Summary
TheKirbyfranchise of games has seen a lot of success and shows that fans are always ready for the release of the adorable pink character’s next adventure. AlthoughKirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxeis the latest entryin the mainline series, it’s a remake of its 2011 release, making people wonder when the next unique entry will be and what it will contain. One wonders if a specific addition to Nintendo Online’s GameBoy Advance catalog of titles could help influence future content, as it shares some similarities with one of HAL Laboratory’s finest creations.
Those who enjoy theKirbyfranchise will likely have played or at least looked into theLegendary Stafyseries of games. When comparing both, they seem to have several aspects that closely resemble each other, making some believe the two will bump paths at some point. Until today, neither have appeared in each other’s mainline titles. However, with the recent addition of the once-Japanese-exclusiveDensetsu no Stafytrilogy to Nintendo Online’s GBA catalog, there is speculation and hope that the two could finally meet. Using the nextKirbytitle to introduce people to theStarfyseries is a great way to finally fulfill the collaboration several fans have been waiting for while exposing the latter to an audience other than the one it was originally exclusively for.
What Starfy Could Bring to the Next Kirby Game
There is a chance thatKirbycould enter the next stageof evolution if it ever decides to work to incorporate some of the things that madeStarfymemorable. Since the two already share several similarities, especially in the art and gameplay department, it would make a lot of sense for them to collaborate. With that said, here are a few things that theLegend of Starfygames could bring that would make sense in the next mainlineKirbyentry:
WithKirbyalready being one ofNintendo’s franchises with the most games, it would make sense to introduce something new so that it never goes stale with fans.Starfyhas a lot of potential to be the special ingredient the next mainline entry needs, as it has a lot that would make it work well with a series known for devouring food, enemies, and the occasional world.
How to Justify Starfy Being in the Next Kirby Game
The return of theLegendary Starfyseries in the Nintendo Switch’s Online catalog is good since it introduces people without prior awareness of the games' existence. Now that they’ve been reintroduced, it’s easier to explain why they’re being used as content for the nextKirbygame. As for how the developers could do it, they can use the established qualities of the two in their favor. For example, since Kirby is known for traveling to different planets often, it would make sense if the character happened to land on Starfy’s Pufftop Kingdom during a crisis. As for the plot, a recurring villain known as Ogura could return, giving the small pink hero the excuse to travel with the star-shaped prince and explore his world.
Starfy may not be one ofNintendo’s most iconic characters, but his series of games has what’s needed to bring the nextKirbygame to the next level. Everything is already there and ready to use as content, justifying why the two would make a perfect collaboration. For now, people will have to settle on speculating about whether Nintendo, HAL Laboratory, and Tose decide to pursue this beneficial venture.
Kirby’s Return To Dreamland Deluxe
WHERE TO PLAY
An adventure of deluxe proportions awaits!The tough puff Kirby is back for a 1-4 player* platforming adventure across Planet Popstar. Help Magolor rebuild his ship with newly added Mecha and Sand Copy Abilities! Float and fight along with friends on the same system as you control Kirby. Each other player can control a different Kirby or one of Kirby’s iconic friends like King Dedede, Meta Knight, and Bandana Waddle Dee.Take on the adventure alone as Kirby or invite other players to join the game as a different Kirby, King Dedede, Meta Knight, or Bandana Waddle Dee. You and up to 3 friends can work together to find missing ship pieces in 4-player co-op on the same system.Combine powers with other players by riding piggyback! Just press and release the L or R buttons at the same time for a super-strong Team Attack. Effects will vary based on the number of players and who is on the bottom of the stack.
