Kirby is one of the most iconic characters in video game history, and withKirby and the Forgotten Landrapidly approaching launch, many fans have begun to celebrate. This means that manyKirbyfans are creating tributes to this adorable super tuff pink puff. One fan recently took advantage of the timely release of theKirby and the Forgotten Landdemo to create a mod crossing over this upcomingKirbytitle with the equally iconicDevil May Cryfranchise.
Although theKirbyandDevil May Crygames appear to have little in common, they are both known for their slick mechanics and stylish presentation. Combined with the endless crossover appeal ofKirby’s power-copying and hat mechanics, it may not be a surprise to hear that one fan has created a design for Kirby with Dante’s powers.
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Dante fromDevil May Cryis well-known for his huge sword, near-invulnerability, and charming and playful attitude, even if the specifics change between games. Twitter user CorBond_ combined Dante’s most iconic traits with Kirby’s simple design to create a mod that gives Kirby a stylishDevil May Cryflair. The result is a round pink puffball wearing Dante’s classic mop of white hair and wielding Alastor, one of Dante’s Devil Arms from the first game.
According to the mod details, it replaces Kirby’s Sword power and accompanying hat in theKirby and the Forgotten Landdemowith Alastor and Dante’s hair, respectively. Kirby’s round shape makes it hard to tell exactly how big this replica Alastor is meant to be, but it appears to be roughly the length of Kirby’s body. As the full-sized Alastor is roughly the length of Dante’s body, this suggests that the two blades are comparable.
However, Kirby’s Alastor also seems to be generally smaller than Dante’s and continues to use the sword animations from theKirby and the Forgotten Landdemo rather than bringing in moves fromDevil May Cry. This may be a good idea, asDevil May Cry’s main appeal is its stylish, high-stakes, and often incredibly difficult combat.
WhileKirby and the Forgotten Landdoes feature a tougher difficultysetting, Wild Mode seems to take a very different approach to challenge creation than theDevil May Cryseries does. This might be for the best, as what works in a spectacle fighter isn’t guaranteed to work in a 3D action platformer. Either way, gamers may find that Kirby looks adorable with Dante’s haircut.
Kirby and the Forgotten Landreleases Jun 12, 2025, for Nintendo Switch.
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