Kirby flies through the skies and complex puzzles in these games.
Not all of Kirby's spin-off games were received warmly, as is the case with one of these titles. Still, they remain some really fun games that delight many fans around the world"
Name: Kirby's Star Stacker
System: Game Boy
Release Date: July 7, 1997
What is it?
Kirby Star Stacker is Kirby’s first puzzle game that was not a clone of an existing series, such as Kirby Avalanche which was a Kirby themed version Puyo Puyo. The objective of the game is to match Kirby’s falling animal friends, however, the player receives more points when he or she matches star blocks between Kirby’s animal pals.
Will it make the Kirby Collection?
It’s unlikely that the Game Boy version of Star Stacker will be included in the collection, especially since it has recently been released on the 3DS Virtual Console in Japan. However, the Japan-only Super Famicom remake would be a great candidate for inclusion in the collection.
Name: Kirby's Tilt and Tumble
System: Game Boy Color
Release Date: April 11, 2001
What is it?
With an accelerometer built into its cartridge, this 2001 Game Boy Color game had players tilting their handhelds to maneuver the ball-like Kirby through stages.
Will it make the Kirby Collection?
At one point, Tilt ‘n Tumble had a planned sequel for the GameCube. Though it was soon scrapped, the project adapted the design of the original game to work (at least somewhat) on a console. Though the original Tilt ‘n Tumble could arguably receive the same treatment on the collection—possibly with either Remote or Nunchuk control—the probability seems low.
Name: Kirby Air Ride
System: GameCube
Release Date: October 13, 2003
What is it?
Kirby’s 2003 foray into the all-star racing genre threw out some of the associated fluff (manual acceleration; multi-button control schemes), focusing more on simple gameplay and several goal-oriented single and multiplayer modes.
Will it make the Kirby Collection?
Chances are slim. Like a Mario Kart or a Smash Bros., Air Ride as a game doesn’t quite represent an essential “core” Kirby experience. The fact that it received a lukewarm reception doesn’t help its chances either.
