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Kirby: Star Allies Cheats and Unlockables for Switch

Kirby and friends circle of friendship in Kirby Star Allies

Kirby: Star Allies Cheats and Unlockables for Switch

Brought to players by Nintendo and HAL Laboratory for Nintendo Switch, Kirby Star Allies is a platform video game. As the twelfth entry in the Kirby series, players take the role of the one and only Kirby. Players can pursue missions alone or recruit enemies as allies by throwing hearts at them. Kirby gains new special attacks with companions, such as longer elemental fusions.

Kirby Star Allies Premise

Kirby throwing stars at enemies to recruit them as allies
Throw hearts at enemies to recruit them as allies.

To prevent the game’s main antagonist, Hyness, from restoring a dark force to destroy the universe. Kirby must inhale enemies, jump, and use his unique abilities to complete each level of the game and stop Hyness. A new feature to Kirby Star Allies is the “Dream Friend,” in which players can call on old characters of the Kirby series. If players are curious about the full review, check it out here.

Main Characters in Kirby Star Allies

Kirby Star Allies gameplay
Gameplay screenshot of Kirby Star Allies.

The lineup of characters in Kirby Star Allies is as long as the series itself. There are an impressive number of NPCs not necessarily pivotal to the story but fun to encounter as the player progresses. 

  • Adeleine
  • Bandana Waddle Dee
  • Bio Spark
  • Birdon
  • Blade Knight
  • Blue Kirby
  • Bonkers
  • Broom Hatter
  • Bugzzy
  • Burning Leo
  • Chef Kawasaki
  • Chilly
  • Como
  • Coo
  • Dark Meta Knight
  • Daroach
  • Dream Friend
  • Driblee
  • Flamberge
  • Francisca
  • Gim
  • Gooey
  • Green Kirby
  • Jammerjab
  • Kine
  • King Dedede
  • Kirby
  • Knuckle Joe
  • Magolor
  • Marx
  • Meta Knight
  • Parasol Waddle Dee
  • Plugg
  • Ribbon
  • Rick
  • Rocky
  • Susie
  • Taranza
  • Vividria
  • Wester

Titles in the Kirby Series

With the Kirby series starting in the 90s and continuing to the present day, Kirby has entered the hearts of many. Here is a list of all the titles in the Kirby series.

  • Dreamland (1992)
  • Adventure (1993)
  • Pinball Land (1993)
  • Dream Course (1994)
  • Avalanche (1995)
  • Dream Land 2 (1995)
  • Block Ball (1995)
  • Toy Box (1996)
  • Super Star (1996)
  • Dream Land 3 (1997)
  • Super Star Stacker (1998)
  • 64: The Crystal Shards (2000)
  • Tilt ‘n’ Tumble (2000)
  • Nightmare in Dream Land (2002)
  • Air Ride (2003)
  • Amazing Mirror (2004)
  • Canvas Curse (2005)
  • Squeak Squad (2006)
  • Super Star Ultra (2008)
  • Epic tarn (2010)
  • Mass Attack (2011)
  • Return to Dream Land (2011)
  • Triple Deluxe (2014)
  • Planet Robobot (2016)
  • Kirby Star Allies (2018)
  • Forgotten Land (2022)
  • Return to Dream Land Deluxe (2023)

Kirby Star Allies Cheats and Unlockables

Kirby Star Allies character battle
Kirby and friends battling an enemy.

Dream Friends in Guest Star ???? mode

Successfully complete Guest Star ???? mode with any character to unlock all currently available Dream Friends in Guest Star ???? mode.

Guest Star ???? mode

Successfully complete the game to unlock Guest Star ???? mode.

Jukebox mode

Successfully complete Guest Star ???? mode with one character to unlock Jukebox mode.

The Ultimate Choice mode

Successfully complete the game to unlock The Ultimate Choice mode.

The Ultimate Choice mode (Levels 6-7)

Successfully complete Guest Star ???? mode with one character to unlock Levels 6-7 in The Ultimate Choice mode.

The Ultimate Choice mode (Soul Melter difficulty)

Successfully complete The Ultimate Choice mode on Level 7 with any lead character to unlock the Soul Melter difficulty in The Ultimate Choice mode.

Theater mode

Successfully complete the game to unlock Theater mode.

Secret levels

Successfully complete the game to unlock Ability Planet (where you can grab any Copy ability) and Extra Planet Delta in the Far-Flung Starlight Heroes section in Story mode. Towards the end of the Extra Planet Delta level, you will reach a large background block with a cross and two dot platforms with an empty space above. A door will appear in the empty space.

The background with the cross and dots is an original Game Boy. Go through the door to reach a hidden Game Boy style level. At the end of the Game Boy style level, you will reach a large button. Stomp on the button to summon a giant statue of Kirby, with the words “We [Heart] Kirby” over his head. If you are using the Switch Joy-Cons, the HD Rumble will play a lo-fi version of Kirby’s theme from the original Kirby’s Dream Land on the Game Boy.

Secret characters in The Ultimate Choice mode

Successfully complete The Ultimate Choice mode on any difficulty to unlock King Dedede, Meta Knight, and Bandana Waddle Dee as selectable allies in The Ultimate Choice mode.

Hidden HAL room

Like in past Kirby games, there is a hidden HAL room to find near the end of the game. Before going through the shiny star door in the very last room, fly up toward an “X” shaped hole in the background. You will see a tiny bright yellow star in the far-off space. Press [Up] to enter the HAL Labs room. The room contains many power-ups, and there is a large “HAL” written in blocks. Grab the Festive Dance enemy and use the super-power to smash all the blocks at once, summoning another set of HAL blocks with extra lives and other power-ups.

Kirby Star Allies FAQ

What can players do with Kirby’s abilities?

Kirby’s abilities are very diverse and useful. You can use them to attack enemies, solve puzzles, explore new areas, or just have fun. Here are some examples of what you can do with Kirby’s abilities:

  • With the Inhale ability, you can suck in objects or enemies and spit them out as projectiles or swallow them to gain their abilities.
  • With the Copy Ability, you can adopt the abilities of the enemies you swallow, while also wearing various costumes or transforming your shape. 
  • With the Other techniques, you can perform a wide variety of moves that are not related to the Copy Ability.
  • With the Final Smash, you can unleash a powerful attack that can KO multiple opponents at once.

How long does it take to finish Kirby Star Allies?

There are different directions players can take the game in that will take varying amounts of time. If players only focus on the main storyline of the game, then it will take approximately five or six hours. However, the player can stretch out the gameplay as much as they want.

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