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Play Overview
Kirby Fighters (2020) is a light-hearted fighting game where you play as the round Nintendo character, Kirby. You can choose from various abilities that your character "copies" from opponents. You fight other characters from the Kirby games in fights against the computer or up to four friends.
Unlike more involved fighting games, Kirby Fighters offers a light touch experience for all ages. Jump straight in and experiment to find the Copy Ability that matches your play style, with simple controls and easy-to-learn moves.
There's also a two-player cooperative story mode where you go on a short adventure through a series of fights in different locations.
Our examiner, Andy Robertson, first checked Kirby Fighters 4 years ago. It was re-examined by Thom Robertson and updated 4 months ago.
Unlike more involved fighting games, Kirby Fighters offers a light touch experience for all ages. Jump straight in and experiment to find the Copy Ability that matches your play style, with simple controls and easy-to-learn moves.
There's also a two-player cooperative story mode where you go on a short adventure through a series of fights in different locations.
Our examiner, Andy Robertson, first checked Kirby Fighters 4 years ago. It was re-examined by Thom Robertson and updated 4 months ago.
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Play Style
This is an Action and Fighting game. You can play with 1 to 4 players in the same room or as a 4-player online game. Fight alone or play with up to three friends on one console, across multiple consoles via local wireless or online, in a range of competitive and cooperative modes.
You can play this game in the following styles:
Benefits
This game is good if you want to:
Age Ratings
Content Rating
Users Interact: The game enables players to interact and communicate with each other, so may expose players to language usually associated with older rated games.
Rated for younger players in the US. Rated ESRB EVERYONE for Mild Fantasy Violence.
Account Rating
- You need be 18-years-old to subscribe to Nintendo Online, but can then create accounts for children of any age to play online with Nintendo Switch.
Costs
You can only play this on older systems (Nintendo 2DS|3DS) but can usually find it second hand on eBay.
There are the following additional costs associated with this game:
If you have a save file for for Super Kirby Clash or Kirby Star Allies on your Switch it unlocks unique alternative costumes to use.
It's important to set up your accounts and devices appropriately. More information is on our Financial Resources page.
Kirby Fighters
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- In-Game Purchases: Additional in-game purchases are offered for items that enhance the experience.
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You need a subscription to play online:
- You need to purchase a Nintendo Online subscription to play online with Nintendo Switch.
If you have a save file for for Super Kirby Clash or Kirby Star Allies on your Switch it unlocks unique alternative costumes to use.
It's important to set up your accounts and devices appropriately. More information is on our Financial Resources page.
Game Details
Release Date: 24/09/2020
Out Now: 3DS and 2DS and Switch
Players: 1-4 (4 online)
Accessibility: 0 features documented (Tweet Developer )
Components: 2D Side-On and Cartoon
Developer: HAL Laboratory (@HAL_Laboratory)
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