Kirby: Squeak Squad (2006)
3.67 from 449 ratings
1003 members have it in their collection · 11 playing now · 194 backlogged · 161 wish listed
How long? · 100% 5h (from 3 logged playthroughs)
"Kirby: Squeak Squad", known in Europe as "Kirby: Mouse Attack" and in Japan as "Kirby of the Stars: Calling on the Dorotche Gang", is a 2006-07 platforming video game developed by HAL Laboratory, Flagship and Natsume, and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS handheld video game console. Unlike the previous Nintendo DS title, Kirby: Canvas Curse, Squeak Squad is …
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"Kirby: Squeak Squad", known in Europe as "Kirby: Mouse Attack" and in Japan as "Kirby of the Stars: Calling on the Dorotche Gang", is a 2006-07 platforming video game developed by HAL Laboratory, Flagship and Natsume, and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS handheld video game console. Unlike the previous Nintendo DS title, Kirby: Canvas Curse, Squeak Squad is a traditional platformer which uses the face buttons instead of the touch screen to control Kirby.
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Release dates
- Nov 02, 2006 (Full Release) (Japan) Nintendo DS
- Dec 04, 2006 (Full Release) (North_America) Nintendo DS
- Dec 08, 2006 (Full Release) (Europe) Nintendo DS
- Mar 01, 2007 (Full Release) (Australia) Nintendo DS
- Jun 22, 2007 (Full Release) (Europe) Nintendo DS
- Sep 13, 2007 (Full Release) (Korea) Nintendo DS
- Jun 25, 2015 (Full Release) (Europe) Wii U
- Jun 26, 2015 (Full Release) (Australia) Wii U
- Jul 30, 2015 (Full Release) (North_America) Wii U
- Sep 09, 2015 (Full Release) (Japan) Wii U
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Review paycheck_stevens 4/5 · Aug 12, 2022
I don't own this game any longer, and haven't played since 2008 at the latest, but I remember it being a fun Kirby experience. Similar to Nightmare in Dreamland for GBA, but expanded. Unlocking different color skins made me revisit all the levels to the point that this was the first game other than Over the Hedge that I 100%'ed.
Review TengoCalidad 3/5 · Apr 11, 2022
Kirby and mice
Released in 2006, Kirby: Squeak Squad was the first mainline Kirby videogame released for the Nintendo DS, following a more traditional formula than its predecessor Kirby & the Amazing Mirror.
There isn't open world, multiple Kirbies or some unique gimmick like the Animal Friends from Kirby's Dream Land 2/3 or the Power Combos from Kirby 64. The main innovations …
Released in 2006, Kirby: Squeak Squad was the first mainline Kirby videogame released for the Nintendo DS, following a more traditional formula than its predecessor Kirby & the Amazing Mirror.
There isn't open world, multiple Kirbies or some unique gimmick like the Animal Friends from Kirby's Dream Land 2/3 or the Power Combos from Kirby 64. The main innovations are new abilities with multiples moves, similar to Kirby Super Star, the possibility to store chests, abilities and healing items in the touch screen; and the enemy team, a group of mice thieves called The Squeaks.
While the lack of gimmicks makes this game an ideal place to start playing the franchise, it feels unoriginal and unremarkable when compared to previous entries, especially when Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, released just two years prior, is a lot longer and innovative. Talking about length, you can easily get all the 120 chests under 5 hours, a much shorter experience than games like Kirby: Canvas Curse or even Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, games that offer extra modes more interesting than the Time Trial you unlock here.
However, that doesn't mean this is a bad Kirby game at all, as it's still fun completing the levels, using different abilities, watching your collection grow, trying new colors and playing the optional minigames when you want a change of pace. Plus, it doesn't have problems like being forced to bring an ability from a previous level to get a chest or a good ending that needs 100% completion in order to be unlocked, which is really appreciated.
In conclusion, Kirby: Squeak Squad is the perfect Kirby videogame to start if you are new to the franchise, but if you are already familiarized with it then you'll probably be dissappointed with the lack of innovation and short length, even if the gameplay is as fun as always.