Kirby Battle Royale Box art ofKirby Battle Royale from various regions Details Developer(s) HAL Laboratory Publisher(s) Nintendo Release date(s) November 3, 2017 November 4, 2017 November 30, 2017 January 19, 2018 February 1, 2018 Platform(s) Nintendo 3DS Supported languages Japanese, American English, British English, Canadian French, European French, Italian, German, Latin American Spanish, European Spanish, Dutch, Korean Rating(s) ESRB: PEGI: CERO: Game size 1682 Blocks (210.25 MB)

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Kirby Battle Royale (stylized on the box art asKirby Battle Royale!) is an action-multiplayer spin-offKirby series game for theNintendo 3DS, and was the lastKirby game developed natively for the system. It released in Europe on November 3rd, 2017, in Australia on November 4th, in Japan on November 30th, in the Americas on January 19th, 2018, and in South Korea on February 1st, 2018. It is the first game in the series to be localized into Dutch.

Kirby Battle Royale features multiple game modes including a battle mode featuring single-player and local multiplayer, a rankedonline-multiplayer mode, a single-player story mode, and various other activities such as a training room and a collection. Core gameplay revolves around ten distinct mini-games called "Battle Modes", each one being a short, four-player activity where any participants not controlled by players are played by theCPU. These modes can be played using up to 15Copy Abilities ofKirby along with three other characters. Some of these modes require two-on-two teams, but most have the option of a free-for-all. The game also has ademo version where a few of the battle modes and the opening ofDedede's Cake Royale can be played, though other restrictions apply.

Story[edit]

Main article:Dedede's Cake Royale

The story ofKirby Battle Royale centers around a huge arena whichKing Dedede has built in an elaborate attempt to lureKirby into a trap. With the promise of a huge cake, Kirby is indeed lured to the arena, along withBandana Waddle Dee, who also seeks the cake. The two team up on their way to the tournament, but are ambushed by a blue Kirby lookalike, who the pink hero dispatches. Once the two reach the arena, King Dedede greets them and shows them the source of that doppelgänger, in theKirby Printer; a strange device capable of producing endless clones of Kirby.

As Kirby progresses through the various leagues of the tournament, he and Bandana Waddle Dee must do battle with the clones, and also cross weapons withMeta Knight, who is using the tournament as an opportunity to test his strength. Dedede in the meantime is becoming frustrated with the fact that the clones are not slowing Kirby down. By the time Kirby reaches the Platinum league, the king has had quite enough and challenges Kirby to fight him in the Championship Battle. Kirby and Bandana Waddle Dee, of course, manage to win this, with Dedede responding by first forcing Kirby into a 1 on 3 arena fight, then piloting ahuge robot to squish him when that also fails.

Alas, even the most advanced machinery at the king's disposal is not enough to stop Kirby and his unstoppable desire for cake, and the robot is destroyed, along with the Kirby Printer, causing all the Kirby clones to disappear. Having put on quite a show for the spectators of the games, they bring the cake to Kirby and Bandana Waddle Dee, despite Dedede's attempts to thwart this outcome.

Battle Modes[edit]

The basic premise ofKirby Battle Royale pitsKirby against several differentclones of himself in various competitive games. There are ten of these in total, though they come in several different varieties. The last five must be unlocked by paying 800 Battle Coins for each one in the Collection Room. The games are as follows:

Game	Icon	Starter?	Playstyles	Description
Battle Arena			Solo or Team	A straight-up fight in a basic arena. The last one (or team) standing wins.
Apple Scramble			Team	Teams of two each battle each-other while trying to collectApples from twoMini Whispy Woods and return them to their pens. A lever must be pulled in order to drop the apples in the pen and get the points.
Coin Clash			Solo or Team	Contestants collect coins in a haunted house and attack each-other to steal coins. One or twoGhosts will appear on the scene and haunt whoever they catch. While haunted, a contestant continuously loses coins and must tag another contestant to get the ghost off.
Attack Riders			Solo or Team	Contestants begin with a set number of chips, and battle in a circular arena to steal each-others chips. ABlaze Wheelie orElectro Shock Tank will appear on the scene, which a contestant can ride to run over his opponents.
Crazy Theater			Solo or Team	An arena with several mini-games built-in. Contestants have to satisfy the objective of the mini-game while trying to prevent their opponents from doing the same. Mini-games include standing on a panel representing the correct answer to a math problem, striking each-other, or avoiding certain hazards.
Rocket Rumble			Solo or Team	Contestants are each given a rocket in a corner of a standard arena. They have to fill the rocket with fuel cubes while preventing their opponents from doing the same. At the end, they hop into the rocket, and the highest flyer wins.
Robo Bonkers			Solo or Team	Contestants must do battle with a giant robot version of Bonkers in a looping circular arena. They compete to do the most damage to the robot, by usingCannons to fire missiles or each-other at it to bring it down.
Slam Hockey			Solo or Team	Contestants fight on a rectangular rink and are tasked with smashing a giant puck into each-other to score points.
Ore Express			Solo or Team	Contestants chase down a train along a path that scrolls forward. To win, they have to toss the most pieces of ore into the train's cargo holds.
Flagball			Team	Contestants play in teams in a traditional 2D arena, where the goal is to toss the ball onto their own flag to score. The flags can be picked up and carried by opponents and teammates alike.

Each of these game-modes features both local and online multiplayer, making this the first entry in theKirby series to have native support for full online multiplayer, complete with matchmaking and a global ranking system. These games are also played inDedede's Cake Royale, withBandana Waddle Dee serving as Kirby's teammate for team battles. In the Cake Royale, many of the games have altered rules to increase the challenge.

Controls[edit]

The game has four different control styles to choose from. Type A is selected by default. Type B is similar to the control found inKirby Super Star. Types C and D are very similar to Type A and B, with the ability to carry objects mapped to the X Button instead of the R Button.

Abilities[edit]

The following abilities can be used in this title. Locked abilities can be unlocked by spending 500 Battle Coins, and extra characters can be made available by playingDedede's Cake Royale:

Ability	Image	How to obtain
Sword		Starter
Bomb		Starter
Beetle		Starter
Spear		Starter
Cutter		Starter
Fighter		Starter
Ninja		Starter
Whip		Starter
Parasol		Purchase in collection list
Hammer		Purchase in collection list
Doctor		Purchase in collection list
Tornado		Purchase in collection list
Ice		Purchase in collection list
Mirror		Starter, from version 2.0 onward
Sleep		Starter, from version 3.0
Waddle Dee		Reach Silver League inDedede's Cake Royale and then purchase in collection list
Meta Knight		Reach Platinum League inDedede's Cake Royale and then purchase in collection list or send Meta Knight's data from the Demo version
King Dedede		CompleteDedede's Cake Royale and then purchase in collection list

Each ability has been reworked for a 3D space – examples including theIce ability being able to create icy barriers, and theTornado ability allowing Kirby to create a torrent that tosses other Kirbys around him into the air.

With the exception of Mirror and Sleep, each ability and character also comes with at least threepieces of Headgear, unlocked by spending Battle Coins. In addition, some abilities or characters have special headgear that can only be unlocked usingamiibo.

Online Battle[edit]

Kirby Battle Royale was the first game in theKirby series to feature native support foronline multiplayer (it was possible to playKirby's Avalanche online, but this was only possible through theXBAND modem, a standalone service that enabled online play for numerous other titles). The player is asked to input a username upon starting a new save file, which would then be used as their online moniker.

The online mode consisted of a ranked matchmaking system that placed the player in a room with three other players. Before entering the room, the player would choose between three randomly picked battle modes, then choose their ability/character. From there, the contestant was placed in the training room until all four players were connected. Then, one of the battle modes that the players picked was chosen at random, and the game began. Based on how well the player performed, they would be awarded a certain number of points, which could cause them to go up a level. Every time the player leveled up their profile, Battle Coins were awarded. As the player's level increased, however, it would become more and more time-consuming to level up further. Occasionally, there would also be a Team Battle Fever which would last a day long. During a Team Battle Fever, all battles played would be team battles.

With the termination of Nintendo's servers for the Nintendo 3DS on April 8th, 2024, it is no longer officially possible to play Online Battles.

Medals[edit]

Main article:Medal

Kirby Battle Royale has a checklist in place, which tracks various achievements the player has made. There are 60 challenges in total, and each rewards a certain number of Battle Coins when unlocked.

Update history[edit]

This is the firstKirby series game to periodically receive post-release updates and minor additions to the game experience as a whole. The most recent version needed to be installed in order to play online with others; furthermore, it is impossible to play local wireless unless all players have the same version.

Version 1.0[edit]

The default version, pre-installed in physical copies of the game.

Version 2.0[edit]

This version released on December 13, 2017 in Japan, Europe and Australia. It takes 942 blocks of storage to download. The notes are as follows:

• Added newCopy Ability,Mirror.
• Various fixes made to improve play experience.

Version 2.1[edit]

This version released on December 27, 2017 in Japan, Europe and Australia, and January 19, 2018 in the Americas to coincide with the North American release of the game. It takes 941 blocks of storage to download. The notes are as follows:

• Made it easier to gain Ranking Points in Online Battle.
• Made it possible to gain Ranking Points even if an Online Battle is canceled due to an opponent disconnecting.
• Fixed a bug that could cause the game to crash when a rocket is launched inRocket Rumble.

Version 3.0[edit]

The latest version, released on February 1, 2018 worldwide, to coincide with the South Korean release of the game. It takes 986 blocks of storage to download. The notes are as follows:

• Added Kirby'sSleep Copy Ability.
• Adjusted balance of Copy Ability strengths.
• Several adjustments made to enhance gameplay.
• In Online Battle, aBattle Arena match will be terminated if it is taking unusually long due to attacks focused on one player. This will end as an incomplete game that won't affect Ranking Points.

Development[edit]

Main article:Kirby Battle Royale/development

Staff[edit]

Nintendo eShop description[edit]

Base game[edit]

Kirby is entering a tournament against his toughest rival yet...himself! 1-4 players can fight in local* or online** battles. Pick from 10+ abilities and 10 battle types to compete in countless matchups. Hoard treasure in Ore Express, knock out opponents in Slam Hockey, shoot missiles at Robo Bonkers, and more! There's a single-player story mode too!

As you uncover King Dedede's nefarious plan, you'll unlock abilities and battle types in the Cake Royale tournament. In this competition, you’ll learn the basics of battle while earning Boost Orbs that power up Kirby, as well as nostalgic headgear to wear in other modes, and even a new playable character. Then dive into battle! 4 players can enjoy battling together via local wireless*, Online Ranked mode, or with Download Play. Compete in 2-on-2 or Free-For-All battles. May the last Kirby standing win!

(This description, along with the one for the demo, was reused for the game on the My Nintendo Store.)^[1]

Demo[edit]

The demo allows players to try 3 battles in the single-player and multiplayer* modes. Try the Sword, Cutter, and Beetle ability, and transfer Meta Knight and coins as a bonus to the main game once the full version is purchased!

Update Ver. 3.0[edit]

This is an update for the game card version of the Kirby™ Battle Royale game. This download does not contain the full version of the title. In order to use this update, you must have the full game card version of Kirby™ Battle Royale.

Trivia[edit]

• Aside from theWaddle Dees, other common enemies and characters such asRick,Coo,Kine,Taranza, andSusie can be seen in the audience for certain battle modes and/or stages.
• While the core gameplay revolves around the use of Copy Abilities, there is one point - in the ending cutscene ofDedede's Cake Royale - where Kirby can be seen without an ability.
• TheWaddle Dee Report Crew, a quartet of reporter Waddle Dees who made their debut on theKirby JP Twitter feed, can be found in this game, making it their first appearance in an actual game in the series.
• In Europe and Australia, a Miiverse community forKirby Battle Royale was opened five days before the service's closure on November 8th, 2017. This is the shortest lifespan of any Miiverse community for a Nintendo-published game.
• Whereas most of the foreign versions use a male announcer for the battle modes, the Canadian French and Latin American Spanish translations are the only ones to use a female announcer.
  • The Korean version of the game is the only one to not have localized voice clips for the announcer, instead re-using the English voice clips.

Gallery[edit]

Main article:Kirby Battle Royale/gallery

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  Logo
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  Artwork of a shocked Kirby with the Cutter ability
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  Artwork of a green Kirby with the Hammer ability
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  Artwork of an orange Kirby with the Spear ability
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  Artwork of the Sword ability
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  Artwork of a yellow Kirby with the Whip ability
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  Artwork of a green Kirby with the Bomb ability
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  Artwork of a blue Kirby with the Ninja ability
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  Artwork of a yellow Kirby with the Beetle ability
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  Artwork of Bandana Waddle Dee

Names in other languages[edit]

External links[edit]

• Official website (JP)
• Official website (UK)
• English digital manual (NA print) (archive)
• Kirby Battle Royale on Kirby Informer
• Official battle tips video (JP)

References

• Featured pages
• Kirby Battle Royale
• Spin-off games
• Games on Nintendo 3DS

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