Kirby



Kirby is the main character of the series of the same name. He has had interactions with elements from the Metroid Series such as being a long-time fighter alongside Samus Aran in the Super Smash Bros. series as well as some of his own games containing references to the Metroid series.

Kirby Super Star
When Kirby uses his rock defense, he may randomly become a statue of Samus. Also, the Screw Attack (called the Screwball) is a treasure in the Great Cave Offense segment of the game.

Kirby's Dream Land 3
Level 5-2 contains six Metroids as enemies. If Kirby defeats all of them using the ice power, Samus will appear at the end of the level, helmetless, and give Kirby an extra life.

Super Smash Bros.
Kirby makes his first Super Smash Bros. appearance in the first game, the sole fighter representing the series in the game, although King Dedede was intended to appear, but was removed due to time constraints and is instead restricted to a cameo in the background of the Dream Land stage.

His profile information reads: "The 8-inch high Kirby hails from a distant, peaceful star. Like his simplistic appearance, he is an easily-understood character. True to his instincts, Kirby eats when he gets hungry and sleeps as soon as he grows tired. Nevertheless, Kirby remains a formidable opponent. In addition to his distinct flying and swallowing skills, he also has the ability to copy enemy attacks for ever-changing action."

Works:
 * Kirby's Dream Land (GB)
 * Kirby's Pinball Land (GB)
 * Kirby Super Star (SNES)
 * Kirby's Adventure (NES)

Super Smash Bros. Melee
Kirby once again returns in Melee, again alone. He is still a floaty, light-weight character as in Super Smash Bros., but some new changes to him have made him the second worst character in the game.

His trophies read:

Classic - "A denizen of the far-off, peaceful planet Pop Star, Kirby became a citizen of Dream Land after defeating King Dedede. Even though he's only about eight inches tall, Kirby is an extremely skilled technician. He has the ability to absorb the powers of his enemies, and his elastic body makes him a versatile adventurer."

(Kirby's Dream Land 8/92)

Adventure - "Kirby's small size lets him dodge many attacks, but his light weight makes him fly far when struck. Using his ability to inflate, he can jump five times. His Swallow attack creates wild combos; not only can he copy foes' moves, but he'll also put on special hats and mimic their voices. His Hammer is unwieldy but powerful."

B: Swallow

Smash B: Hammer

All-Star - "Because of his light weight, Kirby is always in danger of being sent flying, but his ability to puff up and fly allows him to come back from amazing distances. His Final Cutter strikes on the way up and on the way down, and it sends out a beam of force upon landing. Kirby transforms into various objects and crashes down when he uses his Stone technique."

Up & B: Final Cutter

Down & B: Stone

Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Finally, in Brawl, Kirby is accompanied by fellow series characters Meta Knight and King Dedede. He is significantly a better fighter than he was in Melee, being the sixteenth ranked.

Kirby Super Star Ultra
A remake of Kirby Super Star, with the Samus statue and Screw Attack (now named correctly) returning.