Kirby: Mass Attack

**Cravdraa** · 09-25-2011, 05:15 AM

This little DS game seems to have been largely overlooked.
I picked it up this afternoon and dang if it wasn't a pleasant surprise.

First off the main game is super cute and just oozes character. The Kirbys are especially well animated and they way they move and interact with the environment is loaded with little touches. From the way they scamper up ledges when they just barely make it up to the way the last one through a door often stops for a split second to wave, to their facial expressions as they run through the level, you can really tell they put some extra effort into this game.

The gameplay itself is what I can only describe as an odd mixture of 2d platforming and pikmin as you command your kirby army to swarm the enemies and hop over obstacles. It can get a little repetitive, but so far they've been constantly introducing elements to keep it interesting. See an enemy up in the air? Flick a few Kirbys up at it to weight it down and the pile your whole group on when it gets low enough. The whole game plays with the touchscreen, but unlike so many other game that seem to force it, this game was clearly designed to be played with a stylus. The controls are natural, responsive, and often times used for things that just wouldn't be possible with a D-pad and buttons.

I think it's worth making note that the game is loaded with references to past kirby games, especially the unlockable minigames. I think I've seen multiple references to ever game in the series except for Kirby 64 so far, and I'm only in world 2.

Speaking if the minigames, they seem like a fun distraction. So far the pinball game and the spaceshooter seem to be the most fleshed out, and are definately a step above the usual offerings. (I've always been a sucker for pinball.)

Anyone else get it? I've got an odd feeling this one is going to be a classic.

Antisocial · 09-25-2011, 07:14 AM

I've heard the final boss of this game is one scary-looking mofo.

Nice to see them stick to that custom.

**Loot** · 09-25-2011, 10:06 AM

I was actually thinking of picking it up, I heard it was pretty nice.

**Loot** · 09-26-2011, 05:16 PM

OH MY GOD THIS GAME IS SO ADORABLE

(It's also really fun)

Panfan · 09-26-2011, 06:06 PM

need this game asap

Robotazy · 09-26-2011, 10:13 PM

fffffffffffffff

Need my DS to be not broken.

I guess I'll wait to buy a 3DS.

***Marilink*** · 09-27-2011, 10:01 AM

My brother really likes this game. I should borrow it from him soon.

CapitaineGame · 10-05-2011, 07:34 AM

I had fun playing it.

***Heroine of the Dragon*** · 10-24-2011, 12:27 AM

Three days until this is released here... very exciting!!!

09-25-2011, 05:15 AM	#1
Cravdraa VGF RPG Mod Join Date: May 2001 Location: It's Round on the sides and high in the middle. Gender: Posts: 8,470 Thanks: 171 Thanked 661 Times in 403 Posts	Kirby: Mass Attack This little DS game seems to have been largely overlooked. I picked it up this afternoon and dang if it wasn't a pleasant surprise. First off the main game is super cute and just oozes character. The Kirbys are especially well animated and they way they move and interact with the environment is loaded with little touches. From the way they scamper up ledges when they just barely make it up to the way the last one through a door often stops for a split second to wave, to their facial expressions as they run through the level, you can really tell they put some extra effort into this game. The gameplay itself is what I can only describe as an odd mixture of 2d platforming and pikmin as you command your kirby army to swarm the enemies and hop over obstacles. It can get a little repetitive, but so far they've been constantly introducing elements to keep it interesting. See an enemy up in the air? Flick a few Kirbys up at it to weight it down and the pile your whole group on when it gets low enough. The whole game plays with the touchscreen, but unlike so many other game that seem to force it, this game was clearly designed to be played with a stylus. The controls are natural, responsive, and often times used for things that just wouldn't be possible with a D-pad and buttons. I think it's worth making note that the game is loaded with references to past kirby games, especially the unlockable minigames. I think I've seen multiple references to ever game in the series except for Kirby 64 so far, and I'm only in world 2. Speaking if the minigames, they seem like a fun distraction. So far the pinball game and the spaceshooter seem to be the most fleshed out, and are definately a step above the usual offerings. (I've always been a sucker for pinball.) Anyone else get it? I've got an odd feeling this one is going to be a classic.

09-25-2011, 07:14 AM	#2
Antisocial Janitor Join Date: May 2000 Gender: Posts: 11,471 Thanks: 14 Thanked 1,296 Times in 536 Posts	MOVE OVER DARK MATTER I've heard the final boss of this game is one scary-looking mofo. Nice to see them stick to that custom.

09-25-2011, 10:06 AM	#3
Loot Apparently I'm a mod? Join Date: May 2001 Location: LEGITIMATE BUSINESS Gender: Posts: 13,208 Thanks: 236 Thanked 1,237 Times in 659 Posts	I was actually thinking of picking it up, I heard it was pretty nice.

09-26-2011, 05:16 PM	#4
Loot Apparently I'm a mod? Join Date: May 2001 Location: LEGITIMATE BUSINESS Gender: Posts: 13,208 Thanks: 236 Thanked 1,237 Times in 659 Posts	OH MY GOD THIS GAME IS SO ADORABLE (It's also really fun)

09-26-2011, 06:06 PM	#5
Panfan AND HE PRAYS Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grayskull Gender: Posts: 18,806 Thanks: 1,405 Thanked 2,247 Times in 1,337 Posts Blog Entries: 15	need this game asap

09-26-2011, 10:13 PM	#6
Robotazy PRESS ANY KEY TO PANIC! Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: A Tiny Shed Gender: Posts: 16,483 Thanks: 529 Thanked 1,254 Times in 897 Posts Blog Entries: 46	fffffffffffffff Need my DS to be not broken. I guess I'll wait to buy a 3DS.

09-27-2011, 10:01 AM	#7
*Marilink* Gotta catch 'em all! Supermod! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Location, Location. Gender: Posts: 29,118 Thanks: 2,535 Thanked 1,822 Times in 1,007 Posts	My brother really likes this game. I should borrow it from him soon.

10-05-2011, 07:34 AM	#8
CapitaineGame Newbie Join Date: Oct 2011 Gender: Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I had fun playing it.

10-24-2011, 12:27 AM	#9
*Heroine of the Dragon* The Grinnie Fool! ♥♥♥ VGFCodes Staff Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Twinklebutton Wintersprout Gender: Posts: 31,454 Thanks: 864 Thanked 851 Times in 632 Posts Blog Entries: 1	Three days until this is released here... very exciting!!!