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</ref> and in his normal state, his movement speed is only modest, particularly when he takes in air to [[hover]] above the ground or tries to [[swim]] in [[Water (environment)|water]]. Where Kirby stands out is in his signature inhale ability, which he has made use of ever since his debut in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'', allowing him to swallow lesser [[Enemy|enemies]] whole and return the projectiles of [[Mid-Boss|tougher]] [[Boss|foes]] back at them. | </ref> and in his normal state, his movement speed is only modest, particularly when he takes in air to [[hover]] above the ground or tries to [[swim]] in [[Water (environment)|water]]. Where Kirby stands out is in his signature inhale ability, which he has made use of ever since his debut in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'', allowing him to swallow lesser [[Enemy|enemies]] whole and return the projectiles of [[Mid-Boss|tougher]] [[Boss|foes]] back at them. | ||
Kirby's inhale would be further expanded upon in ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'' and subsequent titles, when the [[Copy Ability]] mechanic was introduced;<ref name=CopyAbilities>''Kirby's Dream Land'', the only ''Kirby'' game before ''Kirby's Adventure'', didn't have Copy Abilities. As such, ''Kirby's Adventure'' is the first ''Kirby'' game to feature Copy Abilities.</ref> allowing Kirby to gain special powers by swallowing the appropriate things, such as gaining [[Fire]] powers by swallowing a fiery foe like [[Hot Head]]. Using these abilities, Kirby is able to greatly expand his combat and/or movement capabilities, whether that be fending off strong opponents using the [[Sword]] ability, racing rapidly along the ground using [[Wheel]], or taking to the skies using [[Wing]] or [[Jet]]. Many subsequent games allow further mixing of Kirby's abilities, whether that be directly via [[Power Combo]]s or when partnered with friends or other objects. Some games even allow Kirby to [[Evolved Copy Ability|evolve]] his abilities over time to make them stronger. In addition, Kirby is in possession of other [[List of mysteries|more mysterious powers]] which even he is not fully aware of, and which often [[Last Battle Ability|come into play]] when he battles the most dangerous threats to his world. | Kirby's inhale would be further expanded upon in ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'' and subsequent titles, when the [[Copy Ability]] mechanic was introduced;<ref name=CopyAbilities>''Kirby's Dream Land'', the only ''Kirby'' game before ''Kirby's Adventure'', didn't have Copy Abilities. As such, ''Kirby's Adventure'' is the first ''Kirby'' game to feature Copy Abilities.</ref> allowing Kirby to gain special powers by swallowing the appropriate things, such as gaining [[Fire]] powers by swallowing a fiery foe like [[Hot Head]].<ref>Kirby gets the Fire Copy Ability upon swallowing a Hot Head.</ref> Using these abilities, Kirby is able to greatly expand his combat and/or movement capabilities, whether that be fending off strong opponents using the [[Sword]] ability, racing rapidly along the ground using [[Wheel]], or taking to the skies using [[Wing]] or [[Jet]]. Many subsequent games allow further mixing of Kirby's abilities, whether that be directly via [[Power Combo]]s or when partnered with friends or other objects. Some games even allow Kirby to [[Evolved Copy Ability|evolve]] his abilities over time to make them stronger. In addition, Kirby is in possession of other [[List of mysteries|more mysterious powers]] which even he is not fully aware of, and which often [[Last Battle Ability|come into play]] when he battles the most dangerous threats to his world. | ||
In terms of his character, Kirby can be described as a naïve, cheery, and childlike alien creature who made [[Kirby's House|his home]] in [[Dream Land]] after arriving from outer space, with his true origin being unknown.<ref name="origin"/> Kirby generally has a carefree attitude and enjoys simple pleasures such as eating,<ref>See, for example (without even considering numerous Sub-Games): Gourmet Race; ''Kirby: Squeak Squad''; ''Kirby's Dream Buffet''.</ref> playing with his friends, and sleeping. More particular hobbies of his include fishing, singing (despite [[Mike|how bad he is at it]]), and riding his [[Warp Star]]. Kirby is typically called to adventure when some calamity befalls his home-world of [[Popstar]],{{#tag:ref|See, for example: ''Kirby's Dream Land'' (embezzlement causing famine), ''Kirby's Adventure'' (mass dream loss), ''Kirby's Dream Course'' (astronomical theft), ''Kirby's Dream Land 2'' (infrastructure disruption due to Dark Matter), ''Kirby Super Star'' (embezzlement/famine, attempted military takeover, questionable astrophysical stability of star system), ''Kirby's Dream Land 3'' (chronic Dark Matter infestation), ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards'' (concussion via atmospheric fairy) ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'' (invasive plant species<ref group="subreference">Although Taranza's kidnapping of King Dedede is also a key instigating event for ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'', it is important to recall that King Dedede is only a ''self-proclaimed'' ruler of Dream Land, meaning that the overall impact to Popstar would likely be far from calamitous. The Dreamstalk on the other hand likely caused immediate and significant ecological and environmental damage to Popstar extending far beyond the simple disruption to Kirby's house, and would have ultimately evolved into an apocalyptic threat to Popstar under the control of Flowered Sectonia. {{cite|The Dreamstalk has guided you thus far. But its bloom will be your doom! Floralia, Dream Land, and this entire planet!|Queen Sectonia|Kirby: Triple Deluxe}}</ref>), ''Kirby and the Rainbow Curse'' (desaturation), ''Kirby: Planet Robobot'' (mechanical invasion).}} or if someone else calls for his aid.<ref>See, for example: the Super Famicom version of ''Kirby's Star Stacker'' (Mr. Star), ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards'' (Ribbon), ''Kirby's Epic Yarn'' (Prince Fluff), ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' (Magolor), ''Kirby and the Forgotten Land'' (Elfilin).</ref> Often times, these adventures take him to far-flung locations on his home-world, to distant alien planets, or even to [[Another Dimension|alternate dimensions]]. Despite whatever challenges or setbacks Kirby may face while adventuring, he never fails to maintain an overall positive attitude, and this attitude often is instrumental in turning former foes into friends. | In terms of his character, Kirby can be described as a naïve, cheery, and childlike alien creature who made [[Kirby's House|his home]] in [[Dream Land]] after arriving from outer space, with his true origin being unknown.<ref name="origin"/> Kirby generally has a carefree attitude and enjoys simple pleasures such as eating,<ref>See, for example (without even considering numerous Sub-Games): Gourmet Race; ''Kirby: Squeak Squad''; ''Kirby's Dream Buffet''.</ref> playing with his friends, and sleeping. More particular hobbies of his include fishing, singing (despite [[Mike|how bad he is at it]]), and riding his [[Warp Star]]. Kirby is typically called to adventure when some calamity befalls his home-world of [[Popstar]],{{#tag:ref|See, for example: ''Kirby's Dream Land'' (embezzlement causing famine), ''Kirby's Adventure'' (mass dream loss), ''Kirby's Dream Course'' (astronomical theft), ''Kirby's Dream Land 2'' (infrastructure disruption due to Dark Matter), ''Kirby Super Star'' (embezzlement/famine, attempted military takeover, questionable astrophysical stability of star system), ''Kirby's Dream Land 3'' (chronic Dark Matter infestation), ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards'' (concussion via atmospheric fairy) ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'' (invasive plant species<ref group="subreference">Although Taranza's kidnapping of King Dedede is also a key instigating event for ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'', it is important to recall that King Dedede is only a ''self-proclaimed'' ruler of Dream Land, meaning that the overall impact to Popstar would likely be far from calamitous. The Dreamstalk on the other hand likely caused immediate and significant ecological and environmental damage to Popstar extending far beyond the simple disruption to Kirby's house, and would have ultimately evolved into an apocalyptic threat to Popstar under the control of Flowered Sectonia. {{cite|The Dreamstalk has guided you thus far. But its bloom will be your doom! Floralia, Dream Land, and this entire planet!|Queen Sectonia|Kirby: Triple Deluxe}}</ref>), ''Kirby and the Rainbow Curse'' (desaturation), ''Kirby: Planet Robobot'' (mechanical invasion).}} or if someone else calls for his aid.<ref>See, for example: the Super Famicom version of ''Kirby's Star Stacker'' (Mr. Star), ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards'' (Ribbon), ''Kirby's Epic Yarn'' (Prince Fluff), ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' (Magolor), ''Kirby and the Forgotten Land'' (Elfilin).</ref> Often times, these adventures take him to far-flung locations on his home-world, to distant alien planets, or even to [[Another Dimension|alternate dimensions]]. Despite whatever challenges or setbacks Kirby may face while adventuring, he never fails to maintain an overall positive attitude, and this attitude often is instrumental in turning former foes into friends. | ||