Kirby & the Amazing Mirror

Developer: Dimps, Flagship, HAL Laboratory

Publisher: Nintendo

Apr 15, 2004

Visual

pixel
side scroll

Structure

ability gated
exploration
boss gated
Has Hub
Semi-Linear

Features

Co-op
companion combat
multiple characters

Sub-Genre

Metroidvania Lite

Summary

Once again, Kirby must save the kingdom from evil. But this time he'll need some backup. As Kirby, you can call up one of four alter egos for help during your quest. Each character features new copy abilities that range from arrow-shooting to melee moves. Practice your skills in new side games, such as Crackity Hack and Speed Eaters. In addition to new abilities and subgames, Kirby & the Amazing Mirror also introduces new multiplayer modes.

Last updated August 08, 2026

Where to play

Nintendo
- Game Boy Advance

Resources

Links

Website

Other

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- Differences
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- exploration
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- exploration
- pixel
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- Differences
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- pixel
- side scroll
- Has Hub
- Co-op
- Semi-Linear
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
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- exploration
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- Differences
- interconnected map
- hand drawn
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- Differences
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- interconnected map
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MV Temperature
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- pixel
- side scroll
- boss gated
- Has Hub
- multiple characters
- Semi-Linear
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- Demo Available
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