Don't Sleep on Kirby Battle Royale (But Do Use the Sleep Ability)
From Kirby Conversations | Exploring Kirby, Nintendo, and More by Kirby Conversations
June 3, 2026 · 1h 26m · Episode 58
About this episode
The episode discusses the merits and flaws of Kirby Battle Royale, highlighting its unique features despite being considered one of the worst Kirby games.
Kirby Battle Royale is a game often considered one of the worst Kirby games, and it was no doubt disappointing that the game wasn't larger in scope or equipped with better online features (especially for a game all about multiplayer battles). But behind the game's flaws is a clever minigame collection with surprisingly good 3D Kirby combat, a lot of unlockables, and creative experiments that still make the game stand out today. It was the first Kirby game to offer native support for online multiplayer, it offered post-launch DLC, and it gave players the rare opportunity to vote on new abilities to add to the game (introducing the only appearance of Sleep as a combat ability). While it might have fallen short of its potential, it's not short on fun gameplay, so for this episode, Sean, Gigi, and Bridget are giving Royale the royal treatment to show how you can acknowledge the game's flaws while still finding a lot to enjoy in it. Questions or comments about the show? We always love hearing from listeners, and you can reach us at mail@kirbyconversations.com or submit your question to us on social media. Sean also has a new podcast covering the GameCube, Dreamcast, and other games of…
People in this episode
Host: Sean
Guests: Gigi, Bridget
Topics covered
- Kirby Battle Royale
- game analysis
- multiplayer gaming
- game mechanics
- DLC features
Keywords
- Kirby
- Battle Royale
- multiplayer
- DLC
- game mechanics
- 3D combat
- unlockables
- Sleep ability
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Nintendo, Sound Stone Network
Products: Kirby Battle Royale, Millennium Edition
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