Dedede’s Drum Dash Deluxe

Dedede’s Drum Dash Deluxe is a Rhythm Music game that was developed by HAL Laboratory for the Nintendo 3DS and was released on July 23, 2014. Bounce to the beat as Kirby’s longtime rival in King Dedede’s rhythm action game! Jump on drums collect coins and avoid enemies while tapping buttons in sync with catchy Kirby tunes! This standalone deluxe game includes content not found in Kirby: Triple Deluxe, including all-new stages, new obstacles, and more!

Like the sub-game it is based on, Dedede’s Drum Dash Deluxe features King Dedede as the main character and features him bouncing on drums to the rhythm of a song. The main goal of Dedede’s Drum Dash Deluxe is to reach the end of each course while avoiding enemies and hazards and collecting as many Musical Coins as possible. Upon landing on the Goal Drum, Dedede will bounce high into the sky and receive a bronze, silver, gold, or platinum medal depending on his performance in each song.

The player can move Dedede left and right as he bounces and increase the height of his jumps by pressing A upon landing on a drum. Pressing A again after a high jump will result in a super jump. However, if Dedede lands on the edge of a drum, he will not bounce high. By pressing A at the peak of his jump, Dedede will perform a backbeat. Depending on the timing, each backbeat receives a rating. If it is rated Good, Dedede will clap.

If it is rated Great, he will beat on a tambourine. If Dedede hits a backbeat when he is positioned in front of a gong, he will hit the gong, causing Musical Coins to appear. Unlike the original Dedede’s Drum Dash, the king will not lose instantly if he falls into a pit. He will, however, take damage and lose his combo, as well as some points. If the time runs out or Dedede runs out of health, he will lose. Dedede can recover lost HP by jumping through a ring containing a heart.