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Freeze
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Freeze is aCopy Ability in theKirby series that has similar properties toIce. Freeze is a barrier technique ability, which means Kirby surrounds himself in the ability's element while using it and cannot move while doing so. In all games it appears in, Freeze is primarily obtained from swallowingChilly, as well as themid-bossMr. Frosty; if Freeze does not appear in a game, these opponents yield the Ice ability instead. When Kirby has Freeze inKirby: Nightmare in Dream Land,Kirby Air Ride, andits sequel, he wears a blue parka, nearly identical to the one he gains when copying theIce Climbers in theSuper Smash Bros. games.
InKirby Super Star and itsremake, as well asKirby's Return to Dream Land and subsequent titles, Freeze is not an ability, but a move integrated into the Ice copy ability that acts exactly the same, known as Ice Storm.
Game appearances[edit]
| Freeze Kirby's video game appearances | ||
|---|---|---|
| Game | Role | Notes |
| Kirby's Adventure | Copy Ability | Obtainable fromChilly andMr. Frosty. |
| Kirby's Dream Course | Copy Ability | Obtainable fromChilly andTransformer. |
| Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land | Copy Ability | Obtainable fromChilly andMr. Frosty. |
| Kirby Air Ride | Copy Ability | Obtainable fromChilly. Freeze is limited-use in this game. |
| Kirby: Canvas Curse | Copy Ability | Obtainable fromChilly andSnoppy. |
| Kirby Battle Royale | Headgear | Appears as an costume forIce Kirby. |
| Kirby Air Riders | Copy Ability | Obtainable fromChilly. Freeze is limited-use in this game. |
Kirby's Adventure[edit]
Freeze makes its debut appearance along withIce inKirby's Adventure. It can be obtained fromChilly orMr. Frosty. Like Ice, Freeze Kirby can freeze enemies into solid blocks of ice and kick them around into other enemies. In this game, the Freeze ability makes Kirby's color change into a light blue when he gets this ability, just like Ice. Freeze deals 6 damage inKirby's Adventure[1] but only 5 inKirby: Nightmare in Dream Land.[2]
Kirby's Dream Course[edit]
InKirby's Dream Course, Freeze is used to freezewater into ice soKirby can move across it more easily. The ice turns back into water when the turn is over. The ability also reduces Kirby's traction while rolling on the ground, allowing him to slide further, while also reducing his bounce height. This ability is obtained from Chilly, or fromTransformer (where it can only be encountered in a 2-player mode). Hitting the opponent with Freeze in the 2P Game will freeze them, causing them to miss their next turn. However, freezing water while the opponent is in said water will not affect them.
Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land[edit]
The Freeze ability returns inKirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, where it gains its own hat, resembling a parka hood. Kirby also loses his blue coloring fromKirby's Adventure with the introduction of the hat.
Freeze was merged into the Ice ability for most ofKirby: Nightmare in Dream Land's development, like it was inKirby Super Star. Near the end of development, designer Teruhiko Suzuki insisted upon splitting them, working overtime to ensure they would be separate.[3]
Kirby Air Ride[edit]
| “ | Freeze allows you to freeze rivals and enemies by pressing A. Frozen enemies will explode and frozen rivals will be immobilized! | ” | — Kirby Air Ride North American instruction booklet, page 40 |
Freeze returns inKirby Air Ride, making its first 3D appearance in this title. When Kirby collects this ability, he gains the power to conjure a freezing aura around himself whenever he is charging aboost. This aura will damage any foes around him, though its usefulness can be hampered with certainAir Ride Machines.
Kirby: Canvas Curse[edit]
InKirby: Canvas Curse, Kirby can get the Freeze ability from Chilly andSnoppy. When Kirby is tapped with this ability, he slides across the ground and creates an icy aura which freezes enemies. The resulting ice block can then be knocked away and defeat enemies that end up in its path. The icy aura can also destroy certain blocks.
Kirby Battle Royale[edit]
| “ | This hood is extra-warm, even in the coldest weather. | ” | — Freeze Hood description fromKirby Battle Royale |
InKirby Battle Royale, there is an unlockable type ofheadgear forIce Kirby based on the Freeze ability. It is called the Freeze Hood, and it costs 1500 Battle Coins. Freeze was not eligible in the two Copy Ability polls for the game's update, and this is possibly the reason why.
Kirby Air Riders[edit]
After a long absence, Freeze returns as a copy ability inKirby Air Riders, functioning almost identically to how it did in the originalKirby Air Ride. Unlike the original, when using the Freeze ability to conjure the freezing aura, the Air Ride Machine's traction will be reduced, losing less speed while Boost Charging. This can be used to take turns faster by drifting across them with increased speed.
Like all Copy Abilities in the game, any playable character is able to use it, not just Kirby.
Profiles[edit]
Flavor text[edit]
| Image | Game | Flavor text |
|---|---|---|
 | Kirby's Adventure | Kirby can create a shield to freeze enemies! He can then knock away the frozen blocks! |
 | Kirby's Dream Course | Kirby can skate! When you freeze the water, you can skate on the ice. |
 | Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land | Stop! Come no closer! I'll chill you to the bone! |
 | Kirby: Canvas Curse | Slide along and KO foes! |
Kirby's Dream Course manual[edit]
- "This lets you freeze the surface of the water, allowing Kirby to slide over it."
Trivia[edit]
- Although the ability does not appear inKirby's Dream Land 2 andKirby's Dream Land 3, combining the Ice ability withRick in these games results in a power that behaves nearly identically to Freeze.Kine's version of Ice is also similar to Freeze inKirby's Dream Land 2 andKirby Star Allies, and he can even move around while using it. However, if he uses it for too long, he gets frozen; inKirby's Dream Land 3, this happens instantly.
Gallery[edit]
Artwork[edit]
Smaller but transparent version of previous artwork
Ability Panel fromKirby Air Ride
Kirby: Canvas Curse
Sprites[edit]
Kirby's Adventure
Icon fromKirby's Adventure
Kirby's Dream Course
Icon fromKirby's Dream Course
Icon fromKirby: Nightmare in Dream Land
Icon fromKirby Air Ride
Kirby: Canvas Curse
Icons fromKirby: Canvas Curse
Other[edit]
Model of Freeze Kirby's hood fromKirby Air Ride
My Machine decal of the icon for Freeze, fromKirby Air Riders
1993Kirby's Adventure plush set byTakara, featuring Freeze Kirby
Videos[edit]
Load video YouTube YouTube might collect personal data.Privacy Policy OfficialKirby Portal video showcasing Freeze |
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | フリーズ Furīzu | Freeze |
| Traditional Chinese | 凍結 Dòngjié | Frozen |
| Simplified Chinese | 冻结 Dòngjié | |
| Dutch | Vorst | Frost |
| French | Gel | Frost |
| German | Frost | - |
| Italian | Gelo | Frost |
| Korean | 프리즈 Peurijeu | Freeze |
| Portuguese | Glacial | - |
| Russian | Мороз[4] Moroz | Frost |
| Latin American Spanish | Congelación | Freezing |
| European Spanish | Congelado | Frozen |
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