Scope Shot

Scope Shot Title screen for Scope Shot from Kirby's Return to Dream Land. Details Type(s) Shooter - Arcade - Teamwork Levels 3 Players 1 - 4 Appears in Kirby's Return to Dream Land Comparable to Booming Blasters (theme) Kirby on the Draw

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Scope Shot is a Sub-Game from Kirby's Return to Dream Land (not in Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe) unlocked by getting 30 Energy Spheres. The sub-game revolves around players defeating large, mechanical robots by shooting at them using a weapon resembling a Super Scope and hitting their weak spots. It, like the other sub-game, Ninja Dojo, has three levels.

Gameplay

Scope Shot requires that the player's Wii remote to be tilted from horizontal to vertical, and the Wii sensor to be used. The game may be played solo or with multiple players. The players must fight three giant mechanical robots in three respective levels - the first being the Waddle Tank, second being Mecha Kawasaki, and the last being Robo Dedede. With only 120 seconds on the timer, the player(s) must aim and shoot energy blasts with the Wii remote at the robot to lower its HP bar and blast off parts to the point where its weak point is exposed. Shooting the weak point will automatically destroy the robot. Unlike Ninja Dojo, this sub-game is not strictly competitive, as all players win or lose together, but the final score tally will show how many points each player was individually responsible for.

In all three levels, Kabula can also be seen flying in the background. The player(s) can shoot her to gain 800 extra points. UFO also appears in the final level, and is worth 1200 points when shot.

Mission 1 - Waddle Tank

“

Destroy the Waddle Tank before it wreaks havoc! After charging up, it will unleash its Mega Laser!

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— In-game caption

Waddle Tank is the first boss to be fought in this sub-game, taking its appearance from a Parasol Waddle Dee. Waddle Tank has caterpillar treads it uses to move around and avoid laser shots, and a parasol on top. On the back side is a giant "Mega Laser" cannon, which can blast the player(s) with a laser beam to stun them for a while. This can be prevented by firing at the cannon as it charges up, but this does not destroy the cannon, so is worth no points. The robot's other method of defense is to fire missiles from the background, which are worth 200 points when shot down.

As Waddle Tank gradually gets destroyed, its face reveals a grill-like jaw and eyes that resemble goggles. Its weak point is between the lower and upper "jaw" of the machine.

The following table lists each individual piece of the Waddle Tank that can be destroyed, with point values and additional notes where applicable:

Waddle Tank pieces
Piece(s)	Points	Notes
Arm pieces (2)	1200 each
Back tank (2 parts)	1200 each
Face plate	1600
Front handlebar	600
Goggles	1000	Cannot be hit until the face plate is destroyed.
Inner tread casing (2)	1000 each	Cannot be hit until the outer tread casing is destroyed.
Lower body casing	1000
Outer tread casing (2)	1500 each
Parasol	1000 (first break), 600 (second break)	This is the only piece that is destroyed in two distinct phases.
Side tanks (2)	600 each	This can be taken out along with the outer tread casing, in which case this score is added on top.
Tread exhaust pipes (2)	600 each	This can be taken out along with the outer tread casing, in which case this score is added on top.
Upper body casing (2 parts)	1500 each
Weak point	1200	Destroying this defeats the Waddle Tank.

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  Waddle Tank enters the fray.

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  Kirby starts destroying the tank after shooting down Kabula.

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  Waddle Tank's face plate is destroyed.

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  Waddle Tank's weak point is exposed.

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  Waddle Tank in pieces after a Complete Destruction

Mission 2 - Mecha Kawasaki

“

Mecha Kawasaki is on a destructive rampage! This crazy chef can fire all sorts of missiles!

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— In-game caption

Mecha Kawasaki is a giant robot that resembles Chef Kawasaki. It walks around the stage to dodge laser shots from the players. It wields a giant frying pan that shields itself from attacks, and a ladle that it can spin very fast to deflect any laser shots. To disable these means of self-defense, the player(s) can shoot the frying pan and the right glove where the ladle is being held to destroy them.

Mecha Kawasaki has a robotic "apron" with a yellow duck on it, resembling a refrigerator. The apron may display an explosive projectile in the form of mechanical food, right before shooting it out of the robot's toque. The fish projectile swims back and forth until it reaches the player(s) (worth 500 points when shot down), the meat projectile bounces along the ground (also worth 500 points), and egg missiles are fired all over the place, with one being targeted towards the player(s) (each is worth 100 points if shot). Regular missiles will also fire at the player(s), each worth 200 points when shot. Mecha Kawasaki's weak point is located within the "apron".

The following table lists each individual piece of Mecha Kawasaki that can be destroyed, with point values and additional notes where applicable:

Mecha Kawasaki pieces
Piece(s)	Points	Notes
Apron outer casing	4400
Apron inner casing	1650	Destroying this allows the player(s) to shoot any food-based missile being prepared through the apron.
Arm pieces (2)	1200 each
Bracelets (2)	1200 each
Duck on apron	880	This can be taken out along with the apron outer casing, in which case this score is added on top.
Face plate	3300
Feet (2)	1650 each
Frying pan	4400
Hat	1100
Item inside apron	300
Left glove	1650
Mouthpiece	550	Cannot be hit until the face plate is destroyed.
Neck casing	1650
Pelvic casing	550
Right glove and ladle	2650	Destroying this prevents Mecha Kawasaki from spinning its ladle quickly and deflecting projectiles.
Shoulder piece (2)	1600 each
Star on hat	2000
Tie	550	This can be taken out along with the first piece of the upper body casing, in which case this score is added on top.
Upper body casing (2 parts)	2750 each
Visor	550	Cannot be hit until the face plate is destroyed.
Waist casing	550
Weak point	1200	Destroying this defeats Mecha Kawasaki.

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  Mecha Kawasaki marches into the field.

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  Mecha Kawasaki raises its defenses.

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  Mecha Kawasaki shoots egg bombs at Kirby.

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  Kirby shoots the object in Mecha Kawasaki's apron, preventing it from firing anything.

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  Mecha Kawasaki's weak point is exposed.

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  Mecha Kawasaki in pieces after a Complete Destruction

Mission 3 - Robo Dedede

“

It's the ultimate war machine, Robo Dedede! It can launch massively destructive Time Bombs!

”

— In-game caption

Robo Dedede, the last boss to be fought, has two phases. In the first phase, missiles are released from the sides of its mechanical hammer to attempt to hit Kirby (and other characters if applicable). The number of missiles launched depends on how many players there are, and each is worth 400 points when shot. Destroying the hammer will prevent Robo Dedede from firing any more missiles. Another attack Robo Dedede can do is tossing out a large, canister-shaped time bomb that can be countered by shooting at it, with the giant robot attempting to counter that by whacking it back at the players with its hammer, while spinning side to side. Once Robo Dedede stops spinning, the players can knock the time bomb into it to stun and throw it to the front of the screen for easy attacking. The first phase's weak part is in the "belt" area, inside two metal bars.

Once the first phase is finished, Robo Dedede will seem to be defeated at first, but then will start to flail its arms around wildly and wield its hammer as the second phase begins, adding 20 seconds to the clock. In this phase, Robo Dedede will attempt to clobber Kirby (and other characters, if applicable) with the giant, charged hammer in a desperate attempt to force a loss. To counter this, the player(s) will have to continuously shoot at the hammer until it eventually drops into the robot's head, obliterating it in a spectacular explosion.

The following table lists each individual piece of Robo Dedede that can be destroyed, with point values and additional notes where applicable:

Robo Dedede pieces
Piece(s)	Points	Notes
Body casing (2 parts)	3500 each
Crown ornament	1800	This can be taken out along with the face plate, in which case this score is added on top.
Eyes (2)	1800 each	Cannot be hit until the face plate is destroyed.
Face plate	7400
Feet (2)	1120 each
Forearm pieces (2)	560 each
Gloves (2)	1400 each
Hammer	2400	Destroying this prevents Robo Dedede from firing missiles.
Inner leg plates (2)	1120 each	Cannot be hit until the appropriate outer leg plate is destroyed.
Inner pectoral ducts (2)	1800 each	Cannot be hit until the appropriate part of the body casing is destroyed.
Jet pack casing	2400
Outer leg plates (2)	1400 each
Outer pectoral ducts (2)	1800 each	These can be taken out along with the appropriate part of the body casing, in which case this score is added on top.
Pelvic plate	4200
Shoulder plates (2)	2100 each
Upper arm pieces (2)	560 each
Weak point (belt)	1200	Destroying this leads into the second phase of the fight.
Second weak point (hammer)	4200	This takes many hits to destroy, though hitting it does stun Robo Dedede. Destroying it defeats Robo Dedede.

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  Robo Dedede gets up close to try and jumpscare Kirby.

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  Robo Dedede fires two homing missiles at Kirby.

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  Robo Dedede spins after deploying its bomb.

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  Robo Dedede's weak point is exposed.

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  Kirby has to shoot Robo Dedede's hammer to defeat it for real.

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  Robo Dedede in pieces after a Complete Destruction

Bonus scoring

After completing a round, the following bonus points can be given:

• Each second remaining: 200 (rounded up to whole seconds)
• One of the following accuracy bonuses:
  • Accuracy: 50%: 2000
  • Accuracy: 80%: 4000
  • Accuracy: 90%: 6000
  • Accuracy: 100%: 10000
• No damage: 3000 (the player(s) were never hit by an attack during the fight)
• Complete destruction!: 7000 (all pieces of the robot were destroyed)

Trivia

• The ESRB rating of Kirby's Return to Dream Land is E10+, with the rating summary on the official ESRB website listing Scope Shot as one of the reasons for this rating.
• The shape of the player's reticle depends on which character the player is playing as, with a pentagon shape for Kirby, hexagon for Meta Knight, diamond for King Dedede, and circle for Waddle Dee.
• While Scope Shot does not return in Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, it does have a thematic replacement in the form of Booming Blasters, and its music is repurposed in secret areas such as HAL Rooms.
  • Scope Shot may have been removed because it is a cooperative game, as all of the Merry Magoland sub-games are competitive. Notably, Kirby on the Draw, which also appears in this remake, plays similarly to Scope Shot but is a competitive game rather than a cooperative one.
  • A smaller version of the Robo Dedede seen in Scope Shot appears in Egg Catcher, in place of King Dedede from the original appearance of the sub-game since he is now a playable contestant.

Gallery

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  English logo

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  Japanese logo

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  Spanish logo

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  French logo

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  The results screen

Names in other languages

Scope Shot

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	ガンガンバスターズ Ganganbasutāzu	Gun Gun Busters
Chinese	Scope Shot	-
Dutch	Superschutter	Supershooter
French	Tir Boumboum	Boomboom Shot
German	Super-Schießstand	Super Shooting Range
Italian	Colpisci il Robottone	Hit the Robots
Korean	사격 버스터즈 sagyeog beoseuteojeu	Shooting Busters
Portuguese	Scope Shot	-
Spanish	Supertirador	Supershooter

Waddle Tank

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	ワドタンク wado tanku	Wad Tank
Chinese	瓦豆坦克 wǎ dòu tǎn kè	Wad Tank
Dutch	Waddle-tank	-
French	Waddle Tank	-
German	Waddle-Panzer	Waddle Tank
Italian	Il carro armato Waddle	The Waddle Tank
Korean	웨이들 탱크 weideul taengkeu	Waddle Tank
Portuguese	O tanque Waddle	The Waddle Tank
Spanish	El tanque Waddle	The Waddle Tank

Mecha Kawasaki

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	アイアンカワサキ aian kawasaki	Iron Kawasaki
Traditional Chinese	鋼鐵川崎 gāng tiě chuān qí	Steel Kawasaki
Simplified Chinese	钢铁川崎 gāng tiě chuān qí
Dutch	Mecha-Kawasaki	-
French	Mecha Kawasaki	-
German	Mecha-Kawasaki	-
Italian	Mecha Kawasaki	-
Korean	아이언 카와사키 aieon kawasaki	Iron Kawasaki
Portuguese	Mestre-cuca Kawasaki de aço	Steel Master Chef Kawasaki
Spanish	Cocinero Kawasaki de acero	Steel Cook Kawasaki

Robo Dedede

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	デデデロボ dedede robo	Dedede Robo
Traditional Chinese	帝帝帝機器 dì dì dì jī qì	Dedede Machine
Simplified Chinese	帝帝帝机器 dì dì dì jī qì
Dutch	Robo-Dedede	-
Canadian French	Robo Dadidou	Robo Dedede
European French	Robo DaDiDou	Robo Dedede
German	Robo-Dedede	-
Italian	Mecha Dedede	-
Korean	디디디 로보 dididi lobo	Dedede Robo
Portuguese	Robô Dedede	Robo Dedede
Spanish	Robo-Dedede	-