History YMMV / KirbySqueakSquad

* SoOkayItsAverage: While the game is not bad and is definitely considered to be a solid entry all around, the game is often considered to be the weakest amongst the mainline entries, due to a plot that borders on IdiotPlot and the game proper being rather bland due to it [[ItsTheSameNowItSucks not bringing much new to the table]].

* MemeticLoser: After Dark Nebula’s fight, the game says he was an evil darkness sealed away a long time ago in the treasure chest Daroach and the Squeaks stole, believing it will give him ultimate power. However, Dark Nebula is regarded as a punchline in comparison to other Kirby bosses by quite a few fans, due to him being an AntiClimaxBoss.

* ViewerGenderConfusion: Spinni (the ninja mouse) is the most androgynous of the Squeaks, which led to rumors that [[ShesAManInJapan he's a she in Japan]].

* UnfortunateCharacterDesign: Bohboh, the fifth boss of the game, is a fiery owl with a raccoon tail...and the red crescent on its chest that makes it look like a smile, unintentionally making the boss look like a PerpetualSmiler.

* {{Sequelitis}}: This game is generally considered an inferior successor to both ''Nightmare in Dream Land'' and ''Amazing Mirror'' by critics.

* ItsTheSameNowItSucks: One of the main criticisms of the game is that, in contrast to ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror'' and ''Kirby Canvas Curse'' making strong changes to the series while keeping the fundamental gameplay mechanics intact, its basically a watered down rehash of ''[[VideoGame/KirbysAdventure Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'', [[MissionPackSequel right down to recycling the games engine and many of that games assets.]]

* ScrappyMechanic: ''Amazing Mirror'' and a majority of the games after this one grant certain abilities' attacks a rebound effect, which prevents Kirby from taking collision damage against bosses by pushing him away slightly. However, ''Squeak Squad'' lacks this feature, which makes several abilities, such as Fighter, fairly unwieldy or straight up unsafe to use against bosses. Meanwhile, one feature that was ''kept'' from ''Amazing Mirror'' is how Kirby loses his ability upon taking one hit.

* ViewerGenderConfusion: Spinni (the ninja mouse) is the most androgynous of the Squeaks, which led to rumors that [[ShesAManInJapan he's a she in Japan]].

* ScrappyMechanic: ''Amazing Mirror'' and a majority of the games after this one grant certain abilities' attacks a rebound effect, which prevents Kirby from taking collision damage against bosses by pushing him away slightly. However, ''Squeak Squad'' lacks this feature, which makes several abilities, such as Fighter, fairly unwieldy or straight up unsafe to use against bosses. Meanwhile, one feature that was ''kept'' from ''Amazing Mirror'' is how Kirby loses his ability upon taking one hit.
* ThatOneBoss: Mecha Kracko can be this for some, the fact he's an early boss with two bars of health is a little shocking (no pun intended) but the second phase has him decrease the amount of clouds you're on and if he electrifies you, it could lead to a {{one hit KO}} off the stage.

* ThatOneBoss: Mecha Kracko can be this for some, the fact he's an early boss with two bars of health is a little shocking (no pun intended) but the second phase has him decrease the amount of clouds you're on and if he electrifies you, it could lead to an {{one hit KO}} off the stage.

* NeverLiveItDown: Fans know this as the game where Kirby goes on a RoaringRampageOfRevenge over ''a slice of cake''.

* ThatOneBoss: Mecha Kracko can be this for some, the fact he's an early boss with two bars of health is a little shocking (no pun intended) but the second phase has him decrease the amount of clouds you're on and if he electrifies you, it could lead to a {{one hit KO}} off the stage.

* MemeticLoser: Dark Nebula, given its status as a disappointing and easy final boss, has been the punchline of many jokes among the fanbase, mainly those related with other villains. Not helped by the fact Nebula didn't receive a remix for Daroach's Guest Star in Star Allies, unlike all the other Dream Friends who use the final boss theme from their respective games, while Daroach gets simply a remix of Squeak Squad Attack.

* AntiClimaxBoss: Some gamers felt Dark Nebula was a rather disappointing final boss in both story and gameplay. It's easier than almost every boss before it, having extremely predictable and easily avoidable attacks and a low amount of HP. Even if you somehow manage to lose the Triple Star ability before you reach it, beating with no ability at all is a simple task.

* ScrappyMechanic: ''Amazing Mirror'' and a majority of the games after this one grant certain abilities' attacks a rebound effect, which prevents Kirby from taking collision damage against bosses by pushing him away slightly. However, ''Squeak Squad'' lacks this feature, which makes several abilities, such as Fighter, fairly unwieldy or straight up unsafe to use against bosses.
** Meanwhile, one feature that was ''kept'' from ''Amazing Mirror'' is how Kirby loses his ability upon taking one hit.
** A minor example, but Mecha Kracko's cloudy, flammable flooring makes certain abilities too dangerous to use. ''Including Triple Star.''
** The Speedrun mode unlocked after beating the game is this. Unlike the previous one seen in ''Nightmare in Dream Land'', here you have to beat the whole game again at 100%, there are no checkpoints so you cannot turn off the game, and completing it can take more than 2 hours, in a normal Nintendo DS will be pure suffering.

* {{Sequelitis}}: Seen as one to ''VideoGame/KirbyAndTheAmazingMirror'' and ''VideoGame/KirbyCanvasCurse''. While the gameplay is still solid and the new abilities are fun, the IdiotPlot, minimal innovation and [[AntiClimaxBoss lackluster]] FinalBoss are the points that make most feel like this is one of the weaker ''Kirby'' games.

* EnsembleDarkhorse:
** While the game is a bit of a contention point for most ''Kirby'' fans, many admit to really liking Spinni, thanks to being a BadassAdorable [[GratuitousNinja ninja]] mouse.
** Daroach, the leader of the Squeak Squad, is also popular for his GentlemanThief look. His popularity would lead to the Squeak Squad returning in ''VideoGame/KirbyMassAttack'' as allies and eventually being added as a Dream Friend in ''VideoGame/KirbyStarAllies''.

** It comes to say that ''VideoGame/KirbyStarAllies'' expands on this mechanic a bit, giving particular abilities elements, so the abilities have more variety and effects than just simply Sword and Bomb.

* MemeticLoser: Dark Nebula is considered this in the fandom, given its status as a disappointing and easy final boss, has led to jokes to it being the punchline of many jokes among the fanbase, mainly those related with other villains. Not helped is the fact Nebula didn't receive a remix for Daroach's Guest Star in Star Allies, unlike all the other Dream Friends who use the final boss theme from their respective games, while Daroach gets simply a remix of Squeak Squad Attack.

* ItsTheSameNowItSucks: One of the main criticisms of the game is that, in contrast to ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror'' and ''Kirby Canvas Curse'' making strong changes to the series while keeping the fundamental gameplay mechanics intact, its basically a watered down rehash of ''[[VideoGame/KirbysAdventure Kirby: Nightmare in Dreamland]]'', [[MissionPackSequel right down to recycling the games engine and many of that games assets.]]

** The Speedrun mode unlocked after beating the game is this. Unlike the previous one seen in Nightmare in Dreamland, here you have to beat the whole game again at 100% there are no checkpoints so you cannot turn off the game, and completing it can take more than 2 hours, in a normal Nintendo DS will be pure suffering.

** A minor example, but Mecha-Kracko's cloudy, flammable flooring makes certain abilities too dangerous to use. ''Including Triple Star.''
* ViewerGenderConfusion: Spinni (the ninja mouse) is the most androgynous of the Squeaks, and their gender is only mentioned once in each region, and in differing games at that: [[ShesAManInJapan Girl in this game's Japanese manual]], Boy in the international version of ''[[VideoGame/KirbyMassAttack Mass Attack]]''.

* AnticlimaxBoss: Some gamers felt Dark Nebula was a rather disappointing final boss in both story and gameplay. It's easier than almost every boss before it, having extremely predictable and easily avoidable attacks and a low amount of HP. Even if you somehow manage to lose the Triple Star ability before you reach it, beating with no ability at all is a simple task.

* HilariousInHindsight: There's an enemy called Uja that looks like a black [[VideoGame/SuperSmashBros Master Hand]] made out of a swarm of insects that can also turn into a sword. Then in the fourth ''Super Smash Bros.'' game, we get the FinalBoss, Master Core...

* ScrappyMechanic: ''Amazing Mirror'' and a majority of the games after this one grant its abilities a rebound effect, which prevents Kirby from taking collision damage against bosses by pushing him away slightly. However, ''Squeak Squad'' lacks this feature, which makes several abilities, such as Fighter, fairly unwieldy or straight up unsafe to use against bosses.