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Kirby & the Amazing Mirror

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Also known as
Hoshi no Kirby: Kagami no Daimeikyū Kirby & die wundersame Spiegelwelt 星のカービィ 鏡の大迷宮

Explore a sprawling world with four Kirbies in a cooperative Metroid-style adventure.

Kirby & the Amazing Mirror was released for the Game Boy Advance in Japan on April 15, 2004, and in North America and Europe later in 2004. This is the original platform and original release year for the game.


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Released
2004
Genre
Perspective
Side view
Visual
2D scrolling
Size
5.80 MB
Rating
8 votes

About Kirby & the Amazing Mirror

Kirby & the Amazing Mirror presents a cooperative adventure where up to four players control separate Kirby characters simultaneously. This multiplayer functionality can alter the difficulty, making certain situations either more manageable or more complex.

The narrative begins with Kirby being divided into four colored versions after an encounter with a shadowy Meta Knight. These characters then journey into the Mirror World to address the trouble there. Exploration is structured around a single, interconnected overworld that is progressively revealed, following a design reminiscent of the Metroid series.

Core gameplay retains the series' signature ability to suck in enemies and copy their powers. Beyond the main adventure, players can find hidden items that reveal map segments, extend the life bar, change Kirby's color, or unlock audio content. The package also includes three mini-games accessible through the Game Boy Advance's Single-Cart Multiplayer feature.

Kirby & the Amazing Mirror Screenshots

12 images
Intro: The mirror world needs help!
Intro: Kirby goes to fight against the dark figure.
Intro: When confronted by the dark knight, Kirby was split into 4.
Title Screen
Main Menu: Select to start game, play a sub-game, view your collection or erase all data
Sub-Games Menu
Speed Eaters: Each sub-game start of with instructions on how to play.
Speed Eaters: Be the first to eat the plate of apples to win. Make sure to not press A too soon or too late!
Crackity Hack: Instructions
Crackity Hack: Try to press A when the meter reaches the arrow
Kirby Wave Ride: Instructions
Kirby Wave Ride: If done properly, you can do a super speed burst and gain distance on the others