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For most cases, the [[Jet]] ability is preferred for these runs, due to its speed and potential damage output against [[Boss]]es and [[Mid-Boss]]es. Wall clipping is used here and there to get through some rooms faster. The Jet ability can also be used to skip certain encounters if Kirby flies over the top of the screen. Intentional life-loss may also be incurred to 'death warp' back to certain areas. | For most cases, the [[Jet]] ability is preferred for these runs, due to its speed and potential damage output against [[Boss]]es and [[Mid-Boss]]es. Wall clipping is used here and there to get through some rooms faster. The Jet ability can also be used to skip certain encounters if Kirby flies over the top of the screen. Intentional life-loss may also be incurred to 'death warp' back to certain areas. | ||
Using a second controller to play as the [[Helper]] is banned from the primary categories of this game's leaderboards. However, there are separate "category extensions" that allow runs using | Using a second controller to play as the [[Helper]] is banned from the primary categories of this game's leaderboards. However, there are separate "category extensions" that allow runs using the Helper (including traditional two-player, one player with two controllers, and one controller acting as both characters). The category extensions also include less serious categories such as "Low%" (completing as little of the game as possible), "Melatonin%" (inhaling a [[Noddy]] as fast as possible), and "0% 0% 0%" (performing [[Glitches in Kirby Super Star#0% 0% 0% (Save Corruption Glitch, Japanese Version only)|the save corruption glitch]] as fast as possible). | ||
==''Kirby's Star Stacker'' (Game Boy)== | ==''Kirby's Star Stacker'' (Game Boy)== | ||
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==''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror''== | ==''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror''== | ||
There are two major categories for this title; any% (defeat [[Dark Mind]] as quickly as possible) and 100% (explore every room, press every [[Big Switch]], beat every [[Goal Game]] and open every [[Treasure|Treasure Chest]], then beat Dark Mind). | There are two major categories for this title; any% (defeat [[Dark Mind]] as quickly as possible) and 100% (explore every room, press every [[Big Switch]], beat every [[Goal Game]] and open every [[Treasure|Treasure Chest]], then beat Dark Mind). As with ''Kirby Super Star'', co-op is a separate set of category extensions. | ||
To gain maximum speed, the [[Wheel]] and [[Missile]] abilities are utilized in most areas. Boss fights tend to use different abilities, however, and most of these, when used correctly, can defeat a boss within seconds. Against Dark Mind in particular, a nifty strategy involves bringing in a secondary ability, then shedding it as an [[Ability Star]], swallow it along with the [[Master]] ability, then spit at Dark Mind with the right timing to defeat his first forms in one shot. | To gain maximum speed, the [[Wheel]] and [[Missile]] abilities are utilized in most areas. Boss fights tend to use different abilities, however, and most of these, when used correctly, can defeat a boss within seconds. Against Dark Mind in particular, a nifty strategy involves bringing in a secondary ability, then shedding it as an [[Ability Star]], swallow it along with the [[Master]] ability, then spit at Dark Mind with the right timing to defeat his first forms in one shot. | ||
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==''Kirby Super Star Ultra''== | ==''Kirby Super Star Ultra''== | ||
This is the first entry in the series to have sub-games and modes more popularly ran than the main game itself. The most popular category to run is [[Meta Knightmare Ultra]], with [[Gourmet Race]] and [[The True Arena]] following from there. There are a number of main game categories though, with 100% being the most commonly ran of these. With a few exceptions, most of these runs are usually done on the Japanese or Korean versions of the game, as these two have faster scrolling text speeds for the [[Computer Virus]] battle, [[Revenge of Meta Knight]] and [[The Revenge]] stage than the English, French, German, Italian and Spanish versions. | This is the first entry in the series to have sub-games and modes more popularly ran than the main game itself. The most popular category to run is [[Meta Knightmare Ultra]], with [[Gourmet Race]] and [[The True Arena]] following from there. There are a number of main game categories though, with 100% being the most commonly ran of these. With a few exceptions, most of these runs are usually done on the Japanese or Korean versions of the game, as these two have faster scrolling text speeds for the [[Computer Virus]] battle, [[Revenge of Meta Knight]] and [[The Revenge]] stage than the English, French, German, Italian and Spanish versions. As with ''Kirby Super Star'', using co-op is banned unless specified, though it is significantly less common in this title due to it requiring local wireless (i.e. two systems with two copies of the game). | ||
===Beat Revenge of the King=== | ===Beat Revenge of the King=== | ||
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===The Arena / The True Arena=== | ===The Arena / The True Arena=== | ||
Both of these categories are also timed using the in-game timer. Naturally, due to its high damage output, the [[Hammer]] ability is favored for these modes. A good amount of luck is needed to get the best time in both of them, as boss attack and movement patterns are somewhat randomized on a case-by-case basis. | Both of these categories are also timed using the in-game timer. Naturally, due to its high damage output, the [[Hammer]] ability is favored for these modes. A good amount of luck is needed to get the best time in both of them, as boss attack and movement patterns are somewhat randomized on a case-by-case basis. The True Arena also allows runs with one player using two controllers, with this being tracked on a separate leaderboard. | ||
===Helper to Hero=== | ===Helper to Hero=== | ||
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==''Kirby's Epic Yarn''== | ==''Kirby's Epic Yarn''== | ||
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. | 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. 2P is always one player, two controllers. | ||
There are not many special techniques for speedrunning ''Kirby's Epic Yarn'', as it largely relies on simply optimizing the game's standard movement. Kirby will spend most of his time in [[Car]] form and generally avoid making any unnecessary detours. When using the [[Yarn Whip]], it is better to do so in midair rather than on the ground, as this will retain Kirby's forward momentum. Grabbing and throwing [[yarn ball]]s in midair will actually give Kirby a small boost forward, which can be useful to cross gaps that normally would be out of reach. [[Bead]]s do not matter much unless aiming for 100%; they also need to be kept in mind for the [[Boss]] stages in order to obtain the [[Area Patch]]es that unlock the secret stages, if running a category that includes those. | There are not many special techniques for speedrunning ''Kirby's Epic Yarn'', as it largely relies on simply optimizing the game's standard movement. Kirby will spend most of his time in [[Car]] form and generally avoid making any unnecessary detours. When using the [[Yarn Whip]], it is better to do so in midair rather than on the ground, as this will retain Kirby's forward momentum. Grabbing and throwing [[yarn ball]]s in midair will actually give Kirby a small boost forward, which can be useful to cross gaps that normally would be out of reach. [[Bead]]s do not matter much unless aiming for 100%; they also need to be kept in mind for the [[Boss]] stages in order to obtain the [[Area Patch]]es that unlock the secret stages, if running a category that includes those. | ||
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==''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''== | ==''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''== | ||
The most commonly ran category for this title is any% (which plays the normal game and beats [[Magolor]] at the end). Other categories include 100%, Extra Mode, Unlock Extra Mode, and [[The Arena]] & [[The True Arena]]. | The most commonly ran category for this title is any% (which plays the normal game and beats [[Magolor]] at the end). Other categories include 100%, Extra Mode, Unlock Extra Mode, and [[The Arena]] & [[The True Arena]]. Like with ''Kirby's Epic Yarn'', multiplayer is allowed but must be one player using multiple controllers. | ||
When it comes to the main game, no ability beats [[Wing]] in terms of speed. Any% runs concern themselves only with flying through the stages as quickly as possible, without regard to the [[Energy Sphere]]s or the [[Super Ability|Super Abilities]] whenever it can be gotten away with. Condor Bomb is the name of the game whenever a boss needs to be fought. | When it comes to the main game, no ability beats [[Wing]] in terms of speed. Any% runs concern themselves only with flying through the stages as quickly as possible, without regard to the [[Energy Sphere]]s or the [[Super Ability|Super Abilities]] whenever it can be gotten away with. Condor Bomb is the name of the game whenever a boss needs to be fought. | ||
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==''Kirby Star Allies''== | ==''Kirby Star Allies''== | ||
This game has seen many category changes over the years, particularly as the game itself updated several times to include more content. Across almost all categories, usage of [[amiibo]] | This game has seen many category changes over the years, particularly as the game itself updated several times to include more content. Across almost all categories, usage of [[amiibo]] and multiplayer is disallowed. The current categories are as follows: | ||
* '''any%''': Complete the Story Mode from a new save file as quickly as possible. | * '''any%''': Complete the Story Mode from a new save file as quickly as possible. This is further divided into 'Solo' and 'Co-op" leaderboards. | ||
* '''100%''': Obtain [[100% completion]] from a new save file. | * '''100%''': Obtain [[100% completion]] from a new save file. | ||
* '''Crown%''': Obtain [[100% completion]], complete [[Heroes in Another Dimension]] with a perfect rank, and complete Soul Melter EX in [[The Ultimate Choice]]. | * '''Crown%''': Obtain [[100% completion]], complete [[Heroes in Another Dimension]] with a perfect rank, and complete Soul Melter EX in [[The Ultimate Choice]]. | ||
* '''[[Heroes in Another Dimension]]''': Two sub-categories currently exist for this mode: any rank and perfect rank (all 120 [[Friend Heart]]s). | * '''[[Heroes in Another Dimension]]''': Two sub-categories currently exist for this mode: any rank and perfect rank (all 120 [[Friend Heart]]s). | ||
* '''[[Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go!]]''': Complete this game-mode from a new file with any character. | * '''[[Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go!]]''': Complete this game-mode from a new file with any character. This is almost exclusively run as [[The Three Mage-Sisters]], due to them having the fastest run by far. | ||
* '''[[The Ultimate Choice]]''': Two sub-categories currently exist for this run. Runners can play on either 'Soul Melter', or 'Soul Melter EX', with both categories subdivided further into 'Solo' and 'Co-op'. | * '''[[The Ultimate Choice]]''': Two sub-categories currently exist for this run. Runners can play on either 'Soul Melter', or 'Soul Melter EX', with both categories subdivided further into 'Solo' and 'Co-op'. | ||
* '''All Big Pieces and Switches''': From a new save file, collect every unique [[Picture Piece]] and hit every [[Big Switch]] in Story Mode. | * '''All Big Pieces and Switches''': From a new save file, collect every unique [[Picture Piece]] and hit every [[Big Switch]] in Story Mode. | ||
For every category, use of versions prior to the latest release (4.0.0) are not allowed. With a few exceptions, runs are typically done on the Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, or Korean versions of the game, as these languages have the fastest text scrolling speed; this saves time during the dialogue present in the unskippable cutscene that plays right after Zan Partizanne's defeat in [[Heavenly Hall]]. | Like Helper to Hero in ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'', individual character leaderboards for Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go! are available on cyberscore.me.uk. There are also high score tables for each character and difficulty of The Ultimate Choice, [[Chop Champs]], [[Star Slam Heroes]], and even the credits minigames. | ||
For every category, use of versions prior to the latest release (4.0.0) are not allowed (previous times are marked as "obsolete"). With a few exceptions, runs are typically done on the Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, or Korean versions of the game, as these languages have the fastest text scrolling speed; this saves time during the dialogue present in the unskippable cutscene that plays right after Zan Partizanne's defeat in [[Heavenly Hall]]. | |||
==''Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn''== | ==''Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn''== | ||
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==''Kirby's Dream Buffet''== | ==''Kirby's Dream Buffet''== | ||
As of now, only one leaderboard exists for ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]'' | As of now, only one leaderboard exists for ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]'': the 100% category. For this category, the player needs to reach the maximum [[Gourmet Rank]] of 135 and obtain all 256 [[Character Treat]]s from an initialized save file. Use of any online functionality is disallowed. | ||
==''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe''== | ==''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe''== | ||
Speedruns of ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe'' are by and large similar to those of the original version, though with new options and factors to take into account, as well as new content to deal with. The main dividing line between most categories is "Restricted" | Speedruns of ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe'' are by and large similar to those of the original version, though with new options and factors to take into account, as well as new content to deal with. The main dividing line between most categories is "Restricted" or "Unrestricted": "Restricted" means the player is not allowed to use more than one controller or [[amiibo]], while "Unrestricted" naturally means these are allowed. | ||
Aside from the main categories seen in ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'', ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe'' also sees categories for [[Magolor Epilogue: The Interdimensional Traveler|Magolor Epilogue]] and [[Merry Magoland]] content. For the former, the three categories are "any%", "All Stages", and "Low%" (completing Magolor Epilogue without boosting any of [[Magolor's Magical Skills]]). For the latter, currently only completing the 100 main [[Mission (Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe)|Missions]] is a category. This latter one in turn is subdivided into 1 player or 2+ players. | Aside from the main categories seen in ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'', ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe'' also sees categories for [[Magolor Epilogue: The Interdimensional Traveler|Magolor Epilogue]] and [[Merry Magoland]] content. For the former, the three categories are "any%", "All Stages", and "Low%" (completing Magolor Epilogue without boosting any of [[Magolor's Magical Skills]]). For the latter, currently only completing the 100 main [[Mission (Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe)|Missions]] is a category. This latter one in turn is subdivided into 1 player or 2+ players. | ||
For The Arena and The True Arena, there are four subcategories for each, depending on whether there is | For The Arena and The True Arena, there are four subcategories for each, depending on whether there is one player or more, or if items were used or not (items meaning the use of [[Stock Item|souvenirs]]). | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
