Super Nintendo · Action-Adventure / Action
Kirby Super Star
Certified classic Co-op
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1996 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Action, Platformer |
| Developer | HAL Laboratory |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–2 players (co-op) |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Kirby |
| ESRB | KA |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 19 |
Released for the Super Nintendo in 1996, Kirby Super Star is an action-adventure game developed by HAL Laboratory and published by Nintendo. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Kirby's Fun Pak. It blends action-adventure, action and platformer elements.
It landed about 5 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1996 include Super Mario RPG, FIFA 97 and Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!. Among the 23 SNES action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.
It is part of the Kirby series; on the SNES you can also try Kirby's Dream Land 3, Kirby's Avalanche and Kirby's Dream Course. The series also appears on other systems with Kirby's Adventure (NES) and Kirby's Dream Land (Game Boy). HAL Laboratory also made Alcahest, Arcana and Hyper Zone for the SNES.
Kirby Super Star supports up to 2 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 SNES's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a game you can finish in one short session
What playing Kirby Super Star 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 Super Star cheats & codes
67 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Start With 9 Lives | DB22-D7A4 |
|---|---|
| Start With 50 Lives | 7422-D7A4 |
| Start With 99 Lives | 1722-D7A4 |
| Infinite Lives | C263-AF02 |
| Fall Through Floors | 1182-D405 |
| Black/Orange Kirby | EE27-0F03 |
Kirby Super Star walkthroughs & guides
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Playing SNES games today
The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.
Kirby Super Star FAQ
When did Kirby Super Star come out on the SNES?
Kirby Super Star was released for the Super Nintendo in 1996.
Who made Kirby Super Star?
It was developed by HAL Laboratory and published by Nintendo.
Is Kirby Super Star multiplayer?
Yes. Kirby Super Star supports up to 2 players, including co-op play.
How long does Kirby Super Star take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Kirby Super Star 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 Super Star 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.