{{Y}}
|colspan=2|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|
|-
|-
|'''[[Morpho Knight]] EX'''
|'''[[Morpho Knight|Morpho Knight EX]]'''
|[[File:KSA Morpho Knight EX TUC Preview.png|150px]]
|1380
|1380
|colspan=8|{{N}}
|colspan=8|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{Y}}
|
|-
|-
|rowspan=5|'''[[Void Termina]]'''<br>(Destroyer of Worlds)
|rowspan=5|'''[[Void Termina]]'''<br>(Destroyer of Worlds)
|rowspan=4|[[File:KSA Void Termina TUC Preview.png|150px]]
|Phase 1: N/A
|Phase 1: N/A
|rowspan=4; colspan=6|{{N}}
|rowspan=4; colspan=6|{{N}}
|rowspan=3; colspan=2|{{Y}}*
|rowspan=3; colspan=2|{{Y}}*
|rowspan=3|{{N}}
|rowspan=3|{{N}}
|
|-
|-
|Phase 2: 375
|Phase 2: 375
|
|-
|-
|Phase 3: N/A
|Phase 3: N/A
|
|-
|-
|Phase 4: 525
|Phase 4: 525
|{{Y}}*
|{{Y}}*
|colspan=2|{{N}}
|colspan=2|{{N}}
|
|-
|-
|[[File:KSA Void Soul TUC Preview.png|150px]]
|'''[[Void Soul]]''': 1350
|'''[[Void Soul]]''': 1350
|colspan=7|{{N}}
|colspan=7|{{N}}
|{{Y}}*
|{{Y}}*
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|
|-
|-
|rowspan=4|'''[[Void Termina]]'''<br>(True Destroyer of Worlds)
|rowspan=4|'''[[Void Termina]]'''<br>(True Destroyer of Worlds)
|rowspan=4|[[File:KSA Void TUC Preview.png|150px]]
|Phase 1: N/A
|Phase 1: N/A
|rowspan=4; colspan=8|{{N}}
|rowspan=4; colspan=8|{{N}}
|rowspan=4|{{Y}}*
|rowspan=4|{{Y}}*
|
|-
|-
|Phase 2: 562
|Phase 2: 562
|
|-
|-
|Phase 3: N/A
|Phase 3: N/A
|
|-
|-
|'''[[Void|Void]]''': 2000
|'''[[Void]]''': 2000
|
|-
|-
!colspan=12|<nowiki>*</nowiki> indicates the last boss of that difficulty level.
!colspan=12|<nowiki>*</nowiki> indicates the last boss of that difficulty level.
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===Mid-Bosses===
===Mid-Bosses===
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2"
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2"
!colspan=12|'''Mid-Bosses''' &nbsp;
!colspan=13|'''Mid-Bosses''' &nbsp;
|-
|-
!Ambush Type
!Ambush Type
!Image
!Enemy
!Enemy
!HP<br>([[Star Bullet]]=52)
!HP<br>([[Star Bullet]]=52)
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|-
|-
|rowspan=4|A
|rowspan=4|A
|rowspan=4|[[File:KSA Ambush Type A TUC Preview.png|150px]]
|'''[[Bonkers]]'''
|'''[[Bonkers]]'''
|135
|135
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|-
|rowspan=5|B
|rowspan=5|B
|rowspan=5|[[File:KSA Ambush Type B TUC Preview.png|150px]]
|'''[[Chef Kawasaki]]'''
|'''[[Chef Kawasaki]]'''
|112
|112
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|-
|-
|rowspan=4|C
|rowspan=4|C
|rowspan=4|[[File:KSA Ambush Type C TUC Preview.png|150px]]
|'''[[Bonkers]]''' (Fiery Showdown-Soul Melter)
|'''[[Bonkers]]''' (Fiery Showdown-Soul Melter)
|189
|189
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|-
|rowspan=4|D
|rowspan=4|D
|rowspan=4|[[File:KSA Ambush Type D TUC Preview.png|150px]]
|'''[[Bugzzy]]''' (Fiery Showdown-Soul Melter)
|'''[[Bugzzy]]''' (Fiery Showdown-Soul Melter)
|189
|189
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|-
|rowspan=6|E
|rowspan=6|E
|rowspan=6|[[File:KSA Ambush Type E TUC Preview.png|150px]]
|'''[[Mr. Frosty]]''' (Soul Melter EX)
|'''[[Mr. Frosty]]''' (Soul Melter EX)
|236
|236
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|-
|rowspan=7|F
|rowspan=7|F
|rowspan=7|[[File:KSA Ambush Type F TUC Preview.png|150px]]
|'''[[Chef Kawasaki]]''' (Soul Melter EX)
|'''[[Chef Kawasaki]]''' (Soul Melter EX)
|236
|236
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==Scoring==
==Scoring==
In each difficulty mode, a score is kept. This score is based on the defeated boss phases (score varies in difficulty) and time bonuses (how quickly Kirby and his allies defeat bosses). The score decreases by 1000 every time 1P is KO'd in the multiplayer mode, however.
In each difficulty mode, a score is kept. This score is based on the defeated boss phases (score varies in difficulty) and time bonuses (how quickly Kirby and his allies defeat bosses). The score decreases by 1000 every time player 1 is KO'd in the multiplayer mode, however.
===Boss Score===
===Boss Score===
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2"
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2"
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|
|
|-
|-
|'''[[Void|Void]]'''
|'''[[Void]]'''
|align=right|{{N}}
|align=right|{{N}}
|align=right|{{N}}
|align=right|{{N}}
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|}
|}


The lowest attainable score is 11500 on Sweet Breeze difficulty in multiplayer mode: 1500 from defeating [[Meta Knight#As a Boss|Meta Knight]]'s second phase and 10000 from Sweet Breeze Clear Bonus; 1P has to be KO'd multiple times until the score is depleted to zero before defeating Meta Knight's first phase; at least 5 minutes must be spent before finishing off Meta Knight so that the time bonus runs out.
The lowest attainable score is 11,500 points on Sweet Breeze difficulty in multiplayer mode: 1,500 from defeating [[Meta Knight#As a Boss|Meta Knight]]'s second phase and 10,000 from the Sweet Breeze Clear Bonus; player 1 has to be KO'd multiple times until the score is depleted to zero before defeating Meta Knight's first phase; at least 5 minutes must be spent before finishing off Meta Knight so that the time bonus runs out.
 
The 22nd article of the Nintendo Switch [[Kirby Star Allies Channel|''Kirby Star Allies'' Channel]] mentions that the score can reach 700,000 points if Soul Melter EX is cleared fast enough. To reach a score of 700,000, Soul Melter EX has to be cleared under 20:55.40 and when playing in multiplayer, P1 must not be KO'd and revived. Meanwhile, it's impossible to reach 710,000 because that requires Soul Melter EX to be cleared under 04:15.40, which is not known to be currently possible. The highest theoretical score, if every boss was defeated in under one second, would be 712,554.


===Time Bonus===
===Time Bonus===
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*[[Void Termina]] (Infernal Crisis) - 5000
*[[Void Termina]] (Infernal Crisis) - 5000
*Void Termina & [[Void Soul]] (Soul Melter) - 7000
*Void Termina & [[Void Soul]] (Soul Melter) - 7000
*Void Termina - True Destroyer of Worlds & [[Void|Void]] (Soul Melter EX) - 70000
*Void Termina, True Destroyer of Worlds & [[Void]] (Soul Melter EX) - 70000


<sup>2</sup> Unit: second; rounded down to one decimal place.</small>
<sup>2</sup> Unit: second; rounded down to one decimal place.</small>
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*If a specific copy ability is selected for Kirby to use at the start of the game, he will be locked into that ability, and be unable to lose it for the duration of the game. This does not apply if Normal Kirby is chosen.
*If a specific copy ability is selected for Kirby to use at the start of the game, he will be locked into that ability, and be unable to lose it for the duration of the game. This does not apply if Normal Kirby is chosen.
**Because of this, [[Hammer]] Kirby can use Hammer Throw infinitely without losing the ability, and [[Artist]] Kirby cannot use Painbrush, unless Normal Kirby gains either ability by inhaling the respective [[Bonkers]] or [[Vividria]] mid-bosses.
**Because of this, [[Hammer]] Kirby can use Hammer Throw infinitely without losing the ability, and [[Artist]] Kirby cannot use Painbrush, unless Normal Kirby gains either ability by inhaling the respective [[Bonkers]] or [[Vividria]] mid-bosses.
**The [[Cook]], [[Crash]], [[Festival]], [[Mike]] and [[Sleep]] abilities are unavailable for [[Kirby]] to choose on the menu, and subsequently [[Chef Kawasaki]] is the only playable character of the Cook ability. Normal Kirby can still obtain the Festival ability from the golden cherries of [[Yggy Woods]], and the Cook ability from the Chef Kawasaki mid-boss.
**The [[Cook]], [[Crash]], [[Festival]], [[Mike]] and [[Sleep]] abilities are unavailable for [[Kirby]] to choose on the menu, and subsequently [[Chef Kawasaki]] is the only playable character of the Cook ability. Normal Kirby can still obtain the Festival ability from [[Yggy Woods]]' golden cherries, and the Cook ability from the Chef Kawasaki mid-boss.
*Normal Kirby's Blaster Bullet (a [[Star Bullet]] formed by [[inhaling]] at least 2 objects) does increased damage in Soul Melter EX (and [[Heroes in Another Dimension]]) compared to regular modes.
*Normal Kirby's Blaster Bullet (a [[Star Bullet]] formed by [[inhaling]] at least 2 objects) does increased damage in Soul Melter EX (and [[Heroes in Another Dimension]]) compared to regular modes and the other difficulties in The Ultimate Choice.
*To prevent overuse, in the rest area, Chef Kawasaki's Cook Pot / Souper Supper, [[Still Life|Artist's Still Life / Adeleine & Ribbon's Al Fresco]], and [[The Three Mage-Sisters#Dream Friend|The Three Mage-Sisters]]'s Sister Circle do nothing, and their cooldown timer freezes.
*To prevent overuse, in the rest area, Chef Kawasaki's Cook Pot / Souper Supper, [[Still Life|Artist's Still Life / Adeleine & Ribbon's Al Fresco]], and [[The Three Mage-Sisters#Dream Friend|The Three Mage-Sisters]]' Sister Circle do nothing, and their cooldown timer freezes.
**Chef Kawasaki's cooldown time is increased from 60 seconds in main modes to 150 seconds in The Ultimate Choice.
**Chef Kawasaki's cooldown time is increased from 60 seconds in main modes to 150 seconds in The Ultimate Choice.
**The Three Mage-Sisters' Sister Circle does more damage with more allies. (In other modes, it does fixed damage regardless of the number of allies.)
**The Three Mage-Sisters' Sister Circle does more damage with more allies (in other modes, it does fixed damage regardless of the number of allies).
*[[Boss]]es in The Ultimate Choice have 75% [[stamina|health]] compared to their appearances in Story Mode, [[Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go!]] and [[Heroes in Another Dimension]].
*[[Boss]]es in The Ultimate Choice have roughly 75% [[health]] compared to their appearances in Story Mode, [[Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go!]] and [[Heroes in Another Dimension]].
*[[Grand Mam]] is not fought in any difficulty. This is due to the fact that Grand Mam must be defeated with at least two Copy Abilities: [[Fire]] and a slash-property ability (e.g. [[Cutter]], [[Ninja]], [[Sword]]).
*[[Grand Mam]] is not fought in any difficulty. This is due to the fact that Grand Mam must be defeated with at least two Copy Abilities: [[Fire]] and a slash-property ability (e.g. [[Cutter]], [[Ninja]], [[Sword]]).
*The [[Star Allies Sparkler]] can be piloted by any number of players.
*The [[Star Allies Sparkler]] can be piloted by any number of players.
*Soul Melter's variation of Void Termina is a more difficult version than the main game, and has a [[Void Soul|unique final form]]. Soul Melter EX includes a still more difficult version of Void Termina with its own [[Void|final form]], and unique fights against harder versions of the individual Mage-Sisters and Goldon & Silvox, each with unique pause screen descriptions. Soul Melter EX is also the only place Morpho Knight EX can be fought besides [[Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go!|Guest Star The Three-Mage Sisters: From Prayers to Hope]].
*Soul Melter's variation of Void Termina is a more difficult version than the main game, and has a [[Void Soul|unique final form]]. Soul Melter EX includes a still more difficult version of Void Termina with its own [[Void|final form]], and unique fights against harder versions of the individual Mage-Sisters and Goldon & Silvox, each with new pause screen descriptions. Soul Melter EX is also the only place Morpho Knight EX can be fought besides [[Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go!|Guest Star The Three-Mage Sisters: From Prayers to Hope]].


==Music==
==Music==
===Title Track===
===Title track===
The title track of The Ultimate Choice is composed by [[Yuuta Ogasawara]] and titled '''お好み究極チョイス味'''<ref name=OST>''[[Kirby Star Allies: The Original Soundtrack]]''</ref> (''Choosing the Ultimate Choice Flavor''). It can be found and listened to as Track 198 in the [[Jukebox]].
The title track of The Ultimate Choice is composed by [[Yuuta Ogasawara]] and titled '''お好み究極チョイス味'''<ref name=OST>''[[Kirby Star Allies: The Original Soundtrack]]''</ref> (''Choosing the Ultimate Choice Flavor''). It can be found and listened to as Track 198 in the [[Jukebox]].


This track is a remix of "[[Green Greens (theme)|Green Greens]]" in a heavy metal and oriental fashion, to express the theme of spiciness (the difficulty levels).
This track is a remix of "[[Green Greens (theme)|Green Greens]]" in a heavy metal and oriental fashion, to express the theme of spiciness (the difficulty levels).


===Legacy Tracks===
===Legacy tracks===
Several classic tunes from previous ''Kirby'' games appear in The Ultimate Choice. Many of them only appear in Soul Melter and Soul Melter EX, and some are exclusive to Soul Melter EX.
Several classic tunes from previous ''Kirby'' games appear in The Ultimate Choice. Many of them only appear in Soul Melter and Soul Melter EX, and some are exclusive to Soul Melter EX.
{|class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2"
{|class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2"
!colspan=5|Legacy Tracks in The Ultimate Choice &nbsp;
!colspan=5|Legacy tracks in The Ultimate Choice &nbsp;
|-
|-
!Encounter
!Encounter
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|Game Over result
|Game Over result
|align=right|224
|align=right|224
|'''真 格闘王への道'''<ref name=OST/><br>''[[The Arena (theme)|The True Arena]]''
|'''みちはながいぞ…／真 格闘王への道'''<ref name=OST/><br>''The Road is Long... / [[The Arena (theme)|The True Arena]]''
|''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
|''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
|[[The True Arena]] title theme. Japanese title literally translates to "Way of the True Fighting King."
|[[The True Arena]] title theme. Japanese title literally translates to "The Road to Become a True Fighting King."
|-
|-
!colspan=5|Sweet Breeze to Sizzling Threat only &nbsp;
!colspan=5|Sweet Breeze to Sizzling Threat only &nbsp;
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|'''Mid-Boss Ambush Type A'''
|'''Mid-Boss Ambush Type A'''
|align=right|199
|align=right|199
|'''VS. ワドタンク'''<ref name=OST/><br>''[[Boss Battle (theme from Kirby Super Star)|VS. Waddle Tank]]''
|'''[[Boss Battle (theme from Kirby Super Star)|VS Waddle Tank]]'''
|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''
|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''
|[[Scope Shot]]: Stage 1<br>''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' remix of ''[[Kirby Super Star]]''{{'}}s regular boss battle theme.<br>This could be a reference to how the other games with legacy tracks for the ambushes follow ''Kirby Super Star's'' style, and how "VS. Waddle Tank" is a remix of ''Kirby Super Star's'' boss theme.
|[[Scope Shot]]: Stage 1<br>''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' remix of ''[[Kirby Super Star]]''{{'}}s regular boss battle theme.<br>This could be a reference to how the other games with legacy tracks for the ambushes follow ''Kirby Super Star's'' style, and how "VS Waddle Tank" is a remix of ''Kirby Super Star's'' boss theme.
|-
|-
|'''Mid-Boss Ambush Type B'''
|'''Mid-Boss Ambush Type B'''
|align=right|200
|align=right|200
|'''白熱！ボスバトル'''<ref name=OST/><ref>''[[Kirby Wii Music Selection]]''</ref><br>''[[Climax! Boss Battle]]''
|'''[[Blazing! Boss Battle]]'''
|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''
|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''
|Regular boss battle theme.
|Regular boss battle theme.
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|'''[[Kracko#Kirby Star Allies|Kracko]]'''
|'''[[Kracko#Kirby Star Allies|Kracko]]'''
|align=right|206
|align=right|206
|'''すくえキングダム！しれんクエスト'''<ref name=OST/><br>''[[Ordeal Quest (theme)|Save the Kingdom! Ordeal Quest]]''
|'''すくえキングダム！しれんクエスト'''<ref name=OST/><br>''[[Ordeal (theme)|Save the Kingdom! Ordeal]]''
|''[[Team Kirby Clash Deluxe]]''
|''[[Team Kirby Clash Deluxe]]''
|[[Ordeal Quest (theme)|Ordeal Quest theme]], orchestral version for earlier Ordeals.<br>This could be a reference to how Kracko is the first ordeal boss in ''Team Kirby Clash Deluxe''.
|[[Ordeal (theme)|Ordeal theme]], orchestral version for the Kracko, Whispy Woods and Pyribbit Ordeals.<br>This could be a reference to how Kracko is the first ordeal boss in ''Team Kirby Clash Deluxe''.<br>This is the only Soul Melter track to not reappear in Soul Melter EX, as Kracko to Twin Kracko is replaced by Parallel Twin Kracko to Parallel Big Kracko.
|-
|-
|'''[[Twin Kracko]]''' <br>'''[[Parallel Twin Kracko]]'''
|'''[[Twin Kracko]]''' <br>'''[[Parallel Twin Kracko]]'''
|align=right|207
|align=right|207
|'''このせかいをすくえ！しれんクエスト'''<ref name=OST/><br>''[[Ordeal Quest (theme)|Save this World! Ordeal Quest]]''
|'''このせかいをすくえ！しれんクエスト'''<ref name=OST/><br>''[[Ordeal (theme)|Save this World! Ordeal]]''
|''[[Team Kirby Clash Deluxe]]''
|''[[Team Kirby Clash Deluxe]]''
|[[Ordeal Quest (theme)|Ordeal Quest theme]], electronic version for Tougher! Ordeals.<br>The Ordeal Quest theme "upgrades" from the orchestral version of the song to the rock version when Kracko turns into Twin Kracko.
|[[Ordeal (theme)|Ordeal theme]], electronic version for the Tougher Whispy Woods, Pyribbit and Kracko quests.<br>The Ordeal theme "upgrades" from the orchestral version of the song to the rock version when Kracko turns into Twin Kracko.<br>This could also be a reference to Kracko being one of the last bosses to be fought in the Empyrean before the Decisive Battlefield is unlocked, and how Twin Kracko, in every difficulty except for Sizzling Threat, ends the first phase of bosses in that difficulty level before transitioning to the next phase.
|-
|-
|When 1P is KO'd
|When player 1 is KO'd
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|'''[[Done In]]'''
|'''[[Done In]]'''
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|Game Clear result (Soul Melter)
|Game Clear result (Soul Melter)
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|'''マックスハッピータウン！！'''<ref name=OST/><br>''[[Max Happy Town!!]]''
|'''マックスハッピータウン！！'''<ref name=OST/><br>''[[Town (theme)|Max Happy Town!!]]''
|''[[Team Kirby Clash Deluxe]]''
|''[[Team Kirby Clash Deluxe]]''
|The fourth and final variation of the Castle Village theme.
|The fourth and final variation of the Castle Village theme.
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*'''[[Void Termina]], True Destroyer of Worlds'''
*'''[[Void Termina]], True Destroyer of Worlds'''
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|'''淵源を巡る回廊'''<ref name=OST/><br>''Hallway Back to the Origin''
|'''淵源を巡る回廊'''<ref name=OST/><br>''[[Each to His Own World|Hallway Back to the Origin]]''
|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''
|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''
| ''Star Allies'' remix of the theme for the [[Theater]] movie, "Each to His Own World"
| ''Star Allies'' remix of the theme for the [[Theater]] movie, "Each to His Own World"
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{{main|Morpho Knight#Dream Friend music change}}
{{main|Morpho Knight#Dream Friend music change}}
In Soul Melter and Soul Melter EX, Morpho Knight's theme will be replaced by new music arrangements when 1P is a [[Dream Friend]] that has completed [[Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go!]] at least once. The background of [[The Divine Terminus]] will always change depending on which Dream Friend is used in Soul Melter.
In Soul Melter and Soul Melter EX, Morpho Knight's theme will be replaced by new music arrangements when player 1 is a [[Dream Friend]] that has completed [[Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go!]] at least once. The background of [[The Divine Terminus]] will always change depending on which Dream Friend is used in Soul Melter.


In Soul Melter EX, the rest area music changes between boss fights, starting with [[Francisca]] and continuing up to [[Void Termina]]. The songs are taken from previous ''Kirby'' games, most of which were used in climactic situations or boss fights. While this confused the game's composers, director [[Shinya Kumazaki]] stated that the music is supposed to keep the player "in a trance-like state" where they can't rest between battles.<ref>[https://kaialone.tumblr.com/post/182832196155/kirby-star-allies-translation-sound-staff Kirby Star Allies Translation: Sound Staff Round-table Discussion]</ref>
In Soul Melter EX, the rest area music changes between boss fights, starting with [[Francisca]] and continuing up to [[Void Termina]]. The songs are taken from previous ''Kirby'' games, most of which were used in climactic situations or boss fights. While this confused the game's composers, director [[Shinya Kumazaki]] stated that the music is supposed to keep the player "in a trance-like state" where they can't rest between battles.<ref>[https://kaialone.tumblr.com/post/182832196155/kirby-star-allies-translation-sound-staff Kirby Star Allies Translation: Sound Staff Round-table Discussion]</ref>
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The following are small changes made to the game in newer versions:
The following are small changes made to the game in newer versions:
===4.0.0===
===4.0.0===
*The timer has slightly changed. Now it doesn't run when the boss hasn't entered the battle, e.g. when [[King Dedede#As a Boss|King Dedede]] is eating, and when [[Meta Knight#As a Boss|Meta Knight]] is on the cliff.
*For each battle, the timer doesn't start ticking until the given boss can start being attacked in battle. In prior versions, the timer doesn't stop until the given boss is defeated.
*[[Void Soul]]'s attack order has changed.
*[[Void Soul]]'s attack order has changed.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The title screen logo changes in color as higher difficulties are cleared. It initially appears orange, then red once Fiery Showdown and Infernal Crisis are unlocked, then black once Soul Melter is unlocked. This also affects its logo on the main menu.
*Red chili peppers fall down in the background of the title screen. On occasion, a green (or gold on very rare occasions) chili pepper may fall down as well.
*On the title screen, red chili peppers are falling down in the background. On occasion, a green chili pepper may fall down as well.
*The idea of making the mode curry-themed came to [[Shinya Kumazaki]] when he saw a curry store where one could choose the level of spiciness they'd like.<ref>{{Cite|あるカレー屋さんで辛さを選べるようになっていたのを見て、カービィらしく食べ物のカレーをテーマにしてみました（笑）|[[Shinya Kumazaki]]|[https://www.ndw.jp/kirby_03/ Nintendo Dream Interview - ''Kirby Star Allies Vol. 3]}}</ref>
*The idea of making the mode curry-themed came to [[Shinya Kumazaki]] when he saw a curry store where one could choose the level of spiciness they'd like.<ref>{{Cite|あるカレー屋さんで辛さを選べるようになっていたのを見て、カービィらしく食べ物のカレーをテーマにしてみました（笑）|[[Shinya Kumazaki]]|[https://www.ndw.jp/kirby_03/ Nintendo Dream Interview - ''Kirby Star Allies Vol. 3]}}</ref>
*Nintendo Switch [[Kirby Star Allies Channel|''Kirby Star Allies'' Channel]] Article #22 mentions that the score can reach 700,000 if Soul Melter EX is cleared fast enough. To reach 700,000, Soul Melter EX has to be cleared under 20:55.40 and when playing in multiplayer, P1 must not be KO'd and revived. Meanwhile, it's impossible to reach 710,000 because that requires Soul Melter EX to be cleared under 04:15.40, which is not known to be currently possible.
*An unused file of the "[[Ripple Star: Stage Select|Helper's Rest]]" theme from ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'' is included among the files for Soul Melter EX's rest area themes, suggesting it was a potential candidate before the final line-up was decided.
*An unused file of the "[[Ripple Star: Stage Select|Helper's Rest]]" theme from ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'' is included among the files for Soul Melter EX's rest area themes, suggesting it was a potential candidate before the final line-up was decided.
*When selecting [[Cook]] as an ally, you will be unable to play as [[Kirby]] and will have to play as [[Chef Kawasaki]] due to him having a larger moveset than the former.
*Several aspects of Soul Melter EX reference previous titles in the ''Kirby'' series:
**The screen displayed when unlocking Soul Melter EX references the screen displayed when unlocking Extra Game in ''Kirby's Dream Land''; in addition to using the same command, the screen shows [[King Dedede]]'s shocked expression and points out the buttons used to input the command on the controller, just like said screen. The title of the dialogue box is "♥Good Job!" (or, in Japanese,「♥クリア おめでとう！」"You cleared it, congratulations!"), which is the same title on that screen in ''Kirby's Dream Land'' (though without the heart in the English version's case).
**In the Japanese version, when starting Soul Melter EX, the dialogue box displays:「{{color|orange|{{furi|魂|たましい}}が{{furi|飛|と}}び{{furi|出|で}}る{{furi|辛|から}}さ EX}}… {{furi|後悔|こうかい}}しますよ。」("{{color|orange|Soul Melter EX...}} you'll regret this.") This is a reference to the recurring dialogue prompt that displays when attempting to delete a save file in many ''Kirby'' and ''Super Smash Bros.'' games,「{{color|red|こうかいしませんね？}}」("{{color|red|You're sure you won't regret this?}}", or more literally "{{color|red|No regrets, right?}}"). It is somewhat missed in the English localization, which translates「{{furi|後悔|こうかい}}しますよ。」as "No regrets!" and「{{color|red|こうかいしませんね？}}」as "Are you {{color|red|REALLY}} sure?"
**In the Japanese version, the button to press when starting Soul Melter EX reads「…がんばる！！」("Good luck!" in the English version of the game, with a more direct translation being "try your hardest!") instead of the usual「スタート」("Start"). This is an apparent reference to the [[0²]] battle in ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards'' changing the「でなおす」("Try Again") button in the pause screen to read「がんばる」("Tough It Out!" in the English version of ''Kirby 64'').
**In Soul Melter, [[King Dedede]] is fought at night instead of sunset. This is the opposite in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]'''s [[Boss Endurance#Kirby's Dream Land 3|Boss Butch]] in which King Dedede is fought at sunset instead of night.


== Gallery ==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
KSA TUC rest area screenshot 1.png|The first look of the rest area, for lower difficulty levels
KSA TUC rest area screenshot 1.png|The first look of the rest area, for lower difficulty levels
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KSA The Ultimate Choice Soul Melter EX unlock.jpg|Unlocking Soul Melter EX
KSA The Ultimate Choice Soul Melter EX unlock.jpg|Unlocking Soul Melter EX
KSA The Ultimate Choice Dream Button unlock.jpg|Unlocking the [[Dream Button]] after finishing The Ultimate Choice on Soul Melter EX difficulty
KSA The Ultimate Choice Dream Button unlock.jpg|Unlocking the [[Dream Button]] after finishing The Ultimate Choice on Soul Melter EX difficulty
Kirby Cafe Whispy farm curry The Ultimate Choice.jpg|"Whispy farm curry : The Ultimate Choice" dish from the [[Kirby Café]], Tokyo version
Uisupifamu no kare The arutimettochoisu.jpg|"Whispy farm curry : The Ultimate Choice" dish from the Kirby Café, Hakata version
Kirby Cafe Whispy farm curry The Ultimate Choice alt.jpg|Spicy sauces from the Kirby Café based on The Ultimate Choice
</gallery>
</gallery>


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|jaM=The Ultimate Choice
|jaM=The Ultimate Choice
|es=El dilema del guerrero
|es=El dilema del guerrero
|esM=The Warrior's Dilemma
|esM=The warrior's dilemma
|fr=L'ultime dilemme
|fr=L'ultime dilemme
|frM=The Ultimate Dilemma
|frM=The ultimate dilemma
|nl=De ultieme keuze
|nl=De ultieme keuze
|nlM=The Ultimate Choice
|nlM=The ultimate choice
|de=Ultimative Auswahl
|de=Ultimative Auswahl
|deM=Ultimate Choice
|deM=Ultimate Choice
|it=La scelta decisiva
|it=La scelta decisiva
|itM=The Decisive Choice
|itM=The decisive choice
|zhTrad=The 終極抉擇
|zhTrad=The 終極抉擇
|zhTradR=The Zhōngjí Juézé
|zhTradR=The Zhōngjí Juézé
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|koR=The Eoltimit Choiseu
|koR=The Eoltimit Choiseu
|koM=The Ultimate Choice
|koM=The Ultimate Choice
|th=The Ultimate Choice
|thM=-
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|fr=Douce brise
|fr=Douce brise
|frM=Gentle breeze
|frM=Gentle breeze
|nl=Lieflijk briesje
|nlM=Sweet Breeze
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|fr=Agréable balade
|fr=Agréable balade
|frM=Pleasant stroll
|frM=Pleasant stroll
|nl=Slentertochtje
|nlM=Strolling Trip
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|esM=Acidic expedition
|fr=Expédition relevée
|fr=Expédition relevée
|frM=
|frM=Seasoned expedition
|nl=Flinke expeditie
|nlM=Considerable Expedition
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|fr=Aventure épicée
|fr=Aventure épicée
|frM=Spicy adventure
|frM=Spicy adventure
|nl=Pittig avontuur
|nlM=Spicy Adventure
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|fr=Épreuve pimentée
|fr=Épreuve pimentée
|frM=Spicy test
|frM=Spicy test
|nl=Scherpe proef
|nlM=Spicy Test
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|fr=Péril brûlant
|frM=Burning peril
|frM=Burning peril
|nl=Vurige strijd
|nlM=Fiery Battle
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}}


===Infernal Crisis===
===Infernal Crisis===
{{names
{{names
|ja={{furi|激辛|げきから}}ピンチ{{furi|味|あじ}}
|ja={{furi|極辛|ごくから}}ピンチ{{furi|味|あじ}}
|jaR=Gekikara pinchi aji
|jaR=Gokukara pinchi aji
|jaM=Extremely Spicy Pinch Taste
|jaM=Uber Spicy Pinch Taste
|it=Crisi infernale
|it=Crisi infernale
|itM=Infernal crisis
|itM=Infernal crisis
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|fr=Brasier infernal
|fr=Brasier infernal
|frM=Infernal blaze
|frM=Infernal blaze
|nl=Kokende crisis
|nlM=Boiling Crisis
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|fr=Fission d'âme
|fr=Fission d'âme
|frM=Soul fission
|frM=Soul fission
|nl=Zielenstrijd
|nlM=Soul Battle
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|koR=yeonghon-i teollineun jiog-ui mas EX
|koR=yeonghon-i teollineun jiog-ui mas EX
|koM=Soul-Stealing Hell Taste EX
|koM=Soul-Stealing Hell Taste EX
|es=Derritealmas EX
|esA=Derritealmas EX
|esM=Soul Melter EX
|esAM=Soul Melter EX
|esE=Derritealmas +
|esEM=Soul Melter +
|fr=Fission d'âme EX
|fr=Fission d'âme EX
|frM=Soul fission EX
|frM=Soul fission EX
|nl=Zielenstrijd+
|nlM=Soul Battle +
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}}


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