Kirby & the Amazing Mirror

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  • Summary: Once again, Kirby must save the kingdom from evil. But this time he'll need some backup. As Kirby, you can call up one of four alter egos for help during your quest. Each character features new copy abilities that range from arrow-shooting to melee moves. Practice your skills in new sideOnce again, Kirby must save the kingdom from evil. But this time he'll need some backup. As Kirby, you can call up one of four alter egos for help during your quest. Each character features new copy abilities that range from arrow-shooting to melee moves. Practice your skills in new side games, such as Crackity Hack and Speed Eaters. In addition to new abilities and subgames, Kirby & the Amazing Mirror also introduces new multiplayer modes.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. Gamezilla!
    91
    Kirby & The Amazing Mirror may star a cute little ball of fluff and his doppelgangers, but it's still a fantastic game following in the footsteps of such classics as the Mario and Zelda adventures.
  2. Nintendojo
    86
    The gameplay is fun and addictive, making it well worth your time even if the cute visuals aren't your thing. It could have been a bit longer, but all-in-all, it's a great addition to anyone's library.
  3. Computer and Video Games
    83
    It's a shame that the bosses require little more thought than simply chucking back what they throw at you, and it hardly qualifies as a platformer at times when you can just fly everywhere.
  4. 1UP
    80
    It's nice to see such an ambitious world presented with beautifully-animated 2D graphics and in such an uncomplicated manner: no tutorials or cinemas or dialogue, just pure platforming and exploration.
  5. Game Informer
    78
    A good time for sure, but nothing to rock the average person's socks right off their stinky little feet. [Oct 2004, p.146]
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  6. Play Magazine
    75
    The four Kirbys apsect is also a decent idea: I don't see the need for the forced CPU-controlled allies in single-player mode, but having a multiplayer option is indeed cool. [Dec 2004, p.100]
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  7. G4 TV
    60
    A nice diversion, but its clunky progression scheme makes tedious what has been natural for far too long.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 24
  3. Negative: 1 out of 24
  1. TheKirby^^
    Jul 14, 2004
    10
    THE BEST KIRBY GAME ON GBA! It's funny to play with the 3 other kirby's.
  2. [Anonymous]
    Jul 16, 2004
    10
    Very fun! It has a lot of challenge, and depth. The game plays like a giant maze, which is brilliant. An excellent addition to the Kirby series!
  4. Altendo
    Dec 1, 2021
    10
    An open-world game is got 0tier. Mario Odyssey is such a rip-off. This game is a god
  5. ragingridley
    Apr 23, 2011
    9
    This is one of the great Kirby games in my opinion.It had tons of playable hours and so many places to explore.A must play for any KirbyThis is one of the great Kirby games in my opinion.It had tons of playable hours and so many places to explore.A must play for any Kirby fan.Had a decent replay value with unlocking all the areas and getting all the treasure chests.Enough to keep you into the game for awhile.The only downside of the game is the easiness of the bosses.Most of them hardly challenge you.You get more of a challenge with the normal areas.A small flaw non the less.The controls are about the same as any other Kirby game and the visuals are bright and colorful.One of my favorite parts is the great soundtracks in the game.It keeps you going through the long time exploring.If you have never played this game before I highly recommend it.… Expand
  6. Captain_Faramir
    Apr 1, 2017
    9
    9.2 - Despite the back-tracking that can be confusing at times, this one continues the great soundtracks, bosses and levels as Nightmare in9.2 - Despite the back-tracking that can be confusing at times, this one continues the great soundtracks, bosses and levels as Nightmare in Dreamland and adds even more cooler abilities and areas.… Expand
  7. skdcraw
    Apr 11, 2023
    7
    I think Kirby and the Amazing Mirror is a very sweet game. It's a cute game. Maybe it's because of Kirby, but let's take a look at the game.I think Kirby and the Amazing Mirror is a very sweet game. It's a cute game. Maybe it's because of Kirby, but let's take a look at the game.

    We know how barren these games are when it comes to story, they usually just give a simple explanation and then get into the game. Most of the games that come out in this period and are of this size - except for the story-based ones - come with a story of this size. Even though the "bad things happened, go fix them" story is very bland and pointless, I don't think anyone needs a deep story in a game this cookie-cutter.

    The game looks sweet, the atmospheres of the different regions are very well differentiated, and there are also parts within the same region where different atmospheres are provided. Even though I haven't played this game much, I think if you show me a screen from a region, I can recognize it. The game is beautiful and special in this respect. The music is just as iconic.

    It doesn't take a lot of time and the gameplay is not too complicated. It is always fun to transform Kirby into different characters. Also, since the game has an open world (yes, it's an open world, even though it's not that big), we can use these features in different parts of that open world and go somewhere. This adds a sweet Metrodivania vibe to the game. Everything about the game is average or just above average. But it manages to keep you entertained.

    It's a simple game, it doesn't take much of your time. I think it manages to entertain you in that short time. Nintendo really knows how to make games like this. It was the master of this business in its time.    … Expand
  8. TSNintendogamer
    Apr 3, 2022
    3
    ok, I feel like this was one of the worst kirby games ever. I say that because of the metroidvania aspect. It's not just because of itok, I feel like this was one of the worst kirby games ever. I say that because of the metroidvania aspect. It's not just because of it being a metroidvania that it's a problem but it's due to the non returning doors either. I also felt like the story was too complicated for what it was trying to do. The multiplayer sucked too unlike star allies(the game most fans felt were mediocre even though I found it fun to watch them kill enemies). It also didn't help that it was my second kirby game so I expected nightmare in dreamland 2 but instead we got this. At least we got good music, beautiful graphics, and heath bars for enemies but that's about it.… Expand

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#10 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2004
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#9 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2004
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#14 Most Shared Game Boy Advance Game of 2004