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* Few denied the quality of ''VideoGame/KirbysEpicYarn'', but it wasn't a traditional ''VideoGame/{{Kirby}}'' game ([[WhatCouldHaveBeen it wasn't even going to be a ''Kirby'' game to begin with]]). It was a cute little experiment in a different art style. Then came ''VideoGame/KirbysReturnToDreamLand'', the first traditional home console game since ''VideoGame/Kirby64TheCrystalShards'', and first game since ''VideoGame/KirbySuperStar'' to use complex combo attacks.
** It has Final Smash-like moves with the copy abilities!
** It has 4-player co-op, like ''VideoGame/NewSuperMarioBrosWii''. So, who are the other three characters? King Dedede, Meta Knight, and the [[MemeticBadass Bandana Waddle]] [[AscendedExtra Dee]]!
*** They all have specific powers you can't change? So, if you want you can choose to play as yellow, blue, or green colored Kirbys and each have your own power!
* ''VideoGame/KirbyTripleDeluxe'' brings back Wheel, which has been PutOnABus since ''VideoGame/KirbySqueakSquad''.
* ''VideoGame/KirbyPlanetRobobot'':
** A new Kirby game announced just a few months before its release date? Let's see what's in store for us then... Wait, Kirby rides a robot that can get [[PowerCopying copy abilities]]? Awesome! While the Hypernova from ''VideoGame/KirbyTripleDeluxe'' was controversial for being slow to use, many were pleased with how well it blends into the gameplay when compared to Hypernova (or even [[VideoGame/KirbysReturnToDreamLand Super Abilities]]).
** Not only are there new abilities, but there's also a new Toys/{{amiibo}} line with the Kirby amiibo giving you the UFO ability, and special costumes for Sword, Hammer, and Parasol. The ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBros'' Kirby amiibo gives the Smash Bros. (formerly Smash) ability, marking its first apperance in a full game since ''VideoGame/KirbyAndTheAmazingMirror''
** The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fG8GRUbATM Mirror]] and Jet Abilities from ''VideoGame/KirbySuperStar'' finally made appearances again after being PutOnABus.
** The 3-D ring battlefields from ''VideoGame/Kirby64TheCrystalShards'' finally make their first reappearance.
** There's a special four player mode with {{RPG}} mechanics.
* Barring bonus cameos, [[VideoGame/KirbysDreamLand3 ChuChu]], [[VideoGame/Kirby64TheCrystalShards Ribbon, and Adeleine]] had all effectively [[ChuckCunninghamSyndrome vanished]] from the series since their debut games which can came out 17 and 20 years ago respectively. So when HAL posted a picture of them together with several other female characters on the [[https://twitter.com/Kirby25thJP/status/831337181666910208 official Kirby 25th anniversary account]] on Valentine's Day, the fans burst with joy upon seeing that they [[TheBusCameBack had not been completely shelved]].
* In celebration of Kirby's 25th anniversary, three games have been announced. Two of them are ''VideoGame/TeamKirbyClashDeluxe'' and ''VideoGame/KirbysBlowoutBlast'', respectively based off of "Team Kirby Clash" and "Kirby 3D Rumble" from ''Planet Robobot''. Fans rejoiced in happiness, and they couldn't be more grateful that two of the side games of Planet Robobot have been expanded to their full potential. Not only that, but there is another [[VideoGame/KirbyBattleRoyale multiplayer 3DS game]] in the works, set to release in January next year. '''The scream-fest has begun.'''
** Well, ''VideoGame/KirbyBattleRoyale'' is a pretty decent game, if a bit underwhelming in the awe of ''Star Allies''. It produced some fun popularity polls for abilities to be added to the game but otherwise...wait, what's that? [[JokeCharacter Sleep]] ended up winning one of those polls? Well, that's neat. Probably just gonna be a joke ability like it usually...wait, what's THAT!? Sleep ''[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PG3LrslH2Sk actually has a proper move set like other abilities now!?]]'' HOLY CRAP!!
* Straight outta E3 2017: ''VideoGame/KirbyStarAllies'', a multiplayer action game for UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch set to release in Spring 2018. Seeing how it has been almost 6 years since ''VideoGame/KirbysReturnToDreamLand'', I can't help but wonder what they got in store-- *GASP!* [[VideoGame/KirbysDreamLand3 Did they just show Nago and the Cleaning ability?!]] [[VideoGame/KirbysReturnToDreamLand And the Water ability's back, too?!]] ''[[VideoGame/KirbySuperStar You can recruit enemies for multiplayer?!]]'' '''''[[VideoGame/KirbySqueakSquad THEY BROUGHT BACK]] [[VideoGame/Kirby64TheCrystalShards COMBO ABILITIES?!]]''''' I...I think I may [[TearsOfJoy need a moment]]...
** Not only that but Suplex, Yo-Yo, and Plasma finally return as well!
** The [[VideoGame/KirbySuperStar Cook Ability]] returns the only SmartBomb ability with a designated helper - '''''CHEF KAWASAKI!!''''' with his miniboss moves! Also, [[VideoGame/KirbysDreamLand3 Pon & Con]] are back too!
** On the subject of ''Dream Land 3'', the Cleaning ability not only has Nago in its moveset, but also Pitch and [=ChuChu=]! They turned one of the weakest abilities by its lonesome into a love letter to its game of origin.
** A Nintendo Direct for March 8, 2018 confirmed that King Dedede, Meta Knight, and Bandana Waddle Dee were playable characters as "Dream Friends" right when the game comes out, really giving out vibes for ''VideoGame/KirbysReturnToDreamLand''.
*** Not just that, Rick/Kine/Coo, MARX, and Gooey got confirmed as allies in an update in a few weeks. Yes, Marx, the [[BigBad main villain]] of ''Milky Way Wishes'' in ''VideoGame/KirbySuperStar'' and Gooey, once called Kirby's best friend but now an almost forgotten character from ''VideoGame/KirbysDreamLand3''. The Friend Hype Train keeps rolling.
** Speaking of ''Star Allies'', data miners found the next two waves in the game. Wave two will be [[VideoGame/Kirby64TheCrystalShards Adeleine]], [[VideoGame/KirbyAndTheAmazingMirror Dark Meta Knight]], and [[VideoGame/KirbySqueakSquad Daroach]]. And it gets ''better''! Wave 3 will include [[VideoGame/KirbysReturnToDreamland Magolor]], [[VideoGame/KirbyTripleDeluxe Taranza]], [[VideoGame/KirbyPlanetRobobot Susie]], and the [[VideoGame/KirbyStarAllies Three Mage-Sisters]]. All huge fan favorites!
*** Not only is Daroach back, but he also brought with him his gang of thieves, the Squeaks. Yes, all of them, Spinni, Storo, Doc and even some mook Squeakers.
*** People who were skeptical about Dark Meta Knight being a MovesetClone of Meta Knight don't have to worry, recent gameplay footage has shown that he carries the same functions of the Mirror ability, an ability that was left out of Star Allies.
*** Rejoice, ye faithful! Ribbon, Kirby's ImpliedLoveInterest, who hasn't been seen in almost two decades, returns to support Adeleine as one of the new Dream Friends!
*** Adeleine and Ribbon are fun so far, and...wait, did she just draw up ''[[Anime/KirbyRightBackAtYa Octacon!?]]'' Gotta say, [[UnexpectedCharacter I wasn't expecting that]].
*** And here comes Wave 3! The expected fan-favourite characters are here, and their movesets are filled with [[ContinuityNod Continuity Nods]] and [[CallBack Call Backs]]. Of note is Magolor throwing around the [[LimitBreak Ultra Sword]] (and possibly other Ultra Abilities) and the Lor Starcutter, Taranza summoning [[VideoGame/KirbyTripleDeluxe the Dreamstalk and a Sectonia construct]] to blast foes with magic, and Susie pulls out her Business Suit. Seeing them in action is ''awesome!''
*** Something we didn't expect; a new mode! '''Heroes In AnotherDimension!''' Puzzles and challenges utilising ''all'' of the Dream Friends? Bigger, badder versions of bosses to throw yourself at? ''The Three Mage-Sisters fight you as a trio?!'' '''''AND IT'S FREE?!?''''' [=HAL=], take my money. Take ''all of it.''
*** With the Three Mage-Sisters available as Dream Friends, we now have four[[note]]technically seven[[/note]] female playable characters! The other three are Adeleine & Ribbon, Vividria, and Susie. This essentially means you can play the Ultimate Choice in an all-girl group if you wanted to.
* An UpdatedRerelease of ''Team Kirby Clash Deluxe'' has been announced '''and released''' - ''Super Kirby Clash''! Not only does it feature more bosses and an overhauled story mode, but it also features, in some capacity at least - '''the return of Nightmare from ''VideoGame/KirbysAdventure'', voiced by Creator/BanjoGinga no less!'''
* Catching practically everyone off guard, Nintendo shadowdropped a sequel to ''Kirby Fighters Deluxe'' (well, after they accidentally leaked it on their own site). ''Kirby Fighters 2'' is here! And you can play as a few other characters as well.
* With ''VideoGame/KirbyAndTheForgottenLand'', Kirby has completed the VideoGame3DLeap. Yes. A ''Kirby'' game with ''fully 3D gameplay'' and not TwoAndAHalfD. '''FULL. STOP.'''
** ''Kirby and the Forgotten Land'' also added the ability to evolve Kirby's powers (a few examples include Fire getting more range, Sword getting bigger (without the need of Super Abilities), or Cutter adding chakrams).
* This WebVideo/NintendoDirect is pretty good so far, I wonder what they’re gonna reveal nex- '''''[[VideoGame/KirbysReturnToDreamLand KIRBY'S RETURN TO DREAM LAND]] IS GETTING A REMAKE?!!'''''
** Later directs revealed equally hype worthy moments, such as two brand new copy abilities as well ''a brand new epilogue staring Magolor''.
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