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Developer: HAL Laboratory
Publisher: Nintendo
Platform: 3DS family of systems
Release Date: April 2016 (JP), June 10, 2016 (everywhere else)
Players: 1 (Main Game), 2-4 (Team Kirby Clash, local only)
Genre: Platformbot-ing
Price: $39.99 (US), €39.99, £34.99
Special Thanks: TheMoon!!!!! for the amazing graphics. Best viewed in Dark Theme.

Harness the power of the Robobot Armor!

Harness the power of a mysterious mech to stop ruthless invaders from mechanizing Kirby's home world. Smash through tough obstacles, lift heavy objects with ease, and scan enemies to shape-shift into new Modes with powerful abilities in this supercharged action-platformer!

That's right—Kirby's Robobot Armor can shape-shift into different modes by scanning enemies to copy their moves—like the new Jet Mode. Not to mention, Kirby™ can copy abilities the old-fashioned way too—by inhaling them!

Team Kirby Clash

Team up with three other players* or computer-controlled players to take on tough bosses in this RPG-style mode. Up to four systems can share one Game Card via Download Play.

Kirby 3D Rumble

Take down enemies and collect medals on 3D stages in this fast-paced, puzzle-style mode.

Plus returning favorites like The Arena and more!

Overall, this is a great platformer done better than most of the competition out there. If you have a 3DS then this is a necessary purchase, as it needs to be part of your gaming library.

Forbes - 9/10

Planet Robobot's meager difficulty may feel like a turn off at times, but it's not a reason to write it off. Once you spend time sampling the large selection of powers in each stage, taking in the detailed visuals, the catchy soundtrack, and exploring the wealth of extra modes on hand, you are so focused on the game's pervasive charm that you're looking forward to the next delightful surprise, rather than praying for a grueling test of skill. Planet Robobot is another great feather in Kirby's cap that shouldn't be overlooked.

Gamespot - 8/10

Planet Robobot has not moved Kirby forward in any significant way, but it’s a well-made platformer that’s worth completing.

Game Informer - 8/10

Opencritic - 82

Review Thread is here with links to more reviews!

-Tap any compatible amiibo™ figure in Story Mode and Kirby™ will inhale the in-game figure to gain a Copy Ability
-Tap any of the new Kirby series amiibo™ figures to give Kirby a unique look or special Copy Ability

Reveal Trailer



Overview Trailer



Nintendo Minute: 'Let's Robot!'

 

[Platy]

Awesome OP !

Would so want to play with my Kirby AMiibo but amiibos on 3ds are so not handheld =P

Also, that thread about this game ending if anyone wants

Anyone knows if the RPG mode has download play ?

 

[Shifty]

Looks like a Kirby-ass Kirby game, I'm down.

 

[daydream]

nice ot!

my copy is arriving tomorrow and i think i'll dive right in

looking forward to kirby 3d rumble in particular

 

[Fireblend]

Looking forward to this! I usually like Kirby games and I adored Triple Deluxe. I'm actually pretty excited for this

 

[Deleted member 465307]

Can we -bobo and -bobot everything in the English language? I can't help but smile as I read all of those headings.

I'm pumped for this game and Kirby getting his own amiibo set. I can't wait for mine to all arrive tomorrow!

 

[TripOpt55]

Triple Deluxe was super fun. I'm looking forward to this. Going to try and rent it for now since I just bought Mirror's Edge, but I'm excited to play through it.

 

[-shadow-]

Great OP! Love this series, but am ashamed to admit I don't own either Kirby's Adventure on the Wii nor do I own Triple Deluxe yet. Really should fix that before getting around to this.

 

[MrSaturn99]

I am sooooooooo hyped.

TOMORROW!

 

[Simbabbad]

I love Kirby, and even though I thought Triple Deluxe was inferior to Kirby's Adventure Wii (aka Kirby Return to Dreamland), I'm really hyped.

 

[Hugstable]

Wooooooooooooo new Kirby gaaaaaaame!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Rockin' Ranger]

My copy just shipped, should be arriving tomorrow. Yay Kirby!

 

[Robin64]

Downloading now from the EU eShop. Go go go, sweet download! I want a quick before I sleep.

 

[Zen_Arcade]

Can't wait. Every Kirby game is a day one purchase.

 

[Nocturnowl]

Got my copy earlier today complete with glorious Kirby amiibo, not that I can use it with a 3DS XL over here.

Only played through World 1 so far but while its of course incredibly similar to Triple Deluxe in presentation and playstyle (which in turn was similar to Return to Dreamland/Adventure Wii) it seems like it has the potential to be a fair bit better than TD.
The mech surprised me in that it's implemented in a way that make it more of a standard part of stage progression as opposed to being the new Super ability/hypernova gimmick where you just demolish everything once every 2-3 stages.

Camera is more zoomed out like older kirby titles which is nice, background visuals are improved over Triple Deluxe, point it that it seems neato.

 

[Robin64]

The Miiverse community is up, too, and it has a sub-community called "Behind the Scenes".

Oh my gosh, Waddle Dees can DRIVE.

 

[The Awesomest]

Holy crap, this is out already?! Better get on this, then!

 

[Jo Shishido's Cheeks]

Finished the first world, it's a gorgeous game.
Much like TD it's certainly one of the best looking games on the system in terms of production values and usage of the 3D effect.
The robot gimmick is a lot of fun so far and a big improvement over TD's mega-suction special feature.
The robotic aesthetic makes for a really fresh take on a Kirby game and there's already been some novel enemies and sequences utilises screws, electrical currents, batteries and machines.
The mini games are more fun than TD's Fighters and Drum Dash so far too.
I'm really impressed, it's certainly seeming like a worthy sequel to the brilliant Triple Deluxe and builds cleverly upon and improves on it in certain ways.
Can't wait to play some more...

 

[Septimus Prime]

Bought it this morning, so it should be done downloading by the time I get home.

I really hate that there are copy abilities locked behind Amiibos. I just can't bring myself to give a shit about those.

 

[JordanKZ]

Somehow, Shopto sent this out over a week ago and I've already finished it. It's short, but sweet, but Triple Deluxe is just a tad better.

 

[Magnet_Man]

Grind stage 1-4 for generic stickers. It's a short stage with four stickers, five if you are good at the end stage mini-game.

 

[Nocturnowl]

Somehow, Shopto sent this out over a week ago and I've already finished it. It's short, but sweet, but Triple Deluxe is just a tad better.

I noticed they claimed to have that in stock last week, guess they weren't kidding.

 

[@MUWANdo]

Bought it this morning, so it should be done downloading by the time I get home.

I really hate that there are copy abilities locked behind Amiibos. I just can't bring myself to give a shit about those.

Every copy ability in the game is accessible without Amiibo, even UFO.

 

[Septimus Prime]

Every copy ability in the game is accessible without Amiibo, even UFO.

Excellent. Doesn't change my purchase decision regardless, but yes.

I assume Stone is still the best ability. I'll always drop whatever else I have for that, though I like Ninja and Plasma a lot, too.

 

[EvilRedEye]

I got an early Shopto copy last weekend.

I am not sure how I feel about Kirby bombing schoolbuses. :/

 

[Ginger Hail]

Might have to wait a couple days, but I'm eager for more Kirby. Triple Deluxe was great.

 

[NEO0MJ]

The Miiverse community is up, too, and it has a sub-community called "Behind the Scenes".

Oh my gosh, Waddle Dees can DRIVE.

Pretty sure it's just sitting in the autonomous funny car and enjoying the ride :3

 

[whiterabbit]

Excellent. Doesn't change my purchase decision regardless, but yes.

I assume Stone is still the best ability. I'll always drop whatever else I have for that, though I like Ninja and Plasma a lot, too.

Really, Stone? I think Hammer does the most damage, and Archer is useful to hit from a range and you can hide and become invulnerable if you press down. I know you get invincible when you are turned into a stone, but I thought it was kind of hard to actually hit with.

 

[Bronetta]

I need this in my life but that $50 CDN price ugh!

 

[Lord of Ostia]

Got this game and the Amiibos coming tomorrow, I'm so damn excited for this. I love Kirby, particularly traditional Kirby like Return to Dreamland and Triple Deluxe, just simple, fun, platforming-and-power up goodness. The experimental titles are great too, but Kirby shines as a simple 2D platformer the most.

 

[Rymuth]

That's a great title...and OT, as well.

 

[TWILT]

Pretty excited for this. Loved Triple Deluxe and according to most impressions I've heard, this one seems even better.

 

[whiterabbit]

Grind stage 1-4 for generic stickers. It's a short stage with four stickers, five if you are good at the end stage mini-game.

Are these stickers the same ones that were keychains in Triple Deluxe? I was wondering about that... It seems kind of repetitive. Although they probably work well as decals for the Robobot armor.

 

[AdanVC]

Awww such a cute RoboOP, Max! Kirby 2d platformers are excellent and glad this one is no exception. Will bought soon since I'm currently playing Kirby's Epic Yarn and I already got the Kirby itch.

 

[Septimus Prime]

Really, Stone? I think Hammer does the most damage, and Archer is useful to hit from a range and you can hide and become invulnerable if you press down. I know you get invincible when you are turned into a stone, but I thought it was kind of hard to actually hit with.

They buffed Stone a bit for Triple Deluxe, I feel, since the transformation can hit now, too (multiple times if you use that spinning super stone move), and you retain a bit of forward momentum if you transform from a dash or dash-jump. I did get hit by something in that game while still in stone form, though, so it's not completely invincible anymore. I don't remember what attack actually hit me.

 

[GreatMightySymp]

Looks like Amazon shipped out my amiibos, says the game is going to arrive alongside them but haven't gotten the tracking number yet.

 

[maxcriden]

Are these stickers the same ones that were keychains in Triple Deluxe? I was wondering about that... It seems kind of repetitive. Although they probably work well as decals for the Robobot armor.

I'm curious about this also. #paging Sticker_Man...no...Decal_Man...no, that's not right...Magent_Man!

 

[SolVanderlyn]

Wooooooooooooo new Kirby gaaaaaaame!!!!!!!!!!

The amount of sheer happiness in this gif... yep, it's Kirby, alright.

 

[Jo Shishido's Cheeks]

Are these stickers the same ones that were keychains in Triple Deluxe? I was wondering about that... It seems kind of repetitive. Although they probably work well as decals for the Robobot armor.

Id imagine there are some repeats but all of the ones I have so far are brand new...

 

[Brakke]

I can't believe they ever thought it was ok to Junior you, Maxc. Delightful OP.

Can't wait for this to show up.

 

[@MUWANdo]

Are these stickers the same ones that were keychains in Triple Deluxe? I was wondering about that... It seems kind of repetitive. Although they probably work well as decals for the Robobot armor.

The actual designs are mostly different--they're all illustrated images, not a lot of pixel art.

As collectibles, they function pretty much the same as keychains: some are random, some are hidden in fixed positions.

 

[Magnet_Man]

Are these stickers the same ones that were keychains in Triple Deluxe? I was wondering about that... It seems kind of repetitive. Although they probably work well as decals for the Robobot armor.

I'm curious about this also. #paging Sticker_Man...no...Decal_Man...no, that's not right...Magent_Man!

Exact same as the keychains from Triple Deluxe. There are rare stickers that are gold but in fixed locations. The bulk are blue stickers that are random, even though the game is very generous with dropping new ones. The sticker library in the menu will thankfully show hints as to what stage a particular gold sticker is which they didn't in TD.

They don't do anything other than be decals on the Robobot Armor (I'm running Masked Dedede on right arm and the kanji for "King" on the other. Already perfect.)

I just bring it up because getting all of them is required for 100% completion.

 

[wild wild rice]

In it to win it, copping it after work tomorrow.

 

[whiterabbit]

Id imagine there are some repeats but all of the ones I have so far are brand new...

Cool, that's what I was wondering.

The actual designs are mostly different--they're all illustrated images, not a lot of pixel art.

As collectibles, they function pretty much the same as keychains: some are random, some are hidden in fixed positions.

It looks like the stickers have more detail than the keychains did.

Exact same as the keychains from Triple Deluxe. There are rare stickers that are gold but in fixed locations. The bulk are blue stickers that are random, even though the game is very generous with dropping new ones. The sticker library in the menu will thankfully show hints as to what stage a particular gold sticker is which they didn't in TD.

They don't do anything other than be decals on the Robobot Armor (I'm running Masked Dedede on right arm and the kanji for "King" on the other. Already perfect.)

I just bring it up because getting all of them is required for 100% completion.

I'll keep that in mind. I still have a bunch of keychains left in TD.

I was thinking I'll try to collect everything in a level before moving onto the next one, although I am curious to try Meta Knight's mode, and I assume you have to beat the game for that.

 

[NipplesAndToes23]

I wish I had a 3ds.

 

[Symtendo]

Is this not available for purchase from the online PAL eShop? Was hoping to have it ready when I get home... Unusual!

 

[whiterabbit]

Is this not available for purchase from the online PAL eShop? Was hoping to have it ready when I get home... Unusual!

Did you try it on your handheld?

 

[Cindro]

Do any of the amiibos unlock exclusive content, or can everything be earned in-game?

 

[Berordn]

Do any of the amiibos unlock exclusive content, or can everything be earned in-game?

The Kirby series Kirby amiibo gives you access to UFO ability which is otherwise unavailable (and a totally imbalanced gamebreaker, like always). The other Kirby series amiibos give you unique costumes, but otherwise standard abilities.

 

[AcademicSaucer]

You may want to fix the images OP