Kirby Triple Deluxe (2014): Story, Plot, and Gameplay

2014 saw the development of the action-platform game Kirby Triple Deluxe by HAL Laboratory and its release by Nintendo for the Nintendo 3DS. It is the Kirby series’ tenth major installment. Japan released the game on January 11, 2014; North America followed on May 2, 2014; Europe followed on May 16, 2014; and Australia followed on May 17, 2014. To save King Dedede from Taranza, Kirby must travel through six different worlds, which is followed throughout the game. 

When it was released, reviews were largely positive. The level design, the new Hypernova ability, the graphics, the use of 3D, the soundtrack, and the additional content were all praised. Nonetheless, some people criticized it for being too easy.

Kirby Triple Deluxe Overview

About Kirby Triple Deluxe Game

Players can assist Kirby in jumping from the foreground into the background and inhaling various objects at a variety of side-scrolling levels as he tries to free King Dedede from his captors. Kirby can breathe in very large objects thanks to his Hypernova ability. Additionally, Kirby has developed new coping skills that let him swallow objects and change them into unusual shapes like beetles or circus performers. Every level in Triple Deluxe contains a hidden keychain. With StreetPass, players can exchange data for better or more keychains. Coins can be earned by dancing to the beats. You can engage in multiple boss battles in Arena mode. Alternatively, you can install Play and play Kirby Fighter with three friends in a hectic multiplayer mode.

Story

When Kirby awakens, his house is raised off the ground while he sleeps by the Dreamstalk, a massive beanstalk. When he realized this, he was shocked and fled his home. Before he knew that Castle Dededee was being lifted, the Dreamstalk had lifted his house onto part of it.

He climbs the Dreamstalk to reach the castle and meets Taranza, a spider-like creature. Kirby is enthralled as Taranza defeats King Dedede’s Waddle Dee Guards. Then he seizes Dededee, creating an odd purple aura around him. Accompanied by the self-proclaimed King, Taranza scales the Dreamstalk and breaches the crystal ceiling of the castle. With Dedede in tow, Kirby follows closely behind and enters Floralia, a network of floating islands, to save her.

Plot

On a bright day in DreamLand, Kirby went fishing, ate, slept, and rode his warp star home. Beneath Dream Land, a gigantic beanstalk called the Dreamstalk started to grow while Kirby slept. It lifted Kirby’s home and Castle Dedede into the sky. When Kirby wakes up the following morning, he is above Dream Land in Floralia. When Kirby arrives at Dedede’s Castle, he discovers that Taranza, a six-armed creature that resembles a spider or tarantula, is the one responsible for the Dreamstalk. Taranza has vanquished the Waddle Dee guards and taken King Dedede hostage. In an attempt to pursue Taranza, who is attempting to save the king, Kirby scales Dreamstalk.

Gameplay

Platformer Kirby Triple Deluxe is presented in a 2.5D view. There are also some enemy attacks coming from the background. Kirby can become Hypernova Kirby by eating a rainbow-colored Miracle Fruit, which gives him the ability to breathe in very big objects. Additionally, Bandana Waddle Dee launches Assist Stars at Kirby, which can heal Kirby by pressing the Y button.

One of the new copy abilities is called Beetle, which enables Kirby to impale, slam, or carry opponents around using the horn of a Japanese rhinoceros beetle; Bell gives Kirby the ability to wield two bells, use them as a shield, and launch sound waves in attacks; Archer gives Kirby the ability to shoot arrows and repel enemy attacks with the help of fictitious trees and boulders; and Circus gives Kirby the ability to ride a massive rolling ball to knock opponents over, juggle flaming bowling pins to attack enemies above him, and use exploding balloon animals as weapons. Wheel, which was missing from Kirby’s Return to Dream Land, is one of at least 20 copy abilities from earlier games that are back.

Subgames

Two new subgames have been added: Dedede’s Drum Dash, a rhythm game featuring King Dedede, who jumps on drums while avoiding enemies and collecting coins to the tune of beloved Kirby songs; and Kirby Fighters, a fighting game akin to Super Smash Bros. where the player can customise their own Kirby and give him one of ten copy abilities to battle other Kirbys in stages based on levels from previous Kirby games. The primary game is exclusive to one player. Characters from past Kirby games can also be found and collected as keychains.

Players can access an additional mode called Dededetour!, which features King Dedede as the playable character, once they have finished the main story mode. All of the bosses in this mode have been replaced by their “DX” equivalents, who have new attacks, stronger attacks, and different color schemes. When this mode comes to an end, Dedede faces off against Dark Meta Knight and Shadow Dedede, who are the evil Mirror World clones of Meta Knight and King Dedede.

Characters

Playable Characters

• Kirby
• King Dedede

Non-playable Characters

• UFO
• Coo
• Kine
• Rick
• Taranza
• Kirby Copies
• Shadow Kirby
• Queen Sectonia
• People of the Sky
• Bandana Waddle Dee

Normal Enemies

• Tick
• Chip
• Chilly
• Antler
• Cappy
• Barbar
• Blipper
• Ringle
• Rocky
• Scarfy
• Como
• Craby
• Degout
• Birdon
• Beetley
• Walky
• Wheelie
• Whippy
• Big Kabu
• Big Waddle Dee
• Blade Knight
• Bronto Burt
• Broom Hatter
• Burner Guardian
• Clown Acrobot
• Flame Cobra
• Flamer
• Foley
• Ghost Book
• Ghost Dish
• Ghost Gordo
• Glunk
• Gordo
• Grizzo
• Hot Head
• Hunter Scarfy
• Kabu
• Key Dee (DX)
• Knuckle Joe
• Lanzer
• Leafan
• Mamanti
• Moonja
• Mumbies
• Nidoo
• Noddy
• Pacto
• Phanta
• Pierce
• Poppy Bros. Jr.
• Searches
• Sectra Burt
• Sectra Dee
• Sectra Gordo
• Sectra Knight
• Sectra Shooter
• Sheld
• Shotzo
• Sir Kibble
• Soarar
• Sparky
• Spookstep
• Squishy
• Spynum
• Waddle Dee
• Waddle Doo
• Springy Hand
• Parasol Sectra Dee
• Parasol Waddle Dee
• Parasol Waddle Doo
• Toughness Waddle Dee

Hypernova Enemies

• Ace Phanta
• Big Missile
• Pipe Worm
• Cannon Tower
• Gigant Chicks
• King Phanta
• Land Barbar
• Mowlee Bros.
• Winged Eggers
• Slide Laser Robot
• Waddle Dee Train
• Waddle Dee Steel Fortress

Mid-bosses

• Blocky (DX)
• Bonkers (DX)
• Hornhead (DX)
• Mr. Frosty (DX)
• Gigant Edge (DX)
• Grand Wheelie (DX)
• Flame Galboros (DX)

Bosses

• Paintra (DX)
• Kracko (DX)
• Pyribbit (DX)
• Advertisement
• Shadow Dedede
• Soul of Sectonia
• Coily Rattler (DX)
• Flowery Woods (DX)
• Queen Sectonia (DX)
• Dark Meta Knight’s Revenge
• Masked Dedede/Masked Dedede’s Revenge

Conclusion

Kirby Triple Deluxe offers a delightful 2.5D platformer adventure with creative gameplay mechanics and eye-catching graphics. The Hypernova ability, a variety of copy skills, and engaging minigames distinguish the game. Though it has been criticized for being overly difficult at times, this Kirby game remains a fan favourite due to how entertaining and inventive it is.

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