: A free-for-all where the last Kirby standing wins.
: The game does not support 3D effects , playing exclusively in 2D on the 3DS family of systems. Kirby Battle Royale Review (3DS) - Mon Amiibo.com
is an action-multiplayer brawler spinoff released in North America on January 19, 2018 , for the Nintendo 3DS . Developed by HAL Laboratory to celebrate the series' 25th anniversary, it shifts from traditional side-scrolling to a top-down, 3D perspective where up to four players compete using various Copy Abilities. Core Gameplay & Features
: Utilizes thick character outlines (similar to Super Smash Bros. for 3DS ) to help players track action in the top-down view.
: Supports local wireless play, Online Ranked matchmaking, and Download Play , which allows multiple users to play together using only one copy of the game. Story Mode: Dedede's Cake Royale
In the single-player campaign, King Dedede hosts a tournament with a giant cake as the prize. Kirby and Bandana Waddle Dee must battle through five different leagues of Kirby clones produced by Dedede’s "Kirby Printer" machine to uncover his plan. This mode takes approximately 3–4 hours to complete and acts as a tutorial for unlocking abilities and battle types.