257
edits
King Dedede: Difference between revisions
→Character description
Doomdorm64 (talk | contribs) |
|||
| Line 31: | Line 31: | ||
In early ''Kirby'' games and spin-off titles, Dedede is depicted as the central antagonist. Beginning with ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards'', however, he slowly transitioned into an anti-hero, although he remains the most well-known antagonist in the series. In fact, a common misconception about King Dedede is that he is an "evil" character. He seems to be more selfish than evil, and appears to otherwise have a good heart. King Dedede's evil actions range from stealing food from the Dream Land residents in ''Kirby's Dream Land'' to stealing all the stars from the sky in ''Kirby's Dream Course''. In other games, such as ''Kirby's Dream Land 3'' and ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'', Dedede's evil actions are not from his own volition; he is manipulated by a greater evil through mind control or possession. His intentions are also occasionally misguided; in ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'', Dedede breaks the [[Star Rod]] (the power source of the [[Fountain of Dreams]]) to protect Dream Land from the evil [[Nightmare]], but its inhabitants are unable to dream as a consequence. | In early ''Kirby'' games and spin-off titles, Dedede is depicted as the central antagonist. Beginning with ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards'', however, he slowly transitioned into an anti-hero, although he remains the most well-known antagonist in the series. In fact, a common misconception about King Dedede is that he is an "evil" character. He seems to be more selfish than evil, and appears to otherwise have a good heart. King Dedede's evil actions range from stealing food from the Dream Land residents in ''Kirby's Dream Land'' to stealing all the stars from the sky in ''Kirby's Dream Course''. In other games, such as ''Kirby's Dream Land 3'' and ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'', Dedede's evil actions are not from his own volition; he is manipulated by a greater evil through mind control or possession. His intentions are also occasionally misguided; in ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'', Dedede breaks the [[Star Rod]] (the power source of the [[Fountain of Dreams]]) to protect Dream Land from the evil [[Nightmare]], but its inhabitants are unable to dream as a consequence. | ||
King Dedede's relationship with Kirby also varies, from a rival to a partner. While he appears to view Kirby with general annoyance or reluctant friendship, Kirby himself bears no such grudge. The duo partake in friendly speed-eating contests in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> Gourmet Race sub-game, and Dedede even teams up with Kirby as a playable character in ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards'', ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'', and ''Kirby Star Allies''. | King Dedede's relationship with Kirby also varies, from a rival to a partner. While he appears to view Kirby with general annoyance or reluctant friendship, Kirby himself bears no such grudge. The duo partake in friendly speed-eating contests in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> Gourmet Race sub-game, and Dedede even teams up with Kirby as a playable character in ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards'', ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'', and ''Kirby Star Allies''. In ''Kirby: Right Back at Ya!'', he is much more evil and is more determined to defeat Kirby, but still has some form of respect for him he rarely shows. | ||
In ''Smash Bros.'', he is voiced by his creator, [[Masahiro Sakurai]], who also voiced Dedede in ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards''. His appearance in the ''Smash Bros.'' series is primarily influenced by ''Kirby Super Star''. However, there are additional details original to the series, such as his kimono-like robes and mechanically-enhanced hammer. This design later influenced other ''Kirby'' games, including ''Kirby Mass Attack'' and ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''. | In ''Smash Bros.'', he is voiced by his creator, [[Masahiro Sakurai]], who also voiced Dedede in ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards''. His appearance in the ''Smash Bros.'' series is primarily influenced by ''Kirby Super Star''. However, there are additional details original to the series, such as his kimono-like robes and mechanically-enhanced hammer. This design later influenced other ''Kirby'' games, including ''Kirby Mass Attack'' and ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''. | ||