Kirby Mass Attack

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  • Summary: One day, an evildoer with a magic cane appears and splits Kirby into 10 pieces. Kirby sets off on a journey to return to his original form. Players use the touch screen to control a mass of Kirby characters in a new and novel way. Swipe the touch screen to launch them in a mass attackOne day, an evildoer with a magic cane appears and splits Kirby into 10 pieces. Kirby sets off on a journey to return to his original form. Players use the touch screen to control a mass of Kirby characters in a new and novel way. Swipe the touch screen to launch them in a mass attack against enemies, then tap the enemies into submission.… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 43 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 46
  3. Negative: 0 out of 46
  1. Eurogamer Sweden
    Nov 19, 2011
    100
    HAL Laboratory have developed an adventure with amazing puzzles, exporations, unlockables and bonuses. Everyone with a Nintendo DS ought to own this game.
  2. The A.V. Club
    Sep 25, 2011
    91
    This is delicious game design, and a fitting sendoff for a device that forced game-makers to think in unusual ways.
  3. GamePro
    Sep 19, 2011
    90
    Kirby Mass Attack rewards you for replaying it many times over, with several impressively polished mini-games (my favorites being the RPG and pinball ones), big fruit bonuses, and very frequent references to past Kirby titles.
  4. Games Master UK
    Oct 23, 2011
    81
    Lacks Nintendo's usual grace, but the sheer amount of ideas easily makes up for it. [Dec 2011, p.79]
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  5. games(TM)
    Dec 1, 2011
    80
    Its stylus control is one of the tightest on the system. [Christmas 2011, p.117]
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  6. Telegraph
    Nov 9, 2011
    80
    Mass Attack is a game of invention, wit, and leftfield surprises, in other words, and it all adds up to a near-perfect send off for Nintendo's aging DS. Kirby may not be getting any cuter, but if he continues to star in adventures like this, he can be sure of his place alongside the likes of Mario and Zelda for years to come.
  7. Gamer.no
    Nov 9, 2011
    50
    It's sad to see that Kirby this time around has lost so much of his former playfulness. The varied arsenal of creative attacks has shrunk down to a pathetic gang fight where the player plays the passive role of a bystander. The game never offers a proper challenge, and even though the visuals and audio are heavily 16-bit-inspired and charming, Kirby Mass Attack never really makes you want to keep playing.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 28
  3. Negative: 1 out of 28
  1. hopesfall
    Oct 12, 2011
    10
    The reason I give this game a 10 is because I have never really liked any Kirby game until this gem came along. The game is a blast to play,The reason I give this game a 10 is because I have never really liked any Kirby game until this gem came along. The game is a blast to play, and it's especially rewarding to unlock all the music, and mini games. If you enjoy platformers with a touch of cuteness then you need to own this game. I also give it a 10 because well it is an amazing game. :)… Expand
  2. Mynameiscool
    Jun 14, 2014
    10
    YES, YES, YES!! I am a Kirby lover (I have all the Kirby games) but this is in the top 3!! It's wonderful game play and cuteness add to it aYES, YES, YES!! I am a Kirby lover (I have all the Kirby games) but this is in the top 3!! It's wonderful game play and cuteness add to it a lot. The amount of fun I had playing this game was... well, too much to tell you!! The amount of hardships your pink puff (or pink puffs) need to break through and the amount of brain thought needed to solve puzzles to complete the level! New interesting mini-bosses, mini-games that need to be actual Kirby games (Strato Patrol, Kirby Quest... etc.)!! I love it! I JUST LOVE IT SO MUCH! Plus, it's super Kawaii!… Expand
  4. RRR
    Jan 3, 2012
    10
    I have always loved the Kirby games produced by Nintendo, they are very cool. All of their characters are extremely funny and there can't beI have always loved the Kirby games produced by Nintendo, they are very cool. All of their characters are extremely funny and there can't be anyone who says that they are not cute. The Kirby: Mass Attack has some new features that make it different from past Kirby games and it really has its own DS characteristics.

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  5. GamecubeLover
    Jul 19, 2016
    9
    What is better than one kirby? More kirbys! This game has original ideas and uses them greatly. This game is extremely cute. This game is aWhat is better than one kirby? More kirbys! This game has original ideas and uses them greatly. This game is extremely cute. This game is a little hard and this game is a bit bland but overall this game is amazing!… Expand
  6. UnturnedAntics
    Oct 19, 2021
    9
    This game is a hidden gem my favorite Kirby game and it shows why. mass attack brought Kirby back to life for a lot of people including me oneThis game is a hidden gem my favorite Kirby game and it shows why. mass attack brought Kirby back to life for a lot of people including me one of the best DS games ever. The level design is perfect the mini-bosses are so fun to defeat and the puzzles you and your army of pink balls are very enjoyable and the controls are very enjoyable. 9/10 best Kirby game.… Expand
  7. Rubius
    Sep 29, 2011
    8
    Cute, Frantic and fast, Mass attack is not a regular Kirby game, but more a Pikminesque Kirby where survival of all 10 Kirby is needed. TheCute, Frantic and fast, Mass attack is not a regular Kirby game, but more a Pikminesque Kirby where survival of all 10 Kirby is needed. The music is great, the setting is great and the levels are original and different.… Expand
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    Mar 26, 2023
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#7 Best DS Game of 2011
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#5 Most Discussed DS Game of 2011
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#13 Most Shared DS Game of 2011