Kirby: Squeak Squad
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Kirby: Squeak Squad, known in Europe as Kirby: Mouse Attack, is a
Gameplay
As in most of his games, Kirby is able to copy the abilities of certain enemies by inhaling and swallowing them. There are also interactive environments, with obstacles that are passable with copy abilities. Kirby is also able to collect and store copy abilities and items in his stomach, which is represented on the touch screen. Only five items can be stored at a time. The player can combine certain abilities, similar to Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards. Mixing abilities is achieved by dragging one ability over another with the stylus. If the two are compatible with each other, they will combine and produce a new ability. This can only be done if the scroll for a certain ability is found. However, if they are not compatible, they will combine to create a random bubble. The game also introduces Copy Scrolls, which power-up any Copy Ability that Kirby has when chosen.
Each level contains one or more treasure chests, with the contents being awarded when the player successfully completes the level with that chest. The player will need to make sure they have enough space in Kirby's stomach to store the chests. The larger chests are generally more difficult to obtain, and require Kirby to face a member of the Squeaks in a mini-challenge.
The game supports
Plot
One day in Dream Land, Kirby attempts to eat a slice of strawberry
At Ice Island, a battle ensues between Kirby and the leader of the Squeaks, Daroach. Kirby wins the battle, and is about to get the treasure chest supposedly containing his cake when Meta Knight swoops in and snatches the chest away. Meta Knight escapes to the Secret Sea, and Kirby chases after him. Kirby catches up to Meta Knight, and they fight on the Halberd, which flies into space. Meta Knight is defeated and Kirby goes to the treasure chest. Before he can open it, though, Daroach flies in and grabs it from him. Daroach opens it, but the chest does not contain Kirby's cake. Instead, a dark-colored cloud emerges, possessing Daroach, who flies off to the distant Gamble Galaxy.
Concerned, Kirby follows, eventually encountering and fighting the possessed Daroach. Once beaten, the darkness lets go of Daroach and floats away in the form of a small, black-colored star. Kirby follows the star, which eventually transforms into its true form - a
Reception
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Kirby's Squeak Squad received "average" reviews according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[3] In Japan, Famitsu gave it a score of three eights and one seven for a total of 31 out of 40.[8]
Criticisms concerned the lack of originality in the title when compared to the previous Kirby game on the Nintendo DS,
Rerelease
The game was later released on the Wii U's Virtual Console service in Europe on June 25, 2015; in Australia on June 26, 2015; in North America on July 30, 2015; and in Japan on September 9, 2015. Interestingly, the Australian eShop received the European release, despite not being given the PAL name change.
Notes
- ^ Known in Europe as Kirby: Mouse Attack (not Australia)
- ^ Known in South Korea as Byeol-ui Kirby: Dopang Ildang-ui Seupgyeok (별의 커비 도팡 일당의 습격; Byeol-ui Kirby: Dopang Ildang-ui Seupgyeok; lit.Kirby of the Stars: Dopang Gang's Attack)
References
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- ^ CBS Interactive. Archivedfrom the original on November 4, 2012. Retrieved September 6, 2013.
- ^ 1UP.com. Archived from the originalon May 23, 2011. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
- ^ Edge staff (February 2007). "Kirby: Squeak Squad". Edge. No. 172. p. 84.
- ^ EGM staff (January 2007). "Kirby Squeak Squad". Electronic Gaming Monthly. p. 111.
- ^ a b Bramwell, Tom (June 22, 2007). "Kirby Mouse Attack". Eurogamer. Archived from the original on September 19, 2012. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
- ^ a b rawmeatcowboy (October 25, 2006). "A few Famitsu scores". GoNintendo. Archived from the original on October 24, 2016. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
- ^ Miller, Matt (February 2007). "Kirby: Squeak Squad". Game Informer. No. 166. Archived from the original on January 19, 2008. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
- ^ Deuce Magnum (November 28, 2006). "Review: Kirby Squeak Squad". GamePro. Archived from the original on December 2, 2006. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
- Game Revolution. Archivedfrom the original on September 9, 2015. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
- ^ Navarro, Alex (December 5, 2006). "Kirby Squeak Squad Review". GameSpot. Archived from the original on August 20, 2017. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
- ^ Theobald, Phil (December 11, 2006). "GameSpy: Kirby Squeak Squad". GameSpy. Archived from the original on February 16, 2012. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
- ^ "Kirby Squeak Squad Review". GameTrailers. January 9, 2007. Archived from the original on October 20, 2010. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
- ^ Harris, Craig (December 5, 2006). "Kirby: Squeak Squad Review". IGN. Archived from the original on April 2, 2013. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
- ^ "Kirby: Squeak Squad". Nintendo Power. Vol. 212. February 2007. p. 93.
- ^ a b East, Tom (July 2007). "Kirby Mouse Attack Review". Official Nintendo Magazine: 84–85. Archived from the original on October 7, 2014. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
- ^ X-Play. Archived from the originalon November 21, 2008. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
- ^ Hill, Jason (April 19, 2007). "Kirby Squeak Squad". The Sydney Morning Herald. Archived from the original on April 6, 2016. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
External links
- Kirby: Squeak Squad minisite (Japan)
- Kirby: Squeak Squad minisite (Korean / Web Archive)
- Kirby: Squeak Squad at MobyGames