Energy Sphere
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An Energy Sphere is a collectible item found in Kirby's Return to Dream Land. Energy Spheres resemble semi-transparent spheres with gears in them, and they apparently power the Lor Starcutter, as they contain some kind of ancient technology.[1]
Energy Spheres are often found in hidden or hard to reach areas throughout the non-boss stages of the game. They unlock doors to sub-games, challenges, and Copy Ability rooms in the Lor Starcutter. There are 120 Energy Spheres in total; each stage (aside from boss stages) contains 3 to 5 Energy Spheres. While collecting Energy Spheres is optional to complete the game, collecting all of the Energy Spheres is mandatory to reach 100% completion.
Sphere Doomers love to eat Energy Spheres,[1] and always yield two of them upon their defeat in the main game. The main bosses of the game hold Part Spheres,[2] which serve a similar purpose, but house one of the Lor Starcutter's main parts instead.
Energy Sphere Distribution[edit]
There are no Energy Spheres in boss stages or the last level, Another Dimension.
| Level/Stage | Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Stage 3 | Stage 4 | Stage 5 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookie Country | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | - | 13 |
| Raisin Ruins | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | - | 16 |
| Onion Ocean | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | - | 16 |
| White Wafers | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 19 |
| Nutty Noon | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 20 |
| Egg Engines | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 21 |
| Dangerous Dinner | 5 | 5 | 5 | - | - | 15 |
| Grand Total | 120 | |||||
Unlock Progression[edit]
The following list what is unlocked in the Lor Starcutter when a specified number of Energy Spheres are attained.
- 7: Sword Challenge
- 15: Ninja Dojo mini-game
- 20: Copy Ability Room 1 (Cutter, Leaf, Needle, Fire, Sword)
- 25: Whip Challenge
- 30: Scope Shot mini-game
- 35: Hi-Jump Challenge
- 40: Copy Ability Room 2 (Stone, Parasol, Whip, Beam, Spark)
- 50: Bomb Challenge
- 60: Copy Ability Room 3 (Spear, Bomb, Tornado, Hi-Jump, Water)
- 70: Water Challenge
- 80: Copy Ability Room 4 (Ninja, Wing, Fighter, Hammer, Ice)
- 90: Wing Challenge
- 120: Item Challenge
Trivia[edit]
- According to the Grand Doomer EX's Special Page,[3] the Energy Spheres tend to create dimensional rifts when separated from the Lor, which is what allowed the Sphere Doomers to emerge in Popstar.
- When collecting a previously collected Energy Sphere, the gear inside will be replaced with a red Point Star, adding ten to the player's total.
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | エナジースフィア Enajī Sufia |
Energy Sphere |
| Italian | Sfere di energia | Energy sphere |
| Spanish | Esfera de energía | Energy sphere |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "A hologram of monsters nested in another dimension. The original Doomers were red and blue. They love to eat Energy Spheres, which contain ancient technology." –Holo-Doomers Special Page (Kirby: Planet Robobot)
- ↑ Kirby Wii Music Selection
- ↑ "The lost Energy Spheres have created dimensional rifts. The Grand Doomer has emerged from one such rift!" –Grand Doomer EX Special Page (Kirby's Return to Dream Land)
