Kirby's Block Ball (1995)

Developer: HAL Laboratory, Tose
Publisher: Nintendo, Playtronic
Platforms: Nintendo 3DS, Game Boy
Genres: Puzzle, Sport
Rating: 3.7 of 5, 13 player ratings
Where to get it: Nintendo eShop

The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A frantic four-way Breakout variant starring Kirby where quick reflexes and power management determine your fate.

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About

Kirby's back with fast-paced, four-way action! It's a breakaway bash in this wild new Kirby game of Block Ball! By destroying the blocks on the screen, you clear stages and obtain powers that help you in your final confrontation with King Dedede. Paddles on all four sides of the screen make this an intense four-way action contest. Your quick reactions and your careful use of Kirby's powers will determine your ultimate fate!

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