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'''''Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble 2''''' is the cancelled sequel to the Game Boy Color game ''Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble'' for the GameCube. Announced back in 2001, it was one of the few games that would've taken advantage of the Game Boy Advance to GameCube link cable, using the GameCube as a display for the game, and the GBA itself as a motion-sensor controller.<ref>[https://ign.com/games/kirby-tilt-n-tumble-2/gameplay IGN listing of ''Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble 2''.] Retrieved 11 Oct '22</ref><ref>[https://backloggd.com/games/kirby-tilt-n-tumble-2/ A Backloggd listing of ''Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble 2''.] Retrieved 11 Oct '22</ref> | |||
But once 2002 arrived, the game had drastically changed. While the controls and setup were still the same, all traces of the ''Kirby'' theming that the game initially had was seemingly dropped, with Kirby now being replaced by generic abstract shapes, all the ''Kirby''-themed areas and set-ups being replaced with different styled set-ups, and the title of the game being renamed to '''''Roll-o-Rama'''''.<ref>[https://unseen64.net/2008/04/08/roll-o-rama-gc-unreleased/ Unseen64 article on ''Roll-o-Rama''.] Retrieved 11 Oct '22</ref> | |||
But once 2002 arrived, the game had drastically changed. While the controls and setup were still the same, all traces of the Kirby | |||
Then after all of that, the game was seemingly cancelled. And nothing of the game had been seen ever since. | Then after all of that, the game was seemingly cancelled. And nothing of the game had been seen ever since. | ||
==Gameplay== | |||
As mentioned earlier, the game would've used the Game Boy Advance and GameCube link cable to function, possibly needing a disc and a cart to play, with the cart having its own built-in motion sensor to control Kirby. Players would have to navigate Kirby around an obstacle course up to the finish. And if Kirby were to fall off the stage, he would appear on the GBA screen itself, where either King Dedede will appear to toss Kirby back up, or Kirby will enter some sort of mini-level in the style of the first ''Tilt 'n' Tumble'' game's levels. | |||
Not much is known about how ''Roll-o-Rama'' would've played, but it's widely believed to be similar to ''Tilt 'n' Tumble 2'' as mentioned above. Albeit with all of the ''Kirby''-themed elements removed. | |||
==Cancellation== | |||
Not much is known about why the game was canned. Though some fans speculate it to be how convoluted and complicated the setup for the game was. For starters, it needed a GameCube, a GBA, a GameCube Disc, a Game Boy Advance cart with motion sensor detection, a GameCube to GBA link cable, potentially more GBA's and link-up cables if multiplayer was to ever be considered, and probably more things on top of that. Overall, the setup was probably deemed too much for what's supposed to be a simple game because of all of this, and it likely would've cost a lot of recourses to produce and sell out in its playable form as a result. | |||
==Availability== | |||
Considering how old the games are, it's highly unlikely anyone at Nintendo or HAL may still retain a copy of them after all these years. And adding Nintendo's very protective nature over their unreleased roms and builds on top of that, it's highly unlikely these games will resurface. | |||
Eventually, though, a follow-up to ''Tilt 'n' Tumble'' would later arrive in the form of ''Kirby's Dream Buffet'' 20 years later on the Nintendo Switch. But even then, that game doesn't seem to borrow any ideas or assets seen in ''Tilt 'n' Tumble 2'', outside of it being a follow-up to the original ''Tilt 'n' Tumble'' and the Rolling-ball gameplay minus the motion controls of course. | |||
==Gallery== | |||
===Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble 2=== | |||
<gallery mode=packed heights=250px> | |||
Kirby06.jpg | |||
Korokorokirby13-150x150.jpg | |||
Kirby03.jpg | |||
Korokorokirby14-150x150.jpg | |||
</gallery> | |||
===Roll-o-Rama=== | |||
<gallery mode=packed heights=250px> | |||
Rolloramabeta01-150x150.jpg|A screenshot of ''Roll-o-Rama''. | |||
Rolloramabeta02-150x150.jpg|Another screenshot of ''Roll-o-Rama''. | |||
</gallery> | |||
===Footage=== | |||
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|description2 =A video of the Game Boy Advance's functionality with the game. | |||
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|description3 =Footage of ''Roll-o-Rama''. | |||
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===Videos=== | |||
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|description1 =Yuriofwind's video on ''Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble 2'', ''Kid Kirby'' and ''Kirby Bowl 64''. | |||
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|description2 =LSuperSonicQ's video mentioning the game. | |||
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== | ==See Also== | ||
*[[Jaguar Mishin Sashi Senyou Soft: Kirby Family (found build of cancelled Game Boy Color sewing machine game; 2001)]] | |||
*[[Kābī no Omochabako (found Satellaview minigames; 1996)]] | |||
*[[Kid Kirby (lost build of cancelled Super Nintendo game of action-platformer series; 1990s)]] | |||
*[[Kirby 64 Keroyon (lost prototype build of Nintendo 64 platformer "Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards"; 1997)]] | |||
*[[Kirby Bowl 64 (lost unreleased Nintendo 64 prototype of "Kirby Air Ride" GameCube racing game; 1996)]] | |||
*[[Kirby's Air Ride (lost Nintendo 64 development build of "Kirby Air Ride" GameCube racing game; 1996)]] | |||
*[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land (lost builds of cancelled predecessors to Wii action-platformer; 2005-2011)]] | |||
*[[Kirby's Phone Number (lost audio calls from Kirby phoneline; 1993)]] | |||
*[[Kirby: Right Back At Ya! "Shell-Shocked" (found English dub of anime episode; 2005-2006)]] | |||
==External Link== | |||
*[https://wikirby.com/wiki/Kirby_Tilt_%27n%27_Tumble_2 Kirby Wiki's article on the game.] Retrieved 02 Jul '24 | |||
==References== | |||
{{reflist}} | |||
[[Category:Lost video games]] | [[Category:Lost video games]] | ||
[[Category:Completely lost media]] | [[Category:Completely lost media]] |
Latest revision as of 20:01, 2 July 2024
Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble 2 is the cancelled sequel to the Game Boy Color game Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble for the GameCube. Announced back in 2001, it was one of the few games that would've taken advantage of the Game Boy Advance to GameCube link cable, using the GameCube as a display for the game, and the GBA itself as a motion-sensor controller.[1][2]
But once 2002 arrived, the game had drastically changed. While the controls and setup were still the same, all traces of the Kirby theming that the game initially had was seemingly dropped, with Kirby now being replaced by generic abstract shapes, all the Kirby-themed areas and set-ups being replaced with different styled set-ups, and the title of the game being renamed to Roll-o-Rama.[3]
Then after all of that, the game was seemingly cancelled. And nothing of the game had been seen ever since.
Gameplay
As mentioned earlier, the game would've used the Game Boy Advance and GameCube link cable to function, possibly needing a disc and a cart to play, with the cart having its own built-in motion sensor to control Kirby. Players would have to navigate Kirby around an obstacle course up to the finish. And if Kirby were to fall off the stage, he would appear on the GBA screen itself, where either King Dedede will appear to toss Kirby back up, or Kirby will enter some sort of mini-level in the style of the first Tilt 'n' Tumble game's levels.
Not much is known about how Roll-o-Rama would've played, but it's widely believed to be similar to Tilt 'n' Tumble 2 as mentioned above. Albeit with all of the Kirby-themed elements removed.
Cancellation
Not much is known about why the game was canned. Though some fans speculate it to be how convoluted and complicated the setup for the game was. For starters, it needed a GameCube, a GBA, a GameCube Disc, a Game Boy Advance cart with motion sensor detection, a GameCube to GBA link cable, potentially more GBA's and link-up cables if multiplayer was to ever be considered, and probably more things on top of that. Overall, the setup was probably deemed too much for what's supposed to be a simple game because of all of this, and it likely would've cost a lot of recourses to produce and sell out in its playable form as a result.
Availability
Considering how old the games are, it's highly unlikely anyone at Nintendo or HAL may still retain a copy of them after all these years. And adding Nintendo's very protective nature over their unreleased roms and builds on top of that, it's highly unlikely these games will resurface.
Eventually, though, a follow-up to Tilt 'n' Tumble would later arrive in the form of Kirby's Dream Buffet 20 years later on the Nintendo Switch. But even then, that game doesn't seem to borrow any ideas or assets seen in Tilt 'n' Tumble 2, outside of it being a follow-up to the original Tilt 'n' Tumble and the Rolling-ball gameplay minus the motion controls of course.
Gallery
Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble 2
Roll-o-Rama
Footage
Videos
See Also
- Jaguar Mishin Sashi Senyou Soft: Kirby Family (found build of cancelled Game Boy Color sewing machine game; 2001)
- Kābī no Omochabako (found Satellaview minigames; 1996)
- Kid Kirby (lost build of cancelled Super Nintendo game of action-platformer series; 1990s)
- Kirby 64 Keroyon (lost prototype build of Nintendo 64 platformer "Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards"; 1997)
- Kirby Bowl 64 (lost unreleased Nintendo 64 prototype of "Kirby Air Ride" GameCube racing game; 1996)
- Kirby's Air Ride (lost Nintendo 64 development build of "Kirby Air Ride" GameCube racing game; 1996)
- Kirby's Return to Dream Land (lost builds of cancelled predecessors to Wii action-platformer; 2005-2011)
- Kirby's Phone Number (lost audio calls from Kirby phoneline; 1993)
- Kirby: Right Back At Ya! "Shell-Shocked" (found English dub of anime episode; 2005-2006)
External Link
- Kirby Wiki's article on the game. Retrieved 02 Jul '24
References
- ↑ IGN listing of Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble 2. Retrieved 11 Oct '22
- ↑ A Backloggd listing of Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble 2. Retrieved 11 Oct '22
- ↑ Unseen64 article on Roll-o-Rama. Retrieved 11 Oct '22