DS library plumps up before E3: Kirby and MillionHeir
by Phil Larsen 
{ Jun 25th 2008 at 10:15AM }
As a remake of the original SNES favorite, KSSU will use the touch screen to breathe new life into the existing mini-game compilation. Yeah, if the DS does anything well, it's mini-games. It'll be a totally revamped experience, with new Revenge of the King and Meta Knight Ultra modes in the works, including local wireless play. Kirby has done everything right so far on the DS, so we should expect greatness from the little pink blob on September 29th.
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Yes, yes -- another mystery adventure game is on the way in the form of MillionHeir. Get over that delightful play on words, and check out some of the previous games in the Mystery Case Files range. The DS entry will be a "painted scene" point-and-click adventure, where a cluey detective needs to find the rightful heir to a fortune. It seems like the standard pixel-hunt for inventory items and evidence -- but a multiplayer mode is also included, which is a pretty nifty addition for an adventure game. MillionHeir hits the stores on September 8th.
Gallery: Kirby Super Star Ultra
Gallery: Mystery Case Files: MillionHeir
[Via press release]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Brittany @ Jun 25th 2008 10:50AM
Yay for a new kirby game. Honstely, I wasn't a big fan of Canvas Curse...but I do love the older kirby games :)
Really, Kirby's Avalanche would be a really good game to port to the DS for $20 I would pick it up :D
moo @ Jun 25th 2008 4:03PM
you should have liked Kirby Squeak Squad; it was a pure throwback to oldschool kirby, hardly any stylus use if you wanted to avoid it!
BPM [MKWii: 2578 3585 8392] @ Jun 25th 2008 3:16PM
Kirby's Avalanche = Kirby-skinned version of Puyo Pop. If you like it, you should check out Puyo Pop Fever for DS (has 8-player local), or maybe import the Japanese-only Puyo Puyo 15 Anniversary (adds WFC multiplayer).
BlackDS @ Jun 25th 2008 5:17PM
I loved Kirby Canvas Curse. :)
I got all 250 coins and beat the game. Kirby Canvas Curse is my only used game (I couldn't find a "new", unopened copy anywhere).
Puyo Pop Fever is great, but good luck finding it. I own it, but I had a difficult time finding a "new", unopened copy.
Peace.
Dylan @ Jun 25th 2008 10:52AM
According to the press release:
"Kirby Super Star™ Ultra for Nintendo DS, launching Sept. 29, re-imagines one of the most beloved Kirby games of all time."
Either 24th or 29th though, I'll be getting this game for sure! It was my favorite SNES game by far!
Phil @ Jun 25th 2008 11:03AM
It's not really fair to call Kirby Super Star a mini-game compo, is it? Spring Breeze, Dyna Blade, The Great Cave Offensive, Revenge of Meta Knight, and Milky Way Wishes were all full-fledged platformers in their own right. The Arena also built on that, basically being a Boss Rush.
In fact, if you consider the Arena a platformer, the platformers outnumber the mini-games 2-to-1 (the minigames being Gourmet Race, Samurai Kirby, and Megaton Punch).
Now, that's not saying the *new* version won't be just the minigames, but if it is, then it is a pathetic excuse of a remake. Give me The Great Cave Offensive or give me death!
Jeff @ Jun 25th 2008 11:04AM
Still waiting for a F***ing DS port of Super Metroid. Nintendo really knows how to piss off some fans.
Donald @ Jun 25th 2008 11:58AM
I'm just impressed that the logo doesn't feature ANGRY KIRBY like every other Kirby game released in the last 10 years.
Of course, when I pick the game up I expect to be fully disappointed.
BPM [MKWii: 2578 3585 8392] @ Jun 25th 2008 3:23PM
I blame the Kirby anime for this. Ever since 4Kids dubbed it, Nintendo's been using that logo (which I don't think looks as good as the original logo), and needlessly adding a frown to Kirby's face.
rikki @ Jun 25th 2008 1:52PM
Yeah, I'd be careful using the word "minigame" to describe anything other than The Gourmet Race, Samurai Kirby et al.
People are reading it and assuming that this game is to the Kirby series what WarioWare is to Wario Land...which is a truly unfair judgement of one of the best Kirby games ever.
Obviously, Day 1.
Anchorman 2! @ Jun 25th 2008 4:39PM
Did someone say Millionaire?
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=knZj7xnooh8&feature=related
Anchorman 2! @ Jun 25th 2008 4:40PM
Did someone say Millionaire?
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=knZj7xnooh8&feature=related
SephFinale @ Jun 25th 2008 11:07PM
I can't wait for this! Squeek Squad was a disappointment in that it was short. I beat it in 6 hours with 100% data...
Asok @ Jun 27th 2008 11:42PM
Well most Kirby games are fairly short, all things considered. The original Kirby's Dreamland took all of a half-hour to beat, and that's in both regular and extra mode. Still, Squeak Squad was a bit disappointing. But I'm plenty pumped for Kirby Super Star Ultra!