Kirby

Kirby made his debut in 1992 with Kirby's Dream Land for the Game Boy, created by Masahiro Sakurai and developed by HAL Laboratory. This cute, pink, puffball character quickly captured the hearts of players with his unique ability to inhale enemies and copy their powers, setting him apart from other platforming protagonists. Over the years, Kirby became known for his charming, accessible gameplay and whimsical worlds, appearing in numerous titles across multiple Nintendo consoles. Kirby's Adventure (1993) expanded on the series’ mechanics by introducing the now-iconic Copy Ability, allowing Kirby to absorb the abilities of various enemies.

The series continued to innovate with games like Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards (2000), which introduced 3D elements, and Kirby's Epic Yarn (2010), which featured a unique fabric-based visual style. Kirby also made appearances in spin-offs like Super Smash Bros., further cementing his status as a beloved Nintendo character. Throughout his history, Kirby’s adventures have been praised for their accessibility, creativity, and charm, making him one of Nintendo's most enduring and endearing characters, with a dedicated fanbase that spans generations of gamers.

Main Kirby Series Games

• Kirby's Dream Land (1992) – Game Boy

• Kirby's Adventure (1993) – NES

• Kirby's Dreamland 2 (1995) – Game Boy

• Kirby Super Star (1996) – SNES

• Kirby’s Dream Land 3 (1997) – SNES

• Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards (2000) – Nintendo 64

• Kirby & the Amazing Mirror (2004) – Game Boy Advance

• Kirby: Canvas Curse (2005) – Nintendo DS

• Kirby Squeak Squad (2006) – Nintendo DS

• Kirby’s Epic Yarn (2010) – Wii

• Kirby’s Return to Dream Land (2011) – Wii

• Kirby: Triple Deluxe (2014) – Nintendo 3DS

• Kirby: Planet Robobot (2016) – Nintendo 3DS

• Kirby Star Allies (2018) – Nintendo Switch

• Kirby and the Forgotten Land (2022) – Nintendo Switch

Other Kirby Games

• Kirby’s Pinball Land (1993) – Game Boy

• Kirby’s Dream Course (1994) – SNES

• Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble (2000) – Game Boy Color

• Kirby Air Ride (2003) – GameCube

• Kirby’s Avalanche (1995) – SNES

• Kirby: Battle Royale (2017) – Nintendo 3DS

• Kirby Fighters Deluxe (2014) – Nintendo 3DS

• Kirby Fighters 2 (2020) – Nintendo Switch

• Kirby: Mass Attack (2011) – Nintendo DS

Kirby Remakes

• Kirby’s Adventure: NES Classic Edition (2016) – NES (remake of Kirby’s Adventure)

• Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land (2002) – Game Boy Advance (remake of Kirby's Adventure)

• Kirby: Extra Epic Yarn (2019) – Nintendo 3DS (remake of Kirby’s Epic Yarn)

Kirby Special Editions

• Kirby’s Dream Collection Special Edition (2012) – Wii (compilation of various classic Kirby titles)

• Kirby: Planet Robobot – Special Edition (2016) – Nintendo 3DS (includes additional content)