Kirby is one of Nintendo's most beloved characters, having appeared in numerous games since his debut in 1992. While the super tough pink puff stars in his own series of mainstream platformers, Kirby is arguably most notable for how much experimentation he's been subject to. Kirby games are known for branching out and breaking away from tradition fairly often, as seen in the character's most recent outing, Kirby and the Rainbow Curse.
While release dates may differ between regions, Kirby has just recently turned 23 in Japan. To recognize this, Shinya Kumazaki – the series' Director – made a brief Miiverse post with his thoughts on the series. While his favorite main series Kirby game is Kirby's Adventure, Kumazaki revealed that his favorite spinoff is Kirby Air Ride, the popular battle racing GameCube game. Take a look at the full post:
What do you think? Do you like how Kirby frequently branches out in terms of the kinds of games he appears in? What would you like to see out of the character next? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
[source miiverse.nintendo.net]
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My first Kirby game was Kirby's Dream Land 2, loved it, but I can't get into any Kirby game like I used to, can't figure out why.
Kirbit's Air Ride 2 is Monday's big announcement confirmed
Kumazaki has the same favorite main and spin-off titles as I do!
What?! How could he mention it being the birthday of Kracko and not everyone's favorite idly-moving tree, Wispy Woods!?
I know this is going to get the hopes up of a certain friend of mine who's been dying for an Air Ride sequel. (coughs @mystman12 coughs) It honestly wouldn't surprise me if that were the case, though. The way the director talked, it almost sounds like the next Kirby game could be another spin-off. Personally, I just want another console 2D platformer with 4-player co-op, a la Return to Dream Land, one of my very favorite Wii games. Triple Deluxe was good, but it just didn't captivate me the way RTDL did, given the lack of multiplayer and the inclusion of the Hypernova ability, which I found inferior to the Super Copy Abilities.
Dang, Kirby's lookin good for 23.
@Not_Soos I'M HERE KAR2 CONFIRMED THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT TOMORROW THAT'S WHAT IT IS AGGGGHA HYPE!
Hasn't even looked at the article yet
Edit: Okay, I've actually read the article now. My hype levels for KAR2 are starting to rise again. This, coupled with the huge amount of KAR concept art on HAL's website (Has more than any other game), is really hyping me up. I mean, it still probably doesn't actually mean anything, but... MAYBE IT ALSO DOES I DUNNO!!!!
I do wonder if we'll ever see a traditional Kirby game for Wii U. I'd totally be down for that.
@MitchVogel Kirby games are usually launched in the last years of a console lifespan so I wouldn't write it off.
Good for Kirby!
Funny how after all these years, we have never seen a 3D Kirby game happen.... yet the world thinks that 3D is the future of gaming.
Stop advertising that game site please and thank you ~Undead
I was always very curious about Air Ride, but never got to play it.
Thus my favorite spin-off remains BlockBall.
@Artwark I can imagine how awfuly awkward it would be to inhale an enemy in 3D
No wonder Air Ride is his favorite spinoff, it really is awesome. It's probably my favorite, too.
But my favorite mainline Kirby game is easily Super Star Ultra. Oh my god that game is the best.
There you have it people, the big announcement by Nintendo
'Qbby'...?
@CB85 http://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/legendsofthemultiuniverse/images/9/95/Kyubey.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20140630022053 Kyubey~
I'd love to see the next Kirby game go all out with making your own kirby character to travel alongside Kirby and possibly go online with friends to battle bosses! There's so much kirby fandom floating around and HAL already took a step in the right direction with Return to Dreamland by letting you use Kirby, King DeDeDe, Meta Knight and Waddle Dee, so it is feasible. I think/hope this actually becomes a thing because people love customization and people love Kirby! It'd sell so well too!
Got to compliment Kumazaki for his amazing artwork especially with the inclusion of many of my favorite Kriby villains such as Dark Matter, Grill, Marx, Drawcia and Magolor. Now if only we can get another Kirby game on the Wii U similar to Return to Dreamland.
So awesome! I hope they kick some games over to Kirby come NX
I love kirby, the music always does something to me, not a sexual thing.
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