Kirby Fighters Deluxe

 3DS
Metascore
66

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Nintendo Life
    Sep 10, 2014
    80
    Series fans will love getting to experience classic copy abilities to the fullest in a new setting, and fighting types will appreciate the variety and depth of the fast-paced Kirby combat — if you find yourself in either camp, Fighters Deluxe deserves a privileged place on your 3DS menu.
  2. Brash Games
    Oct 11, 2015
    70
    It is almost as addicting as Smash Bros. It may not be as challenging or have as many characters as Smash Bros. but definitely worth checking out.
  3. Multiplayer.it
    Feb 21, 2015
    70
    Kirby Fighters Deluxe is a simple and charming brawler which lacks content on the long run.
  5. Eurogamer Italy
    Feb 18, 2015
    70
    A nice standalone version of Kirby Triple Deluxe's bonus mode, with a bunch of new arenas and features.
  6. NintendoWorldReport
    Sep 7, 2014
    70
    Kirby Fighters Deluxe is a nice standalone version of a fun bonus mode from Kirby: Triple Deluxe that I can only really recommend if you ever see yourself playing local multiplayer.
  7. NZGamer
    Mar 6, 2015
    60
    When four small mallowpuffs are jumbled together in the corner of one small screen, you get a Kirby fluster-cluck.
  8. FNintendo
    Feb 25, 2015
    60
    The idea of creating a single Kirby game out of a minigame is laudable and Kirby Fighters Deluxe will be enjoyed mostly by those looking for quick, fun rounds of combat, whether singularly or up to four players. It doesn’t stretch much further, though, and it gets repetitive quickly enough.
  9. Digitally Downloaded
    Feb 24, 2015
    60
    If you own a 3DS and somehow don't own either Smash or Kirby Triple Deluxe, Kirby Fighters Deluxe offers a passable platform-fighting game with an excellent sense of style.
  10. Impulsegamer
    Feb 20, 2015
    60
    The latest Kirby spinoff takes more than a few pages from Smash Bros.’ book- but it’s an alternative nevertheless.
  11. God is a Geek
    Feb 10, 2015
    60
    If you’re looking for something to take up ten minutes of your time and you’re having one of those days where nothing is going your way then hop aboard the Kirby Fighting Deluxe train. If you are looking for a fighting game where you can “smash” the opposition, then other games are available, although I’m not giving you any clues as to what they are.

Awards & Rankings

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#36 Best 3DS Game of 2014
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#35 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2014

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User Score
6.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 14
  3. Negative: 4 out of 14
  1. Typo3000
    Oct 1, 2014
    5
    Originally a minigame from the 3DS title Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Kirby Fighters is now available as an eShop exclusive. I figured this wouldOriginally a minigame from the 3DS title Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Kirby Fighters is now available as an eShop exclusive. I figured this would help curb my craving for 4-way brawlers until the release of Super Smash Bros. And sure enough, it did—for a few hours, which was how long it took to unlock all the extra hats for each of Kirby’s abilities (one of which looks like a jockstrap). Speaking of abilities, you only get a handful right off the bat, while 2 others can only be unlocked with StreetPass data from Triple Deluxe. With an option to purchase Triple Deluxe and no online multiplayer, this is basically a demo (and at $7, a rather expensive one) of the “full game" which, in turn, tries getting buyers to pay twice for the same sub-game.… Full Review »
  2. Minco80000
    Sep 30, 2014
    8
    This game is great! But what would be nice if it would have a Online Multiplayer Mode.... But is it worth getting... Yes if your a devotedThis game is great! But what would be nice if it would have a Online Multiplayer Mode.... But is it worth getting... Yes if your a devoted Kirby fan but no if you arn't into the series or just don't have triple deluxe... If it were to have a Onine multiplaer feature I would give it a 10/10.… Full Review »
  3. someonewhocares
    Jul 2, 2022
    5
    Kirby Fighters Deluxe provides a lacklustre moment of fun for this Kirby spin-off game. Once, you complete the game's main mode, there isKirby Fighters Deluxe provides a lacklustre moment of fun for this Kirby spin-off game. Once, you complete the game's main mode, there is nothing but repeating yourself over and over again, just because you spent a few pounds on it. Besides, when you own Kirby Fighters 2, Kirby Fighters Deluxe feels like a less limited demo version of the main game.… Full Review »
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