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Kirby™ Air Riders
About
Machines in Action Nonstop
Choose your pilot and your machine and get ready to compete! Face your rivals in frenetic battle arenas or in high-speed races on the ground and in the air. Use the turbo charge button to brake and stay in control on curves while your machine automatically tries to reach maximum speed. Fill your turbo charge meter as you drift nonstop and then release it to unleash the turbo!
Highlights
Foundations for Pilots
Accelerate!
Drive and battle with just two buttons. Press the turbo charge button to brake, drift, and fill your turbo charge meter while your machine advances automatically. When the meter is full, dash forward with determination!
Fight with the Quick Spin
Move the analog stick from side to side to perform a quick spin. Collide with enemies and send them flying!
Turn the Tables with Specials
Drive and fight to fill your special meter. Once it's full, you can activate your pilot's special and show who's boss in the competition.
Collect Copy Abilities
Inhale or capture an enemy to gain their copy ability. Some copy abilities allow you to attack, while others give you a bonus, like a speed increase.
Urban Race
Explore Celestia
Speed through the city of Celestia in the Urban Race: an all-against-all battle for 16 players online* or 8 players in local wireless mode**. You will have 5 minutes to collect power-up items and prepare your machine for a Stadium event.
Power Up Your Machine
Find items scattered throughout Celestia to improve your machine's attributes.
Battle!
Face rivals in a competition to acquire power-up items! Keep an eye on opponents aiming to sabotage your machine...
Urban Events
Survive the unpredictable urban events like boss battles, falling meteors, and more!
Stadium
The final challenge takes place in the Stadium! One of four challenges is chosen randomly. Try to pick one that suits your machine's style.