Even though I bought Kirby’s Adventure for the Wii U Virtual Console last month (when it was on sale for 30 cents), I have not been playing it much since my first Kirby’s Adventure blog entry. But I’ve decided to change that fact by playing it yesterday and today. I’ve gone through the second and third worlds (Ice Cream Island and Butter Building) and I’m now partially through the fourth world, Grape Garden.
I’m enjoying the game more and more as I go. The controls are floaty when Kirby is flying, and it has a bit of a learning curve to figure out how to control Kirby accurately while in mid-air. Pressing B exhales his mouthful of air, so you have to get the timing just right when avoiding flying enemies or obstacles. Overall though, the game seems pretty easy so far. The lone exception up to this point would be the sun and moon bosses (Mr. Shine and Mr. Bright) at the end of the third world. They gave me some trouble for a while, although I eventually beat them. The ground isn’t safe because they may charge at you or throw a projectile. But the air isn’t safe either, because the one that’s “inactive” can still attack you in the air. Plus, they switch positions sometimes, so a lot of mid-air maneuvering is required.
I’m also enjoying the variety of locales in the game, even within single levels. There may be a nice outdoor level, then a neon level, then a starry-night sky. Sure, there are some generic blocky-looking stages as well, but overall, the graphical variety keeps things feeling fresh. I also enjoy the many abilities Kirby can acquire. By inhaling and swallowing enemies, Kirby can use that enemy’s ability. That may give Kirby a sword, a parasol, a high jump, a projectile weapon, or even the ability to sleep! I’m not sure how useful the sleeping one is, though. My favorites so far are the ice weapon and the laser.
I’ll be sure to post another update once I’m closer to the end of the game. Kirby’s Adventure is no longer 30 cents on the Wii U Virtual Console, but this month, they have Super Metroid (SNES) for 30 cents. I already own that one on SNES, but it is a great game if any of you want to give it a try. Definitely worth the 30 cents. That’s all for now; see you next time!