Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble
2000 video game
Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble is an action puzzle video game developed and published by Nintendo for the Game Boy Color handheld video game console. It was released in Japan on August 23, 2000 and in North America on April 9, 2001. Due to the cartridge having a built-in Accelerometer, it has a unique shape, as well as a unique translucent pink color in reference to Kirby. The game received its first official re-release on the Nintendo Classics service on June 5, 2023.
Plot
The game begins with Kirby napping on a cloud, when he is awakened as a Waddle Dee walks by, carrying a round pinball-like bumper. He then sees King Dedede, carrying a long bumper. Suspicious of the King's intentions, Kirby hops on a warp star and follows him, determined to find out what he is up to. Soon, Kirby discovers that Dream Land has lost its stars and sets off to get them back.
Game-play
Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble uses a series of accelerometers to control Kirby. The goal of the game is to guide Kirby to the level's goal within the allotted time by tilting the Game Boy Color in the direction in which the player wishes to move him.
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