Kirby Super Star Ultra

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User Score
8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 159 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 143 out of 159
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 159
  3. Negative: 6 out of 159
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  1. gman2971
    Jun 24, 2011
    10
    this game is the most **** awesome game ever on the ds and it is **** epic and the music is epic oh yea and so is the twist ending lolololololololol XD
  2. BasilZero
    Apr 15, 2018
    10
    Game: Kirby Super Star Ultra
    Genre: Adventure Platformer
    Developer: HAL Laboratory Publisher: Nintendo System: Nintendo DS (DS) Year of Release: 2008 Length of Playthrough: 10 Hours Total Score: 100/100 Value Score: 10/10 • Story: 10/10 • Characters: 10/10 • GamePlay: 10/10 • Graphics: 10/10 • Sound: 10/10 • Music: 10/10 • Length: 10/10 • Replay Value: 10/10 • Player    Game: Kirby Super Star Ultra
    Genre: Adventure Platformer
    Developer: HAL Laboratory
    Publisher: Nintendo
    System: Nintendo DS (DS)
    Year of Release: 2008
    Length of Playthrough: 10 Hours

    Total Score: 100/100
    Value Score: 10/10

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

    Pros
    +All of the games from the original version included
    +Addition of 4 games and 2 mini games
    +CG Movies for cutscenes
    +New remix tracks added to the OST
    +New User interface which goes well with the second screen
    +Movie Theater section which shows cutscenes

    Cons
    -N/A    … Expand
  3. iloveFFC
    Jul 31, 2013
    10
    A truly amazing game, it's very challenging at some points! I love the fact that this game is a remake to Kirby super star from the 90's, a game I always wanted to play. I love the feature to play as meta-knight, my fav character from the kirby series! Overall, this game is a must have for any DS owner, and any kirby fan, I love this game so much! It's amazing!
  4. SuperKurzacz
    Oct 5, 2012
    10
    Another exelent title from nintendo,all af the stories and upgrades makes this game so awesome!
  5. BloonsM
    May 20, 2012
    10
    I love kirby superstar ultra!

    Aprilbutte, Multiplayer can be done with two game cards too, and both ds can see the screen (Awsome!) Kirby superstar ultra can have it's momments! There are 11 game modes. Here they are. ----------------------- -Spring breeze -Gorment race -Dyna blade -The great cave offensive -Meta knight's revenge -Milky way wishes -King dedede's revenge    I love kirby superstar ultra!

    Aprilbutte, Multiplayer can be done with two game cards too, and both ds can see the screen (Awsome!)

    Kirby superstar ultra can have it's momments!

    There are 11 game modes.

    Here they are.
    -----------------------
    -Spring breeze
    -Gorment race
    -Dyna blade
    -The great cave offensive
    -Meta knight's revenge
    -Milky way wishes
    -King dedede's revenge
    -Metaknightmare ultra
    -The arena
    -Helper to hero
    -The TRUE arena
    ----------------------------------

    There are 5 minigames
    -----------------------------------
    -kirby on the draw
    -Kirby card swipe
    -snack tracks
    -Megaton punch
    -Samurai kirby
    ----------------

    The music is wonderful and the game is charming and wonderful!

    This for any nintendo fan!    … Expand
  6. ToxicPlayer676
    Feb 24, 2014
    10
    Being a huge Kirby fan, my expectations went through the roof, I mean, Kirby Super Star was awesome enough! But no...they gave the fans what they didn't even know they really wanted and amazed us with this FANTASTIC remake! Including all the old fun content from it's 1996 prequel and a TON of new content, this game NEVER gets boring. Tons of abilities and mini-games and even if you DO getBeing a huge Kirby fan, my expectations went through the roof, I mean, Kirby Super Star was awesome enough! But no...they gave the fans what they didn't even know they really wanted and amazed us with this FANTASTIC remake! Including all the old fun content from it's 1996 prequel and a TON of new content, this game NEVER gets boring. Tons of abilities and mini-games and even if you DO get bored playing this, you'll instantly have more fun with a different game on this wonderful cartridge. It satisfies the gamer as much as it can and putting those dumb critics who hate the game aside, I really loved this game. If you liked Kirby Super Star, have a DS, 2DS or 3DS, or are a Kirby fan looking for hours and even days of fun, this is the game for you!… Expand
  7. forevernes
    May 20, 2018
    10
    kirby super star nota 10...................................................
  8. GeneralTreesap
    Nov 18, 2015
    10
    Endless fun. The game has a bunch of different fun modes that are always enjoyable to replay over and over. My personal favorite is when you can play as Metaknight!! I still haven't even beaten the true arena. Has game modes from easy to very hard. Great game!
  9. Pokemon3245
    Oct 24, 2015
    10
    This is my all time favorite video game.Taking the timeless Kirby super star and expanding upon it.Thes expansions include all new levels,boss fights,And more overall gameplay.If I were to co with a minor flaw its that multiplayer is less accessable.
  10. JPK
    Jun 20, 2019
    10
    Just As Amazing As The 1996 Game
    After 12 years, Super Star is back And might be better than the original game.
  11. MrTacoBob
    Aug 30, 2017
    10
    Bunch of small kirby games bunched up into a DS! Yes please! This game is totally in my top 10 favorite games of all time! The variety and the upgrades that they did stand out and make it a perfect game to me!
  12. Dreonas
    Oct 4, 2017
    10
    A remake that almost surpass the original. The new features are amazing, and the addition of 3D cutscenes was a fine touch. It's a shame that some of the original minigames didn't make the cut.

    Conclusion: this game is an amazing experience.
  13. JdubbzReviews
    Oct 6, 2017
    10
    This is the 2nd best Handheld Kirby game[Behind Triple Deluxe]! The game has cool stories and abilities while mixing in challenges with the bosses and the Arena and Helper to Hero games. This is the best that the ds has to offer.
  14. Supahsand
    Nov 17, 2017
    10
    This game is super fun to play the sheer amounts of games that it has makes the soul amazing! This game came out on the SNES in 1996 and it blew up! Now seeing it makes it better to play with friends and family.
  15. Operation-Z
    Mar 18, 2018
    10
    This game man, I tell you, if you haven't played this masterpiece, what the heck are you doing with your life?! GO GET THIS GAME! This was my first Kirby game I had ever played and to this day, no Kirby game has surpassed it. The gameplay is super fun with tight controls, there is so many different games inside of this one tiny DS cartridge that will keep you busy for hours on end. On topThis game man, I tell you, if you haven't played this masterpiece, what the heck are you doing with your life?! GO GET THIS GAME! This was my first Kirby game I had ever played and to this day, no Kirby game has surpassed it. The gameplay is super fun with tight controls, there is so many different games inside of this one tiny DS cartridge that will keep you busy for hours on end. On top of adding on to the excellent 1996 SNES classic, there is a mode where you play as FREAKING META KNIGHT! And also, HUGE shoutout to the epic music in this game. It is hands down the best in the series alongside Return to Dreamland and the Original Super Star. I don't say this much about video games and not a lot of games are perfect, but this game fits the mold perfectly (no pun intended). I also don't think most people can disagree with me, since most sites i see top 10 Kirby games in Super Star Ultra or the Original take #1.… Expand
  16. Linksosa
    May 5, 2018
    10
    A mi me encanta la saga de Kirby y este juego es en mi opinión el mejor de la saga Kirby. Este juego se me borro la partida a cuando solo me faltaban los modo arena.
  17. Tobyvenom
    May 8, 2019
    10
    While not perfect Super Star Ultra is a complete improvement from Super Star. While i liked Super Star a lot this Remake is a rare example of when a Remake is better than the original. Great level design. It fixed the Great Cave Offensive which in the original The Great Cave Offensive was just Offensive. Introduced Galacta Knight. And gave all of the bosses a harder form
  18. BORT123
    May 12, 2019
    10
    Call me bias because this was the first game I have ever played and my favorite video game of all time, but I can't and won't ever find a flaw with this game it is an amazing game and I cannot recommend it enough.
  19. BenAdams2008
    May 13, 2020
    10
    I remember playing this game when I was little! It was on my mom's DS! It was fun!
  20. Altendo
    Feb 9, 2022
    10
    Who cares about mario games. we need kirby justice.

    DIFFICULTY

    Mario: Effortless
    Kirby: Nothing Harder!
  21. TSNintendogamer
    Apr 2, 2022
    10
    This game was great. I never heard about the original game until the year this game came out. I say the game play is great and smooth. I think the best part about the game is that there are alot of small games packaged rather than it being one big game but that's masahero for you. My favorite games on there is meta knight's revenge and milkey way wishes. Lastly as a remake,This game was great. I never heard about the original game until the year this game came out. I say the game play is great and smooth. I think the best part about the game is that there are alot of small games packaged rather than it being one big game but that's masahero for you. My favorite games on there is meta knight's revenge and milkey way wishes. Lastly as a remake, it was great because of more games, better graphics, sometimes better music, and better enemy placement I believe.… Expand
  22. Repc
    Nov 6, 2022
    10
    Definetly one of my favourite platformers I ever played. Again copy abilities in Kirby series always would be great idea. This is game not just remake, but also addes something new like for example you can even play as Meta Knight. Graphic and music obviosly really great as always. If you like platformers, than I think you definetly should play and try this game!
  23. SailorWaddleDee
    Feb 2, 2023
    10
    could not find the one from snes but i love this game anyway and the extra content is amazing and i just love this game
  24. RyanScura
    Sep 28, 2008
    9
    Having played the original SNES game, I was intrigued to find out this was coming to the DS. I bought it when it immediately came out, and started the grind to unlocking the 6 original games (Milky Way Wishes being my favorite). Imagine my surprise when they managed to sneak in a difficult version of Spring Breeze (Revenge of the King), a chance to play through 5 of the 6 original titlesHaving played the original SNES game, I was intrigued to find out this was coming to the DS. I bought it when it immediately came out, and started the grind to unlocking the 6 original games (Milky Way Wishes being my favorite). Imagine my surprise when they managed to sneak in a difficult version of Spring Breeze (Revenge of the King), a chance to play through 5 of the 6 original titles as Meta Knight, and 3 new Arenas. True Arena being a VERY difficult challenge.

    Solo play is recommended for difficult challenges in the game, Co-op recommended for some good fun or help getting past those much harder fights (True Arena).

    Co-op also works well, though, I can't help but wonder why they won't let you play with separate screens if both players do not have the cartridge. They can do it with Spring Breeze... perhaps as a marketing ploy.

    Either way, I recommend it as a buy. Or a rent then buy.    … Expand
  25. RyanSilverFox
    Apr 17, 2009
    9
    It's awesome to see this game again and what they did with it gave justice to an already fantastic game.

    I'm a bit suprised at how many of the "professional" reviewers rated and commented so badly on such a gem (though I can't be suprised... reviewers are full of themselves more often than not), especially with the talk about it just being a remake. Yes, it's a    It's awesome to see this game again and what they did with it gave justice to an already fantastic game.

    I'm a bit suprised at how many of the "professional" reviewers rated and commented so badly on such a gem (though I can't be suprised... reviewers are full of themselves more often than not), especially with the talk about it just being a remake. Yes, it's a remake... but it's almost like they made a "hard mode" and doubled the length of the game. I personally laugh at the people who say it's too easy... especially since some of the final modes are actually pretty challenging.

    I only had two gripes about the game. First, it would have been awesome to make a "Helper's Adventure" mode, where you play as just the helper through the game. Second, the 2nd player mode is kinna tricky to navigate as the 2nd player. The camera centers around Kirby, even as the 2nd player... so you can get lost pretty quickly.

    All in all, it's a must buy for any DS owner.    … Expand
  26. StevenTurner
    Sep 24, 2008
    9
    People really shouldn't set their expectations for this game too high. It's a remake, if you've played through Kirby Super Star before, you'll enjoy the graphical touch ups and awesome video sequences they've added in. Plus all the mini games have been tweaked. It's definitely worth the money if your a kirby fan and haven't played the original or want toPeople really shouldn't set their expectations for this game too high. It's a remake, if you've played through Kirby Super Star before, you'll enjoy the graphical touch ups and awesome video sequences they've added in. Plus all the mini games have been tweaked. It's definitely worth the money if your a kirby fan and haven't played the original or want to relive the awesome moments of the game that released on the SNES… Expand
  27. Luigibarqs
    Jan 4, 2011
    9
    An excellent upgrade to an already awesome classic Super Nintendo title. This time around, the compilation includes all the games and mini-games from the SNES release along with even more new games (Including one starring Meta Knight) and mini-games than before! The graphics and audio have been updated from the original release and new features have been added, there is also new musicAn excellent upgrade to an already awesome classic Super Nintendo title. This time around, the compilation includes all the games and mini-games from the SNES release along with even more new games (Including one starring Meta Knight) and mini-games than before! The graphics and audio have been updated from the original release and new features have been added, there is also new music tracks, bonus video clips and even more bosses that where not in the original version. You can play this game multiplayer by using two game cards and a download play demo with minigames and Spring Breeze but both players have to share one DS screen. With all the high quality content crammed into one cartridge along with multiplayer support, any fan of Kirby should not pass up this amazing compilation.… Expand
  28. BlogDog123
    May 26, 2011
    9
    So many games in one! I would've like more unlockable minigames, however. But that is a minor complaint. This game is a gem, and you should definitely own this.
  29. firechip
    Oct 15, 2016
    9
    Underated game. Why is the critic score so low? This game is much better than kirby mass attack. There is so many things to do in this game. Very fun and well made.
  30. ItsRaininMen
    Jun 20, 2013
    9
    Lot's of fun characters, fun gameplay, and fun worlds. Even if you complete everything in the game, the different games are so fun that it's easy to enjoy playing them over and over and over again. It might have been nice if there were more characters that weren't enemies, but to play as or interact with, but, it's a good game either way. Definitely recommended.
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Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 40 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 40
  3. Negative: 0 out of 40
  1. IGN
    79
    It's not as creative as "Kirby's Canvas Curse", but it's not as "by the numbers" formulaic as "Kirby's Squeak Squad."
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  2. GameDaily
    60
    Copying enemy abilities and working alongside helper characters is cool, and we dig the imaginative environments, but there's not enough to keep us hooked.
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  3. 1UP
    91
    Kirby and company are just too damn cute and cheerful. If Smash Bros. piqued your interest, Ultra's your next step.
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