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New Gameplay Features in Kirby: Triple Deluxe

by Bryan Rose - May 2, 2014, 1:14 am EDT
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What's new in the latest Kirby adventure?

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In my other pre-launch article for Kirby: Triple Deluxe, I looked at the various modes you’ll be playing once you nab the game on May 2. For this article, let’s take a look at the new features the game has. At its core, I can say from the offset that Kirby remains true to it’s roots; if you've played a Kirby game before, the 3DS iteration will make you feel right at home. That doesn't mean it’s the same old song and dance, however.

There are many things to collect throughout the game, one of which are key chains. There’s usually one or two strewn about in a level which look like silver tinted question marks with a chain around them. These are for collecting purposes only as far as I can tell, but there’s a multitude to collect. They all denote various enemies and items throughout previous games, such as Kirby’s Dream Land, among others. There are also gold tinted question marks as I collected a couple of these as well that are more obscure.

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One of the new gameplay features is the Hypernova ability, which usually takes place at the end of a level. As you go throughout a stage, there might sometimes be a beanstalk emerging from the ground and handing you what appears to be a bean or fruit or some sort. Once Kirby eats it, he loses his ability and becomes a multitude of colors! His inhalation ability is upgraded, meaning he can inhale large items and bosses he normally can’t. This becomes quite the interesting mechanic later on, as players find ways to clear the stage using the ability. It also comes in handy later on towards the end of the game, but perhaps I shouldn’t speak further...

At some points in the game, you’ll have to use the 3DS in order to maneuver about a stage via gyroscopic control. Precision and timing are a must if you want to safely and efficiently get through these parts of the game. There are also points in the game where you’ll come across stages where the goal is to use specific abilities to solve puzzles, and these make use of the gyroscopic features as well.

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Sun stones are also an important part of the game as well. There are different amounts in each stage, ranging from one to four, and they are expertly hidden throughout the stage. You need a specific amount in each stage in order to unlock that stage’s boss. Some are expertly hidden around a level, so extra digging around might be required.

Kirby Triple Deluxe releases in North America on May 2. For more Kirby goodness, check out my review here .

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