NC* Kirby: Super Star Ultra (DS) Review

[zapleman555]

OMFG IDC WHAT ANYONE SAYS I LOVE YOUR VOICE!

[Bobopatch]

I REALLY disagree, but hey, your opinion. I see your points, and even though I cannot even begin to think about agreeing, I can see why you'd be bothered by them.

The different amount of modes made the overall adventure feel more diverse than sloppy, though; if the modes sucked then yeah, it'd feel sloppy, but it adds nice diversity to see platforming done in all these ways. Just thought I'd say that in case you didn't think like that. -shifty eyes-

[Bobopatch]

@Bobopatch Oh and I wasn't being sarcastic. Just saying.

[KhaPha]

you know with all of the bashing that you did, I'm surprised you gave this game such a high score :P

[neverchris]

@ActionStar00 Sucks to be you.

[ActionStar00]

Kirby Squeak Squad was one of the greatest games I ever played! So keep your opinions away!

[MushroomGuy12]

f*cking nostalgia freak go burn in ***

[Soramix2]

Please answer! Is this game worth buying?

[gishigoshi]

@Soramix2 BUY IT

[Dylstew2]

Fuck you this game is awesome.

[101Goomba]

kirby squeak squad was amazing so shut up

[SuaveTito]

To the haters, there's something to be said about respecting opinions, even if you disagree with them. People's reviews of a game basically boil down to their personal opinion, and you should really form your own and not let one person's opinion get to you!

[evilkaz200]

this is my first...and probably last review of his. A) not everyone has played the original one B) updated level design and minigames=win C) this game is directed to a younger audience who of course probably never played the original(i know...kinda the same as A) and C)you voice irritates me.

[SuaveTito]

@evilkaz200 I agree with you. I think that's the reasoning behind Nintendo's "rehashing" of their old classics, to allow younger audiences to be able to experience them since chances are they don't have the system it was originally released on. In some cases, such as SS Ultra, there's more content than the original so that even people who played the original get at least something fresh.

[getinmybelly1214]

i hate this guys opinion as much as i hate his gay ass voice

[MushroomGuy12]

a little on the short side?

this game is longer than the SNES version you know

[MushroomGuy12]

this game has pros too, like

its portable

new bosses

nobody can buy a SNES anymore

new subgames

[ZXtheawesome]

Chris, I completely agree with you. Perhaps I'll give the SNES version a try though.

[hustin50]

forget you and your review. Big nintendo fan my DONKEY! If i want to get the game then ill get it. I like nintendo but that doesn't mean i don't have room for sony or Microsoft. I never follow kirby that much(come on he so simple but thats what makes him so cool) but i got the game liked it and kept it for while(new games, sorry) You do not need to be a big nintendo fan to like this. Oh and for some people like 8 OR 10, the SNES is gone and having a remake is very helpful.

[sdvfuihsdiovsfiog]

if u have the original play safe and dont buy this

[splatthatpat222]

6/10? really? 

[MrGeneralGOW]

I think that we should have had the color change option,

They didnt need to take that away, and should have kept more of the same power skills. like final cutter for sword.

[johnrater146]

kirby rock hmph ): <

[mrmaplegod]

u talk like a fag

[RileyLily14]

but why are you comparing it to the old version, this is a review of the ds version

[BigBossMan538]

First you say you don't like Kirby. Then you say you do like Kirby. Which is it?!

[ashpikachu360]

I like this game but i'd rate it 7.95/10

[wassup986]

Is this game better than Kirby Squeak Squad?

[OlekDw]

Why is this Nintendo DS bitmap

frame around the emulator footage?

[GOLDsonic105]

Actually, I never played the original Superstar. I owned a Genesis and not a SNES. However, this was easily my favorite DS title of 08. I simple to play, but it has some great challenges. The game is actually kinda lengthy to me. I don't think you actually unlocked that much, NC. There is about double the content here then from the original SS. The stylus minigames ARE worthless, but they are only a very small part of the game. The boss arenas and large amount of specials made this a joy.

[UltimateReviews1]

dude, your such an ass..

what the hell is "keep your bitching to youself...

WHAT THE FUCK???????

[MrZodion]

this kirby game rocks

[Luismi416]

I lolled at ''Keep your bitchin to yourself''. Very nice review by the way...

[chimcharstar]

This game has no replay value sqeak squad was better because it had more levels

[neverchris]

It's more fun to play on a television.

[Brandonapprove]

@neverchris to me that make no diffence.

[dylstew]

@neverchris

i think it's more fun on a handheld!

[anupsanju]

just to state his opinion. he didn't say you don't have to like it.

[gogeno88]

i agree he sounds like an ass, i actually like kirby

[branden1415]

@Brandonapprove go get the ds one and shut up reviews are a matter of the persons opinion on the game there reviewing

[Brandonapprove]

think isnt a personal reflection of a game. this is a review of a game meaning descibing whats in the game, its faults, etc. i dont see what dose the original game has to do with the ds game because of cource this is a review of the ds game.

reviews have nothing to do with personal opinion, nor comparing to the past game or a game from another console.

a review is a summarization of what is in the end its self.

[neverchris]

The nature of a review is subjective to the person doing the review. You're very narrow minded.

[Brandonapprove]

narrow minded? you dont know me at all. what i want in a review is acuracy and quality.

[neverchris]

I don't know what your problem is. I talk about the things that come to my mind when I play a game. I don't hold back because it's not objective enough.

[MooMooCow95]

So would I be better off just buying an R4 and getting this game for free. Or is this one of those "have to buy" games?

[Hamhark98]

Original was on the GB and not the NES.

[Wing565]

i remember playing the SNES Super star. but i kind of liked Nightmare in dreamland and the Amazing Mirror on the GBA.

[spaminatorz]

why did you record so little footage for this one? it's just a few clips over and over.

[DigimontamerB]

Well keep in mind, yu can't get an SNES these days. But still, fair.

[fullmetalchase]

keep your bitching to yourself lol

[klinecars3]

dude why do you say this game sucks? not freaking true i agree with glovestrong48 this game was awesome

[neverchris]

I didn't like the disjointed nature and some of the segments are kind of lame compared to others.

[glovestrong48]

lol, you have such a snooty voice in this vid. I respect your opinion, even though I like this game. It's a fun, mixed bag for a lot of peoplke, and the multiplayer is a cool addition.

[TheBiz182]

The only things I don't like about this game SO FAR is that it's broken up into pieces (I was like WTF when I beat the Spring Breeze and saw credits) and that up doesn't make you fly. I like it like that.

[finnthefilmmaker]

funny i just beat the original on an emulator pretty damn good thought meta knights revenge and milky way wishs were the best king dedede was so easy to beat on spring breeze its laughable just bomb him a couple times and he's done

[glovestrong48]

well yeah, Spring Breeze is THE EASIEST GAME in the entire collection. It's difficulty even clearly says 1 OUT OF 5. It's for beginners, or people who just want a quick dose of Kirby action.

[Tooopper]

i am not buying this game, well, at least not until that SNES breaks, i've had for a LONG TIME, so i doubt it will break anytime soon

[glovestrong48]

why not? It's very improved over the original.

[Tooopper]

well, from the video, it still seems like the same basic game only with a couple more features

[glovestrong48]

well yes, which is good, considering how AWESOME the original was. It adds more on and makes it ULTRA AWESOME.

[DudeNumberX]

Hm. I can see what you're saying, but it does help if the games are different; different mood, different game.

[Spencer24sony]

Good review. The only Kirby game I've played long-time was Kirby Air Ride(Game Cube), and I did in fact really enjoy it. As much as I want to believe that I'd like this game, and as much as I need a new DS game(I have like, 4 right now), I don't really think the game's for me. In fact, I don't really think the DS is for me altogether. The only games that I really liked were Wario Ware Toutched and Mario Kart DS. If you haven't played those games, PLAY THEM.

[jetx123456]

I 100% with him the SNES game was soooooooo much better it has this arcade feeling that you can never get for a DS game, although i thought this game was really great i don't at the same time if i never played Kirby super star i probably would love this game but since i have i don't enjoy this game it leaves something untouched for me.

[ChuckRoast14]

I personally enjoyed this more than the SNES original. I liked the bonus material, even if it was the same stuff over again, like True Arena, Metaknight Ultra, etc. But hey, people have different opinions on different things, and it didn't stop it from being a good review.

[Nonman642]

oh yeah its the same game they only DOUBLED THE FREAKING CONTENT.

lol u literally said "kirby sucks" then thirty seconds later "i love kirby"

[finnthefilmmaker]

think he was making a joke out of kirby sucking up enemies didnt work out all that well

[erererer2]

for the people who wanted a whole game are reatarded because you cant read its super star its not a whole game so why would you get it

[darthlozer2]

i would respect kirby much more if he wasnt FUCKING PINK WHAT GAY THOUGHT OF THAT!!!!!!!?????????

[mamaluigi417]

Just because he's pink doesn't mean he's gay. I don't think people call their girlfriends gay (that is if you even have one)

[partylikepacman]

I agree the game is fun but few compare to the original nes game. Even aside from that the game has no real notable storyline and lacks structure. Not the worst game but could have been done better. 7/10

[darknight160]

the minigames are boring

[thatrandombloak]

the only thing I want to know more than anything else, is what content will I get from the DS version that will differ from my SNES version besides it being portable?

[kuramafoxyboy]

thatrandombloak

the only thing I want to know more than anything else, is what content will I get from the DS version that will differ from my SNES version besides it being portable?

4 New games, wirlees play.

[Jeshikun]

This was a good honest review, although not very informative.

But I must say inform you that the original Kirby was for the Gameboy, the one for the NES was just the first Kirby game where he had the copy ability.

[finnthefilmmaker]

i remember beating that game it was the second game i beat first one was ninja turtles on the game boy

[JitterBob]

yeah dude this game rocks

[unopepito06]

Great review. I frickin' hate this game. I wanted classic kirby platforming, and they give me a bunch of minigames! I'd give it more like 5 out of 10.

[RoachysXanimations]

how did you record that

[frigginhackers]

are you smart enough to look in the description roachy? guess not

[RoachysXanimations]

o, thanx man! i think u desrve a subber from me

[frigginhackers]

haha! not many people sub to me when i make fun of them, thanks tho

[RoachysXanimations]

no problem

[Bolt797]

The variety makes it fun.

[Foozoo2230]

"keep your b1#(hing to your self" LOL >:P gr8 review!!!

[starwarsfreak102]

I completley agree

[sonicff7]

Good review

[IconoclastPrince]

have to disagree with your review. I found it fun and refreshing that the game was non linear.

On one hand KSS is is a good beginner platformer. On the other hand it's got a 'fighting game style' challenge with the arenas. The powers having various move sets adds depth and a varied experience when doing power runs and beating the same bosses.

It's a great universal game. The controls are fantastic and it's easy to see how KSS would later influence the Smash Brothers series.

[redkirbyzero10]

HEY!!! IT'S MENT TO BE A 10/10

[pkmnmasterRoman]

i think it deserved at least a seven out of ten but this is our video so it is supposed to have your opinion on the game

[sodakandy]

I like the songs.

[beanio12]

6/10

Wow

I think that the bite sized different games are were what was special about the game. That's what most people like about it. And I'm not bitching, I'm commenting.

[Smokey6499]

How fucking old are you? 13? Did you grow up with an N64/PS1 or what? Jesus Christ.

[neverchris]

First console was the NES. This one just never really appealed to me.

[beesnipe0]

Just because he's not blinded with nostalgia, doesn't mean he's underage. I fail to see your point, really. The game is a rehash, get over it.

[thanyou]

magic mirror was the only game i will stand to play, other that squeak squad, only because 3 other friends have it so we can all do it at the same time :), but this game looks unappealing...

[RedComeXIII]

A six out of ten? No way. Other than the Castlevania games, this game is the only reason to own a DS.

[neverchris]

This Kirby installment did little for me but I'll agree that the Castlevania games are fantastic.

[gogroth136]

asshole kirby super star ultra is awesome i mean there is all of the kirby games in that one game... im raping... bitch

[KillerJokerSoul]

How could this get a 6!?

It is a remake of the best Kirby game and portable

[ike714]

how did you get a good Quality DS review?

[ike714]

and one more thing there is this one game coming out on the wii that looks good.

Its called mushroom men the spore wars. Its a 3d party game form a company called red fly. Do not think it sucks sense its 3d party. the company that is making it has not put out a game and les claypool is doing the music. they have spent about 2 years working on it.

[iamanotsalesman]

ah, Kirby ^_^ i use to love playing with the lil binge eating pink ball all the time when i was younger =D

[Doom2Guy]

You said you "enjoyed the original on the NES", but the franchise actually started on the gameboy

Just FYI

[AlexConquest]

Did you like Crystal Canvas?

[neverchris]

If by Crystal Canvas you mean Canvas Curse then yes, that game was great.

[Pootie88]

i used to have this on snes as a kid but it got lost over the years :( it was my fave game to play with a friend theirs a nice amount of content in the game and since i lost mine im happy they decided to remake it on ds! its the only kirby game i ever liked when i bought the n64 version it was complete trash to me lol

[DarkHalmut]

Fan of kirby. I like Squeak Squad but I wont be picking up a rehash game like this one.

[Shurekien]

again... Little League World Series 2008 was better than this?

[lightemerlone]

I was kind of dissapointed to see this game get a higher score than Wario Land which I enjoyed more but I guess this game isn't half bad.I totally agree with you though on playing this on the SNES.

[StarCraftDude1234]

Good point on playing it on the SNES, but if someone did not have said system... This would be a good substitute. At least I think so, I have it for DS...

[JapanCommercials4U]

6/10 isn't a bad score. I give it a 10/10! Marx Soul was awesome!

[MatthiusSama]

I guessed you'd give it a six out of ten O_O Dont know how...

[Isle0fRed]

no mega man 9

[plasma890]

First review I disagreed with. But hey, we all have opinions, right?

[cybernerd129]

By your scale, 6/10 is actually pretty good. Slightly above average, and to any Kirby fans, like you said, I'm sure that will be more than enough.

[jimmyretard666]

yeah I kinda liked superstar on snes but never completed it cause of it's inconsistancety.

[k0j03]

I got this game at bestbuy for 24.99, much more appealing then the gamestop 34.99 and I decided to buy it.

I would give it a 7/10 but thats just me.

thanks nerchris, I totally agree how the structure of the game sucked and was just a re hash of the NES game. regardless, I think its fun to have on the go.

[video64ps2]

i look towards game play in a game but i`m not big on kirby like i am mario but it does look good granted there could be a story line and ive rarely seen a good mini for any game

[BeerIdol]

how do you film the DS screen?

[SWAGshow]

There is an IGN logo on the bottom right. Friggen IGN has to slap their crappy logo on everything and claim it's theirs, when this footage was actually sent out to press by Nintendo. That's why I like Gametrailers better; they only put their logo in the videos on stuff they actually record themselves, not every single trailer.

[neverchris]

By all normal standards, you don't.

[shbomb]

Just for the record, the 'original' kirby game was on gameboy, not NES.

[neverchris]

da-da-damn. I knew this too but I should have been more clear in my review.

[telephonline92]

Some pretty mature comments here, especially with the voting down of anything close to saluting Chris for this review.

Anyways, I liked it. Nostalgia and being "Hard" are one thing, but as Chris stresses, inconsistency in the core gameplay and the lack of a more "nostalgic" storyline and gameplay that's substituted with mini-games IS a disappointment on a cosmic scale, despite your opinion. Good job neverchris

[sinistermoon]

Haha total rehash.

[mileymandyjoanas]

All you idiots see a retro sidescroller and you all priase it like its some rarity!? I could get this game any day on the gameboy. I could program this everyday if I knew how to. Games ar meant to be fun God damn it! Not supposed to be Nostalgic or too hard to not be fun!

[TrappedInAlaska]

Sometimes a harder game is more fun because it makes you feel like you've earned success rather than it being handed to you. Of course, this matter on how well the challenge was designed (Bad controls, confusing visuals, etc. aren't good challenges).

And whats wrong with nostalgia? If it gets people into buying these kinds of games than great. Its fun to those who feel nostalgic about the game. For everyone else, we'll just play a different game.

[cloudshad]

a good challenge is megaman

[DEIVION212]

Finally, someone else like me :D

[TrappedInAlaska]

Thats pretty cool to hear from someone like you :).

[DEIVION212]

You flatter me, I'm just an everyday wannabee XD

[SkambuTube]

Hard is fun sometimes, because you earn your victory/win.

So you hate Mario? Metroid? Kid Icarus? Kirby?

IDIOT.

[JeffreyVile]

I wholly agree with you, Chris.

Always preferred Dreamland 3, anyhow.

[darakong]

LOL... Kirby sucks!

[wiidbzxt]

What is a remake of the SNES one??

Hey can you make a review for Elebits, endless ocean or ThrillVliie: Off the Rails Wii??

Nice vids!! keep on the good work!!

[jimmyretard666]

a remake of the SNES one means they "re-make" the SNES one

[SpecterM91]

Great review, Chris. I missed the original on the SNES, and I've become a bit of a Kirby fan over the years but couldn't get an original Superstar cart, so this was a pretty good buy for me. But if you've played the original, I can pretty much see what you're talking about. Keep up the good work and ignore anyone that bitches at you.

[DEIVION212]

Thanks for the review man, think you've just stopped me from wasting £25-£30 on this.

Although I wasn't a fan of the footage repeating over and over and over XD

Still though, good review :)

[TakaMaru777]

Yeah, pretty spot on review.

I enjoyed the original gameboy game and fell in love with the NES game enhancements.

But since then the only Kirby game I've thoroughly enjoyed was Canvas Curse, and it wasn't exactly a traditional kirby game

[RhinoG123]

Way to go NC, shoving your ACTUAL OPINIONS ahead of what everyone thinks. I read an EGM review of Wario Land: Shake It! which claimed the artwork was "prettier than Odin Sphere" and just acted like they were paid to say that it was awesome (well, at least one of them).

[ssupersonic16]

nice review though ill proubly buy it anyway because i love side scrollers and kirby

[neverchris]

Yeah, that's kind of my thing. I got hooked on Kirby games so now I just play them all though seriously, I haven't been that impressed with any of the latest games. Canvas Curse was excellent though.

[ssupersonic16]

yeah squeak squad was realy disipointing and way too short