Smash or Pass? Diving into Kirby Fighters Deluxe for the 3DS
If you missed the golden era of the 3DS eShop, you might have missed one of the pink puffball's most concentrated bursts of action: . Originally released in North America on August 29, 2014 , as a digital exclusive, this title took the "Kirby Fighters" sub-game from Kirby: Triple Deluxe and beefed it up into a standalone brawler. Kirby Fighters Deluxe 3DS (USA) CIA eShop
: Watch out for Rick, Kine, and Coo, who appear to launch guest attacks. Smash or Pass
: Beating the single-player gauntlet with an ability earns you "rare hats," such as the Shinobi Hood for Ninja or the Blade Knight Helm for Sword. Arena Tour: Classic Kirby Locales : Watch out for Rick, Kine, and Coo,
This wasn't just a simple port. HAL Laboratory added several features to make the "Deluxe" moniker count: