Kirby
The pink hero who inhales enemies, copies their abilities, and searches for the stolen dessert.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
D-pad | Move Kirby |
|---|---|
A | Jump |
B | Inhale or use the current copy ability |
Y | Discard or release a stored ability or item |
Control notes
The touch screen is used to manage stored bubbles and select inventory contents.
Button behavior can vary by the currently equipped copy ability.
How it plays
How does Kirby: Squeak Squad play?
Players guide Kirby through side-scrolling stages, defeating enemies, inhaling them, copying abilities, and reaching the goal. The lower screen displays stored bubbles containing copy abilities, items, and other objects; players can select, combine, or discard contents during play.
Stages contain branching routes, treasure chests, switches, hidden rooms, and boss encounters. Completing levels unlocks further areas, while collected treasures expand the available ability and item selection. Kirby can also use helper-style abilities and special combinations to approach obstacles in different ways.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Kirby: Squeak Squad?
Search every branch before leaving a stage. Treasure chests often reward exploration and may require a particular copy ability or a switch-triggered route.
Use the touch-screen storage deliberately: keep a reliable combat ability, carry recovery items when possible, and combine compatible abilities when a stage's obstacles suggest a useful result. Against bosses, prioritize learning attack patterns over rushing damage.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Daroach
Leader of the Squeaks and a clever treasure hunter who opposes Kirby.
Spinni
A Squeak member who attacks with rapid movement and spinning strikes.
Doc
A Squeak member associated with mechanical equipment and technological attacks.
Storo
The strong Squeak member who relies on brute force.
King Dedede
Dream Land's king, whose apparent theft of Kirby's cake starts the adventure.
Meta Knight
A masked swordsman who appears as a rival and occasional combatant.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Check alternate paths and hidden rooms for treasure chests.
- 2
Store a healing item before difficult boss encounters.
- 3
Try ability combinations when a normal copy ability cannot reach an obstacle.
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