Geekscape Games Previews ‘Kirby Triple Deluxe’

While walking through the halls of Wondercon, there were two thoughts on my mind: where the hell could I find a new Huntress book to add to my collection and where were all the games? Thankfully, Nintendo had half of that problem solved, displaying many of their most anticipated games for the public to experience before their release. One such title was Kirby Triple Deluxe, the 3DS debut of the pink puffball. But with so many games under his belt, could Kirby still have that platforming magic? If my brief time with the demo was any indication, it’s looking like he’s got a few tricks left in his cooking pot.

As you’d expect from a Kirby game, Triple Deluxe has players floating through bright stages while inhaling and absorbing powers from enemies. New to this title are a larger variety of attacks that can be pulled off with each power, so even classic abilities like the sword or beam forms have new ways they can be used. Even the stages themselves feature a foreground and background, making the most of the 3D feature of the handheld. Even old bosses like Whispy Woods make their return, complete with updated boss battles that have just enough nostalgia to bring back old memories while still feeling new.

Most importantly, Kirby’s new ability to inhale entire screens of enemies was definitely the highlight of my playthrough. We focus on Kirby’s copy ability so much that it’s easy to forget that all he could do is inhale once upon a time, so it’s nice to see his original move get its own spotlight. Solving puzzles by pulling blocks, creating mass havoc for helpless enemies and an impressive destructive effect all make this ability one to look out for.

With the promise of a ton of replay value thanks to Streetpass, collectable keychains and a full on versus mode, Triple Deluxe is looking like a worth successor to the Kirby line. Of course, the biggest flaw with the series has always been with its lack of difficulty, but let’s hope the expanded abilities have brushed off on the enemies as well. Nonetheless, it’s safe to say that this one should be on your radar when it releases tomorrow, May 2nd, so be sure to keep an eye out for our review in the coming days!