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Game Boy Advance · Action-Adventure / Platformer
Kirby & the Amazing Mirror
Certified classic Co-op
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2004 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Platformer |
| Developer | Flagship Studios |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–4 players (co-op) |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Kirby |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 18 |
Kirby & the Amazing Mirror is an action-adventure game released in 2004 for the Game Boy Advance, developed by Flagship Studios and published by Nintendo. It blends action-adventure and platformer elements.
It landed about 3 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2004 include The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap, Mario vs. Donkey Kong and Sonic Advance 3. Among the 91 GBA action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.
It is part of the Kirby series; on the GBA you can also try Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land. The series also appears on other systems with Kirby's Adventure (NES) and Kirby's Dream Land (Game Boy).
Kirby & the Amazing Mirror supports up to 4 players, including cooperative play, which makes it a strong pick for playing with a friend.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you want a game to beat together with a friend
- you want to experience one of the GBA's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a game you can finish in one short session
What playing Kirby & the Amazing Mirror is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
Kirby & the Amazing Mirror walkthroughs & guides
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Playing GBA games today
The GBA is one of the best-value retro libraries around, with deep RPGs and tactics games that suit portable play. A growing selection is on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, and Rec0m88 supports GBA if you own the games.
Kirby & the Amazing Mirror FAQ
When did Kirby & the Amazing Mirror come out on the GBA?
Kirby & the Amazing Mirror was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2004.
Who made Kirby & the Amazing Mirror?
It was developed by Flagship Studios and published by Nintendo.
Is Kirby & the Amazing Mirror multiplayer?
Yes. Kirby & the Amazing Mirror supports up to 4 players, including co-op play.
How long does Kirby & the Amazing Mirror take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Kirby & the Amazing Mirror typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Kirby & the Amazing Mirror on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.