-TIPS-
The key factor to making one I would say, is to not just play Kirby games, but understand them from a technical standpoint. Many fan-games try to replicate the feel, but very few get it right. Speed, jump height, latency of inputs... All those and many more are quite important. You can even extend your playtime to various platformers & fighting games, it all shares that DNA!
Next, arm yourself with a lot of discipline & motivation. This is true for most projects, but Kirby in particular is quite complex and demanding. All of the different Copy Abilities and player states require a certain degree of flexibility to make it all work. It needs time & effort to get it all right!
Lastly for tips, this isn't a tutorial on how to make a game from scratch, but you should have basic notions all figured out for this type of game. Take your time, start with experimentation, while watching a tutorial or two when needed. One day, regardless if it's Kirby or not, you're going to be proud of what you made!
-MY EXPERIENCE-
...Has been really positive so far! I started this project, because I was a bit disappointed that Kirby and The Forgotten Land wasn't as open as I wanted it for the series' true 3D debut. I've wanted a game like Amazing Mirror since it came out (18 years... ouch). Coincidentally, I needed a challenge as a game developer, so I've set out to make that game myself. Made a basic prototype in a month, released it here on Game Jolt, and then people started coming over quicker than I ever expected. Now that I've got almost 150 people (and maybe more!) who are excited for this game of mine, bring the kind of motivation to see things through!
I plan not to make the best Kirby fan-game, don't get me wrong... I want simply to create the experience I've always wanted with this series and sharing it with you all. Something that even HAL wouldn't dare making, a relic of the past, at the same time, a door leading to the future. Alternative possibility now taken shape.
I hope you're looking forward to it as much as I do!
Next up
"Alex, that's the 6th time you've shown Kirby rolling this month..." Me, for a 7th time:
Here are some of the latest changes for Eternal Paradise, with more of em coming at a later date!
Kirby and the Eternal Paradise - Wacky Episode, version 1.0.0, is now available for download! [IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT BELOW, PLEASE READ]
Kirby fan art by @blurryspirits 
, @Genehen 
, @Erbmaster 
, @KniteBlargh 
, @Iizuku, @AsrielCraftYT, @JovialNightz 
, @Distant-Dimensions 
, @yhsper 
, @BabblingBendu 
, @TheIncredibleFroggy & @Kanomi13 
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Summer is a good time to go water skipping, don'tcha think?
Kirby has been enjoying it very much!
Looking for a fun #gamedev challenge? Highrise Game Jam starts April 29 - May 5th. Check out the rules and submit a game before the deadline to win some serious CASH MONIES!
Learn all the deets: https://gamejolt.com/c/gamedev/highrisejam
Made some more UI prompts. The right one shows up if what you've inhaled yields an ability, as well as the power level of your star bullet (up to 3)
Defeated enemies now have a 1/10 chance of dropping yummy food! Kill and eat away!
Daaaang, brooooo! 
Yosh, how you holdin' that pose? That looks mad uncomfortable. Wii Fit Trainer would be proud. 
: Clip Studio Paint
Announcing a name change for the project and a big step in a new direction: The complete project files are available for game makers to download! I'm leaving the entirety of this project in the hands of the community.
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