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Kirby Submarine
- This article is about the transformation inKirby and the Rainbow Curse. For theTransformation fromKirby's Epic Yarn andKirby's Extra Epic Yarn, seeSubmarine.
| “ | Kirby Submarine moves toward the point you tap while firing torpedoes. Use rainbow ropes to guide the torpedoes' path. | ” | — Kirby and the Rainbow Curse electronic manual, page 14 |
TheKirby Submarine is atransformation thatKirby can undergo inKirby and the Rainbow Curse. It transforms him into a small submarine with a periscope, two red window frames, and a rotor. In this form, Kirby can move more freely in thewater, and automatically shoots out torpedoes that can be guided using theRainbow Rope. The Kirby Submarine is used in the stagesKirby Submarine's Torpedo Time andDeep-Divin' Kirby Submarine. Kirby Submarine also appears several times inChallenge Mode.
Details[edit]
| “ | Kirby can turn into a cute little submersible when he has to work underwater. You can guide his missiles with a rainbow rope to hit hard-to-reach targets. But that periscope is just for show—Kirby doesn't even know how to use it. | ” | — Kirby SubmarineFigurine description fromKirby and the Rainbow Curse |
Kirby Submarine has greatly enhanced maneuverability in water when compared to his normal form. He holds position in the water, and will move in a straight line to wherever the player taps the stylus, as long as it is in water (waterfalls can also be traversed). If Kirby Submarine exits water, he will fall uncontrollably until landing back in it again. Unlike his normal form, Kirby Submarine ignoresRainbow Ropes, and passes right through them. He also always faces toward the right, and cannot change his facing angle.
Kirby Submarine regularly fire sets of three torpedoes without any input, shooting them out of his mouth. These torpedoes will travel through the water in a straight line until they hit an object, from there exploding. The rainbow rope can be used to guide the trajectory of torpedoes. They will automatically stick to the line and follow it until its end, from there flying straight. This is Kirby Submarine's only method of firing in different directions. When 100Point Stars are collected, Kirby can charge up to release a powerful Star Torpedo (equivalent to the regular form'sStar Dash) which can pass though enemies and obstacles and break metal blocks. This torpedo will bounce off of walls, lingering for about 10 seconds before exploding.
During the Kirby Submarine sections, anyWaddle Dees present will also be turned into submarines, with the same basic capabilities as the Kirby Submarine. Naturally, they will need to rely on the ropes provided by the first player to curve their missile shots.
Trivia[edit]
- During the transformation, Kirby is first repainted to resembleKine, referencing the fact that the Kirby Submarine, like Kine, specializes in traversing water.
- Conversely,early concept sketches for Kine's debut game,Kirby's Dream Land 2, included an idea for a "Deep Sea Kirby" transformation that strongly resembles the Kirby Submarine.
Gallery[edit]
Alternate artwork of the Kirby Submarine
The Kirby SubmarineFigurine
AWaddle Dee Figurine depicting his submarine transformation
Beginning of the transformation sequence
Curving torpedo trajectories using rainbow ropes
Using a Star Torpedo to break metal blocks
BattlingDeepsee using the Kirby Submarine
The Kirby Submarine can ride up waterfalls.
Torpedoes are just as effective out of the water.
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | カービィサブマリン Kābī Sabumarin | Kirby Submarine |
| French | Kirby Sous-marin | Submarine Kirby |
| German | U-Boot-Kirby | Submarine-Kirby |
| Italian | Kirby Sottomarino | Submarine Kirby |
| Spanish | Kirby submarino | Submarine Kirby |
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