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Nintendo DS · Action / Platformer
Kirby Super Star Ultra
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Released | 2008 |
| Genre | Action, Platformer |
| Developer | HAL Laboratory |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Kirby |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 12 |
Kirby Super Star Ultra is an action game released in 2008 for the Nintendo DS, developed by HAL Laboratory and published by Nintendo. It blends action and platformer elements.
It landed about 4 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2008 include Pokémon Platinum, Professor Layton and the Curious Village and Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood. Among the 116 DS action games in our database, it ranks #9 by legacy score.
It is part of the Kirby series; on the DS you can also try Kirby: Squeak Squad, Kirby Mass Attack and Kirby: Canvas Curse. The series also appears on other systems with Kirby's Adventure (NES) and Kirby's Dream Land (Game Boy). HAL Laboratory also made Pokémon Ranger and Picross 3D for the DS.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you want to experience one of the DS's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
What playing Kirby Super Star Ultra is like
Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.
Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.
Kirby Super Star Ultra cheats & codes
68 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:
| Super Jumps | 220BAF9A
000000FF |
|---|---|
| All Stages and Sound Test Unlocked | 0205C174
FFFFFFFF |
| All Theater Movies Unlocked | 1205C170
0000FFFF |
| View All Unlackables | 1205C174
0000FFFF |
| Max/Infinite Score | 0205B820
0098967F |
| Walk Through Enemies | 220BB20D
00000050 |
Kirby Super Star Ultra walkthroughs & guides
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Playing DS games today
Many DS games rely on the touchscreen and stylus, so they play best on original hardware, a 3DS, or an emulator with mouse or touch input such as Rec0m88. The library is enormous, which makes a recommendation engine especially handy.
Kirby Super Star Ultra FAQ
When did Kirby Super Star Ultra come out on the DS?
Kirby Super Star Ultra was released for the Nintendo DS in 2008.
Who made Kirby Super Star Ultra?
It was developed by HAL Laboratory and published by Nintendo.
How long does Kirby Super Star Ultra take to play?
As an action game, Kirby Super Star Ultra typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Kirby Super Star Ultra 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.