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Actions

Kirby & the Amazing Mirror action controls
D-pad
Move Kirby
A
Jump or float

Press repeatedly in the air to maintain flight.

B
Inhale, swallow, or use a Copy ability

The exact attack depends on Kirby's current ability.

L
Call the other Kirbys

Available when helper Kirbys can be summoned.

R
Call the other Kirbys

Available when helper Kirbys can be summoned.

Start
Pause the game
Select
Open the map

Control notes

  • Controls are for the Game Boy Advance version.

  • Some Copy abilities change the effect of the B button.

How it plays

How does Kirby & the Amazing Mirror play?

The game is viewed from a side-scrolling perspective. Kirby explores the interconnected Mirror World, searches for boss rooms, and defeats the bosses guarding the fragments of the shattered mirror.

Kirby can walk, slide, jump, float, inhale enemies, swallow them, and copy certain abilities. Warp stars connect distant areas, while switches and hidden routes open new paths. Up to four players can control Kirby characters in multiplayer with compatible hardware.

Plan your run

What is the best way to play Kirby & the Amazing Mirror?

Explore each room carefully rather than rushing toward the next boss. Mark unopened doors and return after gaining abilities or activating switches.

Use the Copy ability menu strategically. Flying, cutting, burning, and other abilities can reveal routes or make particular bosses easier. Call the other Kirbys when available, especially during crowded fights.

Keep health items for boss rooms when possible, and use warp points to shorten repeated trips through the connected map.

Meet the cast

Who are the key characters?

1

Kirby

The pink hero who explores the Mirror World, copies enemy abilities, and seeks to restore the shattered mirror.

2

Shadow Kirby

A dark counterpart of Kirby who appears as an aggressive rival in the Mirror World.

3

Meta Knight

A masked swordsman whose heroic reflection is corrupted, setting the main crisis in motion.

4

Dark Meta Knight

The corrupted reflection of Meta Knight and a major opponent in the story.

5

Dark Mind

The central evil force connected to the Mirror World and the final confrontation.

Before you begin

What should you know before playing?

  1. 1

    Search walls and corners for hidden rooms, switches, and collectible items.

  2. 2

    Use the in-game map and warp stars to track unexplored branches.

  3. 3

    Call other Kirbys for help when a room contains several enemies or a difficult boss.

  4. 4

    Try different Copy abilities because some are much safer against specific bosses.

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