Kirby and Shantae: Fossil Fueled

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**Kirby and Shantae: Fossil Fueled**, known in Japan as 星のカービィ クロスオーバー: シャンティ (*Hoshi no Kabi Kurosuōbā! Shantae*, meaning **Kirby of the Stars Crossover! Shantae**) is a 3D action/platformer game released for the Nintendo Blaze. It is both an installment in the mainline Kirby series and a crossover with the Shantae video game series.

## Plot

On a starry night, a strange object crash lands onto Planet Popstar. A group of Waddle Dees approach the object, and it is here that the strange object is shown to resemble a dinosaur skull. The skull opens up to reveal a green goop-like substance. The curious Waddle Dees cover themselves in the goop, unaware of its effects.

The next day, Kirby steps outside of his house to welcome another day, only to see that Dream Land appears to be in ruins. As Kirby investigates, he discovers that Dream Land has been taken over by a race of dinosaur-like creatures known as Virusaurs. An injured Waddle Dee, covered in the green goop from last night, tells Kirby to get out while he still can. Soon, the green goop appears to corrupt the Waddle Dee, transforming him into a Virusaur. Kirby realizes that things have gotten worse than he thought, and vows to set things right. He is instructed by Doctor Healmore to collect the green goop, known as Dino Slime, and dispose of it immediately afterwards. Kirby collects as much Dino Slime as possible, and uses the Warp Star to take it away. The Virusaurs notice Kirby and use modified Shotzos to shoot him down. One of the projectiles damages the Warp Star, causing it to malfunction. Kirby hangs on for dear life as the Warp Star goes into hyperspeed and sends Kirby and the syringe lightyears away from Planet Popstar, which is slowly being taken over by the Virusaurs.

Meanwhile, in the distant land of Sequin Land, a half-genie named Shantae steps out of her lighthouse to welcome the day, and notices a shooting star in the sky. Shantae closes her eyes and attempts to make a wish, but then realizes that shooting stars only happen at night. Just then, Shantae sees the shooting star fly towards her. The shooting star is actually revealed to be Kirby on his malfunctioning Warp Star. Kirby unintentionally lets go of the syringe to regain control of his Warp Star, but to no avail. The Warp Star crashes into Shantae's lighthouse, injuring Shantae in the process. Fortunately, Kirby's rubbery body cushions him from the impact, leaving him unharmed. However, he sees Shantae had passed out after the crash, and he sets out to find help. He attempts to use his Warp Star, but due to it being cracked and leaking Star Energy, he is unable to get it off the ground, so he is forced to travel on foot to the nearest town for someone to help Shantae. Unbeknownst to Kirby, the syringe has fallen into the ocean, spilling Dino Slime and infecting the wildlife, turning them into Virusaurs.

Kirby explores Sequin Land, realizing that it's not too different from Pop Star's Dream Land. Upon arriving in Scuttle Town, however, all of the townsfolk are terrified to see "a scary pink monster", and Mayor Scuttlebutt orders his guards to capture Kirby for "terrorizing" his beloved town. Suddenly, a horde of Virusaurs shows up unexpectedly. Mayor Scuttlebutt orders his guards to attack the Virusaurs, but they end up becoming Virusaurs themselves. With the Virusaurs approaching, Mayor Scuttlebutt calls out for Shantae to help as the screen fades to black…

Several hours pass, and Kirby still has not come back. Shantae finally regains consciousness and notices the ruins of her lighthouse, as well as Kirby's broken Warp Star. Shantae starts to vaguely remember Kirby; though the two have not formally met, she decides to go to Scuttle Town to find Kirby. However, upon arriving in Scuttle Town, she finds that many of Scuttle Town's townsfolk had been turned into Virusaurs. Shantae is able to defeat them, but decides to find Kirby and team up with him to stop the Virusaurs for good.

Fortunately, Shantae is able to find Kirby in the animal shelter. Kirby is relieved to see Shantae and wishes to join forces with her. The two form an alliance from that point onwards. Shantae suggests they find Uncle Mimic, and Kirby agrees. After leaving the animal shelter, Shantae sees Mayor Scuttebutt next to someone in a cage. To Shantae's horror, Mayor Scuttlebutt had been corrupted by the Dino Slime and now calls himself Mayor Monkeybutt. What's worse is that Mayor Monkeybutt had captured Uncle Mimic. After Mayor Monkeybutt leaves, Uncle Mimic explains that he is developing a cure for the Dino Slime virus, but that he needs to go to his workshop to finish it. Uncle Mimic tasks Shantae and Kirby (who is referred to as a "pink, sentient marshmallow" by Uncle Mimic) to find the keys needed to open his cage. The keys are guarded by mini-bosses, which prove to be no problem for our heroes. After retrieving the keys, Uncle Mimic is freed from his cage, but Uncle Mimic explains the key to his workshop is in the possession of Mayor Monkeybutt.

Kirby and Shantae find Mayor Scuttlebutt's house, which had been turned into a castle by Mayor Monkeybutt. Kirby and Shantae make their way to the top of the castle, where Mayor Monkeybutt is waiting. Mayor Monkeybutt challenges our heroes to a battle. During the battle, Mayor Monkeybutt secretes a green sweat-like substance. Shantae believes that the sweat is actually Dino Slime, and believes that they can drain the slime out to turn Mayor Monkeybutt back into Mayor Scuttlebutt. However, Kirby non-hesitantly inhales the slime out of the Mayor's body, which just so happens to turn him back to his old self. Mayor Scuttlebutt can't thank Kirby enough, and promises her a paid vacation after this is over. Kirby is bloated after inhaling the Dino Slime out of the Mayor, and Shantae wonders how she and Kirby are to dispose of the slime. Kirby swallows the slime and produces a large stone-like object, which he and Shantae intend on taking to Uncle Mimic. Mayor Scuttlebutt gives them the key to Uncle Mimic's workshop, apologizing for taking it while under the influence of the slime.

Kirby and Shantae take the stone to Uncle Mimic, who cracks it open, revealing a fossil. Uncle Mimic explains to them that it's a Dance Fossil, which is a relic passed down from Shantae's ancestors. Shantae asks how her ancestors had anything to do with dinosaurs or fossils, and Uncle Mimic explains that her ancestors lived alongside dinosaurs millions of years ago, and have learned to transform into dinosaurs by using their bones when they died. Shantae asks how Kirby was able to create a fossil from swallowing Dino Slime, but Uncle Mimic doesn’t have an answer. Kirby sees a giant cake that Uncle Mimic had brought for a snack and drools in delight. Uncle Mimic sees this opportunity to collect Kirby's drool and run it in his DNA Analyzer. Uncle Mimic explains that it will take time to analyze Kirby's DNA, and unexpectedly asks Shantae to give him a sample of her DNA. Shantae is confused and Uncle Mimic explains that he needs it "just to be safe". Shantae blows her nose into a handkerchief and gives it to Uncle Mimic, who puts it inside the DNA Analyzer. Uncle Mimic explains he will be working on an antidote for the Dino Slime, and insists that in the meantime, Kirby and Shantae will have to find a way to stop the Virusaur epidemic before it gets worse and becomes a full-on pandemic. Shantae decides to take the Dance Fossil with her to see who can help her use it, and she and Kirby leave the workshop. Unbeknownst to either of them, Uncle Mimic is actually revealed to be Techno Baron in disguise, and the DNA Analyzer is revealed to be a clone making device. Techno Baron takes the DNA samples and puts them in the clone making device, creating a clone of Shantae using Shantae’s DNA as well as Kirby’s. Techno Baron orders his creation, which he calls “Shantoo” to find Dance Fossils before Shantae and Kirby get to them first. However, Shantoo is embarrassed and needs to put on clothes. Techno Baron leaves the workshop to find Shantoo some clothes. However, he needs to be careful not to be seen by Kirby or Shantae. After Techno Baron returns with clothes, Shantoo puts them on. Techno Baron reminds her that she needs to collect Dance Fossils, and Shantoo, no longer embarrassed, obeys his command. Techno Baron then looks at a poster of his great-great-great-great-great-great grandfather, Dracusaur, promising him that his evil plan will succeed.

Kirby and Shantae are able to visit the Sequin Land Palace, where the eldery librarian gives them a book about Dance Fossils and how to use them. Shantae is able to use the Gigantopithecus Dance Fossil obtained after defeating Mayor Monkeybutt to grow giant prehensile feet, which she uses to open a door to the abandoned arcade where Uncle Mimic is held. However, this is the real Uncle Mimic, and our heroes learn that the Uncle Mimic they saw in his workshop is an impostor. Shantae finds it hard to believe that Uncle Mimic is telling the truth, but then Uncle Mimic tells her that she loves her and wishes her a Happy Birthday. Shantae tells him that it’s not her birthday, and then realizes that the REAL Uncle Mimic could never remember her birthday. Uncle Mimic tells Shantae that an evil being named Dracusaur is sending out Dino Slime across the cosmos and turning everyone in the universe into Virusaurs. Uncle Mimic sees Kirby, who is shown in a stone tablet to be part of a prophecy that foretells “a pink hero with the embodiment of kindness and gluttony prevailing against a prehistoric monster”. Uncle Mimic explains that he had been working on a star-shaped vessel to visit the planets that Dracusaur had infected and gather enough ingredients make an antidote, but admits he only got as far as making an adhesive to repair it, should it crack or break apart. Kirby, realizing that the Warp Star fits the description of a star-shaped vessel perfectly, takes the adhesive from Uncle Mimic and runs with it. Shantae proceeds to follow Kirby, but first asks Uncle Mimic what ingredients they need to make the antidote, and Uncle Mimic hands them the list. Shantae runs to find Kirby with the list of ingredients in her possession.

Shantae follows Kirby until they arrive at her lighthouse (or, at least, what’s left of it). Kirby uses the adhesive to fill in the crack to his Warp Star. Shantae now realizes what Kirby is trying to do, and once the Warp Star is fixed, it is no longer leaking energy, but it is still underpowered. Shantae wonders how they are going to get fuel to power it, when suddenly, a horde of Virusaurs appear out of nowhere. Shantae is forced to battle the Virusaurs while Kirby watches. After the carnage, Kirby sucks up the Dino Slime and produces a container of Star Energy for the Warp Star. Shantae has absolutely no idea how that happened, but is happy nonetheless. Soon, the Warp Star is powered up once again, and Kirby climbs onto it, ready to blast off. Shantae nervously climbs on board, and soon the Warp Star flies away. Techno Baron is revealed to be hiding in plain sight the whole time, and having seen where our heroes are headed, he orders Shantoo to follow them. Shantoo mindlessly obeys his command, and Techno Baron cackles evilly.

Kirby and Shantae look at the ingredients for the antidote, which tells the ingredients are located on a large continent known as the Kingdom of Calendaria. The two land the Warp Star near the kingdom's enterance. When they arrive at the main gates, the guards initially forbid them from entering, but change their minds and decide to let them onto the island on the condition that they collect food for the End of the Calendar Year Potluck. Kirby and Shantae accept the terms and are granted access to Calendaria.

Once inside, Kirby and Shantae are greeted by the ruler of Calendaria, who tells them the End of Calendar Year Potluck is an important event in which all of Calendaria's regions each bring their native foods and have a feast as a goodwill gesture.

Eventually, Kirby and Shantae collect ingredients for the potluck. However, Shantae realizes these are the ingredients needed to make the antidote. After hearing the dire situation, the ruler of Calendaria allows our heroes to use the native foods as ingredients to make the antidote.

## Gameplay

Kirby and Shantae: Fossil Fueled is the second 3D action platformer in the mainline Kirby series. It plays very similarly to the first mainline 3D Kirby game, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, with several new additions.

Despite being a free roaming 3D game, Kirby retains many of his moves from his side-scrolling 2D adventures, such as running, jumping, hovering, inhaling enemies/objects and using Copy Abilities. Kirby is able to use these moves in a 3D space, just like in Kirby and the Forgotten Land. One difference between how Copy Abilities work in Kirby and the Forgotten Land and how they work in Kirby and Shantae: Fossil Fueled is that in the latter, Copy Abilities have two buttons for attack instead of one, just like in Kirby Battle Royale.

Kirby and Shantae: Fossil Fueled has a Metroidvania-styled non-linear overworld, similarly to Kirby & The Amazing Mirror. Levels are huge, with many branching paths leading to different areas. Within levels themselves, players can fast-travel to certain points more quickly by activating Warp Squids and pulling up the map (by pressing L or R) and selecting the Warp Squids that have been activated. Players are also able to visit new entire levels by using the Warp Star.

### New Features

As stated above, Kirby and Shantae: Fossil Fueled has the same gameplay as Kirby and the Forgotten Land, but with several new features. One prominent new feature is being able to play as Shantae, a half-genie who is the protagonist of the Shantae series. Shantae has her own unique arsenal of moves separate from Kirby's, such as using her hair as a whip to attack enemies. At first, Kirby and Shantae can only be controlled separately in some situations, but as the game progresses, players will be able to control both of them simultaneously and switch between them at any time. Players will also be able to play as the main antagonist of the game, Techno Baron, in stealth missions where the goal is to reach a certain spot without being caught.

One of the game's main objectives is to collect Dino Slime. This can be done in numerous ways, such as having Kirby inhale the slime (after the point in the game in which Kirby discovers his immunity to the slime's effects has passed), or by using some of his Copy Abilities, particularly the returning Doctor ability and the new Vampire ability. The Dino Slime can be used as currency or as a means of upgrading Copy Abilities. Dino Slime can also be converted into Star Energy to power the Warp Star.

As with other Kirby games, Kirby can acquire Copy Abilities by inhaling enemies with specific attributes and swallowing them to absorb their powers. There are numerous base Copy Abilities to choose from, ranging from returning abilities seen in past Kirby games to new abilities created exclusively for this game. Players can create stronger variants of select Copy Abilities, known as Dinobilities, by imbuing Dino Slime to said Copy Abilities. The player must have a full tank of Dino Slime before creating a Dinobility, and upon doing so, the player's Dino Slime meter is depleted. The Dino mechanic is similar to Kirby and the Forgotten Land's Copy Ability Evolution mechanic, with the only differences being that it can be done instantly at any time and anywhere with the press of a button, and that it can only work with select Copy Abilities. It is also similar to, to a lesser extent, the Power Combo mechanic from Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards. If there is no enemy in which to inhale, Kirby can also acquire Copy Abilities by consuming Copy Food. In addition to returning Copy Abilities, the game introduces regional variations of classic Copy Abilities that come with different forms than those of regular Power-Ups, such as the Dreidel Kingdom’s native Fire ability, which turns Kirby into Calendarian Fire Kirby instead of regular Fire Kirby.

Another primary objective in the game is to collect Dance Fossils. After defeating a boss, players will be rewarded with a Dance Fossil, which can be used to transform part of Shantae’s body with that of a prehistoric animal, such as Gigantopitcheus feet and an Archaeopteryx tail. Dance Fossil forms can be activated by holding ZR as Shantae and pressing a specific button. Dance Fossil Forms require magic, which can be obtained by absorbing it from enchanted enemies. The magic in the meter will deplete slowly, so players will only be able to use Dance Fossil Forms for a short time. Players will start with a full magic meter by default.

### Controls

 Move Camera
 Jump
 Basic Attack
 Special Attack
 Switch Characters
 Discard Copy Ability
 Crouch
 Character-Exclusive Action

## Abilities

The following are all the Abilities in *Kirby and Shantae: Fossil Fueled*, along with other details:

## Items

### Copy Food

* Fire Flower - A red and yellow flower
* Dreidel Fire Flower - A Fire Flower in the shape of a dreidel that is native only to the Dreidel Kingdom
* Ice Flower - A blue flower
* Dreidel Ice Flower - An Ice Flower in the shape of a dreidel that is native only to the Dreidel Kingdom
* Advent Ice Flower - An Ice Flower in the shape of a snowman
* Icy Ice Flower - An Ice Flower in the shape of an ice cube
* Bubblegum Mushroom - A pink Mushroom
* Star Flower - A star-shaped flower
* Fruit Juice- A watermelon
* Icy Fruit Juice - An orange fruit that is native to the Icy Kingdom
* Halloween Fruit Juice - An apple that is native to the Halloween Kingdom
* Strange Liquid - A bucket of water
* Advent Strange Liquid - A cup of hot cocoa
* Spring Strange Liquid - A bucket of paint

### Key Items

* Map - A tool that is used to check the player's surroundings. If a Flamepad controller is used, the map is displayed on the touch screen.
* Dumplings - A native food needed to make the antidote.
* Candy Bars - A native food needed to make the antidote.
* Latkes - A native food needed to make the antidote.
* Kakigori - A native food needed to make the antidote.
* Chocolate Eggs - A native food needed to make the antidote.
* Candy Canes - A native food needed to make the antidote.

## Characters

### Playable Characters

* Kirby - A pink puffball from Pop Star.
* Shantae - A half-genie from Sequin Land.
* Techno Baron - A reptilian scientist who is the main antagonist of the game.

### NPCs

* Doctor Healmore
* Mayor Scuttlebutt
* Meta Knight
* Uncle Mimic
* Townsfolk

### Enemies

#### Mini Bosses

* Shantoo
* Shantoo (Pterodactyl Wings)
* Shantoo (Woolly Rhinoceros Horn)
* Shantoo (Styletoctopus Tentacles)

#### Bosses

* Mayor Monkeybutt, the Possessed Prehistoric Politician - The mayor of Scuttle Town, taken over by Dino Slime. He resembles a gigantopithecus, and the player is rewarded with the Gigantopithecus Dance Fossil for beating him.
* Maskwing, the Feathery Fossil Foe - An archaeopteryx that wears Meta Knight’s mask. It is revealed to actually be Meta Knight who turned into an archaeopteryx after being corrupted by the Dino Slime. The player is rewarded with the Archaeopteryx Dance Fossil for beating him.
* Mister Hydemore, the Deranged Dinosaurian Doctor
* Dracusaur, the Mesozoic Monster Mastermind - The creator of the Dino Slime and the secondary antagonist of the game. He is Techno Baron’s ancestor.

## Lands

As stated above, players are able to visit any of these levels, known as Lands, by using Kirby’s Warp Star.

### Dream Land

The starting point in the game, where Kirby must navigate through to escape the wrath of the Dracusaurs in the Prologue.

### Dracu Land

The final area of the game; a transformed version of Dream Land that is overrun by Virusaurs and led by Dracusaur.

### Sequin Land

* Shantae’s Lighthouse - Shantae’s home that gets destroyed by Kirby’s Warp Star.
* Scuttle Town Outskirts - A grassland area.
* Scuttle Town - A bustling metropolis with many shops.
* Scuttle Town Animal Shelter - A shelter where Kirby gets sent to in the Prologue.
* Mayor Monkeybutt’s Palace - A huge palace that was once Mayor Scuttlebutt’s house. It is where Mayor Monkeybutt is fought.
* Uncle Mimic’s Workshop - The place where Uncle Mimic does his research and experiments. Uncle Mimic (later revealed to be Techno Baron in disguise) is found here after Mayor Monkeybutt’s defeat.
* Clothez N Toyz R4U - A clothing and toy store, reminiscent of Toys R Us. Techno Baron must visit here to gain clothes for Shantoo in the final part of the Prologue.
* Sequin Land Palace - The place in Chapter 1 where the player learns how to use Dance Fossils.
* Abandoned Arcade - The place in Chapter 1 where the real Uncle Mimic is found. It is also where the “Super Pixel Gals” sub-game can be played.

### Calendar Land

* Oriental Kingdom - A kingdom based on the Chinese New Year. Its native food is dumplings.
* Halloween Kingdom - A kingdom based on Halloween. Its native food is candy bars
* Dreidel Kingdom - A Kingdom based on Hanukkah. Its native food is latkes
* Icy Kingdom - A Kingdom based on the Sapporo Snow Festival in Japan. Its native food is kakigori
* Spring Kingdom - A Kingdom based on Easter. Its native food is chocolate eggs
* Advent Kingdom - A Kingdom based on Christmas. Its native food is candy canes.

## Sub-Games

As with many Kirby games, Kirby and Shantae: Fossil Fueled contains Sub-Games, which are separate games or activities contained within the main game. The Sub-Games featured in this game are as follows:

### Super Pixel Gals

Super Pixel Gals is a 2D side scrolling platformer with an 8-bit art style. The sub-game consists of six stages, with the goal being to make it to the end of the stage. This sub-game has a single-player and multiplayer mode. The multiplayer mode can be played with up to four players.

#### Characters

The characters in this sub-game use Shantae’s 8 bit sprite from the Game Boy Color game Shantae.

* Shantae
* Harmony
* Shantoo
* Nega-Shantae

#### Stages

* Grassy Grasses
* Echo Cave
* Night Island
* Igloo Cave
* Ember Mountain
* S. S. Tinker

## Techno Baron Quotes

* I am the Techno Baron, the most greatest science mind in all of the lands! You will be celebrating the day of Techno Baron… Techno Baron Day! And no other day, because Techno Baron is saying so!
* I have washed the brains of all the stupid people! I have washed them to the point where they’re clean enough to become virus beasts. All virus beasts are immune to genie girls and not ME!
* Don't even try and attempt the stopping of my evil plans! For you will have the failure, and I will have the victory!

### Game Over screen

* A WINNER IS ME!!!
* I HAVE VICTORY!!!
* STUPID GENIE!!!
* STUPID PINK BALL!!!

### Grill

* Does the Kirby enjoy scarfing down candy? Well, Witchosaur will be using her magic wand of magicness to shove a never-ending flood of candy into your bottomless pit of a body! And then you'll have the agonizing acid reflux of FAILURE!!!

#### Knuckle Joe

* You there! Kung fu guy! I have given you the beef to fight genies and pinks! Do not be disappointing me, or else that beef will go into the sandwich of your failure! AND I WILL EAT THAT SANDWICH!!!

#### Lololo and Lalala

* Stupid pink and purple are applying the brakes on Techno Baron's evil plan party bus! Dumb pink and purple will have failure, once I unleash TWO evil virus monsters and not one!

#### Techno Baron (Phase One)

* So… you have dared to attempt the defying of the great Techno Baron, have you? I is pleased to have seen you make it all the way here…
* …BUT! That shall never excuse you from making the washed brains of my subjects all dirty and filthy!
* I shall have the battle with you, the Kirby and the Shantae! And when I have the victory, you'll be extinct and end up in the memorial that no one ever visits!

#### Techno Baron (Phase Two)

* What is this? All of your stupid friends have shown up to stop Techno Baron? I shall be putting this friendship to an end, with my advanced brainwashing!
* I will wash their brains so, so, so much, there is NO WAY EVER that you could filth them up again!!!
* YES! Stupid friends on Techno's side again!
* Say goodbye and au revoir and audios and sayonara to your stupid, worthless lives! For there will only be Techno Baron Day! …And all that your stupid eyes will ever see from now on…
* … is of ME!!!!!

### Ending Cutscene

* You stupid! How can Techno fail and not have victory?!
* Techno Baron Day has been eaten and regurgitated all over my evil face… No more Techno Day…. NO MORE TECHNO!!!!

## Trivia

* The first letter of the names of each region in the Kingdom of Calendaria, when arranged in the correct order, form an acronym that spells H-O-L-I-D-A-Y-S, which ties into the kingdom's theme of holidays and holiday festivities.
* The game's subtitle is a reference to fossil fuels, which are natural fuel sources extracted from remains of dead animals, such as dinosaurs. It is also a reference to dinosaur fossils, which tie in to the dinosaur theme of the game as well as the Dance Fossil abilities.
* If counted as a Shantae game, this would be the first in which Risky Boots does not appear as well as the first to feature a 4-player co-op multiplayer mode.
* The first letter in the names of each stage in “Super Pixel Gals” forms an acronym spelling out G-E-N-I-E-S, which is a reference to the playable characters in said sub-game being half-genies.
* Most of the regional variants of Copy Abilities have real-world origins:
	+ The Halloweenian Fruit ability, which is based on an apple, is a reference to apple bobbing, a game played on Halloween.
	+ The Dreidelian Fire ability is based on a menorah, which is a reference to the Hanukkah tradition of lighting a menorah.

* Techno Baron's speech patterns resemble that of Fawful, a villain in the Mario & Luigi role-playing game series.