Kirby: Planet Robobot

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  1. kiwijinxter
    Jul 14, 2016
    10
    Yes, this is the BEST Kirby game to date so far - this surpasses any Wii or Wii U Kirby games ever released! Thing about Kirby games is, you actually have fun and enjoy playing the game. It's not about the challenge (otherwise, you'd be playing Monster Hunter or Fire Emblem Fates Conquest on Lunatic Classic mode right?), but it's about the JOY of playing a Kirby game.

    Even though I play    Yes, this is the BEST Kirby game to date so far - this surpasses any Wii or Wii U Kirby games ever released! Thing about Kirby games is, you actually have fun and enjoy playing the game. It's not about the challenge (otherwise, you'd be playing Monster Hunter or Fire Emblem Fates Conquest on Lunatic Classic mode right?), but it's about the JOY of playing a Kirby game.

    Even though I play games like Monster Hunter, I ALWAYS preorder Kirby games simply because it's soooooo therapeutic and makes me feel good playing it - it's relaxing, it's fun, it's cute. It's a truly feel-good game with cute Kirby and solid mechanics in gameplay that is truly enjoyable. The usual copy abilities of Kirby is there, plus there are a few new powers.

    However, the new thing this time round is that Kirby dons the mech-suit, and unlike Kirby Triple Deluxe (which was pretty good, but the mega suction felt a little gimmicky and "forced"), the mech-suit actually feels like an integral part of the game, heck, you even have the COPY ability in mech mode, which makes it super super cool and fun. There's a lot of variety in the game, and it feels fresh from one level to another. On top of that you could use the new Kirby amiibos (there are 4) to add some fun copy abilities - I've only got the Kirby amiibo which transforms Kirby into a UFO Kirby.

    So why do I buy this game even though it's not a very long game? Because it's a PERFECT game, with PERFECT mechanics and the PERFECT level of fun and cuteness and joy. It's worth every penny I spent on it. Don't hesitate - buy it, and enjoy it immediately - for both kids AND adults!    … Expand
  2. snakekill321
    Jun 10, 2016
    9
    Honestly one of the best kirby games ive played. The game feels smooth and complete. The sound is wonderful and the games length is nothing to scoff at either. The Robo extension feels great and is well balanced. The amiibo compatibility is wonderful as well and doesnt feel like paid DLC or cut content, but feels like an extension of the game. The amiibo are also well designed, but overallHonestly one of the best kirby games ive played. The game feels smooth and complete. The sound is wonderful and the games length is nothing to scoff at either. The Robo extension feels great and is well balanced. The amiibo compatibility is wonderful as well and doesnt feel like paid DLC or cut content, but feels like an extension of the game. The amiibo are also well designed, but overall this is worth the retail price. People complain that Nintendo reuses games but there is a reason their IPs are so successful and why the can reuse their IPs and this is a fine example of it… Expand
  3. buildz
    Jun 10, 2016
    9
    Kirby: Planet Robobot is a great follow-up to Triple Deluxe that fixes many issues that game had whilst also adding new and inventive gameplay ideas.

    Kirby: Planet Robobot begins with the Haltmann Works Company mechanising Planet Popstar, turning the scenery into technological dystopia; the premise for the plot is much more unique than previous Kirby games, with a better overall    Kirby: Planet Robobot is a great follow-up to Triple Deluxe that fixes many issues that game had whilst also adding new and inventive gameplay ideas.

    Kirby: Planet Robobot begins with the Haltmann Works Company mechanising Planet Popstar, turning the scenery into technological dystopia; the premise for the plot is much more unique than previous Kirby games, with a better overall structure than before. The game uses the plot as a basis for the art style, which Kirby: Planet Robobot nails, as it looks much better than Triple Deluxe, stylistically. scientific laboratories, mechanised pyramids, and even a casino. It ties together to make Planet Robobot interesting, as you don't know what to expect from level to level.

    Furthermore, the music is great - using remixes of classic compositions and new, unique songs, the soundtrack is great to listen to and most definately compliments the gameplay. I like how some of the music is very odd and different for the series, showing the creators had a fun time composing songs and developing interesting environments for Kirby. My favourite song is the boss music for the first five worlds.

    I've mentioned Kirby: Triple Deluxe numerous times, and for good reason - the core game is built on the same engine behind Triple Deluxe; whilst that may sway some into believing the game is too similar to it's predecessor, the game does enough to separate itself from the prior entry. This is mainly achieved through the use of the Robobot Armour. Along Kirby's adventure, Kirby will encounter armour from the Haltmann Works Company that he can steal and use for his own. This is a great extension to gameplay as it turns the main game from somewhat more action-oriented to somewhat more puzzle-oriented. The Robobot Armour can also copy selected enemy abilities, which allows it to transform into one of many Armour types.

    The game uses these Armour types to add variety to the gameplay; Jet Mode turns the game into a side-scrolling shooter, whilst Wheel Mode turns the game into something akin to a 2D racer, as you jump into the background and foreground. This doesn't mean that the normal Kirby gameplay hasn't been forgotten about either, with three new Copy Abilities added to the mix - ESP, Doctor and Poison. I like these new copy abilities, though my least favourite is Poison. ESP is very overpowered however, and, in my opinion, needs to be powered-down in future entries.

    Speaking of being overpowered - the game is very easy, as Kirby and the Robobot Armour are both very powerful and can easily destroy enemies without giving them an opportunity to attack. This was an issue in Triple Deluxe; Planet Robobot is a bit more difficult than Triple Deluxe, but not by much. Furthermore, this game is a little short, but not massively; with the Code Cubes and Stickers (yes, they're copied from Triple Deluxe), there is certainly enough content in the main game to give you 6 to 8 hours of gameplay. Finding all the Stickers and Rare Stickers takes a long time! Despite the low difficulty, the levels are well designed and fun to play through.

    There are a few bonus games included with Planet Robobot as well, such as Kirby 3D Rumble (wherein Kirby is placed into a 3D environment and must inhale enemies to survive) and Team Kirby Clash (a co-operative game wherein either a group of people/CPU's must work together to take down a boss). These are great bonus games, available from the start of the game, however, they are very short, and can be beaten (not mastered) quickly. I can praise Kirby 3D Rumble for doing something the series hasn't truly done before, and I would like to see a 'Deluxe' edition of 3D Rumble at a future date. The music/graphics in these modes is also pretty good.

    Along with the above, there is The Arena and The True Arena (like previous entries), which are fun to speed run through; there is one final mode, however, I wish not to spoil it for you, so, I'll say that it's a nice twist on the Kirby formula which finally returns, making a nice overall final bonus mode. It's also one of two hard modes in the game (along with The True Arena), which at least ensure the entire experience isn't stupidly easy (albeit the Story Mode does get a little harder towards the end).

    Overall, Kirby: Planet Robobot is one of the greatest entries in the series yet, standing up to games such as Kirby Super Star/Fun Pak and one I recommend to all platformer fans, and especially Kirby fans. Don't let the difficult distract you - it's still a fun and enjoyable experience.

    Overall, I give this a 9 out of 10!

    + Great graphics and music
    + Robobot Armour is a worthwhile addition
    + The new Copy Abilities are inventive
    + Kirby 3D Rumble is a unique bonus mode
    + The level design is great

    - Too easy
    - Short (both the Story Mode and bonus modes)    … Expand
  4. PikminSalad
    Jun 15, 2016
    9
    Fantastic game. I'm a huge Kirby fan, and this is one of my favorite games in the franchise. it doesn't do a whole lot of new things, just adds the Robobot armor that puts its own spin on all of the abilities. But the levels are so charming and creative you can't help but love this game. The music is mostly comprised of remixed tracks from previous games, but that's fine by me consideringFantastic game. I'm a huge Kirby fan, and this is one of my favorite games in the franchise. it doesn't do a whole lot of new things, just adds the Robobot armor that puts its own spin on all of the abilities. But the levels are so charming and creative you can't help but love this game. The music is mostly comprised of remixed tracks from previous games, but that's fine by me considering the series is known for having seriously awesome and catchy soundtracks. There are few new abilities mixed in with a slew of old ones, and most of the new ones are great, one or two feel slightly off to me, but that does not detract from the overall experience of the game. Overall, between the classic pick up and play gameplay, the great music, the cute graphics, and the creative levels, this is one platforming gem on the 3DS that should not be missed!… Expand
  5. EliteTube
    Sep 10, 2016
    10
    This game has taken what Triple Deluxe did and improved it. It fixes many of Triple Deluxe's quirks, such as bosses lingering in the background too long, and addresses them. And this game's "Gimmick" is not even a gimmick like the Super Abilities or Hypernova, and keeps the momentum going, never killing the action and keeping every major moment as fresh and entertaining as the last. Not toThis game has taken what Triple Deluxe did and improved it. It fixes many of Triple Deluxe's quirks, such as bosses lingering in the background too long, and addresses them. And this game's "Gimmick" is not even a gimmick like the Super Abilities or Hypernova, and keeps the momentum going, never killing the action and keeping every major moment as fresh and entertaining as the last. Not to mention, introducing a much deeper plot and motive for the heroes and villains, Planet Robobot has taken everything the series knew and improved it.

    You know the saying "If it ain't broke, don't fix it"? Well, HAL doesn't care about that, and when they fix it, they turn it to gold.    … Expand
  6. Alexiace
    Jul 3, 2016
    9
    Kirby Planet Robobot does everything a good Kirby game should. Great music,abilities, bosses, amiibo support, unlockables and completion rewards. There is only one problem with this game and series: The difficulty, keeping the game insanely easy until the difficulty spike that is the true arena is a staple of Kirby but at this point in gaming it is a problem.

    But other than that, its a    Kirby Planet Robobot does everything a good Kirby game should. Great music,abilities, bosses, amiibo support, unlockables and completion rewards. There is only one problem with this game and series: The difficulty, keeping the game insanely easy until the difficulty spike that is the true arena is a staple of Kirby but at this point in gaming it is a problem.

    But other than that, its a great game one of the best in the series. If you are a fan of Kirby games or are mildy interested the series then I really recommend it.    … Expand
  7. Captain_Heropon
    Mar 4, 2017
    9
    Being my first actual Kirby game, I have to say this really had me in for a surprise. When I first got this I was expecting it to be just okay, maybe even a little good. I was blown away with how pure fun it actually came out to be, though. The Robobot mechanic is pretty cool, and the game offers plenty of fun and unique copy abilities useful for several scenarios. Good music, too, alongBeing my first actual Kirby game, I have to say this really had me in for a surprise. When I first got this I was expecting it to be just okay, maybe even a little good. I was blown away with how pure fun it actually came out to be, though. The Robobot mechanic is pretty cool, and the game offers plenty of fun and unique copy abilities useful for several scenarios. Good music, too, along with some genuine challenges. The several game modes offered are great pastimes when not participating in the Story, and I even found myself having fun with local multiplayer in the Heroes mode. One thing I might note about the story though is that, while I know Kirby games may not be the most heavy in stories, the ending was a bit too far fetched for my liking, jumping to the climax of the story really quick. However, that's nothing to bother me from acknowledging the game for what it is and what it tries to be. TL;DR, get this game! It's a great introduction to the Kirby franchise and it's insanely fun!… Expand
  8. iMustang
    Mar 26, 2019
    8
    This may be the best Kirby game made yet. While not the longest adventure ever told, saving your planet from robot invaders by using their tech against them is a lot of fun. Piloting your mech suit and absorbing powers through it adds a new level to Kirby's already great formula, and I really hope they do similar things in future titles. Also the villain of this game, Rosie, was adorableThis may be the best Kirby game made yet. While not the longest adventure ever told, saving your planet from robot invaders by using their tech against them is a lot of fun. Piloting your mech suit and absorbing powers through it adds a new level to Kirby's already great formula, and I really hope they do similar things in future titles. Also the villain of this game, Rosie, was adorable and I love the idea of adding a plot to a Kirby game that's more than subtle. So yes, if you're looking for a great casual game to kill time, and haven't picked up a Kirby game for awhile, this one comes highly recommended from me.… Expand
  9. Techbane
    Aug 3, 2016
    9
    I never thought I'd see a Kirby game stand toe to toe with the standards set by Superstar, but 20 years later, we're finally there. The aesthetic is phenomenally well executed and actively makes engrossing use of the 3D effect. The whole suite of abilities is back, with a few new additions and tweaks to existing ones (and on top of that the mech suit completely changes how they work). TheI never thought I'd see a Kirby game stand toe to toe with the standards set by Superstar, but 20 years later, we're finally there. The aesthetic is phenomenally well executed and actively makes engrossing use of the 3D effect. The whole suite of abilities is back, with a few new additions and tweaks to existing ones (and on top of that the mech suit completely changes how they work). The cubes hidden in each stage pose an appropriate level of challenge to collect, and while the stages and minibosses themselves are more of a fun ride than a challenge, the main boss encounters are both wildly creative and surprisingly challenging. The final boss really has to be seen to be believed, I love it.

    To round out the package, you also get a couple minigames and extra modes (including The Arena) to play. Pretty much the only thing missing is co-op.    … Expand
  10. 50gamechallenge
    Jul 6, 2016
    9
    Kirby: Planet Robobot introduces mech suits and new, dynamic powers. What's not to like?

    The addition of the robot suits in Kirby is probably the most refreshing mechanic in a Kirby game that I’ve seen in some time. Jumping into the suit makes Kirby an absolute powerhouse. Every ability can be used in the robot suit, giving a whole new dimension to the combat and puzzle solving. Some    Kirby: Planet Robobot introduces mech suits and new, dynamic powers. What's not to like?

    The addition of the robot suits in Kirby is probably the most refreshing mechanic in a Kirby game that I’ve seen in some time. Jumping into the suit makes Kirby an absolute powerhouse. Every ability can be used in the robot suit, giving a whole new dimension to the combat and puzzle solving. Some puzzles can only be solved with a combination of the suit and a specific power, making puzzles much more enjoyable and dynamic.

    One of the biggest complaints I’ve had about Kirby games is that many of the powers have been one-dimensional. As an example, the Beam power has been around forever and the only thing you could do with it is create an arching beam “sword” against enemies. Now, in this new game, almost every ability has several different styles. From shooting up or at an angle or to creating a new effect while having full health (like Zelda’s sword beam), each new ability really shows off better combat capabilities for a more dynamic sense of play. In the Robot suit, instead of Electric powered Kirby shooting off an electric aura like Blanka from Street Fighter, the Robot suit shoots off bouncing balls of electricity. On top of that, most abilities also have alternate modes of fire, like being able to charge up a shot to do more damage.

    Planet Robobot really shows off in the collectibles department. Each level has hidden code cubes you gather by solving gradually tougher puzzles throughout the game. Each level has a set number of cubes and if you collect all of them in an area, a new EX level opens, giving the player a more difficult but ultimately fun challenge. Alongside the code cubes, players also collect stickers throughout each level. Most common stickers act on a seemingly RNG mechanic and certain levels will contain hard to find gold stickers which are usually rarer designs. Ultimately, all the stickers did was change the look of your robot suit and did nothing in the way of stats, making them seemingly useless. However, for the true collector, it gives a solid incentive to go back through levels and collect more stickers.

    The developers out-did themselves on level and enemy design in this game. Each level felt different and dynamic. There were times where most of the level I would run through using the robot to smash enemies and other times I would be using it to carefully solve puzzles. Most times, the levels were split between a foreground and a background area that you could jump between to progress or collect items and it really busted up the monotony of typical side scrolling games. Some of the more memorable levels had Kirby transform into a car to traverse the level or flying areas where Kirby would change into a plane and fight flying enemies and bosses. Bosses and sub-bosses were even dynamically fresh with multiple phases, attack patterns and arena changes. At one point you could be fighting a boss in a flat 2D environment and the next phase you could be dodging projectiles in a 3D circle while the boss tries to stomp on you. It made for a great use of the 3DS mechanics while still keeping the style of Kirby intact.

    Of course, many of Kirby’s old pals and enemies are back for the ride like Meta Knight and King Dedede but it also brought in some pretty cool antagonists and frenemies The antagonists were interesting though sparsely used. After beating the game, there are several different endings depending on the amount of code cubes you’ve collected, all culminating in some truly epic boss battles. Even after beating the fairly lengthy main story, there are a good chunk of mini-games and side missions including a boss arena, a time-attack mode, a 3D puzzler and a 4-player Monster Hunter styled adventure game, pitting you and 3 other Kirby's against bosses with huge health bars. Players can level up in this mode and use different Kirby forms such as Swords, Hammer, Healing and Magic to defeat the enemy as quickly as possible, making this one of my favorite mini-games in ANY Kirby game to date.

    Overall, the new Kirby: Planet Robobot is a fantastic title for Nintendo and their 3DS system. I found hours and hours of new things to do or collect without ever really feeling any kind of repetitive gameplay. With the addition of robot suits, new abilities, engaging boss battles and levels, the game really shows its strength in versatility. I haven’t played a Kirby game in some time due to stale gameplay but Planet Robobot showed me that Kirby and friends are still just as awesome as they ever were.
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    Score: 9/10
    + Robot Suit
    + Fresh new Skills and developed abilities
    + Dynamic Boss fights and Level design
    + Great blend of platforming and puzzles
    + Fun collection elements
    - Sticker collection felt useless

    Recommended for Kirby fans of every age or for fans of platforming/puzzle games and collection mechanics.    … Expand
  11. nintendoguy
    Jun 16, 2016
    9
    This game changing things for the good and is really clever. This is probably the best Kirby game out there. Kirby can use a robot to do really fun and creative puzzles. This game however is really short. The story mode is only about 7-8 hours. The music is great too. I would recommend this to anyone who wants a casual platformer.
  12. nadim123
    Jun 29, 2016
    9
    Kirby: Planet Robobot gives us a new and fun way to play the amazing Kirby plat former. It is fun and casual but also has a challenging aspect to it. I love how Nintendo includes all of the old Kirby power ups but also introduces new ones not just for Kirby but also for the Robot.

    The Amiibo's also add a fun and exciting twist to the game.
  13. ptonyoliver
    Aug 1, 2016
    8
    Planet Robobot is an incredible Kirby game. Innovative scenario and enemies, the gameplay we all know and love is refined to adjust the game's setting and the music, while in most cases is taken from previous Kirby games, is amazing. Long time fans of the series are specially welcome to try Kirby's new entry for plot wise reasons that I will, of course, not spoil. That being said, it isPlanet Robobot is an incredible Kirby game. Innovative scenario and enemies, the gameplay we all know and love is refined to adjust the game's setting and the music, while in most cases is taken from previous Kirby games, is amazing. Long time fans of the series are specially welcome to try Kirby's new entry for plot wise reasons that I will, of course, not spoil. That being said, it is good for Kirby's standards as the difficulty is low as always and once the 100% is reached, there is little else to do.… Expand
  14. Kirbyfan25
    Sep 21, 2020
    10
    Any Kirby game you pick up is a blast. It just so happens this one is one of the best. My 2nd favorite game of all time is this one. If you have a 3ds, this is a must-buy. Just don't go into it expecting it to be hard. The only complaint I can make is it is too easy.
  15. Resetto
    Aug 1, 2021
    10
    I remember in 2016 that this game did not gauge my interest. It might have been because Triple Deluxe was considerably inferior to Returns to Dreamland in my opinion, so I didn’t get it. About 1 to 2 weeks ago, I asked my friend for the game since I gave him a game, and I wanted to try this game out to see if it was that good or overhyped. From the first shot of the first level, I knewI remember in 2016 that this game did not gauge my interest. It might have been because Triple Deluxe was considerably inferior to Returns to Dreamland in my opinion, so I didn’t get it. About 1 to 2 weeks ago, I asked my friend for the game since I gave him a game, and I wanted to try this game out to see if it was that good or overhyped. From the first shot of the first level, I knew that this game was a 10. I loved it the whole way through, and the final boss is the best one in a Kirby game. What an absolute masterpiece.… Expand
  16. Roscar
    Nov 18, 2022
    10
    In my opinion, the best 2D Plataformer of all time. The music, sound design, art stile, aesthetics, and of course level design are all Impeccable. Topped with entertaining sub-modes and replayability that will get you to play for hours.
  17. Altendo
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    Better story.
    Bosses have HP.
    Hard game.
    Very long.
    Better than Mario.
    God is a Geek and Metro GameCentral suck. Destructoid is better.
  18. Tikur
    Jun 30, 2022
    9
    Before Kirby and the forgotten Land came out, this was the best Kirby game out there.

    The new feature with the mech works better than I expected. After I played Kirby and the forgotten Land I played this one again too and after I start playing it again it was difficult for me to put the 3DS down. The bosses are cool, especially the final boss. The Meta Knight mode is fun and offers you    Before Kirby and the forgotten Land came out, this was the best Kirby game out there.

    The new feature with the mech works better than I expected. After I played Kirby and the forgotten Land I played this one again too and after I start playing it again it was difficult for me to put the 3DS down. The bosses are cool, especially the final boss. The Meta Knight mode is fun and offers you three great battles with Characters from the Past,

    The Shoot E'm Up sequences are fun and a lot of charming levels waiting for you in each world.
    Definitely a must play for all the Kirby fans.    … Expand
  19. Fireyoshi779
    Nov 25, 2021
    9
    Pretty fun and it has good and creative bosses and levels and the robobot armor is used in a very good way.It also looks and plays decent at 60fps and if your wanting to play a kirby game,this is a pretty fun and creative game to start out with.
  20. SuperMatt777
    Feb 5, 2018
    10
    Kirby Planet Robobot follows very closely to Triple Deluxe and many parallels can be drawn between the two games. Planet Robobot takes on a similar visual style and we see the return of the duel plain level layout that Triple Deluxe had. But while Planet Robobot takes a lot from Triple Deluxe, it also throws in a few new ideas. The biggest one being the new Robobot Armor that Kirby canKirby Planet Robobot follows very closely to Triple Deluxe and many parallels can be drawn between the two games. Planet Robobot takes on a similar visual style and we see the return of the duel plain level layout that Triple Deluxe had. But while Planet Robobot takes a lot from Triple Deluxe, it also throws in a few new ideas. The biggest one being the new Robobot Armor that Kirby can ride, which essentially replaces the Hypernova from Triple Deluxe. The Robobot Armor is capable of heavy damage on both enemies and even the environment in some cases and can also copy certain abilities of enemies. And I think it's an awesome feature. On top of normal puzzle rooms that the Kirby series is good with, the Robobot Armor opens up new ideas for new puzzles. However the Robobot Armor can only have a certain amount of abilities and they aren't as diverse as Kirby with said powers, but they are capable of solving unique puzzles. On the topic of copy abilities, the line up in this game is really great, mixing in the series staples such as Fire, Ice, Sword and Beam, adding in new ones such as ESP, Doctor and Poison and reviving some old abilities not seen in a long time, such as Jet, a revamped Smash ability and my personal second favorite of all time, Mirror. The world themes were pretty awesome as well and the added robotic appearance each world had made the areas look really nice. While the main game won't take that long (if you're really dedicated to it), the amount of stuff to do afterwards still makes up for it. The game still isn't that hard either, but the Kirby gameplay itself more than makes up for it in my opinion. So overall, I really loved this game. While generally easy, it's still a fantastic Kirby game with an awesome new feature, an amazing set of copy abilities and classic fun stuff to do when the story is all said and done.… Expand
  21. NorwayGamer
    Nov 1, 2020
    8
    A terrific little platformer on 3DS. I loved the mechsuit power-up, it was really fun and engaging to see how all the different suits played out in the levels.
    One of my favorite Kirby-games, along with Epic Yarn.

    It seems a bit tough to find at a decent price though, but if you can, I highly recommend it.
  22. rdoughan1287
    Jun 23, 2016
    7
    This is a solid Nintendo platformer. The gameplay is smooth and the visuals are great. I love the new robo mech-like mechanic. Its fun to see what power-ups do to kirby and then how they affect robo-kirby differently. However, my only relatively big complaint with this game is that at no point did I really feel challenged. I don't think I ever died unless I accidentally fell down a pit orThis is a solid Nintendo platformer. The gameplay is smooth and the visuals are great. I love the new robo mech-like mechanic. Its fun to see what power-ups do to kirby and then how they affect robo-kirby differently. However, my only relatively big complaint with this game is that at no point did I really feel challenged. I don't think I ever died unless I accidentally fell down a pit or something. I would definitely recommend this if you are looking for a good fun platformer, however, don't expect too much of a challenge.… Expand
  23. BasilZero
    Jan 14, 2019
    10
    Game: Kirby Planet Robobot
    Genre: Adventure Platformer
    Developer: HAL Publisher: Nintendo System: Nintendo 3DS (3DS) Year of Release: 2016 Length of Playthrough: 12 Hours Total Score: 95/100 Value Score: 9.5/10 • Story: 8/10 • Characters: 9/10 • GamePlay: 10/10 • Graphics: 10/10 • Sound: 10/10 • Music: 10/10 • Length: 8/10 • Replay Value: 10/10 • Player Value: 10/10    Game: Kirby Planet Robobot
    Genre: Adventure Platformer
    Developer: HAL
    Publisher: Nintendo
    System: Nintendo 3DS (3DS)
    Year of Release: 2016
    Length of Playthrough: 12 Hours

    Total Score: 95/100
    Value Score: 9.5/10

    • Story: 8/10
    • Characters: 9/10
    • GamePlay: 10/10
    • Graphics: 10/10
    • Sound: 10/10
    • Music: 10/10
    • Length: 8/10
    • Replay Value: 10/10
    • Player Value: 10/10

    Pros
    +Retains the gameplay of Triple Deluxe but adds unique elements to this iteration of the series
    +New mini games included out of the main game such as Kirby 3D Rumble (Side scroll platformer) and Team Kirby Clash (a 4 member party RPG with wireless capability)
    +The Arena mode returns which allows you to fight bosses back to back alongside the "True Arena"
    +Metaknightmare Returns is a time attack mode which lets you play as Metaknight similar to previous Metaknightmare mini games with the appearance of previous Kirby game bosses as special bosses
    +There are new abilities first time appearing in the series along with that return of several abilities some of which were from Super Star
    +Gyro controls are used in some aspects of the game's levels and stages
    +There are "stickers" which can be collected from different stages and are randomly obtained from goal games. These are like the achievements for the game. They consists of different items or characters from the entire Kirby series
    +Music and Video/cutscene theater mode is included

    Cons
    -Some abilities from Kirby Triple Deluxe is missing (i.e. Spear ability)
    -Plot holes in the story which had to be explained by the creator via social media    … Expand
  24. VonSeux
    Sep 26, 2016
    7
    While the game design, polish and fun are really good on this game. It feels like youre playing a high end MOD from Triple Deluxe at all times. I wish there were some changes more than the robot theme.
  25. seburo
    Jan 9, 2017
    10
    Very original game. Full of ideas and refinements from classic 2D platforming heritage. I strongly recommend it. If that alone isn’t enough, then there are some excellent platforming challenges, some genuinely brilliant puzzles (especially if you aim to collect all of the semi-optional Code Cubes hidden around the levels) and the series’ trademark fantastic music and adorable cast andVery original game. Full of ideas and refinements from classic 2D platforming heritage. I strongly recommend it. If that alone isn’t enough, then there are some excellent platforming challenges, some genuinely brilliant puzzles (especially if you aim to collect all of the semi-optional Code Cubes hidden around the levels) and the series’ trademark fantastic music and adorable cast and level design. It also has one of the best final levels I’ve played in years.… Expand
  26. Dominator121
    Jun 24, 2016
    3
    This is one of the best kirby games I've played. The level design is great and the robot armor makes the game a lot of fun. This is a very solid platform that anyone can enjoy
  27. BichoXD
    May 20, 2018
    9
    el juego peca de ser muy fácil pero nada mas opuesto ya que si representa un verdadero reto sacar el 100 % del juego osea que el juego que tiene un gran valor de re jugabilidad
  28. GamecubeLover
    Jul 19, 2016
    9
    Well I think that the idea of this game is bland but the gameplay isn't bad or the controls. It improved from triple deluxe and this game is amazing! Buy it now!
  29. OrbitingJupiter
    Jun 12, 2016
    7
    Kirby: Planet Robobot is quite a fun game, but it's not without its drawbacks.

    Let's start with the positives, The Soundtrack. The soundtrack in this game is very good, heck, there wasn't a theme in the game which I couldn't hum along to as I played. The gameplay is quite good as well, the controls are smooth, the stages are designed solidly enough, and the new robot power-up is    Kirby: Planet Robobot is quite a fun game, but it's not without its drawbacks.

    Let's start with the positives, The Soundtrack. The soundtrack in this game is very good, heck, there wasn't a theme in the game which I couldn't hum along to as I played.

    The gameplay is quite good as well, the controls are smooth, the stages are designed solidly enough, and the new robot power-up is exceedingly fun to use. (I especially love the fire power-up with the robot.)

    On the visuals/graphics, this is a very nice game to look at. It's very colorful, and feels very "alive," so to say. The framerate is stable as well, and the animations are fluid and consistent.

    All of the things I mentioned above are great, they really are, but there are quite a few things in this game that bug me.

    First, the difficulty. To be blunt, this game PISS. EASY. I'm not expecting Ghosts and Goblins levels of difficulty in a Kirby game, but seriously, when you're effortlessly plowing though enemies and bosses, it just gets really monotonous after the first few hours of gameplay.

    My next gripe is with the repetition. Every single stage is just, walk forward, inhale and enemy, get their power-up, annihilate the rest of the enemies, and maybe a boss along the way. Very rarely do stages appear which decide to mix things up, like one stage where your robot gets upgraded to a jet, but, as I already stated, this happens a minute amount of times. Consistency is good, but when consistency gets in the way of new concepts and ideas, sometimes it's best to be a bit more risky.

    And my final complaint is with length. I think there are about 6 worlds in the game. I beat 2 of them in about an hour and a half. Sure, there are other modes, which add replay value (somewhat), but overall, this game is a little on the short side.

    All in all, this is quite a decent game, I would cetainly recommend it to Kirby fans, there is tons here to like if you are. But to everyone else who is interested, I would suggest waiting for a price drop or sale.    … Expand
  30. TheWaffleGuy
    Oct 31, 2016
    10
    (DISCLAIMER) I have not played the FULL game yet. But i did play the demo. And i will talk about the demo.

    Ah, Kirby: Planet Robobot, To be honest, When i first saw this game i was a bit worried when i saw the trailer. My though process was "Oh no, Dont make kirby all futuristic and spacy, That would ruin kirby. I have never been a fan of the series. But i found this game very fun. The    (DISCLAIMER) I have not played the FULL game yet. But i did play the demo. And i will talk about the demo.

    Ah, Kirby: Planet Robobot, To be honest, When i first saw this game i was a bit worried when i saw the trailer. My though process was "Oh no, Dont make kirby all futuristic and spacy, That would ruin kirby. I have never been a fan of the series. But i found this game very fun. The robobots i thought were going to suck were a really good feature. They were lots of fun to use and added something to the game. The game is fun. You should get the demo first though. This is all MY opinon, Get the demo and see how you like it, THEN buy it.    … Expand
  31. KirbyManiac
    Nov 7, 2017
    10
    After many years of simple Kirby platformers. This game changes everything and and to me is yet the kirby game i would reccomend to almost any gamer. This game has a ton of content to reach 100%. This
    Game also has more of a plot than most other kirby games in recent times. The visuals are outstanding for a 3ds game and is one of the only 3ds games to make the 3d feature work very well.    After many years of simple Kirby platformers. This game changes everything and and to me is yet the kirby game i would reccomend to almost any gamer. This game has a ton of content to reach 100%. This
    Game also has more of a plot than most other kirby games in recent times. The visuals are outstanding for a 3ds game and is one of the only 3ds games to make the 3d feature work very well. This game has gotten every positive from recent games to make this game the absolute best experience from start to finish    … Expand
  32. Namel
    Jun 4, 2019
    10
    This is one of the best Kirby games HAL ever made, the puzzles are complex, the new mechanics are soo awesome, and the new copy abilities...well so many stuff that Planet Robobot have...ill say that the Story is more complex than other Kirby games my score for it is 10 out of 10.
  33. Underpants158
    Aug 14, 2016
    5
    PROS:
    -Cute and stylish graphics
    -Varied abilities -Cool boss fights OKS: -Pretty simple game. I've only died by falling never by fighting. CONS: -I dislike the way Kirby feels. It's sluggish, which I know is what Kirby is...but I still don't like it. -There is only one action button but each costume has multiple attacks. This leads to using the wrong attack a lot. I've tried    PROS:
    -Cute and stylish graphics
    -Varied abilities
    -Cool boss fights

    OKS:
    -Pretty simple game. I've only died by falling never by fighting.

    CONS:
    -I dislike the way Kirby feels. It's sluggish, which I know is what Kirby is...but I still don't like it.
    -There is only one action button but each costume has multiple attacks. This leads to using the wrong attack a lot. I've tried practicing one attack at a time but every once in awhile it'd trigger a different attack. For instance a basic standing still attack can turn into a forward attack if you don't make sure Kirby is completely still before attacking. This is annoying but since the game is so simple you are never punished for it.
    -Poor level design. I literally floated through an entire level with no obstacles. Sometimes a level has you walk for a minute until you reach a door with a token enemy or two in your way. They are "bridges" to the more interesting levels but I don't see why they are needed at all.
    -Poor gameplay design. I'll give you an example: so I'm walking up a 45 degree hill and there is an enemy coming up so I punch but my punch goes 90 degrees instead of with the angle of the hill. What is this the 90s?
    -People seem to love the robot but I don't understand why. It controls exactly the same as Kirby but slower and without the ability to float. The only thing it is good for is interacting with the environment by turning screws and breaking logs. There is an occasional flying level that is more fun than the normal levels but nothing great.

    Conclusion: I apparently just dislike Kirby. If you like Kirby games then you'll probably like this Kirby game. I just feel like Kirby plays like an archaic platformer with 2016 polish.    … Expand
  34. flaviofearn
    Aug 24, 2016
    9
    Recomendo fortemente! um dos melhores jogos do Kirby que já joguei, um dos mais criativos e divertidos games do 3DS! As possibilidades são imensas agora que dá pra usar um robô e pegar os poderes dos inimigos.

    :D
  35. carlinos
    Mar 22, 2017
    8
    Kirby Planet Robobot does everything a good Kirby game should. Great music,abilities, bosses, amiibo support, unlockables and completion rewards. There is only one problem with this game and series: The difficulty, keeping the game insanely easy until the difficulty spike that is the true arena is a staple of Kirby but at this point in gaming it is a problem.
  36. EpicLadySponge
    Jun 13, 2016
    8
    [ Written on June 10th, 2016 ] Kirby: Planet Robobot is a terrific game that managed to beat every movie being released on June 10th, 2016, the same day the game got released. Not only this ends up being great, but it also ends up being another must-get games for the Nintendo 3DS for this year. Don't miss it!
  37. Branfowl
    Aug 11, 2016
    9
    This is the best Kirby game of all-time.

    When Kirby is in a mech it feels so awesome to punch and crush the bigger enemies that you normally couldn't!

    There's really glorious music and a whimsical atmosphere for each unique level.

    The collecting of stickers is a lot of fun but I wish more could be attached to the mech...

    Play immediately.
  38. Nintendo543
    Mar 29, 2017
    10
    This game was my first game that I played in the Kirby series of games by Nintendo. I started playing it, and I really loved it. The game is very easy to start, but can get really hard to master. You can collect "Stickers" which are somewhat of a collectible, and you can use Play Coins to get them or get them from levels. The game is really fun to play, I'd recommend it.
  39. AidanNintendo
    Jul 10, 2016
    10
    A game that has great graphics, great gameplay, a great soundtrack, and good replay value with good side games. This is what I want in all video games
  40. RobertTheGreat
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    At Last! This Game Is Finally My Favorite Game Of All Time! I Cannot Wait To Get It For My Birthday In 2017, This Is Definetely One Of The Best Of The Kirby Franchise!
  41. veronikaaa123
    Aug 23, 2016
    10
    Really fun game. Ideal for beginners. lots of extra content to play outside of the campaign. very fun stuff with the robot suit, scanning new abilities, 3D jumping, and amiibo usage.
  42. Adambalm
    Oct 8, 2016
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the best kirby game that I have ever played. A huge improvememt over the original. The gimmick in this game feels alot less forced and alot more fun than the hypernova in the previous game. And the fanservice in this game is so damn good. We have the return of Sectonia, Nova, galacta knight, and dark matter. Also the bosses don't go in the background as often as in the previous game. I would highly reccomend oicking this up.… Expand
  43. Kirby_the_Spaz
    Dec 18, 2016
    9
    This game made me smile the moment I turned it on and saw the title screen and heard the theme. Although closely related to previous title Kirby: Triple Deluxe in terms of gameplay style, I still highly recommend you give this game a go! The Robobot armor made the game have a new feel to it and had quite a few inventive ideas to it. The graphics were also beautiful. YAY NINTENDO!! :D
  44. JPK
    Jun 20, 2019
    10
    Pacific Rim + ID4 = Planet Robobot
    Planet Robobot is fun, badass, charming, and beautiful.
  45. MrTacoBob
    Aug 30, 2017
    8
    While the new gimmick is way out of the Kirby games I still like it. It still have hints of the regular gameplay so I shouldn't be that mad. The gameplay is flawed but decent, the graphics are shiny, the story is mediocre, and the game is just fun!
  46. Vodka_boi
    Feb 16, 2018
    10
    Having 100%-ed the whole game, I can easily say that this game is the best in the whole Kirby franchise so far. The bosses, the story, level design, gameplay features - everything is great. But the music totally blew me away. I've played other Kirby games including Nightmare in Dreamland, and I know how amazing the music is even in Kirby's Adventure, but Planet Robobot's soundtrack is byHaving 100%-ed the whole game, I can easily say that this game is the best in the whole Kirby franchise so far. The bosses, the story, level design, gameplay features - everything is great. But the music totally blew me away. I've played other Kirby games including Nightmare in Dreamland, and I know how amazing the music is even in Kirby's Adventure, but Planet Robobot's soundtrack is by far the best. It may as well be one of the best videogame soundtracks of all time. The ending, though... Not only hasn't it disappointed, it's as good as in Super Mario Odyssey, and of you played it through, you'll know what I mean.

    Game good 10/10    … Expand
  47. Sausage22
    Nov 7, 2017
    9
    Planet Robobot improves on every way and it's really a better game than Triple Deluxe. Many addiotions and ideas makes this game really fresh, Game look stunning on 3ds, and the music is good too.
  48. SortOfCritic
    Jan 1, 2018
    8
    While a bit frustrating at times, and lackluster in story mode, Kirby Planet Robobot still delivers a fantastic game akin to Triple Deluxe and Return to Dreamland
  49. Hell-Sing-Champ
    Apr 12, 2018
    9
    Very fun, and maybe the best Kirby game you could play on the 3ds. You'd think the whole mecha theme wouldn't fit with Kirby but it somehow does and well. Lots to do everywhere, it's similar to Triple Deluxe and share its strenghts.
  50. nintendo-sekta
    Dec 4, 2018
    9
    Игра хорошая. Но проблема игры это балансировка сложности, всю игру проходишь не напрягаясь а финальный босс трудный.
  51. greninjaX
    Feb 11, 2022
    10
    one of the best kirby games ever made. giving kirby a huge robot was a fantastic idea. now give him a gun
  52. Ccmonty
    Feb 4, 2023
    10
    A masterful follow up to the previous modern Kirby games, Planet Robobot is one of the 3DS's premiere platformers. With fun new ability's like Poison and ESP, to fan favorites returning after years like Smash, Mirror, and Jet, and ESSPECIALLY the new Robobot Armor and its abilities makes this whether your an old fan dusting off their 3DS for the first in years, to a retro collector lookingA masterful follow up to the previous modern Kirby games, Planet Robobot is one of the 3DS's premiere platformers. With fun new ability's like Poison and ESP, to fan favorites returning after years like Smash, Mirror, and Jet, and ESSPECIALLY the new Robobot Armor and its abilities makes this whether your an old fan dusting off their 3DS for the first in years, to a retro collector looking up games for your new console a MUST HAVE.… Expand
  53. galanteo94
    Mar 18, 2022
    8
    Gran juego, pero demasiado fácil y corto. De los mejores gráficos de la consola. La banda sonora es memorable
  54. new2dsxl
    Sep 6, 2019
    9
    Kirby: Planet Robobot takes a lot of the good work of Kirby: Triple Deluxe and adds a mechanised spark to proceedings. The addition of Kirby in a mech is good, silly fun, and there's pleasing variety to stage designs - HAL is on good form here, with puzzles and vehicular sections in particular that enhance the overall experience. The Story Mode itself is excellent, and the extra minigamesKirby: Planet Robobot takes a lot of the good work of Kirby: Triple Deluxe and adds a mechanised spark to proceedings. The addition of Kirby in a mech is good, silly fun, and there's pleasing variety to stage designs - HAL is on good form here, with puzzles and vehicular sections in particular that enhance the overall experience. The Story Mode itself is excellent, and the extra minigames then give players more to do, not to mention the task of finding and unlocking all of the items (and stickers) in the campaign to get that 100% completion statistic.

    There's a lot of Kirby for your money here, and the pink fluffball is at the top of his game.    … Expand
  55. SigmaUnchained
    Oct 10, 2019
    10
    The best Kirby game I ever played! The main gimmick is that Kirby suits up in gigantic robot armor, and it totally works! He is just as fun to control as his regular form! I was surprised to see that the secondary characters of the game have good development as well. Highly recommended!
  56. hector_bcn98
    Nov 4, 2022
    8
    Más divertido que Triple Deluxe y ofreciendo mecánicas diferentes. Uno de los Kirby's más disfrutables.
  57. GameDudeGuy
    Feb 4, 2021
    9
    les face it this game is better than RTDM and Triple Dulexe its a super fun game
  58. ND-Bringer
    Jan 2, 2023
    8
    Following Return to Dreamland and Triple Deluxe we have a sci-fi adventure full of clashing mechs and cybernetic environments. Originally when this game first released, I was hesitant to try it out. I viewed the robotic world theme to be a tired approach for video game design. But much to my dismay, the theming didn't limit the creativity that Kirby games are well known for. You exploreFollowing Return to Dreamland and Triple Deluxe we have a sci-fi adventure full of clashing mechs and cybernetic environments. Originally when this game first released, I was hesitant to try it out. I viewed the robotic world theme to be a tired approach for video game design. But much to my dismay, the theming didn't limit the creativity that Kirby games are well known for. You explore ice cream factories, musical cities, casinos, and high-speed racetracks.

    I thought I was in for a game similar to Little Battlers Experience with fun gameplay but repetitive level design. In that game almost every major level was a factory or military base. And while at its core, the game was really enjoyable, it suffered from stale world building. Making most of the challenges feel identical.

    This game is anything but generic. The platforming and puzzle challenges are still really fun. With a gameplay style that's similar to Triple Deluxe only with stages that have completely different flavors. Triple Deluxe had a fairy tale theme with its level design with a focus on King Dedede. While Planet Robobot has a mechanical theme with levels with a bigger focus on the character Meta Knight. These games remind of the version exclusive capabilities of core series Pokemon games, only fleshed out more theme-wise, and carry more beneficial content.

    And the fact that it's jammed packed with easter eggs and references to other Kirby games. I can only describe as a sequel that hugs the entire franchise. Specifically showing love to Superstar and Superstar Ultra. Go play it if your a big Kirby fan.    … Expand
  59. KirboIsSad
    Jan 5, 2022
    10
    Game is great. still worth your purchase in 2022. Level design is amazing and all the copy abilities still hold up today
  60. MadIsAdopted
    Mar 9, 2023
    10
    Absolutely groundbreaking and outstanding in every single aspect. It's rather short (took me around 6 hours to complete story mode), but literally every second of this very game is all gas: originality, rewarding and enjoyable gameplay and moderate difficulty range make Planet Robobot not only the best entry in Kirby franchise, but my favorite platformer as well. If you still have your 3dsAbsolutely groundbreaking and outstanding in every single aspect. It's rather short (took me around 6 hours to complete story mode), but literally every second of this very game is all gas: originality, rewarding and enjoyable gameplay and moderate difficulty range make Planet Robobot not only the best entry in Kirby franchise, but my favorite platformer as well. If you still have your 3ds collecting dust, then you have simply no excuse for sleeping on this game… Expand
  61. Roocky
    Mar 25, 2022
    10
    Best kirby and maybe best 2d platform game of 3DS. The gameplay is really satisfactory and the visuals and music are spectaculars!
  62. Tanky86
    Apr 27, 2022
    9
    best Kirby I’ve played, almost everything about this game feels perfectly executed, such a fun little game.
  63. Alvacerus
    Aug 29, 2022
    10
    My favourite Kirby game. It's just too fun and charming and the bosses are really great.
  64. DoktarioMyst
    Oct 13, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. = deze game is een directe sequel van Triple Deluxe. en alle ellementen van die game zijn ook hier aanwezig

    + ze maken meer gebruik van de 3D mechanic

    + in plaats van Hypernova heb je nu een robotpantser. de gameplay blijft hetzelfde, je kan zelfs copyabilety's krijgen maar je krachten zijn vergroot. er zijn zelfs een paar momenten waar het pantser een minibaas is

    + de sidemodes zijn nu oprecht demo's

    +/- Kirby Clash heeft meer potentie dan het toont

    + Kirby's 3D Rumble is een 3D arena enemy gauntlet. je moet je aanvallen juist timen om een goeie score te halen

    + de game is uitdagand, zelfs in de main story mode (final boss)

    + ik had niet verwacht dat een Nintendo platformer zoveel story ging hebben. en het is een uniek en toffe story

    + de muziek is een banger en ze hebben de OST online gezet

    conclusie:
    deze game is een must-play. zeker de beste in de serie (die ik heb gespeeld). het feit dat Nintendo heeft toegelaten dat ze de OST op spotify hebben mogen zetten zegt al genoeg dat dit een speciaal product is. de gameplay is ook heel uniek met de 3D mechanic. het maakt de levels dieper en geeft een gevoel van ruimte    … Expand
  65. LillaQwilfish
    Feb 13, 2023
    9
    Loved the game. I got it used so it had already a save file completed to almost 100% (they hadn't finished the ultimate arena), which motivated me to get their same percentage. Also loved the fact that the robokirby could copy abilities, even if i would have liked a couple more, like the bell. Could you just imagine, Bell Robokirby?! So based. 9/10, still think the UA was a bit too difficult.
  66. Skouwk
    Feb 17, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. it's simply one of the best kirby games i've ever played, the robobot armors are really cool, and fun to wear… Expand
  67. Imnotfunny
    Mar 2, 2023
    9
    Gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood
  68. Benetka
    May 3, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Kirby ist so geil ich würde seinen kleinen pinken Körper so anfassen und seine kleinen pinken Balls ablecken während ich seinen Körper betatsche… Expand
  69. SkytendoLOXs
    May 17, 2023
    9
    Dieses Spiel ist eigentlich perfekt allerdings kann es Kirby Triple Deluxe bei weitem nicht schlagen. Das Hauptthema des Spiels die Roboter Fähigkeiten bieten coole neue Rätsel und das Grundprinzip sowie die neben Modi sind auch echt sehr gelungen.
  70. Doomkirby
    Jun 8, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is insane. 6 worlds, 9 Bosses, One of the most intense boss rushes of all time and a banger soundtrack. The references to older Kirby games was superb and piloting the Halberd at the end was intense. This is possibly the 3rd best Kirby game of all time… Expand
  71. Bugcatcher803
    Jul 5, 2023
    10
    You know how everyone in life has a game that, even though is great, nostalgia makes it better? This is one of them for me

Awards & Rankings

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#12 Best 3DS Game of 2016
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#5 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2016
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#17 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2016

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Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 71 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 62 out of 71
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 71
  3. Negative: 0 out of 71
  1. CD-Action
    Nov 18, 2016
    90
    Do yourselves a favor and buy Planet Robobot. Both its gameplay and wonderful visuals are worth it. [11/2016, p.73]
  2. Games.cz
    Sep 19, 2016
    70
    Cute, colorful and imaginative game offers plenty of widgets and hardly any gaming challenge. If you just want to "run through" another game and not lose your nerves, you have the opportunity.
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  3. Games Master UK
    Aug 21, 2016
    75
    One of the better Kirby games, but it's just too similar to Triple Deluxe to stand out. [Aug 2016, p.72]
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