Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble
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Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble, known in Japan
Japan
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 as , is a 2000-01 action
Action game
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 puzzle video game published and developed by Nintendo
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 for the Game Boy Color
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 handheld video game console
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. It was first released in Japan on August 23, 2000
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 and in North America
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 on April 11, 2001
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. Due to the cartridge having a built-in accelerometer, it has a unique shape, as well as a unique transparent pink color.

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.

Gameplay

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 physically tilting the Game Boy in the direction in which the player wishes to move him. The game registers a "pop" action when the player quickly jerks the Game Boy in the vertical direction; doing so will jerk Kirby into the air. The game revolves around the collection of the numerous stars strewn about the levels. To beat the game entirely, one must collect each level's secret star.

Compatibility

As with all Game Boy Color games, the Game Boy Advance
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 can play it as well. Because the sensors are calibrated for the cartridge to be played upright, the Game Boy Advance SP
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 and Game Boy Player
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 have some problems. While they can both boot the game, the controls are reversed on the SP because the cartridge slot is on the bottom instead of the top. Since the sensors are inside the cartridge, the only way to play it on the Game Boy Player is to pick up and tilt the GameCube
Nintendo GameCube
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 itself, which is impractical.

Reception

Tilt 'n' Tumble received a score of 8.75/10 from Game Informer
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 magazine, which wrote that while the game's concept "sounds simple enough, it actually results in one of the most dramatic, high-tension game scenarios seen on any system."

Sequel

Nintendo
Nintendo
is a multinational corporation located in Kyoto, Japan. Founded on September 23, 1889 by Fusajiro Yamauchi, it produced handmade hanafuda cards. By 1963, the company had tried several small niche businesses, such as a cab company and a love hotel....

 had planned a sequel to Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble on the GameCube, but it was rejected by Nintendo of Japan.

See also

  • Koro Koro Puzzle Happy Panechu!
    Koro Koro Puzzle Happy Panechu!
    is a puzzle video game software developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo Game Boy Advance. It was released only in Japan on March 8 2002...

  • WarioWare: Twisted!
    WarioWare: Twisted!
    WarioWare: Twisted!, known in Japan as is a video game for Game Boy Advance by Nintendo. The game is of a variety and puzzle genre. It was released on October 14, 2004 in Japan, May 23, 2005 in North America, and May 19, 2005 in Australia. It was not released in Europe, despite having been...

  • Yoshi's Universal Gravitation
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