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Grawl: Aug 28, 2008; Do the D.A.N.C.E
1234, fight!
Stick to the B.E.A.T
Get ready to ignite
You were such a P.Y.T
Catching all the lights
Just easy as A.B.C
That's how we make it right

^{Logo by Quidnose.}

--- PARTICIPANTS ---

No fancy visual spreadsheet this year, I'm afraid. The rules are still the same though. Post in this thread when you beat a game, using bold letters so I don't miss it. I'll try to update it as soon as possible.

List of participants!

--- ABOUT ---

Revol has been known for making these yearly marathon threads, but it seems he lost interest halfway through his second -Mario- marathon. I've took it upon myself to give it a try, because it was always fun to participate. It seems people wanted to play Kirby, so Kirby it is!

Remember, this is not a Let's Play. You are not watching me play through these games. We all are doing this. We play the games, and you report in to get marked on the spreadsheet, so everyone can see each others' progress. There will be challenges for each game.

There are more Kirby games out there, but they all have a weird gimmick that's not being a platformer (golf game, tetris clones, pinball etc.). I left most of these out because there would be just too much games to play. I did leave in Kirby's Air Ride, because I wanted to add at least something else than the usual Kirby experience and it's also the only GameCube game in the list. If people finish these games at an alarmingly fast pace, we can always decide to add more Kirby games. You're free to play and post about them either way!

--- GAMES ---

Standard challenges:

- Beat the game

Harder challenges:

- No deaths
- No power-ups (unless required)
- Pacifist (don't hurt enemies unless required)

If you have an idea for a challenge, speak up!

1992 - Kirby's Dream Land (Game Boy)

Special challenge:
- Finish extra mode (Explanation) (Example)
- Finish the game with just one HP (Explanation) (Example)

1993 - Kirby's Adventure (NES)/2002 - Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land (GBA)

Special challenge:
- Beat the game with 100% (Explanation)
- Finish extra mode (Explanation)
- Finish with the infinite mic glitch (Explanation)

1995 - Kirby's Dream Land 2 (Game Boy)

Special challenge:
- Collect all Rainbow Drops (Explanation)
- Beat the game with 100% (Explanation)

1996 - Kirby Super Star (SNES)/2008 - Kirby Super Star Ultra (NDS)

Regular challenge:
- Finish all sub-modes

Special challenge:
- Get all treasures in Great Cave Offensive
- Get all copy abilities in Milky Way Wishes
- Do a no-hit run of the superstar arenas

1997 - Kirby's Dream Land 3 (SNES)

2000 - Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards (N64)

Special challenge:
- All shards + secret boss

2003 - Kirby Air Ride (GameCube)

Regular challenge:

- Select a game mode and earn at least 100 out of 120 challenges (find the "records" menu to see your progress)

Special challenge:
- Get these unlocks for all three modes (so 300/360)
- Complete all challenges

2004 - Kirby & The Amazing Mirror (GBA)

2005 - Kirby: Canvas Curse (NDS)

2006 - Kirby: Squeak Squad (NDS)

Special challenge:
- Finish extra mode (Explanation)

2010 - Kirby's Epic Yarn (Wii)

2011 - Kirby Mass Attack (NDS)

Special challenge:
- Collect all the medals
- Get a Gold Star on every level (aka beat every level without getting hit)

2011 - Kirby's Return to Dream Land (Wii)

Special challenge:
- Get all Energy Spheres
- Finish extra mode (Explanation)

2014 - Kirby Triple Deluxe (3DS)

--- RULES ---

* This thread is based upon one made by Revol. Credits where due.

* This is run by the honor system. We hope that you don't lie. If you cheat, you should own up to it.

* There is no restriction to what version of a game you can play. Emulators are allowed. You can play Kirby's Adventure on your Wii and Kirby 64 on your PC. Go wild. Just don't ask where to find roms. Talking about emulators should be fine.

* Save states are allowed, but only in moderation. You cannot abuse save states to make the game easier. They should only be used at the end of your play session to save your place when you come back to the game. If you use save states beyond that, you should consider it cheating.

* You do not have to play the games in the order presented here. The idea behind all this is to do so, but this is not an enforced rule. You can complete these games in whatever order you choose.

* You can earn multiple challenges on one game, and you can be awarded for them, within reason. I want to keep it to two challenges, though.

* If you started playing a game over six months ago, you must start over.

* There is no time limit you have to beat the games by. Participation does not end at the end of the year.

Grawl fucked around with this message at 17:46 on Feb 24, 2014

# ¿ Dec 30, 2013 21:25

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# ¿ May 14, 2024 07:20

Grawl: Aug 28, 2008; Do the D.A.N.C.E
1234, fight!
Stick to the B.E.A.T
Get ready to ignite
You were such a P.Y.T
Catching all the lights
Just easy as A.B.C
That's how we make it right

Well, it seems the first Kirby game wasn't hard, took me 40 minutes and I died twice.

# ¿ Dec 30, 2013 22:16

Grawl: Aug 28, 2008; Do the D.A.N.C.E
1234, fight!
Stick to the B.E.A.T
Get ready to ignite
You were such a P.Y.T
Catching all the lights
Just easy as A.B.C
That's how we make it right

DarkHamsterlord posted:

DarkHamsterlord has completed Kirby's Dreamland on Extra Mode! Dedede is kind of a pain in the rear end on Extra.

And while I didn't do it, I have an idea for a challenge. If you press down, B and select on the title screen you open a config menu. In this menu, you can set your max HP to 1.

Nice, I added that to the OP and updated the spreadsheet.

We might get a graphical version after all, but I'll get back to that.

# ¿ Dec 31, 2013 22:22

Grawl: Aug 28, 2008; Do the D.A.N.C.E
1234, fight!
Stick to the B.E.A.T
Get ready to ignite
You were such a P.Y.T
Catching all the lights
Just easy as A.B.C
That's how we make it right

PirateNipple posted:

I'm In!

What about Kirby's Dream Course, though?

See the OP. It'd include too many games. Perhaps if people finish them really fast.

Cannot Find Server posted:

Are we allowed to participate if we don't have any way to play some of the games? I've only ever played Epic Yarn, Superstar and Canvas Curse, so this would be a good way to finally get most of the rest of the series out of my backlog.

Sure!

alf_pogs posted:

I've finished the normal ending of Kirby's Dreamland 2, but there's things to collect in each world that unlock the secret final boss so I'm doing that now too. Should that be a separate challenge?

Yes, could you specificity on how I should word it?

Spreadsheet also updated. Finished Kirby's Adventure myself, and it had some pretty challenging moments.

Will go for 100% tomorrow.

# ¿ Jan 2, 2014 00:12

Grawl: Aug 28, 2008; Do the D.A.N.C.E
1234, fight!
Stick to the B.E.A.T
Get ready to ignite
You were such a P.Y.T
Catching all the lights
Just easy as A.B.C
That's how we make it right

alf_pogs posted:

Surely! Maybe 'Collect all Rainbow Drops and beat Dark Matter'.

Added.

Spreadsheet also updated.

# ¿ Jan 2, 2014 02:19

Grawl: Aug 28, 2008; Do the D.A.N.C.E
1234, fight!
Stick to the B.E.A.T
Get ready to ignite
You were such a P.Y.T
Catching all the lights
Just easy as A.B.C
That's how we make it right

I also 100%ed Kirby's Adventure. Onto the next one!

# ¿ Jan 2, 2014 19:21

Grawl: Aug 28, 2008; Do the D.A.N.C.E
1234, fight!
Stick to the B.E.A.T
Get ready to ignite
You were such a P.Y.T
Catching all the lights
Just easy as A.B.C
That's how we make it right

Cannot Find Server posted:

Kirby's Dream Land - 1HP challenge done

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtfbEbwpBf0

Nice, I'll check this later.

alf_pogs posted:

Also I'd like to suggest that '100% Completion' be a challenge for this game

Added that to the list of challenges.

Spreadsheet is updated too.

# ¿ Jan 2, 2014 23:34

Grawl: Aug 28, 2008; Do the D.A.N.C.E
1234, fight!
Stick to the B.E.A.T
Get ready to ignite
You were such a P.Y.T
Catching all the lights
Just easy as A.B.C
That's how we make it right

Time for that 100%. Game was pretty easy, especially the last world. But gently caress Mr. Bright & Mr. Shine.

# ¿ Jan 3, 2014 17:59

Grawl: Aug 28, 2008; Do the D.A.N.C.E
1234, fight!
Stick to the B.E.A.T
Get ready to ignite
You were such a P.Y.T
Catching all the lights
Just easy as A.B.C
That's how we make it right

Spreadsheet updated. I started Kirby's Super Star, and it just seems to be a bunch of very short games.

I guess the goal is to just beat those?

# ¿ Jan 3, 2014 21:54

Grawl: Aug 28, 2008; Do the D.A.N.C.E
1234, fight!
Stick to the B.E.A.T
Get ready to ignite
You were such a P.Y.T
Catching all the lights
Just easy as A.B.C
That's how we make it right

DoYouHasaRabbit posted:

Why is Kirby's Tilt n' Tumble not on this list?

I remember that game being a real loving challenge. I'm assuming it's not on the list because you can't emulate it easily...

Because there are a lot of games on the list already. If people go through these games very fast, I might add more Kirby games. This is all covered in the OP.

# ¿ Jan 4, 2014 20:16

Grawl: Aug 28, 2008; Do the D.A.N.C.E
1234, fight!
Stick to the B.E.A.T
Get ready to ignite
You were such a P.Y.T
Catching all the lights
Just easy as A.B.C
That's how we make it right

KildarX posted:

Suggestion for Kirby 64, have a completed and all shards + Secret Boss goal.

- All shards
- Secret boss

Or just

- All shards + secret boss?

Also spreadsheet updated, as per usual.

# ¿ Jan 5, 2014 01:48

Grawl: Aug 28, 2008; Do the D.A.N.C.E
1234, fight!
Stick to the B.E.A.T
Get ready to ignite
You were such a P.Y.T
Catching all the lights
Just easy as A.B.C
That's how we make it right

These guys are about to stream Kirby. You might want to tune in!

# ¿ Jan 6, 2014 01:04

Grawl: Aug 28, 2008; Do the D.A.N.C.E
1234, fight!
Stick to the B.E.A.T
Get ready to ignite
You were such a P.Y.T
Catching all the lights
Just easy as A.B.C
That's how we make it right

g0lbez posted:

Can getting the infinite mic glitch in Kirby's Adventure and holding on to it throughout the entire game count as a challenge? Although I'm not sure if you can keep it past Metaknight unless there's another glitch I'm unaware of.

If you elaborate a bit more on that, sure.

# ¿ Jan 17, 2014 22:26

Grawl: Aug 28, 2008; Do the D.A.N.C.E
1234, fight!
Stick to the B.E.A.T
Get ready to ignite
You were such a P.Y.T
Catching all the lights
Just easy as A.B.C
That's how we make it right

g0lbez posted:

Basically if you finish off the second world boss with the last of your Mic power while positioned perfectly over where the star rod appears the game glitches out and gives you practically infinite uses of the Mic.

I guess it's kind of challenging in the fact that while Mic is pretty powerful there are a few situations where it's not entirely practical and also the fact that you can't lose it so if you get hit you find yourself on a mad scramble to get it back before it shatters instantly over a group of spikes conveniently nearby.

Alright, I'll add it to the OP.

# ¿ Jan 17, 2014 22:34

Grawl: Aug 28, 2008; Do the D.A.N.C.E
1234, fight!
Stick to the B.E.A.T
Get ready to ignite
You were such a P.Y.T
Catching all the lights
Just easy as A.B.C
That's how we make it right

BreakTargets posted:

BreakTargets has beaten Kirby 64 without getting a single non-mandatory ability even though there aren't any parts of that game that force you to use an ability.

edit: also beaten Kirby Squeak Squad without getting a single non-mandatory ability

I much rather you create a separate post, rather than editing a 4 day old post, because I almost missed your edit. I spoke with Zoolooman about it (moderator) and he's ok with double posting as long as it's not back to back.

# ¿ Jan 30, 2014 21:22

Grawl: Aug 28, 2008; Do the D.A.N.C.E
1234, fight!
Stick to the B.E.A.T
Get ready to ignite
You were such a P.Y.T
Catching all the lights
Just easy as A.B.C
That's how we make it right

tinkerttoy posted:

Dark Matter has fallen, but he'll be back soon. In the meantime, I'm going to play Kirby Superstar. I've actually beaten this one already, but I never 100%'d The Great Cave Offensive, so I guess it's time to change that!

I can't judge by a screenshot what game you just finished.

# ¿ Feb 22, 2014 22:41

Grawl: Aug 28, 2008; Do the D.A.N.C.E
1234, fight!
Stick to the B.E.A.T
Get ready to ignite
You were such a P.Y.T
Catching all the lights
Just easy as A.B.C
That's how we make it right

Thaks for keeping this alive guys! I've updated the spreadsheet.

# ¿ Apr 1, 2014 01:50

Grawl: Aug 28, 2008; Do the D.A.N.C.E
1234, fight!
Stick to the B.E.A.T
Get ready to ignite
You were such a P.Y.T
Catching all the lights
Just easy as A.B.C
That's how we make it right

Spreadsheet updated.

# ¿ May 12, 2014 23:42

Grawl: Aug 28, 2008; Do the D.A.N.C.E
1234, fight!
Stick to the B.E.A.T
Get ready to ignite
You were such a P.Y.T
Catching all the lights
Just easy as A.B.C
That's how we make it right

Alright, a new year is coming and it seems people lost interest in Kirby -- myself included.

Does anyone have a good idea for the 2015 challenge? Megaman, Sonic, Dragon Quest, Metroid, Castlevania, Resident Evil etc. etc.? Or perhaps "an introduction to games", and just play the first game of certain series?

# ¿ Dec 16, 2014 22:36

Grawl: Aug 28, 2008; Do the D.A.N.C.E
1234, fight!
Stick to the B.E.A.T
Get ready to ignite
You were such a P.Y.T
Catching all the lights
Just easy as A.B.C
That's how we make it right

Looper posted:

Omg I forgot about this I think playing the first game in a variety of famous series would be cool, and hopefully prevent burnout

This is exactly what I'm thinking. It'll prevent burnout and people will get to try something new when they feel the need. There seems to be a huge demand for Megaman, but people will probably finish a few and never look back. How about this for 2015 instead? It can be the retro year, whatever.

So the first in these series:

- Sonic (Genesis)
- Megaman (NES)
- Dragon Quest (NES)
- Final Fantasy (NES)
- Castlevania (NES)
- Metroid (NES)

There's always the option to expand if needed.

Grawl fucked around with this message at 23:37 on Dec 18, 2014

# ¿ Dec 18, 2014 23:27

Grawl: Aug 28, 2008; Do the D.A.N.C.E
1234, fight!
Stick to the B.E.A.T
Get ready to ignite
You were such a P.Y.T
Catching all the lights
Just easy as A.B.C
That's how we make it right

Quidnose posted:

Maybe throw Mario, Kirby, and Zelda in for newbies / those of us who missed the earlier marathons?

Not a bad idea. Easy(ish), short games.

AHungryRobot posted:

The problem with a first-in-the-series thing is that for some of those series the first entry is widely accepted to be one of the weaker entries. MM1, Metroid 1 and Sonic 1 are all solid titles by themselves but lack a lot of the refinements that make the sequels great. Personally, I feel like all a marathon like that would do is make me wish I was playing one of the sequels. A smorgasbord style marathon like that could be good but I don't think that'd be the best way to do it.

Pixeltendo posted:

Personally if we had to do a series wide thing, I'd go with the best of from each franchise.

-Sonic The Hedgehog 2
-Megaman 2
-Super Metroid
-Symphony of the night
etc.

That's what 2016 is for then.

The Silver Snail posted:

Megaman 2 is not the best mega man.

For this reason as well. Let people "taste" the games. I don't think many played the very first games in the series a whole lot. Sure, I played Mario and Sonic when I was a kid, but I can't remember finishing it all the way anymore.

13/f/cali posted:

I agree with this. Maybe there could be some kind of compromise where you pick a franchise (I'd vote Mega Man) for a typical marathon thread and then in addition as a side thing there could be the "classics sampler" challenge or something where you pick a short list of firsts in other franchises and people could pick at that for variety if they start to feel burnt out on the main series.

I'm fine with multiple marathons, but I'm not "hosting" both.

Grawl fucked around with this message at 02:08 on Dec 20, 2014

# ¿ Dec 20, 2014 02:00

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# ¿ May 14, 2024 07:20

Grawl: Aug 28, 2008; Do the D.A.N.C.E
1234, fight!
Stick to the B.E.A.T
Get ready to ignite
You were such a P.Y.T
Catching all the lights
Just easy as A.B.C
That's how we make it right

New topic here.

# ¿ Dec 30, 2014 23:59

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