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True Arena Showdown

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True Arena Showdown
https://wikirby.com/wiki/File:KSSU_True_Arena_Showdown_clip.mp3
Sample of"True Arena Showdown" fromKirby Super Star Ultra.
Details
Debut appearanceKirby Super Star Ultra (2008)
Last appearanceSuper Kirby Clash (2019)
Other appearance(s)Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition (New Challenge Stages)
Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Kirby Star Allies
Composer(s)Jun Ishikawa[1]
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"True Arena Showdown"[2] is a music track that was first heard inThe True Arena inKirby Super Star Ultra. It is based on "Arena Showdown", but features a different and more aggressive composition, making prominent use of electric guitars and heavy percussion. The track also features a tempo upswing in the middle, before slowing down for a brief brass section, and then repeating.

Game appearances[edit]

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Kirby Super Star Ultra[edit]

"True Arena Showdown" first appeared inKirby Super Star Ultra, where it plays during most boss fights inThe True Arena. Its instrumentation is similar to the version ofArena Showdown which plays inHelper to Hero as well as "The Greatest Warrior in the Galaxy". "True Arena Showdown" can be found in the game'sSound Test as track 101 after clearing The True Arena for the first time.

Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition[edit]

In theNew Challenge Stages as part ofKirby's Dream Collection Special Edition, the original version of this track is one of two tracks that have a chance of playing in theSmash Combat Chamber EX; the other being "Miracle Matter".

Kirby: Triple Deluxe[edit]

https://wikirby.com/wiki/File:KTD_True_Arena_Showdown_clip.mp3
"True Arena Showdown" fromKirby: Triple Deluxe byJun Ishikawa.

A rearranged version of "True Arena Showdown" plays in most boss fights inThe True Arena fromKirby: Triple Deluxe. This version is largely the same as the original, but uses cleaner-sounding instruments and heavier use of electric guitar. It is arranged by the original composer, Jun Ishikawa, and can be found in theJukebox as track 120.

Kirby Star Allies[edit]

The original version of this track can be heard in certain areas of the stageSector A inKirby Star Allies. It can also be listened to in theJukebox as track 085.

Super Kirby Clash[edit]

https://wikirby.com/wiki/File:SKC_True_Arena_Showdown_clip.mp3
"True Arena Showdown (Remix)" fromSuper Kirby Clash.

InSuper Kirby Clash, a remixed version of theKirby: Triple Deluxe arrangement with added instrumentation plays during the Tougher Party Quests againstIce Dragon,Telepathos,Spark Bonkers,Electric Dragon andFlame Galboros.

Names in other languages[edit]

LanguageNameMeaning
Japanese真・コロシアムの戦い[3]
真 コロシアムの戦い[4]
Shin koroshiamu no tatakai
True Colosseum Battle
"Colosseum Battle" is officially localized in English as "Arena Showdown" on theKirby: Triple Deluxe Soundtrack.

References

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Music inKirby Super Star andKirby Super Star Ultra
Main stage themes
Boss themes
Sub-Game and menu themes
Cutscene themes
Special themes
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Music inKirby's Dream Collection Special Edition
New Challenge Stages
Kirby's History
Special themes
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Music inKirby: Triple Deluxe
Menu themes
Stage themes
Boss themes
Themes used in EX stages
Sub-game themes
Cutscene and credits themes
Special themes
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Music inKirby Star Allies
Main themes and menu themes
Story Mode stage themes
Reused themes in extra stages
Boss themes
Morpho Knight themes
Other Game Mode themes
Chop ChampsLet's Build a Log Cabin!Star Slam HeroesTo the Far Reaches of the GalaxyStandingsVenturing into the World with AlliesPlanet Popstar: Stage SelectStar Allies Arrangement •Stage BeginStar Allies Arrangement •Squeak Squad Title ScreenStar Allies Arrangement •Four Adventurers: Cookie CountryStar Allies Arrangement •Taranza the Puppeteer MagicianStar Allies Arrangement •The Noble HaltmannStar Allies Arrangement •Fortress of Shadows: Jambastion!Star Allies Arrangement •Best Friends, Today, Tomorrow, and ForeverThe Adventure Begins — Original Short Ver.Heroes in Another DimensionThe Legend of the Last WorldKirby Ever AfterMemories of the Grande FinaleYour Preferred Spiciness for the Ultimate ChoiceAeon CorridorsKind Streets
Other reused themes
Celebration Picture themes
Special themes
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Music inSuper Kirby Clash
Menu themes
Quest themes
Beginning Story QuestsBeginning Party QuestsOrdeal: Save This Kingdom! (Remix)Fight! Mid-Boss Battle (Remix)Beginning Team QuestsParallel NightmareTough Story QuestsRoad to Victory (Remix)VS Greater Doomer (Remix)Blazing! Boss Battle (Remix)Guardian Angel: Landia (Remix)Revenge of the Enemy (Remix)A Decisive Battle with Mighty Bosses (Remix)Combat Evaluation Program (Remix)True Arena Showdown (Remix)Tougher Team QuestsFinal Takeoff (Remix)Fly, Kirby! (Remix)VS Giant Masked Dedede (Remix)Grand Doomer (Remix)Ordeal: Save This World! (Remix)Super Team QuestsVS Aeon HeroUltra-Super Boss Battle (Remix)Phantom of the Moon Soul (Remix)A Deus Ex Machina from Childhood (Remix)Heroes in Another Dimension (Remix)VS King D-Mind (Remix)
Special themes
Themes for Other Games